Americas ETF News
you are currently viewing:Launch of the Desjardins US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETFMay 19, 2026--Desjardins Investments inc. ("DI") acting as manager for the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs"), announces the launch of a new ETF: the Desjardins US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF ("DUIG"). DI has closed the initial public offering of units, and those units will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") today. "The expansion of our competitively priced index ETF lineup reflects our commitment to providing clients with simple, effective solutions for building diversified, low‑cost portfolios," said Jean-François Girard, Vice President and Head of Investment Funds Development and Management at Desjardins Investments. Source: Desjardins Group |
Atlas AI Labs to Launch First Ever Permissionless Asset-Backed Token from Dubai
May 12, 2026--Atlas AI Labs secures In-Principle Approval to operate from VARA - the first ever approval to launch an asset-backed token issued and traded in a fully permissionless environment
Atlas' USAF+ token establishes a new class of asset-backed token: real assets, open architecture, 24/7 access
Backed by the Atlas America Fund ETF (NASDAQ: USAF), whose Investment Committee is chaired by Dr. Nouriel Roubini.
National Bank Investments Launches New ETF Series
May 12, 2026--National Bank Investments Inc. ("NBI") announced today the launch of new exchange-traded series ("ETF Series"), giving investors more flexibility in how they access the following strategies across different asset classes: the NBI Canadian Equity Growth Fund, the NBI SmartData Global Equity Fund, the NBI International Value Fund, the NBI Diversified Emerging Markets Equity Fund,
Mackenzie Investments Announces Changes to Select Mutual Funds and ETFs
May 12, 2026--As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its product shelf for investors and advisors, Mackenzie Investments ("Mackenzie") today announced a series of changes to the portfolio managers, investment strategies and names of select mutual funds and ETFs. All changes are effective May 12, 2026.
Sidley Rebalances ETF Dispute in Delaware Supreme Court Win
May 11, 2026-Sidley secured a major victory on behalf of Benchmark Investments LLC in an appeal before the Delaware Supreme Court. On April 30, 2026, the Court unanimously reversed an adverse summary judgement decision in a contract dispute with Pacer Advisors concerning termination rights under an exchange-traded fund (ETF) services agreement.
