Irish Funds

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 Strengthening financial cooperation between the UK and EU remains important for investment, competitiveness and the continued development of Europe's capital markets. Irish Funds will take part in 'Financial Bridges: Regulatory Cooperation & Capital Flows Between the UK and the EU', an official EU Council Presidency associated event hosted by the British Irish Chamber of Commerce at Euronext Dublin next Wednesday, 28 October. Our CEO, Pat Lardner, will contribute to discussions alongside senior representatives from industry and government, exploring #regulatory cooperation, market access, cross-border #investment and opportunities to strengthen financial connectivity and competitiveness between the UK and EU. 📩 Interested in attending? Please email events@britishirishchamber.com to register. #IrishFunds #CapitalMarkets #EUPresidency

🇬🇧🇮🇪 Join us for the Irish Funds UK Private Assets Seminar, taking place on Tuesday, 24 November at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London, for an afternoon dedicated to the evolving world of private assets. The event will bring together leading voices from across the funds and asset management industry for expert insight, debate, and high-value networking. ✨ Agenda highlights include: 🗣️ Fireside Chat: Rosemary Hanna, Head of Division for Markets and Funds Policy, Central Bank of Ireland 🗣️ Panel Discussion: Building for Growth - Structuring Private Assets in Ireland 🗣️ The Evolution of Private Markets: New Investors, New Structures, New Opportunities Fireside chat with Alan Synnott, Global Head of Real Assets, Marsh 🗣️ Panel Discussion: From Ambition to Execution - Opportunities, Risks and Market Realities  Topics across the afternoon will include Private Credit, #AIFMD II, #ELTIFs, and the latest regulatory and market developments driving growth across the private assets sector. 📅 Tuesday, 24 November 2026  ⏰ 2.30pm - 5.00pm (registration from 2.00pm)  📍 Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London W1J 7BX  The seminar will be followed by a networking drinks reception.  🎟️ Attendance is complimentary - register now: https://lnkd.in/dzeGKiEg 🤝A number of sponsorship and branding opportunities are available for this event. For further details, please contact events@irishfunds.ie.     📣 We encourage industry members to share the event details with colleagues in the UK or within their wider #networks.  We look forward to welcoming you in London! 👋 #IrishFunds #PrivateAssets #FundsIndustry #AssetManagement

🇪🇺 As the EU continues to focus on competitiveness and economic growth, the funds and asset management industry is navigating new opportunities and challenges in an evolving regulatory landscape. Through our Brussels office, Irish Funds engages with EU policymakers and institutions to ensure our members' perspectives are heard in key policy discussions. In our latest video update, Umar Ahmed, Director of EU Affairs at Irish Funds, shares his insights on the key developments and priorities shaping our advocacy work, including: 🔹 The EU's competitiveness agenda and the industry's contribution to economic growth 🔹 Key legislative and regulatory developments, including the Market Integration and Supervision Package 🔹 Emerging areas of regulatory focus, including valuation, leverage and liquidity 💬 “It's always really critical for our members to get in touch with us to help support our advocacy with policymakers.” 🎥 Watch Umar's update below. #IrishFunds #EUPolicy #Advocacy

🎥 Why volunteer with the Irish Funds Financial Literacy TY Programme?  🎓 Meet Lauryn O’Shea from Deloitte, who has volunteered with the Irish Funds Financial Literacy TY Programme in schools including Kinsale Community College and St. Flannan’s College, Ennis. Hear about Lauryn’s experience delivering the programme and why she believes volunteering is such a rewarding opportunity. One topic Lauryn found particularly resonated with students was the difference between saving and investing. Using the Financial Times portfolio, students were able to track how their investments performed over time, bringing the concepts to life. 🙌 Why volunteer?  ✅ Help build financial confidence among young people  ✅ Share your industry knowledge and career journey  ✅ Develop your communication and presentation skills  ✅ Connect with colleagues from across the industry  ✅ Support communities and inspire the next generation Last year, with the support of volunteers from 25 member firms, we reached more than 800 students across 30 schools in 17 counties nationwide. 📢 We're recruiting volunteers for the 2026/2027 programme and would love to welcome both new and returning participants from our member firms.  📩 Contact typrogramme@irishfunds.ie to learn more.    #IrishFunds #FinancialLiteracy #TYProgramme

Irish Funds is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Dempsey, CEO and Country Head of State Street Ireland, as Chair of the Irish Funds Members’ Council, and Adrian Mulryan, CEO of Invesco Investment Management, as Vice-Chair for the year ahead. Representing more than 150 member firms, the Irish Funds Members’ Council plays a key role in guiding the Association’s strategic direction, advocacy priorities and industry initiatives. We wish Terri and Adrian every success in their new roles and extend our sincere thanks to outgoing Chair Andrea Kelly of PwC for her outstanding leadership and contribution over the past year. 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dtrxFBak #IrishFunds #Members #Leadership

🌟From AI, DLT and emerging technologies to the future of financial services and Ireland's fintech achievements, Irish Funds participated with industry leaders at four key events this week: the #International AI Summit in the RDS, The Analytics Institute & AI Summit in the The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD), the IOB’s Future of Finance event and the FinCon & Fintech Awards 2026.   Together, the events highlighted how technology and innovation are shaping the future of finance, with a focus on:   ✅ The growing adoption of AI, DLT and other emerging technologies across financial services ✅ The importance of trusted and responsible innovation ✅ The strength of Ireland's fintech ecosystem, with growing collaboration between technology firms, financial institutions, policymakers and industry stakeholders ✅ Continued investment in digital capabilities, talent and infrastructure to support competitiveness ✅ The growth mindset that drives innovation and inclusion ✅ The value of asking hard questions and learning hard lessons   From Europe's AI ambitions to practical applications of emerging technologies and the achievements celebrated at the National Fintech Awards, the discussions highlighted the role of innovation in strengthening Ireland's position as a leading international financial services centre.   👏 Congratulations to all the winners at the FinCon & Fintech Awards 2026, and thanks to the organisers and participants across all four events for the valuable discussions and insights.   Thank you to our members and peers for inviting us to participate. #IrishFunds #AI #Fintech #Innovation #AISummitIE #Analytics Pat Lardner Natasha Haugh Ciara Lambe Ruth Fairclough Siobhan Noble Eoin O'Sullivan Shona Finn Derek Foley Butler, FCA Kevin Mulligan-Carroll Margaret D'arcy FCA William Lawless Claire Lumsden

💭In our latest Industry Insights article, Lloyd Collier and Dewi Habraken of JTC Group explore why asset managers are increasing their exposure to carbon markets and what this means for investors and the industry.  Published as part of our 2026 Annual Conference magazine, the article looks at the opportunities and challenges as carbon markets continue to evolve. 🔎This piece explores:   ☑️ Growing asset manager interest in carbon markets and strategies  ☑️ Carbon credits vs. offsets: market structure and participation  ☑️ Regulatory developments, compliance requirements, and market challenges  ☑️ The role of registries, tokenisation, and trading infrastructure  ☑️ Selecting secure and trusted partners for carbon market transactions 🔗Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/dp5F5mhh  Thank you to Lloyd Collier and Dewi Habraken for sharing their insights on the evolution of carbon markets and the opportunities and challenges asset managers facing as this asset class continues to grow. #IFConf26 #IrishFunds #IndustryInsights #CarbonMarkets #AssetManagement

Many thanks to our featured premium sponsor for October: PwC 🤝 As the only Big Four firm in Ireland with a dedicated Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) practice, PwC offers a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and advisory services to the funds and asset management industry. With 26 partners and over 400 staff in Ireland specialising in AWM, supported by 22,000 asset management experts globally, PwC brings deep expertise and experience across audit, tax, risk assurance, regulatory, consulting and advisory. Leveraging intelligent technologies and a global network, PwC helps clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape - from MISP and DORA to the Retail Investment Strategy - while embracing emerging technologies such as AI and Digital Ledger Technology to reshape how firms operate. 📌 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dGKPMHZs #IrishFunds #PremiumSponsor

📊 Ireland Attracts 58% of All European Fund Net Inflows in H1 2026    🚀 Ireland's funds and asset management industry continued its strong momentum in the first half of 2026, with new analysis of Central Bank of Ireland, EFAMA and ETFBOOK data highlighting significant #growth across key indicators. 💶 €6.3 trillion in net assets under management as at 30 June 2026  📈 14.5% growth in net assets in just six months  🌍 58% of all European #fund net inflows attracted by Ireland in H1 2026  📊 72% of European-domiciled ETF assets are domiciled in Ireland  🏆 Ireland remains the fastest-growing major European fund domicile These figures reflect the strength of Ireland's funds and asset management ecosystem, built on #innovation, expertise, international connectivity and regulatory engagement. As the industry looks ahead to opportunities in #ETFs, private assets, #tokenisation and next-generation financial infrastructure, Ireland is well positioned to help shape the future of global investment. #IrishFunds #AssetManagement #GlobalInvestment

Ireland continues to attract new ETF issuers and remains Europe's leading #ETF domicile. But access to the benefits of the Ireland-US Tax Treaty, including the reduced 15% withholding tax rate on US-source dividends, is not automatic. 📄 To support members, the Irish Funds International Tax Specialist Group has published a briefing note outlining the key requirements Irish ETFs must meet and the due diligence issuers should undertake. The guidance is designed to raise awareness, particularly among newer market entrants, helping firms manage tax risks and protect Ireland's position as a trusted and well-regulated ETF domicile. 🤝 Thank you to the members of the International Tax Specialist Group for sharing their expertise and developing this guidance for peers across the industry. 🔗 Read the full briefing note on our Member Portal: https://lnkd.in/egAKuK6e #IrishFunds #AssetManagement #Tax Darragh Golden Rachel Vandervord, ACA Kevin Mangan Deirdre Barnicle Jeremy Moynihan, QFA Theo Patsias Sarah Filbee Raphael Clancy Kevin Duggan Robert Fitzgerald Frazer Hanrahan Andrew Quinn David Kilty Winnie Liu Maria Teresa Petrella Gonçalo Pereira Seamus Kennedy Kathy Vawter Maura McCormack Florian Herzberg John E. Cahill Declan Barron Fergal Keavey Jonathan Sheehan Angela Fleming Emily Lawlor Glenn Fitzgerald David Lawless Sinéad Colreavy Anthony Smyth James Somerville Sean Murray