Against challenging market conditions, socially responsible ETFs in Europe continued to see robust investor demand in 2022, according to data from Morningstar.

BlackRock has reduced the expense ratio of the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB US) from 0.25% to just 0.05%, making it the lowest-cost ETF focused on US dividend-paying companies.

VanEck has expanded its suite of “Moat” ETFs with a new fund focused on mid and small-cap stocks listed in the US.

JP Morgan Asset Management has expanded its ‘BetaBuilders’ suite of low-cost, passively managed ETFs in Europe with the launch of a US small-cap equities fund.

RBC iShares has introduced a suite of thematic equity ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange, each focused on a long-term, structural megatrend.

BlackRock has launched a new thematic equity ETF in the US providing global exposure to leaders in food-related technology.

Morningstar Indexes has introduced a new series of indices that are designed to help investors progress towards meeting EU CTB and PAB requirements.

VanEck has launched a new ETF which serves as a socially responsible version of the firm’s $6.8 billion ‘Wide Moat’ US equity ETF.

Morningstar has agreed to acquire Moorgate Benchmarks, a privately held indexing specialist based in Europe, in a move that aims to enhance the investment research firm’s direct indexing capabilities.

Impact investment manager Engine No. 1 has launched its inaugural ETF, the Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF (VOTE US) on Cboe BZX Exchange.