In this ETF BILD Fireside Chat, Kirsten Wegner, CEO of the Index Industry Association, and John Jacobs, instructor at Georgetown University and former EVP of NASDAQ discuss their new white paper, “Measuring Markets: The Origins and Benefits of Indexing” with Richard Keary of ETF BILD

Watch our timely and candid conversation on the shifting ETF capital markets ecosystem. The industry is navigating rapid change—from challenges in seed capital and widening spreads to evolving economics for Authorized Participants and Lead Market Makers. During this webinar, we examine how emerging multi-share class structures could reshape market dynamics, what proposed regulatory updates may […]

Watch our timely discussion about the conversion of the Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ) from a unit investment trust (UIT) to an open-end ETF structure. Our speakers explore the history behind the QQQ’s original UIT structure, examine the differences between UITs and open-end ETFs and discuss the financial and operational impact of this conversion on fund sponsors, […]

Watch this webinar to get a clearer picture of how the new administration’s regulatory agenda and policy initiatives will impact ETFs, fund regulations and broader financial markets. We update you on legislative developments, leadership changes and shifting priorities at the SEC, CFTC and CFPB. Our distinguished panel of presenters unpack these developments and other timely […]

In this webinar, Nandini Sukumar, CEO, World Federation of Exchanges and Kirsten Wegner, CEO, Index Industry Association discuss key global trends shaping investment and trading. They share insights on emerging opportunities, market resilience and the biggest challenges keeping them up at night. The discussion also covered: Regulatory Shifts – The impact of recent elections on […]

A webinar presented by the ETF BILD Project With the general election on the horizon and the potential for a new administration to take the reins at regulatory agencies like the SEC and CFTC, the future of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may see significant policy shifts. These changes and possible turnover in Congress raise important questions […]

A webinar presented by the ETF BILD Project Key Topics Include: Good Data Sources: Navigating the crypto market with reliable data given the wide spectrum of coins and exchanges available Global Trends: Exploring the rise of “exposure” products and ETF market evolution Strategic Positioning: Insights on exposure metrics and examples from top firms that have […]

The ETF BILD Insider Series for Industry Professionals next focuses on the dynamic landscape of the ETF industry from a marketing perspective. This second event in our ongoing series brings together a panel of ETF digital marketing experts who share invaluable insights on topics such as: Developing a compelling brand and product story Choosing the […]

April 2019 Since 2014, direct indexing has been thought of as a potential threat over the ETF industry, but only recently has it become more prevalent. Direct indexing has many advantages that have come to the forefront in recent years: enhancements in portfolio construction, tax harvesting and the demand for passive products. Though these are […]