Podcasts from Irish Funds

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November 2025 in London.

This episode features the panel discussion entitled “Navigating the AI Frontier – Opportunities, Risks & the Human Element”, which was moderated by Bernard Hanratty - INED & of AI² and included Rebecca Keenan of Expleo Group, Kirsten Mycroft of BNY, John O’Connor of William Fry, and Alessandra Sala of Shutterstock

Exploring AI’s transformative potential in our industry, this panel unpacks emerging opportunities, risks, and the vital role of human judgment in shaping responsible innovation across the asset management landscape

We hope you enjoyed this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London

This episode features the parallel breakout session entitled “A Deep Dive on ELTIF 2.0” which was moderated by Claire Winrow of Walkers and included: Orla Cavanagh of Davidson Kempner, Aaron Mulcahy of Maples, Enda Coyle of Fineco Asset Management, Marcus Stierwalt of PGIM

This panel includes insights from asset managers into launching Irish ELTIFs and explores why these vehicles aretransforming access to long-term investments. This discussion will uncover the strategic benefits of ELTIFs, their role in diversifying portfolios, and practical lessons from real-world implementation.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Today we are bringing you our next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London

This episode features the parallel breakout session entitled “Distributing Irish Funds in the UK – Key Considerations and Opportunities” which was moderated by Lorcan Murphy of Acolin and included: Paul Price of Haven Green, Lora Froud of Macfarlanes and Edward Guinness of Guinness Global Investors

This panel explores the challenges and opportunities in distributing Irish funds into the UK, assess progress on OFRimplementation, and shares early insights from Mancos, investment managers, legal experts, and marketing firms.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Today we are bringing you our next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London

This episode features the parallel breakout session entitled “Tokenisation - The Future of Capital Markets?”, which was moderated by Lory Kehoe of Aave Labs & Blockchain Ireland and included: Alastair Sewell of Aviva Investors, Angie Walker of APEX Group and Jacqueline Wiseman of Northern Trust.

This panel delves into how distributed ledger technology is transforming financial markets, featuring real-world insightsfrom market participants on their journey with asset tokenization and its implications for the future of finance.

We hope you enjoythis episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UKSymposium coming soon

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London

This episode features a Fireside chat between Simon Coveney, former Tánaiste of Ireland and Martin Scott, Founding Partner of Fulcrum, entitled “Defence Spending and Market Implications: A New Era for Global Investment?”

 This discussion examines how expanding military budgets, heightened security concerns, and evolving alliances are influencing economic policy, asset allocation, and long-term opportunities. The critical intersection of geopolitics and finance is explored, with insights shared on risk management and growth in an increasingly complex global landscape.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London.

This episode features the panel discussion entitled “Business Leaders Perspectives”, which was moderated by Grainne McEvoy of PIMCO and included Lisa Harlow of Vanguard Group, Christopher Low of Accenture and Mick Sweeney of Pinebridge Investments.

The panel shares strategic insights on global funds and asset management, exploring regulation, private assets, ETFs, tokenization, AI, and emerging geopolitical and market trends shaping the industry.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London.

This episode features the panel discussion entitled “Politics or Bonds – Who Rules the World?”, which was moderated by Adrian Whelan of BBH, and included Kate English of Deloitte and Dominic McGrath of the Business Post.

The panel explores how the rise of global bond markets is reshaping economic governance, examining whethermarket pressures are constraining global policy autonomy and how this dynamic influences government decision-makers and ultimately, the global economy.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Today we are bringing you the first episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November in London.

This episode features the panel discussion entitled “Update from Regulators”, which was moderated by Umar Ahmed of Irish Funds and included Mícheál O'Keeffe of the Central Bank of Ireland, Susan O’Reilly of the Department of Finance and Karen Northey of The Investment Association.

This panel explores the key regulatory updates and developments reshaping compliance expectations, offering perspectives on the emerging challenges and evolving policy priorities influencing how firms operate across Ireland.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Hi, it’s Ariana here from Irish Funds.   

Today we’re 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 tokenisation and atomic settlement.  

The session also examined fiscal treatment frameworks, discussed the emergence of digital asset identifiers and provided timely updates on the US Genius Act and the UK’s stablecoin regime. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to stay tuned for more podcast episodes coming soon. 

Today we’re 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 “Harnessing Acceleration: Transformative Innovations in ETFs.” The panel was moderated by Ciarán 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 infrastructure needed to support future growth. The panel also shares insights on innovation, investor access, and the importance of capital markets expertise in shaping the next phase of ETF development.

We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more episodes from our annual conference coming soon.

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 elite sport, and what he’d do differently looking back.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

In 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 Ireland’s 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 active ETFs and the European move to T+1.

The conversation highlights how ETFs remain a key strategic focus for Irish Funds as the industry continues to innovate and evolve. Stay tuned for more episodes in this series, coming soon.

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 “Sustainable Security: Integrating ESG in Defence Funding”, 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 security amid rising global challenges.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 Ireland’s 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 Ireland's future.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 Ireland’s financial sector and advance Europe’s competitiveness and capital markets.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon from our annual conference

In 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 dive into strategic industry topics shaping the future of the funds and asset management industry. This series is designed to keep our members informed on the latest developments, initiatives and the ongoing work Irish Funds is driving with key stakeholders. We hope you find this episode insightful - stay tuned for more episodes to come.

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 “Business Leaders Considerations – Identifying Investment Opportunities in a Complex Geopolitical Environment”, 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 impact these shifts will have on global dynamics including the future of financial markets.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 “TheRegulatory Landscape 2025” 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 sure to keep an eyeout for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 “Economics Outlook, 2025 and Beyond” which was given by Christian Schulz, Deputy Chief European Economist at Citi.

During this presentation, Christian explores 2025’s 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 keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 – 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, the impact of the regulatory changes on the ETF market and finally how investor behaviour is evolving.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 Industry,

·      Why we need to invest in nature to protect the rest of our assets, and

·      How investments in nature can generate sustainable revenue streams.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 “Navigating /dis-ruhp-shuhn/”, 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 clients’ problems.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon.

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 “Evolution of ETFs: Driving Market Growth”, 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.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

In today’s episode, we are bringing you a recording of the Irish Funds India webinar, entitled “Ireland's Investment Edge - Pathway to Global Markets” 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 between Ireland and India.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon.

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 “New Trends in Cross Border Distribution”, 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 AI.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 “Quantum Leap – How Quantum Computing Can Drive Innovation in the Funds Industry”, 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 industry leaders need to be thinking about when it comes to quantum computing.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 “Will Artificial Intelligence Transform the Funds Industry?”, which was moderated by Maria Flannery from KPMG and includes Martin Syms of BlackRock, John Herlihy of OpenAI, and John O’Doherty 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 opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 “Beyond Neurotypical: Rethinking Talent in Financial Services”, 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 comes to diversity and and provides insights into what it’s like working in this sector, and the challenges that come with it.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 and society.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 ‘Fireside Chat’ with Martin Gilbert, Chairman of Revolut and Executive Chairman of AssetCo, who is Interviewed by Andy O’Callaghan 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.  

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 “Regulatory Update 2024”, 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 enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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, Ireland’s 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 Ireland’s reputation for a well-regulated environment, the industry’s competitiveness and its role in developing Capital Markets Union.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our annual conference coming soon.

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 “Business Leaders Perspectives”, 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 leadership perceptive.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from our Annual Conference coming soon.

In today’s episode, we are bringing you a recording of the latest Irish Funds webinar, entitled “ELTIF 2.0 - A New Irish Regime” 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, Hélène 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 Rulebook. During this webinar, the panel provided perspectives of what this means for the Irish ELTIF, as well as a European CMU view provided by the European Commission.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon.

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 “Success Stories in Distribution”, 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 panel also provide predictions on what to look out for in 2024 and beyond.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon.

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 “The Future of ETFs”, 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 influencing these choices. The panel also discusses the potential for incentivising ETF investments in Europe and the comparisons between EU and US regulatory approaches.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

In today’s episode, we are bringing you a recording of our first webinar of 2024, entitled “The Evolving Expectations of Internal Audit in the Irish Funds Industry” 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 enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts coming soon.

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 “ESG and the Future of Sustainable Investments”, 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 positive outcomes.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Hi, it’s 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 “Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Funds Industry”, 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 practical applications of the technology, alongside some live interaction with Chat GPT.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

Hi, it’s 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 “Cross Border Fund Flows 2023” which was given by Ralph Williams, Associate Director of Broadridge.

During this presentation, Ralph discusses 2023’s 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 where you are, referring to where the funds industry is currently at in terms of net outflows vs inflows.

Option 2: Seek an oasis, such as in the form of an ETF or ESG.

Option 3: Befriend a local, meaning identifying sub advisory opportunities in Europe.

And Option 4: Making yourself visible, translating to the importance of your brand and partnerships.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 “ELTIF 2.0 – A New Framework for Long Term Investments”, 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 O’Sullivan of the Central Bank of Ireland.

With the improved ELTIF regime due to go live this month, January 2024, this panel discusses how the Central Bank of Ireland’s plans of rolling out the regime in Ireland have been progressing. The panel also considers the appeal of this new product and how to successfully launch and raise assets in an ELTIF 2.0 structure.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 “Update on Regulation” panel discussion which was moderated by Iain Ferguson, of McCann Fitzgerald and includes Derville Rowland of the Central Bank of Ireland and Camille 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 private markets.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon.

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 Central Bank over the coming year in 2024. She focuses her discussion on the opportunities there are for enhancing the resilience of financial markets and further developing European capital markets.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for further podcasts from the UK Symposium coming soon

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 explains the differences she has noticed between her treatment as a male CEO versus a female CEO and how she now realises the privileges that come with being a male in a position of power.

We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to keep an eye out for more exciting content coming soon.

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

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 – the continuing evolution of ETF investing” which will be moderated by Tara O’Reilly 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 keep an eye out for further podcasts shortly from the Irish Funds 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 cybersecurity—its 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.

We are delighted to bring you the next podcast episode, this time from our recent event we held in collaboration with HSBC, entitled “China: Reopening & Rebound - Insights on Market Opportunities and Challenges”.

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.