Exchange traded funds offering targeted exposure to eurozone governments’ bonds are proving popular, while products based on emerging markets could become the next big thing

Armelle Loeb-Darcagne, HSBC

European ETFs may continue to attract record inflows, but the synthetic vs physical debate is gathering pace, while some commentators are questioning the levels of risk these vehicles contain

Nathan Bance, Barclays capital

Critics of ETFs claim these vehicles carry hidden risks, but providers argue they are better regulated than many other investments

As the European ETF industry continues to grow, providers are looking to more niche areas to gather new assets, writes Elisa Trovato. However, with so many players in the market, is there potential for consolidation?

The simplicity and efficiency of exchange traded funds have seen even committed active managers start to utilise them for a range of different purposes, but they are not without their limitations. Ceri Jones reports.

Deborah Fuhr, BlackRock

The European ETF industry may be booming, but confusion over product definitions and a fragmented marketplace could hit their expansion into the retail sector, writes Elisa Trovato.

Exchange traded funds continue to prove incredibly popular, writes Elisa Trovato, but as the evolution in this space brings the possibility of more complex products, are these developments really in clients’ interest?