European professional investors have indicated a significant appetite for the introduction of defined outcome ETFs on the continent, according to research from London-based white-label ETF issuer HANetf.

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Invesco has launched a new ETF in Europe providing targeted exposure to the global solar industry. The Invesco Solar Energy UCITS ETF has been listed on London Stock Exchange, Xetra, and Borsa Italiana and comes with an expense ratio of 0.69%.

CSOP Asset Management has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Hong Kong providing exposure to companies operating with the ‘smart driving’ ecosystem.

According to Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), the decreased concentration of stocks associated with the clean energy theme within ETFs provides investors with broader and less volatile exposure. Still, warns BI, some companies like Sunworks still have close to 20% of their shares held by the ETFs so drastic price swings can still be expected.

ETF Strategy reached out to Hector McNeil of HANetf to find out more about its new HANzero™ product feature which seeks to neutralise the carbon emissions of a portfolio.

FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE EU Climate Benchmarks Index Series, a suite of climate-themed equity indices aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Franklin Templeton has tapped the active management expertise of its affiliates Brandywine Global, ClearBridge Investments and Martin Currie for the upcoming launch of five ETFs in Canada.

Dimensional Fund Advisors has completed the conversion of four of its US tax-managed mutual funds, collectively housing $28.8 billion in assets, into transparent actively managed ETFs.

China’s ETF market experienced a banner year in 2020 and is poised for further rapid growth over the next 12 months, according to research from ETF custodian and administrator Brown Brothers Harriman.