New Irish Funds Guide: Why Ireland for Exchange Traded Funds

Since launching Europe’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) 25 years ago, Ireland has led the way - continuing to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. Our new guide, Why Ireland for ETFs shows why Ireland remains the number one choice for asset managers for launching European ETFs.

Key data

• 95% of new European ETF launches in 2024 were Irish-domiciled

• $1.6 trillion in ETF assets domiciled in Ireland - 74% of Europe’s total

• Over the last 5 years, 84.9% of all flows into European UCITS ETFs were to those domiciled in Ireland

• Irish ETFs are registered in 90+ countries across all regions

View the full guide for details facts and figures.

Why Ireland?

• 25+ years of ETF ecosystem maturity

• Innovation supported by the Central Bank of Ireland

• Tax-neutral, globally recognised UCITS regime

• Extensive professional services infrastructure

• Clear, stable, and trusted regulatory environment

• Flexible portfolio transparency regime

• Front office expertise in capital markets, product development, innovation, and global distribution

 Looking ahead, the rise of active ETFs stands out as a pivotal development, emerging as a key component of modern investment portfolios worldwide. As global competition intensifies, it’s critical that Ireland continues to strengthen its position through innovation, regulatory engagement, and global reach.