SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed Schroders as its newest ETF issuer, marking the firm’s expansion into the European active ETF market with the launch of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC. This milestone allows Schroders to tap into SIX’s robust investor network while building on its existing ETF operations in the US and Australia. The move demonstrates Schroders’ continued growth strategy in active management and its commitment to innovation and investor access. With this addition, SIX now hosts 34 ETF issuers and over 2,000 ETFs, reinforcing its status as one of Europe’s leading ETF marketplaces.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 7-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SIX Swiss Exchange continues to expand its diverse range of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with the addition of Schroders as a new product issuer. The listing of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC marks Schroders’ debut on the Swiss stock exchange and represents a major step in broadening its European footprint in the active ETF market.

Through this listing, Schroders gains access to the strong distribution network of SIX Swiss Exchange, which connects a unique mix of domestic and international, institutional, and private investors. SIX has long been a pioneer in ETF innovation—launching its ETF segment in 2000 and admitting the first active ETFs in Europe in 2011—and continues to strengthen its position as one of the most diverse and forward-looking ETF marketplaces in Europe.

The expansion into the Swiss market underscores Schroders’ commitment to growing its active ETF capabilities across Europe, following earlier launches in the US and Australia. The firm’s first active ETFs were introduced in Australia in 2016, followed by a US partnership with Hartford Funds in 2018. This latest move builds on Schroders’ legacy of over two centuries in active investment management, further extending its reach to investors seeking actively managed products.

Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, highlighted the strategic significance of the launch: “Schroders is bringing more than 220 years of active investment expertise into European active ETFs for the first time. In today’s dynamic markets, access to active management expertise is vital, and this launch ensures our clients can benefit from the differentiated returns we strive to deliver.”

Meagen Burnett, Chief Financial Officer at Schroders, added: “This milestone reflects our ability to leverage Schroders’ global investment and operational platforms to expand access for new and existing clients. Our European active ETF offerings will enhance investor reach while reinforcing our focus on pace, innovation, and providing diversified investment opportunities.”

David Smith, Head of ETF Sales, Exchanges at SIX, expressed his enthusiasm for the new collaboration: “We warmly welcome Schroders and their first ETF on our exchange. We look forward to supporting their European growth ambitions and to future listings that will enhance investment choices for our investors.”

With Schroders’ entry, SIX Swiss Exchange now counts 34 ETF issuers and 2,098 listed ETFs, reaffirming its role as one of Europe’s most active ETF markets. To date, 246 new ETFs have been listed this year alone, one-third of which are actively managed. ETF trading turnover has surged to CHF 94.4 billion year-to-date (as of 30 September 2025), a 65.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Founded in 1804, Schroders is a global investment management firm managing approximately CHF 847 billion (£776.6 billion) in assets as of 30 June 2025. With a market capitalisation of around £6 billion and a workforce of over 5,800 across 38 locations, Schroders continues to maintain its family business heritage, with the founding family retaining a 44% shareholding. In Switzerland, Schroders employs more than 350 professionals overseeing approximately CHF 45.6 billion in assets.

SIX Swiss Exchange remains a full-service hub for ETFs, offering integrated support across listing, trading, custody, and data distribution. The exchange continues to champion innovation and diversity in the ETF ecosystem, supporting both issuers and investors with a comprehensive infrastructure for growth.

About SIX
SIX serves the Swiss and Spanish financial centers and a broad international client base, offering stable and efficient infrastructure services. SIX operates stock exchanges and provides services in post trading, financial information as well as the payments business. The company is owned by its users (about 120 financial institutions). With over 4,400 employees and a presence in 19 countries, SIX generated operating income of CHF 1.6 billion and EBITDA of CHF 443.7 million in 2024.
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