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Aquest PodcastIreland's Trillion-Euro ETF Engine: Why the World's ETFs Domicile Here
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In this episode, hosts Daniel Lawlor and DĂĄire Lawlor dive deep into the world of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), tackling the most frequently asked questions about this financial powerhouse.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
What makes ETFs so popular? It's a combination of low fees, ease of access, and the simplicity of passive, index-tracking investment. They offer instant diversification, making them a cornerstone of modern investment portfolios.
Ireland's Global Role: Did you know that Ireland is t...
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Podcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds Crypto Compliance Masterclass Webinar, in association with SIX (September 2025)Hi, itâs Ariana here from Irish Funds.   Today weâre bringing you our latest podcast episode, featuring a recording from the Irish Funds Crypto Compliance Masterclass webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 9 September. This session was moderated by Ruth Fairclough of Irish Funds and included Nicola Sheridan of PwC Ireland, Stefano Chierici of SIX , and Derek Lawlor of Simmons & Simmons. The panel explored the fast-evolving regulatory landscape of digital assets, offering expert insights into cryptocurrency Issuance and investment services under MiCA, the impact of indirect investment rules on ETFs and derivatives, and tokenisat...
2025-10-1658 minPodcasts from Irish FundsHarnessing Acceleration: Transformative Innovations in ETFs - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2025)Today weâre bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin.This episode features a panel discussion titled âHarnessing Acceleration: Transformative Innovations in ETFs.â The panel was moderated by CiarĂĄn Fitzpatrick of JP Morgan and included Gisele Duenas Leiva of BlackRock, Laura Kearney of Global X, Gareth Myburgh of Citi, and Gordon Kearney of SSGA Europe. The conversation explores the evolving ETF landscape, touching on the rise of active ETFs, regulatory developments, tokenization, and the inf...
2025-09-0937 minPodcasts from Irish FundsFireside Chat - Reframing Success: Conor Niland, Author & Former Tennis Professional (Annual Conference 2025)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin. This episode features a Fireside chat with Conor Niland, Author & Former Tennis Professional interviewed by Morgan Dunne of McCann FitzGerald. In this chat, Conor Niland reflects on the highs and lows of his career, writing his bestselling book and the transition to a corporate role post-retirement. He also shares insights into the financial and emotional challenges of life on tour, the narrow margins in...
2025-08-1127 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrelandâs ETF Edge: A Conversation with Brian Higgins, Chair of the Irish Funds ETF Working GroupIn this second episode of our Strategic Priorities podcast series, Geraldine Brehony, Senior Manager in the Policy and Regulatory Team at Irish Funds, is joined by Brian Higgins, Chair of the Irish Funds ETF Working Group and Partner at Dillon Eustace, to explore Irelandâs evolution as the leading domicile for internationally distributed ETFs. They explore the regulatory environment and service capability that have shaped this success, recent Central Bank of Ireland developments which make it easier for managers to launch and manage international ETFs from Ireland, and emerging trends and opportunities such as the rise of ac...
2025-08-0516 minPodcasts from Irish FundsSustainable Security: Integrating ESG in Defence Funding - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2025)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin.This episode features the panel discussion entitled âSustainable Security: Integrating ESG in Defence Fundingâ, which was moderated by Lorena Dunne of A&L Goodbody and includes Tom Bailey of HANetf, George Latham of Foresight and Kate Donegan of WisdomTree.In this discussion, the panel addresses regulatory uncertainty, ethical dilemmas and investor transparency. They also discuss the need for tailored frameworks to support sustainable investment in s...
2025-07-1440 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Government Address: Paschal Donohoe TD. Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup (Annual Conference 2025)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin.This episode features a Keynote Address from Paschal Donohoe TD. Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup.In his address Paschal Donohoe highlights Irelandâs strong fund sector growth, collaboration between government and the industry, and the need for continued innovation and agility. He emphasizes regulatory reform, financial literacy, and EU capital market integration, urging the continued ambition of the industry to secure Ir...
2025-07-0714 minPodcasts from Irish FundsKeynote Address: Central Bank of Ireland - Mary-Elizabeth McMunn, Deputy Governor, Department of Financial Regulation (Annual Conference 2025)Today we are bringing you the first episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin.This episode features a Keynote Address from Mary-Elizabeth McMunn, Deputy Governor of the Department of Financial Regulation at the Central Bank of Ireland.In her address Mary emphasizes on resilience, innovation, and regulatory evolution amid global volatility, urging collaboration to strengthen Irelandâs financial sector and advance Europeâs competitiveness and capital markets.We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to k...
2025-06-1917 minPodcasts from Irish FundsStrategic Priorities in Focus - Strengthening Irelandâs Private Assets Offering: A Conversation with Nicholas Blake-Knox, Chair of Irish Funds CouncilIn this podcast episode, Nicholas Blake-Knox, Irish Funds Chairperson catches up with Conor Kilroy at Irish Funds on the growing importance of private assets and why enhancing the current Irish private assets regime is critical to the continued growth of the funds and asset management industry in Ireland.Nick is a partner with Walkers and head of their Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice Group in Ireland and Conor Kilroy is a Senior Manager in the Policy and Regulatory Team at Irish Funds.This is the first episode in our new podcast series, where we...
2025-05-2919 minPodcasts from Irish FundsBusiness Leaders Considerations - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 11th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 21st in London. This episode features the panel discussion entitled âBusiness Leaders Considerations â Identifying Investment Opportunities in a Complex Geopolitical Environmentâ, which was moderated by Lorraine Rooney of TMF Group and includes Derek Halpenny of MUFG, Arnab Das of Invesco and Nachu Chockalingam of Federated Hermes.The panel explores the impacts of new tariffs being implemented in the US, how domestic geopolitical factors will drive significant policy changes and the im...
2025-03-0432 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Regulatory Landscape 2025 - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series ofrecordings from the Irish Funds 11th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 21st in London. This episode features a panel discussion entitled âTheRegulatory Landscape 2025â which was Moderated by Declan Casey of Irish Funds and includes Nike Trost of the Financial Conduct Authority and Patricia Dunne of the Central Bank of Ireland. This panel will delve into the regulatory outlook for 2025,exploring how these regulatory developments will impact the funds and asset management sector.We hope you enjoy this episode and be s...
2025-02-2434 minPodcasts from Irish FundsEconomics Outlook, 2025 and Beyond - Christian Schulz, Citi (UK Symposium 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 11th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 21st in London.
This episode features a presentation entitled âEconomics Outlook, 2025 and Beyondâ which was given by Christian Schulz, Deputy Chief European Economist at Citi.
During this presentation, Christian explores 2025âs European economic outlook, highlighting growth support, inflation trends, fiscal policies, and the effects of trade, security, and energy policies on both the Euro Area and the US.
We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to kee...
2025-01-2215 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDriving Growth â The Evolution and Future of ETFs - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 11th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 21st in London.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled " Driving Growth â The Evolution and Future of ETFs", which was moderated by Hazel Doyle of K&L Gates, and includes Derek Fulton of First Trust Global Portfolios, Nurul Naser of JP Morgan, Paul Heffernan of Waystone and Mohneet Dhir of Vanguard.
The panel discusses the rapid growth of ETFs, recent innovations, what the future holds for this dynamic market, th...
2025-01-0931 minPodcasts from Irish FundsRobert Gardner, CEO & Co-Founder, Rebalance Earth, Keynote Address: The Asset we live on - Why investing in Nature is business critical (UK Symposium 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 11th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 21st in London.
This episode features a Keynote Address from Robert Gardner, CEO & Co-Founder, Rebalance Earth.
In his address, Robert discusses why investing in nature is business critical and how we can invest in it to create a world worth living in.
The four key areas he highlights are:
¡      Explaining why Nature is the new asset class and is set to become a 100 billion pound Industr...
2024-12-2321 minPodcasts from Irish FundsNavigating /dis-ruhp-shuhn/ - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âNavigating /dis-ruhp-shuhn/â, which was moderated by Karoline Keane of Mediolanum, and included Eoin Lane of BNY Mellon, Paul Clifford of STRATxAI and Aoife Kearney of Neuberger Berman.
The panel discusses data disruption and how it fosters innovation, how data connects businesses to end clients, and the importance of understanding your clientsâ problems.
We hope you enjoy...
2024-10-1034 minPodcasts from Irish FundsEvolution of ETFs: Driving Market Growth - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âEvolution of ETFs: Driving Market Growthâ, which was moderated by Eva Casey of WisdomTree and included Laura Kearney of Global X, Adrian Mulryan of Invesco, Jason Griffin of HanETF and Michael John Lytle of Tabula Investment Management Limited.
The panel discusses the transformative power of tokenisation, the rise of spot bitcoin and the evolving landscape of active ETFs...
2024-10-0432 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds India Webinar: Ireland's Investment Edge - Pathway to Global Markets (September 2024)In todayâs episode, we are bringing you a recording of the Irish Funds India webinar, entitled âIreland's Investment Edge - Pathway to Global Marketsâ which took place on the 12th September.
Introduced by Pat Lardner of Irish funds, the panel was moderated by Laura Goonan of Dillon Eustace and featured Manish Khandelwal of UTI, Anand Shah of KPMG India, and Namita Pant of HSBC India.
During this webinar, the panel discusses the benefits of Ireland for Indian asset managers, what distribution strategies are succeeding and the key advantages of the double-taxation treaty in place betwee...
2024-09-2545 minPodcasts from Irish FundsNew Trends in Cross Border Distribution - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âNew Trends in Cross Border Distributionâ, which was moderated by Liam Martin of Broadridge and includes Paul Bastable of Man Investments, Asa Norrie of Principal Global Investors and Amy Missen of Mercer.
The panel discusses some key findings from new Broadbridge research, new product trends and ESG, and the adoption of new technologies such as Chat GPT and...
2024-08-2235 minPodcasts from Irish FundsQuantum Leap â How Quantum Computing Can Drive Innovation in the Funds Industry: Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds
Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âQuantum Leap â How Quantum Computing Can Drive Innovation in the Funds Industryâ, which was moderated by Shane Mulcahy of  Accenture and included Michael Dascal of Fidelity and Venkatesh Kannan of the Irish Centre for High End Computing.
The panel discusses the capabilities and limitations of classical computers, the topics of entanglement and quantum security, and what firms and ind...
2024-08-1436 minPodcasts from Irish FundsWill Artificial Intelligence Transform the Funds Industry? - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âWill Artificial Intelligence Transform the Funds Industry?â, which was moderated by Maria Flannery from KPMG and includes Martin Syms of BlackRock, John Herlihy of OpenAI, and John OâDoherty of Microsoft.
The panel discusses how and to what extent AI will transform the industry. They also share their own experiences of AI, and explore both the potential opport...
2024-08-0734 minPodcasts from Irish FundsBeyond Neurotypical: Rethinking Talent in Financial Services - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âBeyond Neurotypical: Rethinking Talent in Financial Servicesâ, which was moderated by Terri Dempsey of State Street and includes Dominic Trepel of Trinity College Dublin, Melissa Bosch of EY and Cian Farrell an Independent Director.
The panel discusses what neurodiversity means and what the key economic considerations are when rethinking talent. The panel also discuss best practices when it c...
2024-07-2432 minPodcasts from Irish FundsSaker Nusseibeh CBE, Chief Executive of Federated Hermes - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features a Keynote Address from Saker Nusseibeh CBE, Chief Executive of Federated Hermes. In his address, Saker focuses on how sustainable investing,
supported by robust stewardship is here to stay and how it is the path for the future. He also discusses how incorporating ESG and engagement enhances financial return.
We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an...
2024-07-2214 minPodcasts from Irish FundsMairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features a Keynote Address from Mairead
McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union.
In her address, Mairead discusses the importance of Capital Markets Union, and how a dynamic and well-integrated investment fund sector plays a key part in this. She also discusses some of the current key priorities, with a focus on creating a more sustainable economy...
2024-07-1121 minPodcasts from Irish FundsFireside Chat with Martin Gilbert, Chairman of Revolut & Executive Chairman of AssetCo (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of
recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features a âFireside Chatâ with Martin Gilbert,
Chairman of Revolut and Executive Chairman of AssetCo, who is Interviewed by Andy OâCallaghan of PwC.
During the discussion, Martin discusses his career and how he started out in Aberdeen Asset Management. He also discusses fintech and technology, where he sees the industry heading, and the challenges and opportunities
there are for Ireland. Â
We ho...
2024-07-0432 minPodcasts from Irish FundsRegulatory Update 2024 - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âRegulatory Update 2024â, which was moderated by Umar Ahmed of Irish Funds and includes Patricia Dunne of the Central Bank of Ireland and Antonio Barattelli of ESMA.
The panel discusses the macroprudential framework, UCITS eligible assets directive, capital markets, and the key relationship between market players and regulators to ensure stability and growth.
We hope you enjo...
2024-06-2619 minPodcasts from Irish FundsMichael McGrath TD, Irelandâs Minister for Finance - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features a Keynote Address from Michael McGrath TD, Irelandâs Minister for Finance.
In his address, Minister McGrath discusses close collaboration in the industry and how it has been the hallmark of success in Ireland. He also discusses Irelandâs reputation for a well-regulated environment, the industryâs competitiveness and its role in developing Capital Markets Union.
We hope you enjoy...
2024-06-1923 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDerville Rowland, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features a Keynote Address from Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.
In her address, Derville discusses the global factors that are shaping the asset management industry currently, and the roles and actions required at both a political and public policy level in Europe to address the structural challenges Europe is facing.
We hope you enjoy this...
2024-06-1320 minPodcasts from Irish FundsBusiness Leaders Perspectives - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2024)Today we are bringing you the first episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 23rd of May in Dublin.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âBusiness Leaders Perspectivesâ, which was moderated by Clive Bellows of Northern Trust, Ann Prendergast of SSGA, Francesca McDonagh of Universal Investment, and Mike Hughes of Citi.
The panel discusses the upcoming UK election and how political events can have market impacts. The panel also discuss the topics of Artificial intelligence, distribution and workplace culture all from a lead...
2024-06-0634 minPodcasts from Irish FundsELTIF 2.0 - A New Irish Regime Webinar (March 2024)In todayâs episode, we are bringing you a recording of the latest Irish Funds webinar, entitled âELTIF 2.0 - A New Irish Regimeâ which took place on the 26th of March.
Introduced by Geraldine Brehony of Irish Funds, the panel was moderated by Aaron Mulcahy, of Maples Group, and featured Nicholas Blake-Knox of Walkers (Ireland), Jonathan Dent, of the Central Bank of Ireland,
HÊlène Bussières of the European Commission and Tara Newbery, of Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions.
The Central Bank of Ireland have now published the final ELTIF chapter within their updated AIF Ruleb...
2024-04-251h 02Podcasts from Irish FundsSuccess Stories in Distribution - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âSuccess Stories in Distributionâ, which was moderated by Dominik Kremer of Haven Green, Jayne Rogers of Rathbones Plc, Richard Kelly of LGIM, Nick Emmins an Independent Non-Executive Director, and Lindsay Gold of Baillie Gifford Europe
The panel discusses key trends, how to navigate the regulatory environment, and what it takes to successfully distribute investment funds from their personal experiences. The...
2024-02-2334 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Future of ETFs - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âThe Future of ETFsâ, which was moderated by Tom Eckett of ETF stream, and features Isabell Moessler Culpan of 21 Shares, Michael John Lytle of Tabula Investment Management, Paul Young of Vanguard and Martin Bednall of Jacobi Asset Management.
The panel discusses the investment needs of the next generation of investors, focusing on ETFs versus mutual funds and the factors infl...
2024-02-1338 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Evolving Expectations of Internal Audit in the Irish Funds Industry Webinar (January 2024)In todayâs episode, we are bringing you a recording of our first webinar of 2024, entitled âThe Evolving Expectations of Internal Audit in the Irish Funds Industryâ which took place on the 31st of January.
The panel discussion was moderated by Kian Caulwell of Mazars, and featured Niall O'Farrell of Carne, Gillian Bloomfield of Bank of New York Mellon and Parag Agarwal of Mediolanum Irish Operations.
During this webinar, the panel discussed challenges associated with leading an effective internal audit function and reviewed key internal audit areas to focus on during 2024.
We hope you en...
2024-02-0853 minPodcasts from Irish FundsESG and the Future of Sustainable Investments - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âESG and the Future of Sustainable Investmentsâ, which was moderated by Shane Coman of Nexus Assurance and includes Stephanie Kelly of GreenWheel, George Latham of WHEB and Sinthuja Yogarajah of Federated Hermes.
The panel discusses regulation, with a focus on both SFDR and SDR and the changes involved, and they reflect on how their investments to date have resulted in p...
2024-01-3037 minPodcasts from Irish FundsPractical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Funds Industry - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Hi, itâs Gillian here from Irish Funds.
Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features a panel discussion entitled âPractical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Funds Industryâ, which was moderated by Barry Scannell of William Fry, and includes Maria Knight of Goldman Sachs, Shany Venon of BNP Paribas and Jack White of Citi.
The panel discusses the latest trends with AI in the funds industry and the practi...
2024-01-1831 minPodcasts from Irish FundsCross Border Fund Flows 2023 - Ralph Williams, Broadridge (UK Symposium 2023)Hi, itâs Gillian here from Irish Funds.
Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features a presentation entitled âCross Border Fund Flows 2023â which was given by Ralph Williams, Associate Director of Broadridge.
During this presentation, Ralph discusses 2023âs funds landscape, using the analogy of being stranded in a desert to outline the various options available.
The options he discusses are as follows:
Option 1: To stay put...
2024-01-1214 minPodcasts from Irish FundsELTIF 2.0 â A New Framework for Long Term Investments - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features the panel discussion entitled âELTIF 2.0 â A New Framework for Long Term Investmentsâ, which was moderated by Aaron Mulcahy of Maples Group, and includes Jocelyn Pidoux of iCapital Network, David Allen of Stepstone Group, Venkata Kota of S64 Capital, Gavin Byrnes of UBS, and James OâSullivan of the Central Bank of Ireland.
With the improved ELTIF regime due to go live this month, January...
2024-01-0849 minPodcasts from Irish FundsUpdate on Regulation - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features the âUpdate on Regulationâ panel discussion which was moderated by Iain Ferguson, of McCann Fitzgerald and includes Derville Rowland of the Central Bank of Ireland andâŻCamille Blackburn of the FCA.
The panel discusses the key focus areas for regulators over the next 12 months including macro-prudential measures in addition to governance considerations, fund resilience, ESG investing and the broadening of the investor base in pri...
2023-12-1443 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDerville Rowland, Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Ireland - Keynote Address (UK Symposium 2023)Today we are bringing you the first episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds 10th Annual UK Symposium, which took place on November 30th in London.
This episode features a keynote address from Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Ireland.
As Deputy Governor at the Central Bank, Derville is responsible for Consumer and Investor Protection, overseeing Retail Conduct, Securities and Markets Supervision as well as oversight of Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Sanctions and Enforcement.
In this keynote address, Derville provides an update on the key priorities for the...
2023-12-0721 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAuthentic Leadership and Gender Norms in Business - A Discussion With Caroline Farberger (Irish Funds Annual Conference 2023)Today we are bringing you our final episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Conference, which took place back in May of this year.
This episode features an interview with Caroline Farberger, who is a Partner at Well Street, and an advocate and ambassador for diversity and inclusive leadership; and the questions are posed by Eoin Motherway, an Independent Consultant.
In this discussion, Caroline reflects on her experience transitioning from a male to female while maintaining her role as a CEO in a financial services company. From her unique perspective, she...
2023-11-0233 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Investor Perspective with Carol Ward, President at MAN GLG - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2023)
In this keynote address, Eve Finn, Managing Director of Legal & General Investment Management Ireland will interview Carol Ward, President of MAN GLG to understand what strategies clients are seeking to invest in under the heading of "The Investor Perspective".
We are sure you will find the insights to be fascinating
and do keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the Irish Funds Annual Conference 2023
2023-08-0330 minPodcasts from Irish Funds30 Years On â The Continuing Evolution of ETF Investing Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)Today we are bringing you the next in our series of recordings from our recent Irish Funds Annual Conference, held in Dublin on May 18th.
We are delighted to share with you this panel discussion entitled "30 years on â the continuing evolution of ETF investingâ which will be moderated by Tara OâReilly of Arthur Cox.
The esteemed panellists for this discussion include: Keshava Shastry from DWS, Deborah Fuhr from ETFGI and Allan Trimmer from Aberdeen.
I am sure you will find the insights to be fascinating and do kee...
2023-07-2741 minPodcasts from Irish FundsProactive Cybersecurity with Matt McCormack, Chief Information Security Officer, BNY Mellon - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2023)We are delighted to bring you the next podcast episode from our recent Irish Funds Annual Conference.
In this keynote address, Matt McCormack, Chief Information Security Officer at BNY Mellon will discuss building trust through cybersecurityâits unique challenges, the keys to creating a proactive cybersecurity model clients can trust, and how to drive innovation that reduces risk.
We are sure you will find the insights to be fascinating and do keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the Irish Funds Annual Conference 2023.
2023-07-2023 minPodcasts from Irish FundsChina: Reopening & Rebound - Insights on Market Opportunities and ChallengesWe are delighted to bring you the next podcast episode, this time from our recent event we held in collaboration with HSBC, entitled âChina: Reopening & Rebound - Insights on Market Opportunities and Challengesâ.
The panel discussion will be chaired by Paul Martin from PwC, with contributions from our esteemed panellists: Tae Yoo from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Florence Lee from HSBC Markets & Securities Services and Michelle Lloyd from K&L Gates.
2023-07-1354 minPodcasts from Irish FundsSonja Laud, CIO at LGIM - Keynote Address (Annual Conference 2023)We are delighted to bring you the next podcast episode from our recent Irish Funds Annual Conference.
In this keynote address, Sonja Laud, Chief Investment Officer, Legal & General Investment Management will convey the CIOâs perspective under the title of âRising rates, recession risks, geopolitics and regulatory change - the new normalâ.
We are sure you will find the insights to be fascinating and do keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the Irish Funds Annual Conference 2023.
2023-07-0621 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDriving Financial Returns via ESG - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)
Market participants often look to studies on financial results on ESG vs. non-ESG funds as the judgment of the efficacy of ESG investing, ignoring externalities that can materially influence study results. In this panel we look to the fundamental performance drivers from ESG.
The panel discussion will be chaired by Andrew
Farmer from KPMG, with contributions from our esteemed panellists: Lisa Calhoun from Valor Ventures, Degas Wright from Decatur Capital Management, Aoife Kearney from Neuberger Berman and George Latham from WHEB Asset Management.
We are sure you will find the insights to be fascinating and do keep...
2023-06-2935 minPodcasts from Irish FundsBusiness Leaders - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)The next episode in our podcast series from our recent Irish Funds Annual Conference, we are delighted to share with you this "Business Leaders" panel discussion.
Moderated by Niamh Geraghty of Deloitte, the esteemed panellists for this discussion include: Â Â
Lisa Harlow, Vanguard Group (Ireland), Â
Laura Trimble, HSBC Ireland Â
Cyril Delamare, WaystoneÂ
This panel will discuss their perspectives on the hot topics and macro-economic challenges confronting their organisations and the industry at large.Â
We hope you will find the discus...
2023-06-2241 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Investment Limited Partnership: Why Now is the Right Time â Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)The ILP is growing in influence in the structuring of private assets. Paul Giblin of IQEQ moderates this session as we hear from a panel of leading experts who have established ILPs and how it has successfully met their expectations. Â
This panel includes:Â
Paul Kelly, Elkstone, Â
Sarah Crawford, B-Flexion Â
Tim Jenkins, Lingotto Investment Management LLPÂ
I am sure you will find the insights to be fascinating and do keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the Irish Funds Annual Conference 2023.Â
2023-06-1531 minPodcasts from Irish FundsUpdate on Regulation - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)The second in a series of recordings from our recent Irish Funds Annual Conference, we are delighted to share with you this "Update on
Regulation" panel discussion.
The moderator for this session is Brian Fox of JP Morgan and our panel of esteemed industry regulators includes:
Patricia Dunne, Central Bank of Ireland
Antonio Barattelli, ESMA
Camille Blackburn, FCA
This discussion will address key topics impacting the regulatory environment over the next 12 months, including AIFMD, Macroprudential measures, the Individual Accountability Framework, ESG and operational resilience.
I am sure you will find the insights to...
2023-06-0841 minPodcasts from Irish FundsUnleashing the Potential: Exploring the Role of AI in the Funds Industry - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2023)The first of a series of recordings from our recent Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, we are delighted to share with you this fascinating and timely panel discussion, entitled âUnleashing the Potential: Exploring the role of AI in the Funds Industryâ.
This discussion will be moderated by Ciaran Fennessy of Citi who also lectures in the National College of Ireland in the area of AI and its implementation into the business world. The panelists for this discussion include:
Eoin Lane, BNY Mellon
Matthieu Keip, Amundi
Nicola Stokes, IDA
The...
2023-05-3151 minPodcasts from Irish FundsCybersecurity for Regulated Firms - FinTech Speaker SeriesCybersecurity is on every board agenda. Sometimes itâs useful to take a step back and ensure that in our day-to-day management of this risk, we havenât lost sight of the regulatorâs expectations or the basic security gaps that enable so many attacks to succeed.
Speakers include:
Paul Burke - Link Group
Sam Glynn - Code in Motion
2023-02-1046 minPodcasts from Irish FundsUpdate on Regulation - Panel Discussion (UK Symposium)We are delighted to share with you our Update on Regulation Panel Discussion moderated by Nicholas Blake-Knox, Walkers.
The panelists for this discussion include:
Tara Newbery - Northern Trust Asset ManagementÂ
Federico Cupelli - EFAMAÂ
Johnathan Lipkin - The Investment Association.
This discussion addresses the rapidly changing regulatory environment in Ireland, taking UK and European perspectives into account and examines how asset managers are responding to these challenges.
Keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the UK Symposium 2022.
2023-01-1832 minPodcasts from Irish FundsKeynote Address from the Central Bank of Ireland - Derville Rowland (UK Symposium 2022)We are delighted to share with you our Regulatory Keynote address presented by Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.
Derville gives an insight into the CBIâs broader strategy and approach, including the concept of open strategic autonomy; as well as touching on the topics of sustainable finance, delegation and digital assets. Derville also delivers some timely macro-prudential announcements for the non-bank sector.
Keep an eye out for more upcoming episodes with insights from the UK Symposium 2022.
2023-01-1123 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Authority Gap - Mary Ann Sieghart (UK Symposium 2022)We were delighted to have Mary Ann Sieghart, Journalist, editor, non-executive director and broadcaster give a keynote address relating to her new book âThe Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About Itâ.
Sieghart outlines key takeaways from her study of why women still struggle to be taken seriously in professional life more broadly, as well as including many funds industry specific examples. Commanding extensive academic research, and interviews with many pioneering women such as Mary Robinson, Sieghart paints a picture of how this social conditioning and unconscious bias...
2022-12-1433 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds and FIT Industry Skills Needs Analysis Report LaunchIrish Funds in conjunction with Fasttrack in Technology (FIT) have undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the current and future technology skills needs for the funds and asset management industry in Ireland.
The episode is in conjunction with the publication of this report, with a discussion of the key findings from contributors, and we will hear about the successful technology apprenticeship programmes which FIT currently run with asset management and funds companies.
Speakers include:
Ciaran Fennessy - Citi
Pat Lardner - Irish Funds
Peter Davitt - FIT
CynthyĂĄ Belloni - Amundi
Aaron Lynch - Amundi
N...
2022-10-0759 minPodcasts from Irish FundsLeveraging FinTech to Maximise DistributionThis episode features a panel discussion, first recorded at the Irish Funds Annual Conference in Dublin on May 31st, and explores how FinTech solutions can help with the challenges involved in international fund distribution.
The panel is chaired by Henning Swabey, Calastone and features:
 Aoife Doyle, Fenergo
 Ronan Brennan, CSS
 Karolina Gosz-Renzi, Clearstream
 Len Sutton, JP Morgan
2022-08-2338 minPodcasts from Irish FundsUpdate from Regulators: Central Bank of Ireland, ESMA & IOSCORecorded live at the Irish Funds Annual Conference, 31stMay 2022, this podcast features Derville Rowland, Central Bank of Ireland, Verena Ross of ESMA and Martin Maloney of IOSCO. The panel is moderated by Declan Casey of Irish Funds.
2022-08-0437 minPodcasts from Irish FundsExtraordinary times: where do we go from here - Jim Barry, BlackRock Alternatives InvestorsThis podcast is taken from the Irish Funds Annual Conference 2022: a keynote address from Jim Barry, Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock Alternatives Investors.
Jim outlines how we are at an inflection point in the global macroeconomic environment and how the context for managing capital and assets is now impacted by multiple and significant challenges which include the pandemic, rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, the fall off in growth in China and the real effects and costs of climate change.
Recorded live on 31st May 2022.Â
2022-07-2823 min
Podcasts from Irish FundsThe Modern Workplace - Corporate Culture in the Hybrid EnvironmentFrom a discussion that was held at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference on 31 May 2022, this podcast features an expert panel who consider the pros and cons of a blended working arrangements and what corporate culture will look like in a hybrid working environment.Â
Moderator: Anne Keys, The Panel
Panellists:
Grainne Madden, GMJ Associates
Richard Grogan, Richard Grogan & Associates
Flavie Motte, BNP Paribas
Steve Blanch, Ergo
2022-07-0639 minPodcasts from Irish FundsEU Sustainable Finance Duties for Fund Management CompaniesNew requirements regarding the integration of sustainability risk management will impact all fund management companies from 1 August 2022. The requirements place new obligations on the board and senior management and will have an organisation-wide impact. Join us for this webinar to consider the implementation of the UCITS and AIFMD delegated acts on sustainability risks and factors to be taken into account by fund management companies.
This podcast is taken from a live webinar that we hosted on 28 June and considers:
Organisational requirements
Integrating sustainability risk management
Impact to the investment due diligence process
Compliance checklist
Interaction with...
2022-06-301h 01Podcasts from Irish FundsEU Sustainable Finance Data and Reporting UpdateThis podcast is taken from an Irish Funds webinar from 16 June 2022 which provided a general update on data and reporting developments relating to the EU sustainable finance framework, in addition to addressing key aspects of implementation from an Irish funds industry perspective. The update covers:
Periodic Reporting update
CSRD & ESAP update
EFRAG update
Taxonomy and SFDR data insights
ISSB and other global compliance/reporting mock-up
Moderator: Cathal McGlinchey, Chair ESG SD Working Group, Head of Financial Reporting Solutions, KPMG
Panellists:
Anita Donoghue â ESG SD WG, Global Financial Reporting, BlackRock
Lesley Bell â ESG SD WG, PwC...
2022-06-161h 01Podcasts from Irish FundsEU Sustainable Finance Regulatory UpdateRecorded from a live webinar held on 4th April 2022, this episode provides a general update on regulatory developments relating to the EU sustainable finance framework and addresses a number of key aspects of implementation from an Irish funds industry perspective, including:Â
Central Bank supervisory developments
MiFID suitability consultation and EET
SFDR developments
Taxonomy developmentsÂ
Speakers:Â
Tara Doyle, Chair â ESG PLR WG, Chairperson, Matheson
Lorena Dunne, Vice Chair â ESG PLR WG, Partner, William Fry
Hanzel Fadrilan, ESG PLR WG Member, Vice-Chair EFAMA ESG Standing Committee/Chair EFAMA Stewardship Workstream, Baillie Gifford
Moderator: Patrick Rooney, Senior Regulatory Affairs...
2022-04-281h 01Podcasts from Irish FundsTransfer Agency - Kill the FaxThis discussion is from the Irish Funds webinar held on 3 March 2022, entitled âTransfer Agency â Kill the Faxâ. An expert panel looks at the reasons why Transfer Agencies are still accepting faxes in 2022 and how the industry is planning to deal with this long-standing issue.
Moderator: Alicia Carroll, Citi
Panellists:
¡ Stephen Florence, Fenergo
¡ Ronan Doyle, RBC Investor & Treasury Services
¡ Henning Swabey, Calastone
2022-03-1145 minPodcasts from Irish FundsCrypto â are we at the dawn of a new asset class?This discussion is from the Irish Funds webinar held on 9 February 2022, entitled âCrypto â are we at the dawn of a new asset class?â Panellists explore the emergence of crypto as a new asset class, the pros and cons of including crypto in a multi-asset strategy and how regulators are approaching this new development.
Moderator: Deborah Hutton, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Speakers:
Maxime de Guillebon, CEO, Zodia Custody
Fearghal de Feu, Partner, Maples Group
Roxane Sanguinetti, Head of Strategy, GHCO
2022-02-1648 minPodcasts from Irish FundsRegulators Panel Discussion (Irish Funds UK Symposium 2021)Recorded live at the Irish Funds 8th Annual UK Symposium which took place in London on 11th November 2021, this episode features the Regulator's Panel Discussion.Â
Moderator: Eve Finn, LGIM
Panellists:
Gerry Cross, Central Bank of Ireland
Jonathan Lipkin, The Investment Association
Nick Miller, FCA
2021-12-1437 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Strategic Outlook For The European Fund Management Industry (Irish Funds UK Symposium 2021)Recorded live at the Irish Funds 8th Annual UK Symposium which took place in London on 11th November 2021, this episode features a keynote address from Jonathan Lipkin, Director, Policy, Strategy and Research with The Investment Association.Â
2021-12-0918 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIAPF and Irish Funds: The Future of European PensionsTo mark the inaugural European Retirement Week from 29 November 2021, the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF) and Irish Funds hosted a joint webinar with a panel of experts looking at the future of European pensions, and how they are tackling sustainability and incorporating stewardship as fiduciary investors on behalf of clients.
Moderator: Jerry Moriarty, IAPF
Panellists:
Peter Branner, APG
Kathy Ryan, ILIM
Jim Foley, Trustee Decisions
Closing Remarks: Pat Lardner, Irish Funds
2021-12-0751 minPodcasts from Irish FundsESG â What do investors want? (Irish Funds UK Symposium 2021)Recorded live at the Irish Funds 8th Annual UK Symposium which took place in London on 11th November 2021, this episode features a panel discussion entitled ESG â What do investors want?Â
Moderator: Paul Stillabower, RBC Investor & Treasury Services
Panellists:
Andrew Alabaster, BlackRock
Teni Ekundare, FAIRR
Sonali Siriwardena, Morgan Stanley
2021-12-0332 minPodcasts from Irish FundsOlivier Etienne - Living and Working with Autism (Irish Funds UK Symposium 2021)Recorded live at the Irish Funds 8th Annual UK Symposium which took place in London on 11th November 2021, this episode features a keynote address from Olivier Etienne of HSBC, Jersey, who outlines the impact of an adult diagnosis of autism and how he is using this to educate his colleagues and create a more inclusive and understanding workplace for him and others with this condition.Â
2021-11-2920 minPodcasts from Irish FundsFinTech Working Group Speaker Series - Effectual InnovationThis podcast is taken from FinTech Working Group Speaker Series webinar from Friday, 22 October entitled âEffectual Innovation â changing how we innovate.â
Some businesses have the vision but fail to execute. Others can execute but lack the vision. What is the solution? The session is about how organisations can adopt the principles of effectual innovation to re-invent their value positions, architectures, and offerings. Effectual innovation is about starting small, bootstrapping existing resources, but aiming big to create an organic shift in mindset, skill-set, behaviour, and ultimately culture.
Introductions: Ciaran Fennessy, Citi
Speakers:
Tony Morone...
2021-10-2853 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAsia and the ILP - Irelandâs New Closed Ended Private Funds StructureThis podcast episode is taken from a webinar held in conduction with AIMA on Thursday, 21 October entitled "The ILP - Ireland's New Closed Ended Private Funds Structure"Â
The discussion covers Ireland's new private fund structure - the Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) how it compares to other onshore Limited Partnership structures in Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as other trends in the private funds space.
AIMA host: Michael Bugel, Managing Director, Co-head of APAC, AIMA
Moderator: Paul Martin, Assurance and Regulatory Advisory AWM Director, PwCÂ
Speakers:
David Fowler, Global Head of...
2021-10-2854 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Foundations for a Smooth Return to Office WorkThis episode is taken from a webinar held on the 30th September and features industry leaders sharing their experiences to date in planning for a smooth return to the office, raising some key operational challenges they are seeing and also sharing some insights on potential technology innovations to assist with the process.
Speakers include:
Karen Killalea, Head of Employment Team, Maples Group
Audrey OâMahony Managing Director, Talent & Organisation Consulting, Accenture Ireland
Michael Blighe Chief Risk Officer, LGIM Ireland
Ciaran OâHare Head of Human Resources Ireland, Northern Trust (Moderator)
2021-10-0848 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds FinTech Speaker Series - the emergence of digital assetsThis episode is taken from the FinTech Speaker Series webinar that was held on Friday, 17 September, which discussed the emergence of digital assets. The presenter is Lory Kehoe, an adjunct assistant professor in Technology Trends with Trinity College Dublin and Director, Digital Assets & Blockchain with BNY Mellon.
Introductions from Ciaran Fennessy, Citi and Q&A led by Michael Cartoscelli, BNY Mellon
2021-09-2255 minPodcasts from Irish FundsEconomic restart â is now a good time to launch an Irish fund?As the lifting of restrictions across many countries gathers pace, this podcast will take a forwards look to potential economic developments over the second half of 2021, while posing the question if now is a good time to launch an Irish-domiciled fund. The discussion will briefly cover the options and features available to asset managers from both a UCITS and alternative perspective (including the Investment Limited Partnership) and the ease of accessing a global investor base using an Irish-domiciled structure. This was first broadcast as an Irish Funds webinar on 8 July 2021.
Moderator: Maria Ging, Director, BlackRock
...
2021-07-0940 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 â Panel Discussion: Generating Dividends through Diversity and InclusionThis podcast episode is a panel discussion from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference on Wednesday 19 May and is entitled Generating Dividends through Diversity and Inclusion. The discussion is moderated by Diane MacFarlane, JP Morgan and features contributions from Stephen Hogan, Exogeny, Andrew Keating, CRH and Jayne Styles of the Diversity Project.
2021-06-3036 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 â Panel Discussion: Embedding FinTech â no longer just a buzzword.This episode features a panel discussion from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference 2021 entitled âEmbedding FinTech â no longer just a buzzwordâ, first aired on 20 May. Moderated by Paud OâKeefe, BNP Paribas, this features Marie Measures, SANNE and Alain Mandy of Wellington Management.
2021-06-2243 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 - Keynote: Mairead McGuinness, European CommissionKeynote address from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference featuring Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union. First aired 20 May 2021.
2021-06-1511 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 - Keynote: Derville Rowland, Central Bank of IrelandKeynote address from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference featuring Derville Rowland, Director General Financial Conduct at the Central Bank of Ireland. First aired 19 May 2021.
2021-06-1517 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 - Panel Discussion: ESG - from green shoots to full bloomThis episode features a panel discussion from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference entitled âESG â from green shoots to full bloomâ which first aired on Thursday 20 May.Â
Moderated by Johnny Mattimore of First Derivatives, the panel features a discussion with Dr Tara Shine, of Change by Degrees, Sean MacHale of Bank of Ireland, Joanne McEnteggart , IQ EQ and Anna Driggs of ICI Global.Â
2021-06-0941 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 Keynote: Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Asset ManagementAt the recent Irish Funds Online Annual Conference, we featured a number of Keynote Addresses from high-profile international industry figures. In this podcast episode, we are delighted to welcome Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management. Shundrawn discusses the drivers of accelerated developments over the past 18 months in asset management and is also joined by Pat Lardner, Chief Executive of Irish Funds to explore some of his key talking points, including the importance of compassion in leadership, embracing digitally-driven relationship management and what are the key attributes of an agile organisation.
2021-06-0823 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 Keynote: Ron OâHanley, State StreetAt the recent Irish Funds Online Annual Conference, we featured a number of Keynote Addresses from high-profile international industry figures. This podcast episode features Ron OâHanley chairman and chief executive officer of State Street Corporation, who have a significant presence in Ireland in both Dublin and Kilkenny. Indeed, this year State Street are celebrating their 25th anniversary in Ireland and we were delighted to welcome Ron OâHanley to address the conference and to speak to the resilience and strength of the industry and the drive towards sustainability to counteract the challenge of global climate change.
2021-06-0814 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds EU Policy Podcast - Ep. 2Umar Ahmed, Head of EU Affairs, discusses current trends in EU retail investment policy in the second Irish Funds EU Policy Podcast
2021-06-0206 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAnnual Conference 2021 - âFireside Chat: Humanising TransformationAddressing the human aspects of digital transformation. A conversation with John Herlihy, Former VP LinkedIn & Former VP Google and Dr Mark Esposito of Harvard University. Moderated by Olwyn Alexander, Global Asset and Wealth Management Leader, PwC.
This is the first in a series of episodes taken from the live sessions that took place at the Irish Funds Online Annual Global Funds Conference on 19 & 20 May 2021.Â
2021-06-0139 minPodcasts from Irish FundsILP - Irelandâs fund structure for the future: perspectives for AsiaPac asset managersThis podcast is taken from a webinar held on 22 April 2021 which discusses the advantages and appeal of the Irish Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) as an AIFMD-compliant, EU domiciled common law partnership which will help to position Ireland as a leading centre for closed-ended AIFs, especially in the private funds and sustainable finance space. The panel will outline the formation of the ILP and how Ireland is uniquely placed for private fund market entrants to use as a domicile for European capital raises. The panel will also discuss the new Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund structure (LPF) and the different...
2021-04-2858 minPodcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds EU Policy Podcast - Ep. 1Umar Ahmed, Head of EU Affairs, discusses the upcoming AIFMD review in the first Irish Funds EU Policy Podcast
2021-04-0607 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Evolution of Funds â Whatâs on Trend?This episode is taken from a panel discussion recorded during the Irish Funds North American Digital Seminar, 11 March 2021.
Moderator:
Nick Blake-Knox, Partner, Walkers
Panellists:
Stephane Janin, Head of Global Regulatory Development, AXA
Gavin Byrnes, Head of Alternative Products, UBS
Juan A. Lois, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Anna Dragesic, Head of Global Credit Product Strategies, PIMCO
2021-03-2341 minPodcasts from Irish FundsFund Distribution - Finding New Routes: Irish products to broaden your investor baseThis episode is taken from a panel discussion recorded during the Irish Funds North American Digital Seminar, 11 March 2021.
Moderator:
Lisa Kealy, Chair, Irish Funds, Partner, EY
Panellists:
Andrew D'Souza, Partner, International Investor Services, Lord Abbett
Florian Schneider, Head of Cross-Border Product, Amundi
Jeffrey Baccash, Global Head of ETF Solutions, BNP Paribas
2021-03-2338 minPodcasts from Irish FundsILP - Irelandâs new fund structure for the futureThis podcast discusses the advantages and appeal of the Irish Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) as an AIFMD-compliant, EU domiciled common law partnership which will help to position Ireland as a leading centre for closed-ended AIFs, especially in the private funds and sustainable finance space. The panel outlines the formation of the ILP and from a structural, fund administration and depositary perspective, how Ireland is uniquely placed for private fund market entrants to use as a domicile for European capital raises.
Peter Stapleton, Partner, Head of Funds & Investment Management, Maples Group (Moderator)
Seamus Kennedy, Director, Tax & Legal, Deloitte
Michele...
2021-03-2343 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDAC6 EU Mandatory disclosure regimeâ Insights and impacts for Irish FundsA panel of industry experts discuss how the new EU DAC6 rules on Mandatory disclosure are impacting the Irish Funds Industry, focusing on the role of industry participants, the DAC6 hallmarks impacting Funds, the main challenges being experienced to-date, along with key DAC6 take-aways for Industry.Â
Speakers:
Ruth Kelly McEwen, State Street
Pat Convery, PWC
William Fogarty, Maples Group
Neil Donaghy, Davy Global Fund Management
2021-03-0556 minPodcasts from Irish FundsDiversity Diversified - moving beyond gender diversity in corporate cultureThis podcast taken from a recent webinar explores the diversity of diversity itself in the funds industry. It will look at the academic basis for diversity to enhance good governance and the diversity considerations for stock selection in investment management. The discussion investigates the triggers for enhancing diversity in organisations and from a practical perspective, how such triggers can be considered for creating KPI's and action points. The challenge of capturing data points on diversity other than gender is covered by the panel in addition to how such data can affect positive changes in corporate culture.
2021-02-2247 minPodcasts from Irish FundsSustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation â Preparing For ComplianceWith just weeks to go before the application of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), this webinar will look at what funds and management companies need to do in order to comply by 10 March 2021 and beyond. The webinar will highlight the various decisions that need to be made, the arrangements that need to be put in place and the Central Bank filing process. Speakers will consider ongoing EU developments, uncertainties arising and how to deal with compliance in this context as well as data considerations and the latest insights from industry level discussions. We will also look ahead to...
2021-02-051h 03Podcasts from Irish FundsIrish Funds FinTech Speakers Series - Ireland South East Financial Services Cluster / The Impact of Cyber-Security on Fund AdministratorsIrish Funds kick starts 2021 with our first webinar in our FinTech Speaker Series. The opening event sets the spotlight on a new cluster which gathered great pace in 2020, the Ireland South East Financial Services Cluster.Â
Speakers are businesses based in Ireland South East including cluster members Christian Pollard of Opus Funds Services who will discuss âThe Impact of Cyber-Security on Fund Administratorsâ, sharing how his team have adapted to new threats in the current environment. Justin Klein Keane of Security Risk Advisors will share a case study presentation offering solution insights and learnings from FinTech and Financial Servi...
2021-01-2058 minPodcasts from Irish FundsESG â The Prevailing Wind in Asset Management.This final episode for 2020 features a highlight from from Day 1 of the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference on 21 October 2020 - the panel discussion on ESG investing entitled "ESG â The Prevailing Wind in Asset Management". Â The discussion is introduced and moderated by Tara OâReilly, a Partner with Arthur Cox and member of the Irish Funds ESG Working Group and features Fong Yee Chan, ESG & Sustainable Investment Specialist with FTSE Russell, Charlie Carnegie, Research Director at Arisaig Partners and Emma Jane Joyce, Investment Director at National Treasury Management Agency.Â
2020-12-2435 minPodcasts from Irish FundsLeveraging Technology for Distribution SuccessThis episode features the concluding panel discussion from Day 1 of the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference on 21 October 2020. The discussion is moderated by Carmel Jordan, European COO, Delegated Solutions, Mercer Investments and features Peter Hunt. Head of UK & Ireland Institutional Business Development with Fidelity, Kevin O'Neill, Global Head of Asset Management & Asset Servicing Division with Fenergo, Henning Swabey, Head of Europe with Calastone and  Matt Adams. Head of Asset Manager Client Line, UK MEA,BNP Paribas.Â
2020-12-1735 minPodcasts from Irish FundsAlastair Campbell: new perspectives - letâs change the lens on mental healthThis is the keynote address given by Alastair Campbell at the Online Annual Conference on 23 October 2020. In this, Alastair makes a powerful case for removing the stigma surrounding depression and mental health issues and recognising that people who are dealing with such issues can make extremely valuable contributions and should be positively embraced in the workplace.
2020-12-1019 minPodcasts from Irish FundsFinTech and AI â What Alexa Doesnât KnowThis episode features a panel discussion from the Irish Funds Online Annual Conference from 22 October 2020 and is moderated by Philip OâReilly, Professor of Financial Technologies and Information Systems at University College Cork. The panel also features contributions from Mai Santamaria, Head of Financial Advisory team at Department of Finance Ireland, Professor Hani Hagras from the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex, Diarmuid O'Donovan, Chief Technology Officer with DMS and Conall Laverty, the Founder & CEO of Wia.Â
2020-12-0935 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe European Investment Landscape 2021With the outcome of Brexit trade negotiations still in the balance, this podcast explores what the investment landscape in Europe will look like in 2021 and how trade flows may be affected by either a no-deal or limited trade deal between the UK and EU. This panel discussion will consider the European economic outlook beyond the era of pandemic restrictions and also what the result of the US Presidential election means for the EU and UK.
Moderator
Michael Pedroni, Head of International Affairs, Managed Funds Association
Panellists:
Lucinda Creighton, Former Irish Minister for European Affairs...
2020-12-0448 minPodcasts from Irish FundsThe Future of Work - A Remote ProbabilityThis episode features the panel discussion entitled "The Future of Work - A Remote Probability" from the Online Irish Funds Annual Conference that was held on October 22, 2020. Moderated by Eoin Motherway from AMX, the panel also features contributions from Andrew White, Founder & CEO of FundApps, Rob McCargow, Director of Artificial Intelligence at PwC UK, Martina Kelly, Director of Funds at the Institute of Banking, and Suki Sandhu OBE, of Involve.
2020-12-0235 min