Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::ETFGI reports that assets invested in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs listed globally reached a new record of US$799.35 billion at the end of NovemberDecember 30, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$799.35 billion at the end of November. During November ESG ETFs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$5.70 billion, bringing YTD net inflows to US$48.77 Bn, according to ETFGI's November 2025 ETF ESG industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in unless otherwise noted.) Highlights Assets invested in the ESG ETFs industry globally reached a new record of $799.35 Bn at the end of November, beating the previous record of $797.71 Bn in October 2025. Assets increased 25.3% YTD in 2025, going from $637.71 Bn at the end of 2024 to $799.35 Bn. Net inflows of $5.70 Bn during November. YTD net inflows of $48.77 Bn are the sixth highest on record, while the highest YTD net inflows are of $147.35 Bn in 2021, followed by YTD net inflows of $68.86 Bn in 2022 and YTD net inflows of $68.66 Bn in 2020. 7th month of net inflows. iShares is the leading ESG ETF provider globally, managing $269.01 billion in assets and holding a 33.7% market share. Amundi ETF ranks second with $108.84 billion (13.6% share), followed by UBS ETFs with $55.59 billion (7.0% share). Together, the top three providers-out of 262-account for 54.2% of global ESG ETF assets, while the remaining 259 providers each represent less than 7% market share. Source: ETFGI |
World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology
July 8, 2026-Growth holds up, but remains uneven, as tech momentum offsets war drag
Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war shock is weighing on energy importers and vulnerable economies, while AI-driven demand is lifting countries integrated into the global technology value chain.
Fixed Income Asset Management Market Report 2026
July 7, 2026-Key market opportunities include growing demand for income-generating assets, rising institutional and retail participation, expansion of sustainable debt instruments, and adoption of advanced portfolio analytics. Asia-Pacific is poised for rapid growth, and innovative strategies such as active bond management are gaining traction.
ETFGI Reports 336 Providers Launch Record 1,397 New ETF Products Across 33 Exchanges Through May 2026
July 6, 2026-ETFGI reports that the global ETF industry has reached a new milestone, with a record 1,397 new products listed worldwide through the end of May 2026. After accounting for 208 closures, the industry recorded a net increase of 1,189 products.
AI Boom Sparks Warning From Top Economists As Financial Risks Mount
July 2, 2026-Global central bankers and economists have warned that the AI boom could pose a growing threat to financial stability if investor expectations, debt-funded spending and job market disruption move faster than regulators can respond.
Bassanese Bites-Chip wreck
June 28, 2026-Global week in review: AI and ceasefire wobbles
US equities dropped back last week reflecting the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and renewed concerns around technology valuations. Despite ceasefire doubts, oil prices dropped further with signs of more ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Flow Traders 2Q 2026 Pre-Close Call
June 25, 2026---Flow Traders Ltd. (Euronext: FLOW) publishes the 2Q 2026 pre-close call script to be used with analysts post the market close on 25 June 2026.
Welcome to the Flow Traders 2Q 2026 pre-close call, which is being conducted post the European market close on 25 June. During this call we will highlight relevant publicly available data and industry trends in our markets and relate these data points to their impact on our business for the quarter.
21shares Releases 2026 Crypto Market Report: Mid-Year Audit Tracks Bitcoin ETP Inflows, Layer-2 Consolidation, and Real-World Asset Tokenisation
June 24, 2026--21shares, a global leader in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), today published its comprehensive mid-year cryptocurrency research report: State of Crypto 2026: Mid-Year Update. The comprehensive report revisits ten core industry forecasts made in December, providing an impartial, data-driven audit of what has held up, what has faced delays, and how the market architecture has evolved.
ETFGI reports Active ETF assets Hit a Record 2.49 Trillion USD and Record Net Inflows of 412 Bn USD YTD at the end of May
June 23, 2026-During May the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$100.08 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$411.75 billion, according to ETFGI's May 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.
Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
June 11, 2026-The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, and increased borrowing costs , according to the World Bank Group's latestGlobal Economic Prospects report.
Global growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025. Forecasts for two-thirds of economies have been downgraded relative to January of this year.
World Economic Forum Chief Economists' Outlook: May 2026
May 28, 2026-The May 2026 Chief Economists' Outlook opens on a more pessimistic note than the January edition. Drawing on consultations and survey responses from the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Community, the report examines a global economy unsettled by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
