Toronto-based Sprott Asset Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the $850m NYSE Arca-listed North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF (URNM US).

Not-for-profit ETF issuer Impact Shares has teamed up with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to launch a new global equity ETF aligned with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Canadian issuer Harvest Portfolios Group has rolled out an ETF providing exposure to global sports and entertainment stocks.

Toronto-headquartered Horizons ETFs has added a second cash savings ETF to its product line-up with the launch of the Horizons High Interest Savings ETF (CASH CN).

JP Morgan has introduced an actively managed fixed income ETF on NYSE Arca that seeks to generate higher income with lower volatility compared to the US aggregate bond universe.

Global X ETFs has expanded its product line-up in Europe with the launch of three thematic equity strategies on the London Stock Exchange.

German investment giant Deka has added a fixed income ETF to its line-up of climate-conscious socially responsible investment solutions. The Deka MSCI EUR Corporates Climate Change ESG UCITS ETF (D6RA GY) has been listed on Deutsche Börse Xetra.

SparkChange, an issuer of specialist carbon investment products, has teamed up with white-label ETF provider HANetf to launch the world’s first ETP providing physically-backed exposure to EU Allowances (EUAs), the world’s foremost carbon credit.

Schwab Asset Management has teamed up with Ariel Investments to launch a semi-transparent actively managed ETF providing value-focused exposure to small- and mid-cap US equities while incorporating ESG criteria.

United States Commodity Funds has launched the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund (GLDX US), an actively managed ETF that aims to provide the long-term performance of gold while also delivering regular current income.