Irish exchange-traded funds worth €287bn

The value of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) regulated in Ireland was more than €287bn by the end of last year and could grow to an estimated €732bn in the coming years, the Central Bank has said.

It comes as the regulator has sought the views via a discussion paper of market participants about the best ways of regulating the burgeoning industry to protect investors.

“The Central Bank believes it is essential that it is well placed to contribute to these kinds of discussions in a meaningful and impactful way,” the regulator said.