Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton explores key trends to watch in ETF markets during 2021 including ESG, fixed income, and emerging markets.

KraneShares has expanded its suite of China-focused funds with the launch of the first US-listed ETF providing exposure to Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s innovative STAR Market.

Global X has unveiled a pair of ETFs in Japan providing exposure to domestically listed equities aligned with two technology-focused investment themes: digital innovation and e-commerce.

Hang Seng Indexes has introduced the Hang Seng Smart Beta Index Series, a family of indices reflecting the performance of various equity risk premia exhibited in Hong Kong-listed stocks.

KraneShares has launched an ETF on the LSE providing exposure to publicly listed companies operating in the Chinese health care sector.

Invesco has broadened its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) offering with the launch of two new ETFs focussed on companies in Japan and the Pacific ex Japan region.

Cathay Securities has launched a new ETF in Taiwan providing exposure to local companies aligned with the theme of 5G technology.

KraneShares has expanded its suite of China-focused strategies with the launch of the KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders ETF (KBUY US), a new ETF targeting high-quality companies catering to the Chinese consumer.

A quartet of Korean issuers have introduced ETFs based on the in-demand Hang Seng TECH Index.

HSBC Global Asset Management has announced the launch of the HSBC Hang Seng TECH UCITS ETF, the first UCITS ETF tracking the recently introduced Hang Seng TECH Index.