• Columbia Threadneedle Investments has announced the launch of the CT US Asset-Backed Securities Fund, designed to meet growing demand from UK and European institutional investors and defined benefit pension schemes for high-grade securitised credit solutions. The fund aims to deliver enhanced yield and diversification through a portfolio of predominantly investment-grade US securitised assets. It offers daily liquidity and is designed to complement the firm’s existing credit strategies.
• Janus Henderson Investors has announced the launch of the Janus Henderson Global Research-Engineered Equity Active Core UCITS ETF (ticker: JGBL), now listed on the London Stock Exchange. The ETF targets a tracking error of around 1.5% relative to the MSCI World Index and is designed for investors seeking outperformance driven by fundamental research, while aiming for low levels of active risk.