Cross-border investment funds hit EUR 7 trillion as global footprint deepens
- Cross-border funds have become a cornerstone of asset management, placing Europe – and Luxembourg – at the centre of international distribution.
- By December 2024, cross-border assets under management (AuM) hit EUR 7trn, representing between 8% and 49% of AUM in every region, except North America.
- Born in Europe, UCITS funds now have over 10% of their assets held outside the region. APAC is a key growth market, and US firms account for nearly 50% of cross-border fund assets.
- Fee compression and market consolidation, driven by the rise of passive investing, are reshaping the industry – leading to fewer, larger players.
- The rise of active ETFs reflects both a strategic response to these shifts, and a growing investor appetite for more flexible options—with intense competition now emerging among a handful of dominant firms.
The 2025 edition of the Cross-Border Distribution of Investment Funds Study, completed in partnership by ALFI and Broadridge, offers a deep dive into the data and trends shaping the global footprint of UCITS and other cross-border fund structures....