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Rachel Aguirre, Head of US iShares Product at BlackRock

BlackRock launches ETF trio for precise US large-cap exposure

BlackRock has introduced three new US equity ETFs designed to enable investors to express more granular views on large- and mega-cap companies.

Franklin Templeton unveils Europe’s cheapest Saudi Arabia ETF

Franklin Templeton unveils Europe’s cheapest Saudi Arabia ETF

Franklin Templeton has launched three new emerging market ETFs in Europe including a Saudi Arabian equities fund that undercuts all existing rivals on price.

Gary Buxton, Head of EMEA and APAC ETFs at Invesco.

Invesco rolls out thematic ETFs on AI, cybersecurity, and defence

Invesco has expanded its suite of thematic ETFs in Europe with the launch of three new funds, offering access to long-term growth trends in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defence.

Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs.

Amplify launches income-enhanced US Treasuries ETF

Amplify ETFs has unveiled its latest ETF, a rules-based fund that invests in long-term US Treasuries while seeking to deliver consistently high levels of income through a covered call overlay.

DWS unveils ESG-enhanced global infrastructure ETF

DWS unveils ESG-enhanced global infrastructure ETF

DWS has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing global infrastructure exposure with an enhanced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile.

Fixed Income

VanEck seeks higher yields with second active CLO ETF

William Sokol, Director of Product Management at VanEck

VanEck has launched a new actively managed fixed income ETF which distinguishes itself by targeting riskier collateralized loan obligation (CLO) tranches to pursue higher yields.

Amundi expands into Indian government bonds with new ETF launch

Amundi expands into Indian government bonds with new ETF launch

Major European ETF issuer Amundi has expanded its offering with the launch of a new fund providing direct, targeted exposure to local currency Indian government bonds.

Commodities

KraneShares brings global carbon ETC to Europe

KraneShares brings global carbon ETC to Europe

KraneShares has launched its first exchange-traded commodity (ETC) in Europe, offering broad coverage of cap-and-trade carbon allowances traded worldwide.

Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold ETC surpasses $1bn AUM

Royal Mint Gold ETC Brittania

The Royal Mint’s physical gold ETC – the Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) – has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, signaling increased investor demand for gold-backed products with a strong ESG focus.

Alternatives / Multi-Asset

21Shares unveils multi-theme crypto basket ETP

21Shares unveils multi-theme crypto basket ETP

21Shares has launched a new multi-crypto ETP, positioned as Europe’s most diversified basket, offering exposure to both foundational and emerging digital asset sectors.

KraneShares launches US equity ETF modelled on private equity buyouts

Kevin Orr, Managing Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships at KraneShares

KraneShares has launched an innovative ETF that applies the core return drivers of private equity buyout funds to publicly traded US equities.

Equities

Eventide introduces impact-focused high dividend ETF

Eventide introduces impact-focused high dividend ETF

Boston-based Eventide Asset Management has made its ETF debut with the launch of an actively managed US equities fund focused on high-dividend companies recognized for making positive societal contributions.

BlackRock adds two new synthetic equity ETFs in Europe

BlackRock adds two new synthetic equity ETFs in Europe

BlackRock has expanded its suite of synthetically replicated ETFs in Europe with the launch of two new funds providing exposure to small-cap and large-cap growth segments of the US equity market.

First Trust launches US ‘Earnings Leaders’ ETF

First Trust launches US ‘Earnings Leaders’ ETF

First Trust has introduced a new rules-based ETF that utilizes a proprietary methodology to invest in US large and mid-cap companies with strong earnings quality.

ETF and Index News

Syntax reorganizes six ‘Stratified’ US equity ETFs

Syntax reorganizes six ‘Stratified’ US equity ETFs

Syntax Advisors have announced the successful consolidation of several Syntax Stratified ETFs into the Syntax Stratified LargeCap ETF (SSPY US).

First Trust launches laddered international equity Buffer ETF-of-ETFs

First Trust launches laddered international equity Buffer ETF-of-ETFs

First Trust has expanded its defined outcome investment suite with an ETF-of-ETFs that diversifies across four of the firm’s international equity ‘Moderate Buffer’ funds.

Janus Henderson acquires Tabula in European ETF push

Janus Henderson unveils active emerging markets bond ETF

Global asset manager Janus Henderson has agreed to acquire London-based ETF provider Tabula Investment Management as the firm seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for actively managed ETFs in Europe.