Podcasts from Irish Funds

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.