The Next Phase of ETF Growth
ETFs are no longer an innovation at the margins of European asset management.
They are becoming a core strategic growth channel — especially for active and differentiated managers.
The European ETF market is entering its next phase of expansion. Active ETFs, thematic strategies and retail distribution are accelerating adoption, but with this opportunity comes a tougher reality:
launching an ETF today is an execution challenge, not just a product decision.
Many managers are asking the same questions:
How do we enter the ETF market quickly?
How do we avoid building complex capital‑markets infrastructure internally?
And how do we preserve governance credibility while scaling efficiently?
The conclusion is increasingly clear: strategic platform partnerships are becoming the entry route of choice.
Through the partnership between Market Access and FundSight, asset managers can access a fully integrated ETF operating model covering the entire value chain:
- Institutional‑grade ETF structuring, listing and secondary‑market mechanics
- Independent ManCo / AIFM governance with ETF‑specific oversight
- Robust risk management, compliance and regulatory reporting
- Faster time‑to‑market ; while retaining full control over brand, strategy and investor relationships
As ETFs expand into wealth and retail channels, operational robustness and governance matter more than ever. At the same time, in a market where speed is a competitive advantage, few managers can justify lengthy internal build‑outs.
ETFs are no longer about whether to enter the market….
but how to do so efficiently, credibly and at scale.