Europe ETF News for the Past Year
Wahed Launches World's First UCITS ETFs that Combine Shariah Compliance with Humanitarian Criteria
January 19, 2026--Wahed, the world's leading Islamic fintech and investment manager, has today announced the launch of two UCITS ETFs that integrate Shariah compliance with an additional humanitarian and human rights screen.
This dual framework is the first of its kind in the European ETF market, setting a new ethical standard for responsible investing.
The funds, listed on the London Stock Exchange, have been launched via Waystone’s white label ETF platform and are domiciled in Ireland.
The new funds-the Wahed S&P 500 Shariah UCITS ETF and the Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World UCITS ETF-provide investors with simple, cost-efficient access to fully Shariah-compliant building blocks for core portfolios. The funds combine rules-based Shariah screening - excluding prohibited sectors such as alcohol, gambling, and conventional banking -with Wahed's principled Ethical and Human Rights Review across three key dimensions:
Salience-the severity of potential human harm.
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Source: waystone.com
BTQ Technologies Added to VanEck Quantum Computing UCITS ETF, Expanding European Access to BTQ Through a Regulated UCITS Wrapper
January 13, 2026--BTQ Technologies Corp. ("BTQ" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ) (FSE: NG3), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, today announced that BTQ has been included in the VanEck Quantum Computing UCITS ETF (the "ETF") (ISIN: IE0007Y8Y157), a UCITS listed in Europe that provides diversified exposure to companies driving the research, development, and application of quantum computing.
The ETF seeks to track the MarketVector Global Quantum Leaders Total Return Net Index (MVQTMLTR) and includes a portfolio of 30 companies selected for quantum computing operating exposure and or verified quantum patent ownership. As of January 8, 2026, the ETF reported total net assets of approximately $524.5 million.
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Source: BTQ Technologies Corp
Galilee Asset Management Launches Thematic Index Series in Partnership with Solactive January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026-Galilee Asset Management Launches Thematic Index Series in Partnership with Solactive
Solactive announces its collaboration with Galilee Asset Management on the launch of a new thematic index series developed from Galilee Trends,Galilee's proprietary thematic research framework. The series comprises four thematic indices focusing on Space Exploration,AI & Robotics,Luxury & Lifestyle,and Water.
The launch marks a further step in Galilee Asset Management's long-standing thematic research efforts under the Galilee Trends label. Building on previous research outputs such as a thematic codex,white papers,thematic indicators,and thematic investment solutions,the new indices are designed to translate this research into investable underlyings. The index series is intended to support the development of thematic investment solutions over time,including thematic structured products and tracker certificates,with the potential for thematic ETFs at a later stage.
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Source: Solactive
21shares launches BOLD ETP combining bitcoin and gold in a single regulated product
January 13, 2026--21shares today announces the launch of its 21shares Bitcoin Gold ETP (BOLD) onto the London Stock Exchange (LSE). BOLD is the fifth 21shares cryptocurrency product whose prospectus has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority for UK retail investors after its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) offerings.
Name: 21shares Bitcoin Gold ETP
Ticker: BOLD
ISIN: CH1146882308
Exchange: LSE
Currencies: GBP
Fee: 0.65% management fee per annum
BOLD, developed in partnership with ByteTree Asset Management, blends gold and BTC to deliver an ETP of two store-of-value assets. Updated on a monthly basis,the allocation is determined by the inverse historical volatility of each holding, committing a higher share to the relatively more stable asset.
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Source: 21Shares
New ETF and ETP Listings on January 6, 2026, on Deutsche Borse
January 6, 2026-The iShares US Large Cap Max Buffer Dec UCITS ETF is actively managed and tracks the performance of large-cap companies in the S&P 500 Index. At the beginning of each one-year outcome period, an upside cap for positive performance and an approximate buffer against losses are set.
Provided it is held throughout the period, the ETF absorbs up to 100 percent of index losses over the entire outcome period. The upper limit and buffer are redefined at the beginning of each new outcome period and may vary.
The iShares US Large Cap Moderate Buffer Dec UCITS ETF is also actively managed and tracks the performance of large-cap companies in the S&P 500 Index.
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Source: Deutsche Börse
Xetra-Gold Assets Increased Significantly in 2025
January 5, 2026-Gold price reached historic record level in 2025
Central bank demand supports the market
Europe's largest gold security with physical backing
The gold holdings of the exchange-traded bearer bond Xetra-Gold (ISIN: DE000A0S9GB0) amounted to 172.8 tons at the end of 2025 (previous year: 166.5 tons).
In the course of the year, the gold price increased significantly, but the inflows were less dynamic during this period. The price of a gram of gold increased to over €122 during the year and stood at €120.30 at the end of the year. Xetra-Gold's assets under management rose to €20.8 billion, which corresponds to a significant increase compared to the previous year.
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Source: Deutsche Börse
New ETF and ETP Listings on January 5, 2026, on Deutsche Borse
January 5, 2026-The KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index UCITS ETF tracks the performance of companies operating in the humanoid and embodied intelligence space.
The focus is on key categories within the corresponding ecosystem- including the companies that design and manufacture humanoid robots, as well as their supply chains, which provide essential components for humanoid systems and embodied intelligence.
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Source: Deutsche Börse
UTI Investments Partners with FTSE Russell to Transition its Sovereign Bond ETF Benchmark
December 17, 2025-UTI Investments announced that its Sovereign Bond ETF (Bloomberg Ticker: UIGB NA Equity) has transitioned its benchmark from Nifty India Government Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Select 7 Bonds Index (USD) to the FTSE Indian Government Bond FAR Index (Bloomberg Ticker: CFIIFARU).
The change is part of UTI Investments' collaboration with FTSE Russell, the global index provider, to enhance visibility and align with globally recognized benchmarks.
The ETF will continue to provide investors access to Indian government bonds, while now reflecting the performance of the FTSE Indian Government Bond FAR Index, a transparent, rules-based index widely followed by international investors. The FTSE index offers broader yield-curve exposure, covering short- to long-dated maturities, providing a more balanced and diversified portfolio profile, improving stability across interest-rate cycles, and reducing concentration risk while more accurately reflecting the Indian sovereign bond market.
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Source: UTI Investments
ESMA finalises technical standards on derivatives transparency and the OTC derivatives tape
December 15, 2025-The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today the Final Report covering mandates under the MiFIR Review on derivatives trade transparency, package orders and the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives consolidated tape input and output data.
The proposed pre-and post-trade transparency requirements for exchange traded derivatives (ETDs) and OTC derivatives are designed to provide a high level of transparency whilst ensuring that liquidity providers are protected from undue risk.
In the final proposals, ESMA has taken on board stakeholders' feedback to streamline and improve the deferral regime initially proposed in the public consultation, in particular concerning equity ETDs and single-name credit default swaps.
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Source: ESMA
Universal Investment Group enters active ETF market to meet growing client demand
December 11, 2025-Platform and framework launch for white-label active ETF products
New active ETF value proposition completes service offering for active asset managers
Reinforces Universal Investment Group's role as a primary strategic partner
Universal Investment Group, a leading independent fund services platform and Super ManCo, today announced the launch of its active ETF offering, expanding its product offering responding to rising client demand to advance into the growing international ETF market.
Drawing on nearly 60 years of expertise, UI Group is leveraging its established infrastructure, regulatory expertise, and long-standing UCITS capabilities to provide an efficient, future-proofed entry point for asset managers into the rapidly evolving ETF landscape.
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Source: universal-investment.com
