Valuation concerns driving mutual fund redemption suspensions
ETF assets overall grew 6.4% in July
The changes to six Investors Portfolios will allow for flexibility, the firm says
New launches include equities funds and U.S-dollar versions of ETF portfolios
Investment manager also reduces minimum for private pools
The proposals seek a more investor-friendly approach to fund disclosure
The investment manager discontinued its goals-based investing program
Equity ETFs drove first-half sales, while mutual funds rose thanks to money market funds
Both funds have low risk ratings
The fund uses short positions to mitigate downside risk in equities markets