Invesco Canada changes index provider

Toronto-based Invesco Canada Ltd. has announced that New York-based Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. has replaced Argyle, Texas-based Halter Financial Group Inc. as the index provider for PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China Portfolio. In addition, the name of the underlying ETF now has been changed to PowerShares Golden Dragon China Portfolio. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China index, created by NASDAQ OMX Group, is designed to track the performance of leading companies that derive a majority of their revenue from China and have accessed the U.S. capital markets.

Compiled by Clare O’Hara (cohara@investmentexecutive.com).