05 May 2026
JP Morgan launches CAD-hedged income ETFs in Canada
The funds aim to give Canadian investors US equity exposure with reduced currency risk.
2h
JonesTrading launches index tracking top US companies
The benchmark focuses on the 20 largest listed firms in the US equity market.
2h
WisdomTree finalises Atlantic House acquisition
The completed acquisition paves the way for 15-20 defined outcome funds globally, supported by the London-headquartered firm’s options-based strategy capabilities.
3h
Raymond James completes acquisition of Clark Capital
The Florida-based financial services group has confirmed the completion of its January-announced purchase of Clark Capital, which will continue to be led by its existing management team.
7h
Defiance launches two leveraged ETFs tracking semiconductor stocks
The funds seek to deliver twice the daily share price movement of POET Technologies and Applied Materials, and are aimed at active, risk-aware traders.
7h
CME Group volumes retreat in April from record March
CME Group said average daily volume reached 25.9m contracts in April, down from the all-time monthly record of 41.1m contracts achieved in March.
01 May 2026
Heartland National Life to expand indexed annuity offering
The investment aims to support the insurer’s expansion in annuities and health products.
30 Apr 2026
Goldman names Americas head of equity derivatives
The US bank has expanded the mandate of two partners for the region.
30 Apr 2026
Morningstar advances index universe with CRSP rebranding
The Centre for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)’s US equity benchmarks, tracked by major Vanguard funds, will adopt Morningstar names from July.
30 Apr 2026
Sowell Management targets HNIs with in-house wealth unit
The division aims to offer advanced planning and ‘family office lite’ services for households with more than US$5m in net worth.
30 Apr 2026
Vanguard to rename CRSP US Total Market Index
The asset manager said the CRSP US Total Market Index underpinning its largest equity index products will adopt the Morningstar name from July.
29 Apr 2026
Vanguard launches BondBuilder model portfolio suite
The suite is designed to help investors build more structured fixed income portfolios using exchange-traded funds (ETFs).