Nick Fitzpatrick

Europe’s exchange-traded fund industry reached a milestone in 2025 as it was 25 years since the first ETF was launched on the continent. What began as a niche trading vehicle has become a mainstream cornerstone of portfolios, reshaping the way investors a... See more

Q: How do ETFs fit into VanEck’s overall product strategy? What has driven your growth and decision-making? A: We’ve always acknowledged that we’re not an iShares or a Vanguard. Instead of replicating broad benchmarks like the S&P 500 or MSCI World, w... See more

Luxembourg-based Centralis Group, an alternative fund services provider, will extend its services to semi-liquid private markets funds and ETFs through the acquisition of a US firm. Centralis has bought Pine Advisor Solutions, a Denver-headquartered compa... See more

As Europe’s ETF industry celebrates 25 years, product innovation alone is not enough. Success depends equally on distribution – navigating fragmented markets, diverse investor bases, and entrenched bank channels. Funds Europe’s special report, ETFs at 25,... See more

Professional investors are set to increase spending on alternative data this year, driven by rising demand and strong backing from senior management, according to research from alternatives’ analytics platform Exabel. A survey of hedge funds, asset manage... See more