Goldman Sachs Asset Management has finalized its takeover of Perth Mint’s $500m gold ETF, which it has renamed the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU US).

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.

DWS has effectively created a new ETF offering socially responsible, low carbon exposure to UK equities. The Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF (XASX LN) has come into existence through the repurposing of its FTSE All-Share-linked ETF.

HSBC Global Asset Management has announced the launch of the HSBC Hang Seng TECH UCITS ETF, the first UCITS ETF tracking the recently introduced Hang Seng TECH Index.

Amundi has expanded its environmental, social, and governance ETF range, with the addition of a new ETF tracking the recently devised DAX 50 ESG Index from Qontigo.

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

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched an ETF that aims to deliver core access to global equities with a meaningful reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional equivalent exposures.

Legal & General Investment Management has rolled out an ETF providing exposure to companies operating in the clean energy ecosystem.

VictoryShares has introduced a pair of thematic equity ETFs that are likely to resonate with US investors of a patriotic bent.

ETC Group’s BTCetc Bitcoin Exchange Traded Crypto (BTCE GY) has surpassed $100 million in assets in a little over four months since its debut on Deutsche Börse.