Nomura Asset Management has launched the NEXT FUNDS MSCI Japan Country ESG Leaders Index ETF (2643 JP) has listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange, providing exposure to Japanese companies with robust ESG characteristics.

FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE EU Climate Benchmarks Index Series, a suite of climate-themed equity indices aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Janus Henderson has drawn on the capabilities of indirect property portfolio managers Greg Kuhl and Danny Greenberger for the launch of an actively managed, high-conviction real estate ETF in the US.

Taipei-headquartered Fubon Asset Management has launched two new ETPs in Hong Kong providing inverse and leveraged exposure to Taiwan’s equity market.

By FTSE Russell.

The rotation away from pricey defensive factors (notably Quality) into their cyclically sensitive counterparts (led by Value) went into overdrive in Q1 2021 as markets recalibrated expectations for a quicker post-crisis economic recovery.

Legal & General Investment Management has introduced a suite of three equity ETFs designed for investors seeking sustainable income with socially responsible exclusions.

FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE Climate Risk-Adjusted World Inflation-Linked Securities Index, the first index to target the global inflation-linked government bond market while tilting towards countries considered more resilient to climate change.

BlackRock has expanded its European suite of sustainable fixed income solutions with the launch of two climate-aligned ETFs.

BlackRock has launched a second ETF providing focused exposure to small-cap value stocks, this time targeting developed market companies listed outside of the US.

Vanguard has introduced its first ESG ETF in Europe with the launch of a global equity strategy based on FTSE Russell’s ‘Choice’ framework.