Gold ETFs registered their eighth consecutive month of net redemptions in December, although outflows were significantly reduced and flow trends in recent months suggest a turnaround in demand in early 2023.

Amundi has introduced a new fixed income ETF in Europe providing exposure to government and policy bank bonds issued in China.

State Street Global Advisors has announced an expense ratio reduction for the $320 million SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF from 0.42% to 0.18%, effective 5 December.

Global X has expanded its suite of covered call strategies with three new ETFs targeting the financials, health care, and information technology sectors of the S&P 500.

First Trust has launched a new ETF targeting US-listed stocks of companies operating in the aerospace and defense industry.

Hang Seng Investment Management has launched a renminbi-denominated share class for Hong Kong’s largest ETF, the HK$110 billion ($14.0bn) Tracker Fund of Hong Kong.

Strive Asset Management has introduced its second ETF, a broad US large-cap equity fund that carries the firm’s hallmark anti-ESG disposition.

Newly minted ETF issuer ConvexityShares has made its debut with the introduction of two funds that are aimed at helping sophisticated investors manage the volatility of US equities.

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.

Toronto-based Sprott Asset Management has launched a new physically backed gold ETF in the US with the fund’s underlying bullion holdings sourced exclusively from ethical miners and refiners.