Show Notes
As ETFs continue to evolve from a product wrapper into core market infrastructure, global perspectives are becoming increasingly important. In this episode of Future State, we explore how the ETF landscape is changing across regions—and what those shifts mean for issuers, asset managers, and investors. Anna Bernasek is joined by Jeff Sardinha, Global Head of ETF Solutions at State Street, following an extended global roadshow across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Drawing on conversations with clients, exchanges, and regulators, the discussion examines the forces shaping the next phase of ETF growth—from the rise of active strategies and expanding use cases to regulatory developments, market structure, and the growing complexity of products. The conversation offers a grounded, global view on where momentum is building, how firms are adapting, and what industry leaders should be watching as ETFs continue to scale and mature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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