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.
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Irish 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 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.
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Keynote 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 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
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Strategic Priorities in Focus - Strengthening Ireland’s Private Assets Offering: A Conversation with Nicholas Blake-Knox, Chair of Irish Funds Council
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.
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Business 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 “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.