The ETF Distribution model 2.0

COVID has had a profound impact on how the ETF Distribution model works and for the better according to a new report that we recently launched.

COVID spurred positive changes in ETF Distribution model

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the ETF distribution model, resulting in positive changes that have enhanced client engagement, prompted digital investment and forced sales teams to adapt to evolving client demands, according to a report recently published.

COVID-19 spurred positive changes in ETF Distribution model

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the ETF distribution model, resulting in positive changes that have enhanced client engagement, prompted digital investment and forced sales teams to adapt to evolving client demands, according to a report published today.

Time to get wise to using technology and data

For most people within ETF land right now, leveraging technology extends about as far as to using a CRM tool. But with the advent of AI, times are changing and folks are going to have to start tooling up if they want to stay relevant.

Is the Retail channel really the solution for ETF growth?

The Retail channel in the US is pretty healthy, but in Europe and Asia it is still a pitiful small part of the ETF pie. However, in Europe everyone has high expectations that this is going to change over the coming years and Retail will drive the growth of the market, similarly to how it has done so in the US, sort of.

Global ETFs to hit $50 trn in 2 years

JP Morgan recently predicted ETFs in the US will double within the next five years, reaching $15trn, BBH thinks global ETFs will hit $30trn in a decade, PWC reckons global ETFs will hit $15trn by 2027 and on and on it goes. The truth is none of us have a clue really, hence our headline is a big tongue in cheek.

What does UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse mean for ETFs?

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UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse will create Europe’s third-largest fund house, overtaking JPMorgan AM.
UBS will also become the second-largest passive fund provider in Europe, overtaking Vanguard and Amundi, and lagging only BlackRock in index fund and ETF assets. So whilst another big firm gets bigger, will this prompt other large ETF managers to look to make acquisitions and also muscle up? Maybe.

Can crypto ETPs make a comeback?

Crypto ETPs are having a tough run of it. There is an oversupply of some products e.g. Bitcoin ETPs, flows are weak, the SEC is proving stubborn in their stance and the market is blighted with bad actors. So, not really that surprising to see 21Shares close a couple of funds this week. We are sure others will follow.