The market for thematic investment funds still offers a significant opportunity for asset managers and ETF issuers, particularly in the passive sphere, according to a report by Cerulli Associates.

Amundi has announced forthcoming changes to its Lyxor-branded European oil and gas industry ETF, including screening based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Invesco has launched a new actively managed fixed income ETF providing exposure to European government debt while factoring in ESG criteria and maximizing exposure to green bonds.

UBS Asset Management has launched a new ETF providing ESG-enhanced exposure to dividend-paying companies listed in Switzerland.

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.