Royal London Asset Management has appointed Steve Palmer as Head of Exchange-traded Fund (ETF) Solutions, marking a significant step in the firm’s ambition to broaden access to its active investment expertise and help strengthen financial resilience for a wider range of investors.
In this newly created role, Steve will lead the design and development of Royal London Asset Management’s actively managed ETF range, building a specialist team to develop products that combine the transparency and efficiency of the ETF structure with the firm’s long-established investment capabilities.
The move reflects Royal London Asset Management’s ongoing commitment to making high-quality, actively managed strategies accessible and cost-effective, not only for new entrants to the market, but also for its existing clients and established distribution channels. By expanding its reach, it aims to deliver meaningful value across a broader spectrum of investors while staying true to its active management heritage.
Steve Palmer, Head of ETF Solutions, Royal London Asset Management said:
“ETFs offer a way to deliver our investment expertise in a form that’s efficient, affordable, and accessible to more people. This is about more than launching new products, it’s about creating opportunities for investors who have traditionally been underserved and helping to build financial resilience across society.”
Steve brings over two decades of experience in ETF trading, servicing, and product development. He will work closely with colleagues across the firm’s investment and distribution teams to ensure the new range reflects the focus on actively managed long-term value creation.
A key part of the initiative will be working with industry partners and UK platforms to help remove barriers that have historically limited ETF adoption, including complex trading processes and a lack of investor education.
Steve Palmer continued:
“The demographics of ETF investors across Europe, but especially in the UK, show there is still much more to do to make investing understandable and accessible. By collaborating with the wider industry, we can help more people participate in markets confidently”
Cora Gibbons, Head of Product, Royal London Asset Management commented:
“Steve’s appointment marks a significant step forward in the evolution of our ETF strategy, following the recent addition of Eliza Teodorowska-Ruddy as ETF Solutions Director in September. We are committed to building a differentiated and high-quality ETF offering and are proud to attract exceptional talent to help us grow this capability organically. Our ambition is to broaden the way we deliver our active investment expertise, meeting the needs of today’s clients while shaping solutions for generations to come.”
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