Frankfurt-based Solactive has introduced the Solactive Blue Bond Index, an innovative new fixed income index that is the first to target so-called ‘blue bonds’, debt securities whose proceeds are earmarked to finance sustainable marine and water-related projects.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new ETF in the US providing smart beta exposure to the full opportunity set of energy infrastructure securities listed in North America.

DWS has introduced its first thematic equity ETFs in the US with the launch of three funds targeting US companies developing so-called ‘green’ infrastructure as well as firms within the global semiconductor and cybersecurity sectors.

Franklin Templeton has expanded its European line-up of sustainable thematic ETFs with two new funds targeting the ‘Future of Food’ and ‘Health and Wellness’ investment themes.

Defiance ETFs has launched a new thematic equity ETF providing targeted exposure to electric vehicle manufacturers.

Global X has launched a cash alternative ETF in the US providing exposure to US Treasury bills at the very front end of the yield curve.

Legal & General Investment Management has launched a new global equities ETF that is guided by German asset manager Gerd Kommer’s multi-factor investment process.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has expanded its ‘MarketBeta’ suite of low-cost, core portfolio ETFs with the launch of a new fund providing global equities exposure, excluding stocks listed in the US.

GraniteShares has introduced on Deutsche Börse Xetra its suite of ETPs providing directional exposure to baskets of popular US technology stocks.

Aussie ETF provider BetaShares has launched a new ETF providing low-cost, core exposure to a globally diversified portfolio of developed market equities.