Empowering asset managers to launch next-generation ETFs
As one of Europe’s leading Third-Party Management Companies with more than 50 years of market experience, Universal Investment now provides clients with the regulatory, operational, and governance framework to launch and manage UCITS ETFs efficiently.
ETFs are reshaping Europe’s investment landscape
The European ETF market continues to expand rapidly, driven by rising investor demand for transparency, liquidity, and cost efficiency.
Active ETFs and innovative index solutions are fuelling the next wave of growth, creating opportunities for asset managers to enter the ETF space with differentiated strategies and to reach a wider range of investors.
Our platform provides the infrastructure and governance framework to help clients navigate this evolving market environment with confidence.
Accelerate your market entry through our white label approach
Launching an ETF with us as ManCo allows asset managers to focus on their core competencies — portfolio management, distribution and creating exceptional strategies — while leveraging our best-in-class regulatory and operational framework.
Universal Investment’s platform provides:
- Efficient time-to-market through an established ETF infrastructure
- Regulatory compliance under the UCITS framework
- Flexibility for both active and rule-based strategies
- Cost efficiency through shared ecosystem capabilities
Transforming concepts into listed success – partner with Universal Investment
Your Idea
You are in the driver seat of your investment strategy and distribution approach- whether active or rule-based.
Our Platform
We provide the full package, including the regulatory framework, fund setup, coordination of service providers and governance.
ETF Launch
We coordinate all steps required for the launch and manage the complete listing process - ensuring a seamless go-live.
Ongoing Support
We take care of all ongoing oversight and management of the platform allowing you to focus on you core competencies.
Why Universal Investment
Launch your ETF in an Experienced, Trusted and Future-proofed ecosystem with one of Europe's largest and longstanding third-party management companies.
- Extensive UCITS experience: long-standing expertise in structuring and managing UCITS funds as a white-label quality service provider across multiple jurisdictions
- Scale and stability: we are one of Europe’s largest fund service platforms with proven setup and infrastructure
- Tailored structures: flexibility to accommodate active, quantitative, and ESG strategies
- Strong market connectivity: Leveraging Universal Investment’s trading desk and its well-established relationships with leading primary-market participants to ensure efficient ETF processes
- Trusted governance: proven track record with leading global asset managers
- Broad client base and trusted partnerships: strong relationship with leading asset managers and institutional clients built on reliability and transparency
Contact
Dirk Grosshans
Executive Director, Head of Liquid Assets & Insourcing