Samsung Asset Management has unveiled the first thematic equity ETF in Hong Kong targeting companies developing and utilizing blockchain technology.

MSCI has updated its equity factor models with three new inputs – sustainability, crowding, and machine learning.

JP Morgan Asset Management has converted a $5.3 billion mutual fund focused on developed market equities listed outside of North America into a fully transparent actively managed ETF.

Chicago-based V-Square Quantitative Management has launched a socially responsible global equity ETF with enhanced exposure to companies that are better positioned to benefit from the climate transition.

Pacer ETFs has unveiled two new thematic equity ETFs targeting companies involved in supply chain logistics and firms that are enabling the digital revolution.

BlackRock has broadened its suite of socially responsible global sector ETFs in Europe with four new funds targeting stocks from the materials, communication services, industrials, and energy sectors.

San Francisco-based Newday Impact has debuted its first ETF, an actively managed thematic equity fund targeting companies that are protecting and restoring marine ecosystems.

ProcureAM has launched the world’s first thematic equity ETF targeting companies that are providing relief or reducing the damage risk related to natural disasters.

BlackRock has implemented changes to two multi-factor equity ETFs including lowering the funds’ expense ratios and switching index providers from MSCI to Stoxx.

Fidelity Investments has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Canada providing exposure to companies that are developing and enabling the metaverse.