iShares

Fund buyers are calling on iShares to review the pricing of its range of UK exchange-traded funds (ETFs), especially the mainstream vehicles that are charging substantially more than their peers.

Investors are boosting exposure to exchange-traded products (ETPs) in their multi-asset portfolios, driving assets under management in the vehicles to new highs.

As the most popular emerging market equity funds are soft closing to stem inflows, wealth managers are being forced to look for alternatives beyond their usual top picks.

ETFs

ALLOCATION

David Gardner, head of EMEA sales and BlackRock's iShares veteran, is set to retire after 12 years.

Barclays has appointed Rory Tobin, former head of iShares International, to work on reviewing the group's asset management arm.

WEALTH MANAGERS

BlackRock's iShares has launched the first ETF to offer exposure to global AAA and AA rated government bond exposure.

BlackRock's ETF arm iShares plans to hire at least six people for its UK-based business to prepare for RDR next January.