Nikko Asset Management is set to list a new ETF on Tokyo Stock Exchange that will provide exposure to the S&P 500 Index while hedging currency exposure between the yen and the US dollar.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched the S&P Carbon Price Risk Adjusted Indices, a global index series which re-weights constituents of indices such as the S&P 500 to account for estimated market valuation risk from forecast 2030 carbon prices. Hannah Skeates, senior director, ESG and strategy indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices, said: “The S&P Carbon Price Risk Adjusted Index Series was developed to help market participants understand the financial risks embedded among the higher carbon emitters of the current global economy.”

Impact Shares has announced the launch of its inaugural ETF, the Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (NACP US) on NYSE Arca.

Invesco has cross-listed the Invesco AT1 Capital Bond UCITS ETF and its euro-hedged share class on Borsa Italiana under the tickers AT1 IM and XAT1 IM respectively.

Lyxor has unveiled a new ETF providing exposure to US large-cap banking stocks and diversified financials. Launched on the LSE and Borsa Italiana, the Lyxor S&P 500 Banks UCITS ETF takes its constituents from the bellwether S&P 500 index of blue-chip US companies. Commenting on the launch, Adam Laird, Head of ETF Strategy, Northern Europe, at Lyxor ETF, said: “There’s a lot of opportunity in American banks. Rising rates give the potential for higher margins – and the sector could get a shot in the arm by the US administration’s planned deregulation campaign.”

Global X Funds has launched the Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF (QDIV US) on Cboe BZX, providing exposure to a S&P 500 stocks that have been selected for their income potential and robust financial metrics. “With QDIV, we are excited to offer a dividend strategy for investors that has the potential to both provide quality income and appreciate in value in a strengthening economy,” said Jay Jacobs, director of research at Global X.

MV Index Solutions (MVIS), the indexing division of ETF issuer VanEck, has launched the MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index, a pure-play index tracking firms involved in the development of video games and eSports events. “The video game industry has grown faster than expected in recent years and will stay on its current trajectory,” said Thomas Kettner, managing director at MVIS.

KraneShares, a New York-based China-focused ETF issuer, has announced significant changes to the KraneShares FTSE Emerging Markets Plus ETF (KEMP US), including a new index, name, listing venue and ticker.

ProShares has launched the ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN US), enabling investors to participate in the continued upside of the online retail theme. Listed on NYSE Arca, the passively managed ETF invests in companies principally selling online or through other non-physical channels, such as mobile or app. “Rather than investing in an individual company, investors can now get exposure to Amazon, Alibaba and other global leaders in online retail with a single ticker: ONLN,” said Michael Sapir, co-founder and CEO of ProShare Advisors.

JP Morgan Asset Management has added to its presence in Switzerland with the cross-listing of a further three ETFs on SIX Swiss Exchange. The new listings take the number of JP Morgan ETFs on the Zurich exchange to seven. The listings comprise two short-term bond strategies (one passive, one active) and an active long-short equity hedge fund-style product.