ETF Services

Global Reach.
Hands-On Support.

 

BNY combines the end-to-end capabilities of a global ETF service provider with the hands-on expertise you need to help you address your most complex operational requirements.

We have a deep history helping asset managers enter the ETF marketplace with innovative strategies. With the flexibility to execute on almost any investment strategy, you can rely on our expertise and relationship-driven approach to help get your products to market, efficiently.

Why BNY for your ETF Needs?

  • A tried and true ETF service provider with the full suite of capabilities needed to manage an ETF portfolio.
  • Industry-leading Exchange Traded Execution (ETX) platform builds an operating model your way by offering flexibility and automation.
  • Power and convenience of connectivity to the global markets.
  • A gateway to the investment advisor community.
  • Respected sub-advisor* to handle your assets as carefully as you would.

*Sub-advisor services provided by Mellon Capital.

Capabilities

Intelligent ETF technology as advanced as the market

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 reducing latency, ETX delivers flexibility, scale and efficiency across the end-to-end ETF lifecycle.

ETX Supports Your Needs Across the ETF Lifecycle

  • 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 for ETF trade execution is available through BNY Markets.
  • We deliver transparent communication between clients, custodians and APs and 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 has been built with 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 and market access / distribution strategy knowledge.

Proven, fine-tuned launch process designed for efficiency.

As the ETF market continues to mature, winning requires more and more 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.
  • Along with an intimate knowledge of evolving market trends, BNY brings 20 years of experience to servicing the widest range of ETFs.
  • 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.

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.

  • As of June 2021, we service more than 50 ETF issuers globally, offering 1,200+ funds representing total assets under custody and administration of $1.1 trillion.
  • We provide consistent capabilities and service experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

 

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.*

 

*Access BNY's current credit ratings here.

Our Insights

Active ETFs Show Resilience Amid Tariff Turmoil
Analysis  |  ETFs

Net sales of active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amounted to $9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, exceeding the $9.4 billion in net sales generated by passive ETFs, partly because of reallocations by home offices to active products.

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

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

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.

Alternatives onramps: Fund structures explained
Views  |  Market Structure

Explore alternative fund structures in the U.S. and Europe. Get insights into optimal onramps, illiquid assets, and navigating retail investments.

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