‘ United Kingdom ’

Lack of education stunting UK retail ETF adoption

Apr 25th, 2022 | By
Adria Beso, Head of Platforms Distribution, Sales, Europe, WisdomTree

Only one in five retail investors in the UK currently invest in ETFs, according to a survey commissioned by WisdomTree.


Global X expands thematic line-up in Europe with ETFs on US infrastructure, genomics and biotech, and cloud computing

Nov 5th, 2021 | By
Luis Berruga, CEO of Global X

Global X ETFs has expanded its product line-up in Europe with the launch of three thematic equity strategies on the London Stock Exchange.


UK investors prepared to sidestep advisers to access crypto, finds survey

Oct 27th, 2021 | By
Jason Guthrie, Head of Digital Assets, Europe, WisdomTree

Almost half of UK-based investment advisers have reported that clients are intending to step outside of the adviser relationship in order to gain exposure to digital assets.


Goldman Sachs launches UK gilts ETF

Sep 7th, 2021 | By
Goldman Sachs launches UK gilts ETF

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new fixed income ETF in Europe providing low-cost exposure to UK government bonds.


LGIM rolls out three ESG-screened sustainable dividend ETFs

Apr 19th, 2021 | By
Howie Li, Head of ETFs at LGIM

Legal & General Investment Management has introduced a suite of three equity ETFs designed for investors seeking sustainable income with socially responsible exclusions.


Investment Association adds over 500 ETFs to fund sectors

Apr 16th, 2021 | By
ETFs to join Investment Association’s sectors in April 2021

The Investment Association (IA), the trade body that represents the UK’s fund management industry, has added ETFs to its fund sectors for the first time.


BlackRock launches UK ESG Leaders ETF on LSE

Apr 2nd, 2021 | By
iShares MSCI UK ESG Equity ETF

BlackRock has launched the iShares MSCI UK IMI ESG Leaders UCITS ETF (UKEL LN) on London Stock Exchange. The fund, which comes with an expense ratio of 0.15%, provides exposure to UK-listed companies with strong ESG characteristics.


Invesco expands ESG range with UK All Share and Europe ex-UK ETFs

Mar 15th, 2021 | By
Gary Buxton, Head of EMEA ETFs at Invesco

Invesco has expanded its line-up of ESG-focused investment strategies with the launch of two new ETFs targeting stocks from the United Kingdom and developed Europe ex UK.


VanEck’s semiconductor ETF in Europe tops $150m in assets

Feb 24th, 2021 | By
Strive launches US semiconductor ETF

The European domiciled VanEck Vectors Semiconductor UCITS ETF has amassed more than $150 million in assets, less than three months after its introduction.


Assets at HANetf hit $2 billion

Feb 19th, 2021 | By
HANetf cross-lists 12 ETFs on SIX

Assets under management at HANetf have topped $2 billion, just two months after the firm hit the $1bn mark.