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.

Saturna Capital will make its European ETF debut later this month with the launch of the actively managed Saturna Sustainable ESG Equity HANzero UCITS ETF (SESG LN) on London Stock Exchange.

Roundhill Investments has launched the Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (META US), a new thematic equity ETF providing exposure to companies linked to the rapidly-growing market of the Metaverse.

IndexIQ has launched the IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF (ESGB US), a new actively managed ETF on NYSE Arca designed to serve as a core holding in socially responsible fixed income portfolios.

BNP Paribas Asset Management has added to its lineup of Paris-aligned low-carbon ETFs with the launch of the BNP Paribas Easy Low Carbon 300 World PAB UCITS ETF on Euronext Paris (LCWLD FP) and Xetra (LOWD GR).

Purpose Investments and HANetf have teamed up to launch Europe’s first ETF to incorporate carbon offsetting.

BlackRock has added to its suite of ‘megatrend’ portfolios – strategies that look beyond traditional sector classifications – with the launch of the iShares Cloud and 5G Multisector ETF (IDAT US).

US Global Investors is set to launch Europe’s first ETF providing pure-play exposure to the global airline industry.

iClima Earth is set to launch the world’s first ETF providing exposure to companies promoting the decentralization of energy generation.

Defiance ETFs has launched a new thematic equity ETF in the US which becomes the market’s second in less than a month to target stocks from the global travel industry.