The umbrella group of global regulators outlined its plans for the coming year on Monday
Five RBC Index ETFs will merge into iShares ETFs
Even indices with similar aims represent deliberate decisions by managers
The index will set a weekly rate for the price of water in California
The funds will benefit from increased diversification, although questions remain about corporate governance in China
Fidelity’s recent launch of two zero-fee index mutual funds highlights the revenue pressures facing traditional investment managers, report states
Improved diversification and increasing yield are the main reasons advisors are using smart beta index-based products
The difference is due to investors' behavioural patterns, particularly the timing of their purchases and redemptions
The trend is being driven by the continued popularity of ETFs and index mutual funds and the emergence of new technology such as robo-advisors
U.S. regulator warns of risks, complexity and expenses