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LUXEMBOURG - Amundi, a prominent asset management company, has announced that effective June 2, 2025, it will implement name and index changes for several of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed under Multi Units Luxembourg. The adjustments will affect ETFs tracking Chinese and European markets.
The Amundi MSCI China ESG Leaders Extra UCITS ETF Acc, currently listed with the ticker ASIL LN and ASIU LN, will be renamed to Amundi MSCI China ESG Selection Extra UCITS ETF Acc. Alongside the name change, the underlying index will be updated from the MSCI China Select ESG Rating and Trend Leaders Net Total (EPA:TTEF) Return Index (MXCNSETL Index) to the MSCI China ESG Selection P-Series Extra Net Total Return Index.
Similarly, the Amundi MSCI Europe ESG Leaders UCITS ETF Acc, traded under the ticker ESGL LN, will be rebranded as Amundi MSCI Europe ESG Selection UCITS ETF Acc. Its index will transition from the MSCI EUROPE ESG LEADERS SELECT 5% ISSUER CAPPED (MXEUESL5 Index) to the MSCI Europe ESG Selection P-Series 5% Issuer Capped Index.
These changes reflect Amundi’s ongoing efforts to align its product offerings with evolving investor preferences and market trends, particularly in the area of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. ESG investing has gained significant traction among investors seeking to incorporate ethical and sustainability considerations into their investment decisions.
The ISINs for the affected ETFs are LU1900068914 for the China-focused funds and LU1940199711 for the Europe-focused fund. The ticker symbols will remain unchanged.
Investors in these ETFs should note the upcoming modifications, as the changes in index methodology could impact the funds’ performance characteristics and holdings. It is also important for investors to review the new index methodologies to ensure they align with their investment objectives.
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