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By Florent DENYS, Counsel, Arendt Medernach
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to attract record inflows in Europe, driven by investor demand for transparent, liquid, and cost-effective investment solutions. Institutional investors, such as insurers, pension funds, and corporate treasurers, are increasingly using ETFs both tactically and strategically. They rely on ETFs for asset allocation, liquidity management, and for gaining exposure to specific strategies, such as ESG-related investments. Meanwhile, retail investors are gaining easier access to ETFs via online platforms and robo-advisors. Against a backdrop of heightened regulatory scrutiny on costs and performance, ETFs are becoming a mainstream investment vehicle across a wide range of investor...
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