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

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 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.

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.

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, 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.

Invesco has unveiled a new suite of income-focused ETFs in Canada that seek to combine sustainable dividends with socially responsible exclusion criteria.

WisdomTree has announced plans to boost the sustainability credentials of several of its UCITS ETFs through additional environmental, social, and governance screening criteria.