--- title: "Allianz Global Investors joins SIX Swiss Exchange as new ETF issuer; total ETF issuers at SIX rises to 37" sdDatePublished: "2026-08-07T06:07:00Z" source: "https://www.six-group.com/en/newsroom/media-releases/2026/20260807-allianz-gi-etf-issuer.html" topics: - name: "asset management" identifier: "medtop:20001162" - name: "financial service" identifier: "medtop:20001370" locations: - "Switzerland" --- Allianz Global Investors joins SIX Swiss Exchange as new ETF issuer; total ETF issuers at SIX rises to 37 Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer Today, SIX welcomes Allianz Global Investors as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The global asset manager is expanding investors’ access to actively managed exchange-traded funds at SIX Swiss Exchange with the listing of four ETFs, reflecting three active equity strategies, one of which is available in two trading currencies. The new Allianz Smart Active ETF range provides access to three actively managed equity strategies covering global, European and US markets. With one strategy listed in two trading currencies, the four ETFs combine Allianz Global Investors’ systematic investment approach with transparent investment rules, liquidity and intraday tradability of the ETF structure, giving investors efficient access to active ETFs through SIX Swiss Exchange. With this launch, SIX expands the range of ETFs available on its market and welcomes another international asset manager to its issuer base, bringing the total number of ETF issuers at SIX Swiss Exchange to 37. Alexandra Auer, Head of Distribution EMEA at Allianz Global Investors, comments: “Entering the active ETF market is an important step in how we make our investment capabilities available to clients. With this launch, we aim to offer Swiss investors access to innovative active ETF strategies through a familiar exchange-traded format. SIX Swiss Exchange provides the regulated market access, efficient and pragmatic listing process, Swiss investor reach and liquidity environment needed to support our ambition.” Danielle Reischuk, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager, SIX Swiss Exchange, adds: “We are pleased to welcome Allianz Global Investors as a new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange and thank them for choosing our platform. The launch of these new active ETFs broadens the ETF segment in Switzerland and reflects the continued development of listed investment products. We wish Allianz Global Investors strong investor interest and successful trading in these new products.” Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, multi asset and private markets. Drawing on its active investment expertise and risk-management approach, the firm develops tailored investment solutions for institutional and retail clients, helping them pursue their long-term financial objectives across changing market environments. Active UCITS ETF – USD Acc Active UCITS ETF – EUR Acc Allianz Smart US Equity Active UCITS ETF – USD Acc On Book Mkt Turnover CHF (incl. QOD) MoM Growth On Book Mkt Turnover CHF (incl. QOD) ETF Market Development at SIX Swiss Exchange: Despite a seasonal month-on-month decline in July, the Swiss ETF segment maintained strong year-to-date and year-on-year growth in turnover and trades, extending its 2025 record momentum into 2026. ETFs at SIX Swiss Exchange: A Continuous Success Story SIX offers the full spectrum of international ETF services along its value chain as a unique one-stop shop, including creation, redemption, listing, trading and custody as well as high-quality market, index and reference data distribution. Discover more Please do not hesitate to contact Julian Chan. Julian Chan +41 58 399 2508 Send Inquiry Newsroom Contact our Media Relations team and find updates about SIX: our latest media releases, upcoming events or news. Find Out More Contact our Media Relations team and find updates about SIX: our latest media releases, upcoming events or news. The SIX Blog Read interviews, commentaries, and announcements about the latest news. Find Out More Read interviews, commentaries, and announcements about the latest news. Company SIX operates the infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centers, catering to a broad international client base. We provide services in the securities, financial information as well as the payments business. Find Out More SIX operates the infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centers, catering to a broad international client base. We provide services in the securities, financial information as well as the payments business.