01/06/2026
ETFs are often associated with transparency, low costs and ease of access.
But as Europe’s active ETF market develops, distribution, visibility and commercial incentives still matter.
In our latest QD view, David Batchelor looks at rebates, research and the less visible workings of the ETF market.
Read more: https://quoteddata.com/2026/05/rebates-research-and-the-hidden-workings-of-the-etf-market/
There are some words in financial services – from “guaranteed” to “uncorrelated” – that should set alarm bells ringing. Historically, “rebate” has been one of them. Anyone who remembers the pre-Retail Distribution Review world of fund supermarkets, platform payments and distribution ...