Fidelity Investments has launched two asset allocation ETFs in Canada constructed primarily from existing factor ETFs offered by the firm.

Vanguard has launched four multi-asset “LifeStrategy” ETFs on Xetra and Borsa Italiana. Structured as ETFs of ETFs, the funds invest in underlying Vanguard equity and fixed income UCITS ETFs according to predetermined asset allocations.

Vanguard has announced that its suite of four European-domiciled actively managed factor ETFs are to close.

JP Morgan Asset Management has added to its ‘BetaBuilders’ suite of low-cost, passively managed ETFs with the launch of the JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Small Cap Equity ETF (BBSC US).

State Street Global Advisors has launched its first US-listed fixed income ETF that incorporates an assessment of environmental, social and governance factors.

BlackRock has reduced the fees charged on a quartet of ETFs providing exposure to value and growth stocks within the mid-cap and small-cap segments of the US equity market.

Vanguard Australia has expanded its suite of ‘ethically conscious’ ETFs with the launch of a new strategy targeting Australian equities.

Index provider Stoxx has initiated a market consultation process to consider proposals regarding the reform of the DAX index in the wake of the failure of former constituent, Wirecard.

Vanguard has launched its first ESG-screened fixed income ETF – the Vanguard ESG US Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB US).

BlackRock has launched a new fixed income ETF providing exposure to Treasury STRIPS at the far end of the maturity spectrum.