Securities Services

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(ETF) SERVICES

At BNY, we understand all aspects of ETF management. Whether you are an issuer looking to build a fund or an investor or sponsor looking to better manage your ETF portfolio, we can assist.

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BNY’s ETF Services Offer You a Strategic Advantage

As one of the most experienced servicers of ETFs and stewards of ETF innovation, clients trust us to help them enter and grow their presence in the market. With deep investments in people and technology across our entire enterprise, we’re providing clients with the infrastructure and efficiency needed to shape the next phase of growth for the ETF industry.

Scalable
Infrastructure

BNY’s ETF services are built to grow with your organization. Our open architecture model and innovative technology deliver the flexibility needed to integrate with your current systems or can help transition from legacy systems.

Our team of experts have experience transitioning outdated, complex, multi-strategy and multi‑asset manager systems without disruptions to the business. 

Data Management & Operational Insights

Our data-centric approach and technology platform ensure transparency throughout operational processes.

 

We offer configurable dashboards and sophisticated APIs to facilitate workflows.

 

For example, our trade dashboards provide accurate, real-time views of the entire post-trade execution lifecycle for equities, fixed-income securities, foreign exchange and derivative assets.

Global Expertise Across
ETF Markets

We combine global reach with local market intelligence to deliver an ETF platform that spans across North America and Europe.

 

As your business evolves, we can easily handle expanding transaction volumes across asset classes, geographies and currencies.​

BNY’S
ETF SERVICES FOOTPRINT

 

1As of Q1 2025, based on internal BNY data

$2.8T

 

ETF assets under administration1

1,900+

 

Funds1

60+

 

Clients1

27+

 

Years of ETF services experience1

500+

 

Dedicated ETF Services Experts Globally1

Explore our ETF Services

At BNY, we offer a comprehensive ETF servicing platform that brings together fund administration, accounting, custody, and post-trade execution under one integrated model.

Our industry-leading Exchange Traded Execution (ETX) platform offers flexibility and automation so you can execute product strategies with a streamlined workflow. Designed to facilitate primary market creation and redemption through a single unified platform, with a focus on providing transparency and eliminating latency, ETX delivers flexibility, scale and efficiency across the end-to-end ETF lifecycle.

 

ETF Servicing Capabilities
Across the ETF Lifecycle

Our ETF capabilities span pre-trade analytics, order execution, trade settlement and valuation support. Whether you need à la carte solutions or full-service integration, our ETX platform is designed to meet your operational goals and regulatory requirements across region and asset classes. 

Intelligent ETF technology as advanced as the market.

ETX has been specifically designed to support the unique needs of the ETF ecosystem by creating a platform that enables the transformation of any existing fund into a liquid tradable asset.

It integrates an ETF operating model with the ETF ecosystem by combining end-to-end capabilities while delivering unparalleled flexibility and automation.

Supporting all ETF services, ETX connects you with the entire ETF industry — putting BNY at the nexus of ETF creation, strategy, trade execution, custody and everything in between.

  • Built on a proven, high-volume platform, our services are used by many of the industry’s largest ETF issuers.
  • We offer the ability to customize basket structure with ease and reliability.
  • Our scalable, automated platform can help mitigate risk and reduce the costs of internal staff or third-party to support order flow.
  • Straight-through processing (STP) for ETF trade execution is available through BNY Markets.
  • We deliver transparent communication between clients, custodians and accounts payable (AP) as well as connectivity to key parties backed by ETF industry-specific datasets available through APIs.

 

A collaborator that helps keep you ahead of the curve, driven by our consultative approach.

In today’s competitive market, having an expert advisor on your side gives you a critical edge. Our ETF Services team, which includes experts from across the ETF ecosystem, works closely with you at every stage of the ETF lifecycle. We offer deep industry perspectives and hands-on support to address your most complex needs.

  • We have played a leading role in the development of procedures and systems integral to some of the first and most innovative products in the ETF industry.
  • Clients are assigned a dedicated point of contact who works to build long-term trust, learning your business and investing in your success.
  • We help develop customized, streamlined operational workflows to help you grow your business globally.
  • BNY's breadth provides a holistic view of the evolving needs of the AP community as well as market access and distribution strategy knowledge.

A proven, fine-tuned launch process designed for efficiency.

As the ETF market continues to mature, winning requires increasingly specialized and sophisticated products, and each new fund or strategy launch brings a new challenge. Our detailed, go-to-market process efficiently guides you from conception to launch so you can bring breakthrough products to market ahead of the competition. 

  • From concept to implementation, our team helps launch more than 100 new ETFs every year, offering clients expert advice and a detailed launch process so that asset managers can focus on investment strategies.1
  • Along with an intimate knowledge of evolving market trends, BNY brings more than 27 years of experience in servicing the widest range of ETFs.1
  • From the first fixed-income ETF and the first hard commodity ETF to Europe’s first ETF, our strong record of first-time product innovations speaks for itself.

1As of Q1 2025, based on internal BNY data

New market expansion without compromising service.

Our global reach allows you to expand into new markets with a consistent user experience, platform technology and customer service. Wherever you operate, our team is ready to help you drive assets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia-Pacific. We’re continually investing in our global footprint to help you strengthen yours.

  • BNY services more than 50 ETF issuers globally, offering 1,900+ funds representing total assets under custody and administration of $2.8 trillion.1
  • We provide consistent capabilities and service experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
1As of Q1 2025, based on internal BNY data

Essential insights and support for improved capital efficiency.

With shifts in the regulatory landscape, BNY understands the constraints on liquidity and increased pressure on capital. We build from our own financial strength and stability to provide the insights required to help you. 

  • Our balance sheet shows consistent strength, with assets, revenues and a capital position that point to success.
  • Credit ratings are consistently among the highest in the financial services industry.*

 

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ETX Supports Your Needs Across the ETF Lifecycle

• Advanced ETF servicing technology provides the connection to ETF issuers, authorized participants, custody, fund accounting, middle office and transfer agency solutions 

• Modernized basket creation capabilities, which also provide operational oversight and shared client experience

• Our AP online portal, ETF Center, is the home for a large portion of the global authorized participant community seeing over $2 trillion in order flow1

• BNY Intelligent Basket Builder enables negotiation of orders between the sell-side and buy-side of the ETF ecosystem for on-demand portfolio construction with ease and reduced latency 

• ETF-centric data hub provides near real-time access to critical ETF data information that is the lifeblood for managing an ETF 

1As of Q1 2025, based on internal BNY data

Ready to Transform Your ETF Strategy with BNY’s ETF Services?

Explore how our end-to-end ETF servicing platform helps ETF managers and issuers scale efficiently, reduce complexity and accelerate time to market.

How Active ETFs Are Changing the European Market
Macro and Investing  |  ETFs
How Active ETFs Are Changing the European Market

Distribution, fees, transparency and market structure are key challenges in the rapidly growing active exchange-traded funds (ETF) market in Europe, according to a panel hosted by BNY.

Record ETF and SMA sales as active ETFs and custom index shine
Analysis  |  ETFs
Record ETF and SMA sales as active ETFs and custom index shine

Record-setting 2024 flows for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs) were driven by both equities and fixed income, the latest BNY Growth Dynamics℠ data shows.

Active ETF and taxable fixed income SMA growth accelerates
Analysis  |  ETFs
Active ETF and taxable fixed income SMA growth accelerates

BNY Growth Dynamics℠ data shows active taxable fixed income has emerged as a key growth category for separately managed accounts (SMAs), with net sales exceeding the previous two years combined. Active ETFs are also thriving, with demand fueled by new products.

Surging models propelled active ETFs to record highs
Analysis  |  ETFs
Surging models propelled active ETFs to record highs

Wirehouse Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) showed historic surge in inflows during Q2 2024. Separately managed accounts (SMAs) also enjoyed robust growth, picking up market share from mutual funds.

ETF Services FAQ

At BNY, we are reshaping ETF execution. Designed to service the ETF market, our industry leading Exchange Traded Execution (ETX) platform offers flexibility and automation so you can execute any product strategy with a streamlined workflow. 

Designed to facilitate primary market creation and redemption through a single unified platform with a focus on providing transparency and eliminating latency, ETX delivers flexibility, scale and efficiency across the end-to-end ETF lifecycle.

 

In today’s competitive market, having an expert advisor on your side gives you a critical edge. Our ETF solutions team works closely with you at every stage of the ETF lifecycle offering deep industry perspectives, including activities such as trend analysis, operating model optimization and hands-on support to address your most complex needs.

From strategy to origination and beyond, our team will be by your side, helping you get your products to market quickly and efficiently. 

At BNY, we have the experience and scale to handle any ETF situation, regardless of how complex it may be. With a market-leading technology platform and a team of ETF professionals on hand, we will help streamline your workflow (both operating and organizational models) and provide support to better manage resources, access the right liquidity pools and meet your business goals.

Creation 

We provide the guidance and consultation needed to help you launch a wide range of ETF products and provide guidance in building relationships with key market participants.

Meeting Your Goals 

Our ETF team will provide assistance as you work through concepts as diverse as the proper creation unit size, portfolio management in an ETF wrapper, efficient ETF data application and product structure.

Independence and Experience 

We have a large and experienced ETF team that is not dominated by proprietary products or a single, large ETF issuer. This means that a team of experts can provide you with the impartial attention you need to launch your fund within your specified time frame.

Benefits 

One of the benefits of working with BNY is gaining access to insights from ETF experts from across the enterprise. From distribution to spread quality, our team is here to support you.

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We can help you move your collateral where you need it, when you need it, with our collateral management solutions.

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