TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 13, 2022–
NEO is proud to welcome Scotia Global Asset Management (“Scotia GAM”) back to the NEO Exchange, with the launch of a suite of socially responsible ETFs. Scotia Responsible Investing ETFs seek to replicate the performance of a series of benchmarks provided by Solactive, which apply responsible investing filters to exclude issuers based on a number of ESG. ETFs are sub-advised for Scotia Global Asset Management by State Street Global Advisors.
The four Scotia Responsible Investing ETFs begin trading today under the following symbols:
- Scotia Responsible Investing ETF Canadian Bond Index – SRIB
- Scotia Responsible Investing Canadian Equity Index ETF – SRIC
- Scotia Responsible Investing International Equity ETF – SRII
- Scotia Responsible Investing U.S. Equity Index ETF – SRIU
“At Scotia Global Asset Management, we integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making and product design to deliver long-term value to our clients. said Neal Kerr, Head, Scotia Global Asset Management (Canada). “We are delighted to further expand our range of solutions dedicated to responsible investment and to liston NEO – an exchange committed to advancing ESG choices for investors and the ETF industry as a whole.
The Scotia Responsible Investing ETFs join a suite of 4 Scotia Index ETFs, already listed on the NEO Exchange. Investors can trade shares of publicly traded Scotia ETFs through their usual investment channels, including discount brokerage platforms and full-service brokers.
“We are delighted to partner again with Scotia GAM as they launch a suite of socially responsible solutions on the NEO Exchange,” noted Jos Schmitt, President and CEO of NEO. “These new listings on NEO are another affirmation of much-needed competition and advocacy in Canadian capital markets. We will continue to introduce new innovations and enhanced liquidity solutions to help listed products and public companies thrive. »
The NEO Exchange is home to nearly 200 unique listings, including ETFs from Canada’s largest ETF issuers and some of the most innovative Canadian and international growth companies. NEO routinely facilitates approximately 20% of all Canadian ETF trades and nearly 15% of all volume traded on Canadian markets. Click here for a full view of all securities listed at NEO.
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About Scotia Global Asset Management
Scotia Global Asset Management consists of 1832 Asset Management LP, a limited partnership, the general partner of which is wholly owned by Scotiabank. Scotia Global Asset Management offers a range of wealth management solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs and investment solutions for private clients, institutions and managed asset programs.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, with a team of approximately 90,000 employees and assets of approximately $1.2 trillion (as of October 31, 2021). Guided by our Purpose: “For Every Future”, we help our clients, their families and their communities succeed through a wide range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate banking and investment banking. , and capital markets.
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