Key ETF Trends to Watch Ahead of 2026 ICI ETF Conference

In this episode of our “Talking Investment Management” podcast, Stradley Ronon partners Mark Greer, Brian Murphy and Shawn Hendricks explore key themes in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are expected to shape discussion at the upcoming Investment Company Institute (ICI)’s ETF Conference, including sessions led by the firm.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• ETF share class relief: How the framework is being implemented in practice, ongoing compliance, and board oversight considerations.
• Digital assets and ETFs: The evolving regulatory landscape, market developments and considerations for product innovation.
• Tokenization: What it means for ETF sponsors and fund managers as digital distribution models continue to develop.
• Emerging topics: Leveraged ETFs and the growing role of AI in the ETF lifecycle.