Global X has launched two new ETFs in Europe targeting the renewable energy investment themes of wind and hydrogen power.

Nornickel-backed Global Palladium Fund has launched an ETC providing physical access to a basket of metals that are essential to the production of electric vehicles. The GPF Physical Electric Vehicle Metals ETC reflects the performance of up to six metals with allocations to each metal dependent on its use within the electric vehicle market.

Global X has introduced the Global X Blockchain UCITS ETF (BKCH LN), providing exposure to companies globally that are positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of blockchain technology.

Scotia GAM has introduced a new suite of ETFs on Canada’s NEO Exchange, providing low-cost access to core equity and fixed income exposures while incorporating extensive responsible investment criteria.

Horizons and Evolve have introduced Canada’s first thematic equity ETFs to provide dedicated exposure to the ‘metaverse’.

Global X has introduced its first commodities-focused ETF in Europe with the launch of the Global X Copper Miners UCITS ETF.

Anglo-Russian issuer FinEx has launched a new ETF on Moscow Exchange providing broad exposure to real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed in the US.

Cathay Securities has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Taiwan providing exposure to companies worldwide that are aligned with the sub-themes of vaccine breakthroughs, gene technology, and regenerative medicine.

New York-headquartered Global X has made a big push into Europe with the launch of seven new thematic equity ETFs. The new funds include strategies targeting autonomous & electric vehicles, e-commerce, robotics & AI, cybersecurity, clean technology, fintech, and the IoT.

Toronto-based Sprott Asset Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the $850m NYSE Arca-listed North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF (URNM US).