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    "title": "KBC Asset Management enters Europe\u2019s rapidly growing ETF market with unique CZK\u2011hedged ETF \n",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-15 08:24:20",
    "published_at": "2026-04-15 08:21:00",
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    "body": "<p style=\"text-align: justify\">KBC Asset Management is taking an important next step in its long-term ambition to get <strong>&ldquo;everyone invested, all the time&rdquo;</strong> with the launch of its first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This milestone supports KBC&rsquo;s broader strategy to provide investment solutions that are <strong>easy, valuable and reliable</strong> for a wide range of clients.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">KBC Asset Management sees a clear opportunity to differentiate through its strong position in each of its home markets. KBC&rsquo;s <strong>local edge</strong>, deep market insights, regulatory expertise and long-standing client relationships together<strong> complement the universe of standard ETFs available to retail investors</strong>.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"> KBC Asset Management is launching the <strong>blue</strong>sphere<strong>&deg;</strong> <strong>World Equity UCITS ETF</strong>, an index tracker providing broad exposure to global equity markets enhanced with a highly demanded local feature. The ETF is available in a<strong> CZK-hedged share class</strong>, making it a <strong>unique proposition in the ETF landscape</strong> specifically designed to meet the needs of Czech investors. It allows investors to manage currency risk while gaining access to global financial markets through a transparent, liquid and cost-efficient investment vehicle.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>blue</strong>sphere<strong>&deg;</strong> <strong>World Equity UCITS ETF &ndash; CZK Hedged </strong>will be listed on Euronext Amsterdam as of <strong>16 April 2026</strong>, ensuring easy access for investors across Europe via major brokers and investment platforms. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><blockquote><em>&ldquo;Launching a CZK-hedged ETF is a logical next step in our ambition to get everyone invested, all the time. \u200b Our strong presence in our core markets allows us to bring easy, valuable and reliable investment solutions to both existing and new KBC clients.&rdquo; says </em><em><strong>Johan Lema, CEO of KBC Asset Management.</strong></em></blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This communication is not addressed to Belgian retail investors.</strong></p><a href='https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c60c1139-ce7e-4c81-afdf-17653c04a7e3/-/inline/no/press-release.pdf' class='release-content-attachment' id='attachment-c60c1139-ce7e-4c81-afdf-17653c04a7e3' data-type='attachment' data-track='Story File Download' data-placement='content' data-id='c60c1139-ce7e-4c81-afdf-17653c04a7e3'>\n    <span class='release-content-attachment__icon'>\n        <svg class=\"icon icon-download\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-download\"></use>\n            </svg>\n    </span>\n    <span class='release-content-attachment__details'>\n        <strong class='release-content-attachment__title'>Press Release.pdf</strong>\n        <em class='release-content-attachment__subtitle'>250 KB</em>\n    </span>\n</a><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-234fda93-d57c-4b59-a860-9e7c95728530\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Katleen Dewaele</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">General Manager Corporate Communication /Spokesperson, KBC Group NV</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:katleen.dewaele@kbc.be\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"katleen.dewaele@kbc.be\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>katleen.dewaele@kbc.be</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+32 475 78 08 66\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+32 475 78 08 66\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>+32 475 78 08 66</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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