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GCC ETF Market Monitor: Q1 2026 Review
The GCC ETF market entered Q1 2026 in a consolidation phase, with activity remaining elevated but growth slowing. Total assets held broadly steady over the quarter, while trading levels pointed to continued repositioning and as a reaction to geopolitical news rather than a meaningful new capital deployment. Global macro conditions set a challenging backdrop.
Middle-East conflict rattles Europe’s carbon market: a buying opportunity?
Middle-East tensions are shaking the EU carbon market, creating volatility and potential buying opportunities for investors. Read More.
Could Tokenization Revive Mutual Fund’s Chances Vis-à-vis ETFs?
How tokenisation could revive mutual funds against ETFs. Insights from regulators, market trends, and the future of tokenised investment funds.
Nasdaq and Kraken Team Up to Bring Tokenized Stocks to Global Markets
Nasdaq and Kraken partner to launch tokenized stocks via Kraken’s xStocks platform, enabling global blockchain-based equity trading
Oman’s Emerging Markets Bid: What MSCI Inclusion Could Mean for Investors
Explore the implications of MSCI Oman as the market rallies with optimism for an upgrade to Emerging Market status.
Model Portfolios and the New Architecture of Wealth Management
Explore model portfolios and their impact on wealth management, offering diversified allocations and enhancing investment strategies.
Who moves the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF?
Explore KRBN, which tracks the S&P Global Carbon Credit Index and five major cap-and-trade systems for carbon allowances.
Morningstar’s 2026 ETF Outlook and the Future of Portfolio Allocation
Explore Morningstar insights on the evolving ETF landscape and learn to use them strategically in your investment portfolio.
The Great Portfolio Shift: Why U.S. Advisors Are Abandoning Mutual Funds for ETFs
Investment consultants across the United States are changing the way they build portfolios. Instead of relying mainly on traditional actively managed mutual funds, more advisors are choosing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This shift marks one of the most important structural changes in portfolio construction over the last decade, supported by data across major industry research firms […]
Bitcoin Climbs to Two-Month High on Renewed ETF Buying, and What GCC Investors Should Watch
Explore the resurgence of Bitcoin ETF as investor interest rises, driving price discovery and cryptocurrency market evolution.
GCC ETF market monitor – 2025 annual review. The year of thematic ETFs
Find out how the GCC ETF industry evolved in 2025, featuring new ETFs that cater to advanced themes and Shariah compliance.
Franklin Templeton Prepares to Launch Spot XRP ETF on Cboe
Explore the upcoming launch of the XRP ETF by Franklin Templeton, set for 18 November 2025, pending SEC approval.
