BlackRock has launched the iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG Leaders ETF (IESG AU) on the Australian Securities Exchange, providing low-cost exposure to Australian equities with robust environmental, social, and governance credentials.

Sydney-based BetaShares has unveiled its latest ETF, a pure-play strategy targeting companies at the forefront of the fight against climate change.

BetaShares looks set to list Australia’s first ETF providing targeted exposure to cloud computing stocks.

Vanguard Australia has expanded its suite of ‘ethically conscious’ ETFs with the launch of a new strategy targeting Australian equities.

State Street Global Advisors has launched a new equity ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange providing exposure to a subset of S&P/ASX 200 stocks adjudged to exhibit higher environmental, social, and governance attributes.

Sydney-based ETF issuer BetaShares has unveiled the BetaShares Global Government Bond 20+ Year ETF – Currency Hedged (GGOV AU) on the Australian Securities Exchange. The fund, which invests in long-term government bonds issued by G7 countries, provides diversification when held alongside equities in a multi-asset portfolio and may also serve as a defensive tool due to its combination of high credit quality and long duration.

Sydney-based ETF issuer BetaShares has launched a new equity ETF in Australia providing exposure to locally listed technology and technology-related stocks. The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ATEC AU) has listed on ASX and is linked to the S&P/ASX All Technology Index. A statement from BetaShares said, “ATEC is the first ETF focused on providing access to Australia’s fast-growing technology sector and offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of dynamic ASX-listed tech players such as REA Group, Xero, Afterpay, WiseTech Global and carsales.com.”

Sydney-based ETF issuer BetaShares has launched a new fixed income ETF, the BetaShares Sustainability Leaders Diversified Bond ETF – Currency Hedged (GBND AU), providing exposure to a globally diversified portfolio of ‘green’ and ESG-screened bonds. The ETF has been listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is linked to the Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond TR Index. It has been seeded by Future Super, a leading Australian retail superannuation fund.

Syndey-based ETF issuer BetaShares has announced the upcoming launch of a range of actively managed asset allocation ETFs. Branded BetaShares Diversified ETFs, the range will consist of four low-cost, multi-asset investment portfolios listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Morningstar has ventured into the ETF issuance business via its Australian investment management concern with the launch of the Morningstar International Shares Active ETF (MSTR AU) on the Australian Securities Exchange. The ETF, which is actively managed and currency-hedged, comes with a management fee of 0.39% and aims to achieve meaningful capital growth over the medium to long term while minimizing the risk of permanent capital loss.