Motley Fool Asset Management has unveiled its second ETF, the actively managed Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF (MFMS US), on Cboe BZX. Managed by Charly Travers, the ETF targets US-listed small-caps with strong quality and growth characteristics.

Vanguard Australia has launched the Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD AU) on Australian Securities Exchange. The ETF provides low-cost access to developed market securities operating across the three ‘core’ infrastructure sectors: transportation, energy and telecommunications.

Franklin Templeton Investments has added three new emerging markets funds – tracking Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Latin America – to its line-up of passively managed single country and regional ETFs in the US.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched the Goldman Sachs Access Inflation Protected USD Bond ETF (GTIP US) on Cboe BZX, aiming to provide a “smarter” way to invest in treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS).

The upgrade of Poland to developed market status by FTSE Russell has taken effect. With the upgrade Poland is classified as one of the 25 most advanced global economies and as such features in developed market indices calculated by the index provider. This has prompted reshuffles in a number of prominent ETFs including Vanguard funds holding billions in assets.

Vanguard has debuted its first ETFs to incorporate environmental, social and governance screening. The ETFs – the Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF (ESGV US) and Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX US) – have been listed on Cboe BZX and track indices provided by FTSE Russell. “Vanguard’s new ETFs can serve as core components of a portfolio for individuals, institutions, and advisors who wish to invest in broadly-diversified, low-cost ETFs screened for certain ESG criteria,” said Matthew Brancato, Head of Vanguard’s Portfolio Review Group.

Vanguard has unveiled two ‘ethically conscious’ ETFs on Australia Stock Exchange, providing exposure to global aggregate bond and international equity portfolios that have been screened for robust environmental, social, and governance characteristics. Evan Reedman, Head of Product and Marketing, Vanguard Australia, said, “Our new ETFs marry Vanguard’s characteristic low-cost, diversified investment approach with a rigorous ESG screening process.”

Investment giant Vanguard has launched the Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY CN) on Toronto Stock Exchange. “Canadian investors and advisors are increasingly looking for global income-oriented solutions,” said Atul Tiwari, Managing Director of Vanguard Investments Canada.

Vanguard looks set to become the latest ETF provider to offer funds tailored to the sustainability-minded investor after filing a registration with the SEC for ETFs targeting US and international equities screened for strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new ETF on NYSE Arca. The Goldman Sachs JUST US Large Cap Equity ETF (JUST US) provides broad exposure to US large-cap equities, with a focus on companies that outperform on all major environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues critical to the American people.