Lloyds Bank and BlackRock partner to offer retail access to select ETFs- ETF Quicklist

October 3, 2023--Lloyds Bank has partnered with BlackRock to create a shortlist of iShares ETFs for its customers, offering easy access to a small range of funds.
Clients will be able to access the ETFs with no trading fees if they set up a regular investment plan, which can be opened from just £20 per month.

The ETF Quicklist includes 16 ETFs to help investors create the basic building blocks of an investment portfolio, spanning a range of regional equity exposures, bonds and thematics. The shortlist can be accessed via a share dealing account or an ISA. Investing in the ETFs without a regular investment plan will carry a £20 semi-annual admin fee, alongside an £11 dealing fee. BlackRock expands range of iBonds ETFs in UK Manuel Parda...

Cboe Europe Derivatives to Launch FLEX Options in Europe, Expanding Risk Management Toolkit for European Investors

September 16, 2025- CEDX to introduce FLexible EXchange(R) options (FLEX options) in Europe in Q1 2026
Addresses rising global demand for defined-outcome ETFs and bespoke investment strategies
Builds on Cboe's experience as global options innovator and pioneer of FLEX options in the U.S.

Global X Launches Two High Dividend ETFs, Tracking Solactive European and United Kingdom SuperDividend Indices

September 4, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its renewed collaboration with Global X with the upcoming launch of two income-focused ETFs on the London Stock Exchange. The Global X European SuperDividend UCITS ETF tracks the Solactive European SuperDividend Index as the GlobalX UK SuperDividend UCITS ETF tracks the Solactive United Kingdom SuperDividend Index, offering investors targeted access to high-dividend-yielding stocks across Europe and the UK.

The T+1 Thursday conundrum pushing instantaneous settlement on traders

September 3, 2025--Following a similar issue with the US move to T+1,the second iteration of Thursday conundrum for ETFs trades has emerged as divergent settlement systems around the globe continue to cause headaches for traders.