Scaling ETF Services for Growth and Innovation

Scaling ETF Services for Growth and Innovation

From Faster Forward by Northern Trust

May 27, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolution and growth of ETF services, focusing on innovation and operational strategies in the industry.

Are you keeping up with the rapid shifts in Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) markets? The strategies driving innovation are reshaping how investment products are delivered and managed. In this episode, Paul Fahey speaks with Phil Nanof, Head of ETF Services, Americas at Northern Trust, about the evolution of ETFs, particularly in the US. They explore the growth of active strategies, the impact of regulatory changes like SEC Rule 6c-11, and how automation and technology are shaping scalable operations. Phil also highlights key operational strategies for supporting institutional clients and their evolving investment needs. Phil highlights: The rise of active ETFs capturing significant net new money each month How SEC Rule 6c-11 simplified ETF launches and adoption of active strategies Operational demands increasing with product innovation and market growth Importance of automation for efficiency, transparency, and error reduction Integration of ETF services into existing client platforms for seamless experience And more! Connect with Phil Nanof: LinkedIn: Phil Nanof

People in this episode

Host: Paul Fahey

Guest: Phil Nanof

Topics covered

  • ETF markets
  • investment strategies
  • regulatory changes
  • automation in finance
  • active ETFs
  • institutional clients

Keywords

  • ETF
  • active strategies
  • regulatory impact
  • automation
  • investment products
  • institutional clients
  • market growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northern Trust

Products: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Places: US

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