In the current environment of rising inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty iShares relaunched two ETFs in its factor suite (LRGF and INTF), using a multifactor strategy from index provider Qontigo.

As sustainability and ethical investing continue to be a driving force across global markets, asset managers are exploring new ways of meeting investor demands. In Australia, active ETF managers are using the dual-access model – allowing them to run a single register for both unlisted and listed investments – to gain greater…

Direct Indexing has exploded in popularity and more financial advisors are incorporating it into client portfolios than ever before. Increased adoption, advances in technology and appreciation for the tax benefits of Direct Indexing will likely continue to accelerate its rapid growth.

Arun Singhal, Qontigo’s Managing Director of Index Product Management, joined Willis Towers Watson's The Podfolio podcast to discuss index investing, and the emergence of smart beta strategies that blur the line between active and passive approaches. The podcast also covers a new index incorporating the Climate…

What could 2020’s liquidity lessons mean for the insurance investment landscape moving forward? S&P DJI’s Tim Brennan joins State Street Global Advisors’ Ben Woloshin, Citadel’s Katie Stiner, and One America’s Brian Matthews for a closer look at this evolving landscape.

Target Date funds and behavioural economics have helped to shape defined contribution (DC) funds.The future of defined contribution retirement savings will always be marked by two key concepts: putting individual investors first when designing plans, and constantly innovating. In these next series of podcasts PGIM will…

While the shift from active to passive investing continues, some mutual funds are being converted to ETFs. Is this a passing trend or does it herald the demise of mutual funds? Mutual funds and ETFs offer different benefits and operational considerations to the investor. In this podcast, Annie Morris, Head of Product…

The insurance industry is approaching an inflection point. After years of sacrificing credit quality or liquidity for yield, insurers are re-evaluating their investments to address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis. Find out how insurers are using fixed income ETFs, liquid alternatives, and ESG criteria to address…

Despite liquidity and pricing challenges, the reputation of ETFs emerged stronger than ever. As investors look to the future, existing and emerging trends such as the growth of fixed income and active ETFs are poised to gather strength as investor preferences drive further innovation and adoption among asset managers. In…

Gus Sauter is the former long-time CIO of Vanguard. The participants discuss active management, arguments for home country bias, fixed income and global diversification, and the future of portfolio management.

In this podcast, State Street's industry experts discuss actively managed ETF trends and expectations for the future in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become very popular among both Wall Street and Main Street investors. Combining aspects of mutual funds and conventional stocks, ETFs are typically viewed as low- cost, low-risk investments. But as we experience more increased volatility and uncertainty, what does the future hold for the ETF…

Experts from S&P Dow Jones Indices outline the liquidity available in the Asian session of two Iconic indices, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

What exactly does a chief strategist do? Simplify's Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager, Mike Green dives into his famous anti-XIV trade, why the ETF structure keeps getting more and more appealing, big boy markets, exchanges and the LME, the inflationary pressures of the '70s vs. today, why 'team…

There’s no better time than now to sit down with a global finance correspondent, especially with the U.S. unleashing their dollar financial war against Russia. Robin Wigglesworth, a Financial Times journalist, joins the podcast to discuss the current turmoil between Ukraine and Russia and its impacts worldwide, and why there…

In this edition of the State of the Street podcast series, State Street experts explore the use of collective investment trusts (CITs) in defined contribution plans.

At the Janus Henderson Global Media Conference, 'New Investment Paradigm: Uncovering Opportunities and Challenges', their senior leaders and key portfolio managers from around the globe shared their insights and outlooks for their markets. In this session, Nick Cherney, Head of Exchange Traded Products, explains why he…

Josh Brown, author of The Reformed Broker blog and frequent CNBC guest, hosted OSAM CEO Patrick O'Shaughnessy on his podcast, The Compound Show. They discussed the future of indexing, specifically Custom Indexing and Canvas.

S&P Dow Jones Indices hosts a roundtable discussion examining the growth of passive investing in India.

What can India learn from developed markets where ETF sponsors are seen establishing a footprint early on? This video by S&P Dow Jones Indices explores further.