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SSGA to create $7bn US small-cap ETF through fund merger

Mar 7th, 2023 | By
SSGA to create $7bn US small-cap ETF through fund merger

State Street Global Advisors is set to combine two sizable ETFs, both of which provide US small-cap equities exposure, into a colossal fund with more than $7 billion in assets.


HSBC rolls out Islamic ESG ETFs on SIX

Mar 7th, 2023 | By
HSBC rolls out Islamic ESG ETFs on SIX

HSBC Asset Management has cross-listed its suite of equity ETFs that is aligned with Islamic investment principles while incorporating additional ESG criteria into Switzerland.


Volatility ETFs in focus as VIX bets hit three-year high

Mar 6th, 2023 | By
Volatility ETFs in focus as VIX bets hit three-year high

Traders appear to be preparing for a surge in US equity volatility with demand soaring for call options based on the Cboe Volatility Index, also known as the VIX.


JP Morgan launches active green & social bond ETF

Mar 3rd, 2023 | By
JP Morgan launches active green & social bond ETF

JP Morgan Asset Management has introduced a new actively managed fixed income ETF in Europe targeting bonds where proceeds directly contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive economy.


abrdn debuts ESG-screened real estate ETF in Europe

Mar 3rd, 2023 | By
abrdn debuts active real estate ETF in Europe

abrdn has made its ETF debut in Europe with the launch of an actively managed fund providing ESG-screened exposure to real estate markets globally.


China-Hong Kong Stock Connect to open on more days

Mar 3rd, 2023 | By
China-Hong Kong Stock Connect opens on more trading days

Financial regulators in China and Hong Kong have jointly announced calendar enhancements for the Stock Connect programme, adding up to ten additional trading days each year.


DWS closes European energy ESG ETF as index fails UCITS standards

Mar 3rd, 2023 | By
DWS will close its ESG-Screened European energy ETF on 14 March.

DWS is terminating its €70 million ‘ESG-Screened’ European energy sector ETF after changes to the underlying index’s methodology resulted in it falling short of UCITS requirements.


European exchanges plan consolidated tape

Feb 28th, 2023 | By
European exchanges plan consolidated tape for equities and ETFs

A consortium of 14 securities exchanges in Europe has been formed with the intention of developing a consolidated tape for equities and ETFs listed in the region.


Investlinx debuts two active multi-asset ETFs on Borsa Italiana

Feb 28th, 2023 | By
Investlinx

Newly formed investment manager Investlinx has made its ETF debut in Europe with the launch of two actively managed multi-asset ETFs on Borsa Italiana.


BlackRock unveils broad emerging markets bond ETF

Feb 28th, 2023 | By
BlackRock unveils broad emerging markets bond ETF

BlackRock, in partnership with JP Morgan, has launched a new fixed income ETF in the US providing comprehensive exposure to USD bonds from sovereign and corporate emerging market issuers.