‘ Europe ’

HSBC unveils suite of ESG-tailored Shariah equity ETFs

Nov 23rd, 2022 | By
Olga de Tapia, Global Head of ETF & Indexing Sales, HSBC Asset Management

HSBC Asset Management has introduced a new suite of equity ETFs in Europe that are aligned with Islamic investment principles while also incorporating additional ESG criteria.


Amundi transfers two ETFs to ESG indices

Nov 1st, 2022 | By
WisdomTree enhances ESG criteria across self-indexed ETFs

Amundi has made changes to two ETFs providing exposure to North American and European equities, switching the funds to new indices incorporating sustainability criteria.


DWS rolls out two eurozone govies ESG ETFs

Oct 24th, 2022 | By
DWS launches two ESG-focused eurozone government bond ETFs

DWS has unveiled two new socially responsible fixed income ETFs focused on sovereign debt issued in the eurozone. The listings include a broad-market product tilted in favour of countries with stronger ESG profiles and a fund that specifically targets green bonds.


DWS switches four corporate bond ETFs to Paris-aligned indices

Oct 24th, 2022 | By
DWS switches EUR & USD corporate bond ESG ETFs to Paris-aligned indices

DWS has enhanced the sustainability credentials of four ESG-tailored corporate bond ETFs, aligning the funds with the carbon reduction goals of the Paris Agreement.


BlackRock introduces currency hedging on French sovereign bond ETF

Oct 10th, 2022 | By
BlackRock introduces currency hedging on French sovereign bond ETF

BlackRock has rolled out USD-hedged and GBP-hedged share classes for its French government bond ETF listed in Europe.


BNP Paribas launches Paris-aligned eurozone biodiversity ETF

Oct 3rd, 2022 | By
BlackRock unveils 'Breakthrough Environmental Solutions' ETF

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched a eurozone equity ETF that incorporates biodiversity considerations while also aligning with the carbon reduction goals of the Paris Agreement.


ETFs growing at twice the pace of UCITS funds, finds PwC

Sep 23rd, 2022 | By
Robert Glover, Partner, Global Fund Distribution at PwC Luxembourg

EU-domiciled ETFs have recorded asset under management growth of 18.7% per annum over the past ten years, more than twice the 9% growth rate of the broader UCITS market, according to research from PwC Luxembourg.


Cerulli predicts strong growth for Europe’s active ETF industry

Sep 8th, 2022 | By
Fabrizio Zumbo, Director, European Asset and Wealth Management Research at Cerulli Associates.

European investors’ appetite for actively managed ETFs is growing as the usefulness of these tools in portfolio management gains wider recognition, according to a report by Cerulli Associates.


DWS expands suite of Paris-aligned climate ETFs

Sep 6th, 2022 | By
The ETFs are designed to satisfy the requirements of the EU’s Paris Aligned Benchmark (PAB) regulation.

DWS has broadened its line-up of Paris-aligned ETFs in Europe with the addition of three new funds targeting stocks in the US, Europe, and Japan.


Invesco’s AT1 CoCo bond ETF undergoes changes

Sep 6th, 2022 | By
Invesco rolls out global high yield corporate bond ESG ETF

Invesco has announced that the $1.2 billion Invesco AT1 Capital Bond UCITS ETF (AT1), the largest ETF to track the Additional Tier 1 contingent convertible bond market, has made changes to its investment approach.