ETFs providing exposure to Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds have come under pressure as a result of stresses in the global banking system following the demise of SVB and Signature in the US and Credit Suisse in Europe.

By Manooj Mistry, Chief Operating Officer, HANetf.

DWS has introduced a new suite of equity ETFs on Deutsche Börse Xetra designed to help investors manage the risks and opportunities presented by the climate transition.

Amundi has expanded its suite of ETFs designed to help tackle climate change with two new funds focused on the developed Pacific and European small-cap equity markets.

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched two new ESG-tailored fixed income ETFs providing exposure to short-duration government bonds issued in the eurozone and a broad maturity portfolio of euro-denominated, investment-grade debt.

HSBC Asset Management has cross-listed its suite of equity ETFs that is aligned with Islamic investment principles while incorporating additional ESG criteria into Switzerland.

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.

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

Despite a significant fall in AUM last year, Europe’s ETF market is poised to experience stellar growth in 2023 and beyond, according to global consulting firm EY.