Irish funds industry’s broad regional spread is a win-win for all involved
High-value jobs across the State, a broader talent pool and lower costs for companies, and potentially better quality of life for employees
Irish Funds Industry Special Report
Ireland in prime position to maximise private markets investment potential
It is critical that Irish asset managers have the toolkit and capabilities necessary to match products with investors
‘It can only go one way’: Crypto on the rise amid Trump push and softening of scepticism
Cryptocurrencies, in particular bitcoin, could have a bigger role in funds from now on
Sustainable investment outflows show we are losing our grip on green
Reducing the ‘burden’ to report on and, by extension, engage in sustainable practices means capital cannot be channelled towards sustainable, resilient business models
Passport to success: Ireland’s European advantage
EU membership gives investment fund managers seamless access to the EU and EEA through regulatory passporting
Innovation key to growth as competitors seek to replicate Ireland’s success in ETF market
To stay at the forefront as a domicile for funds, industry must look to newer areas such as private and digital assets investment
ETFs: Why Ireland is European leader in exchange-traded funds
Exchange-traded funds domiciled in the State account for about 73 per cent of the EU market
Funds sector charity’s focus is improving educational opportunities for everyone
Support provided by basis.point extends from financial assistance to getting the Irish funds sector involved on the ground with partner charities
‘Citizens across Europe are not investing, and Ireland is among the lowest’
With governments alone no longer able to carry the pensions burden, the challenge is to give people the tools to protect their financial wellbeing and retire with dignity
Agility is vital to ensuring Irish funds sector continues to expand
Growth potential in private assets investing and ETFs likely to be among key topics at annual conference
Next-level artificial intelligence has the ability to transform operations
Agentic AI could be pivotal force in navigating complexities of modern finance but strategic efforts needed to fully realise its potential
The Irish funds industry is a global success story
‘It’s a big success story internationally but that’s not as well known here. It’s a massive export industry that a lot of people have never heard of’
As culture wars reach investing in the US, green funds are being blacklisted
‘The scale of the transformation that is under way is enormous and challenges are inevitable in this context’
Taking an alternative perspective
Alternative Investment Funds often offer investors a broader array of investment strategies compared to more conventional instruments
Capturing the green opportunity
Investors took a more cautious approach to ESG investing in 2023 in the wake of the underperformance of ESG and sustainable strategies in 2022, research indicates
What is it like to work in investing?
Funds sector has had a growing presence in Ireland for about 30 years and there are opportunities to work in the area
Creating a common language for sustainable investment
The EU Taxonomy is a classification system that defines criteria for economic activities that are aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 as well as broader environmental goals other than climate. We explain how this affects the investment funds industry.
Crypto is dead, long live crypto?
Bitcoin crashed after the crisis from about €56,000 to €15,000, but has since climbed back, to €43,000, so many still see value in it
More transparency has increased confidence
A combination of factors has meant that the Irish funds Industry is in rude health
Funds industry profits from Brexit
Brexit bonanza fails to materialise but Ireland continues to benefit
Funds industry becoming greener
As we look to the next decade, the transparency promoted by European regulation is likely to add fuel to a transition of funds towards a greener future as investors can easily identify greener funds and interrogate the authenticity of a fund’s ESG characteristics
Cryptocurrency is a risky business
Investing in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is complex and highly speculative
Keeping pace with a changing industry
The funds industry is a sector that changes regularly, so people have to keep on top of learning, and most firms provide in-house support and plenty of professional development opportunities
‘There’s a great opportunity as a country’
How regulatory compliance protects investors, the funds industry and Ireland’s reputation
Exploring the alternatives in investment
AIFs typically provide exposure to alternative private market assets which you can’t invest in publicly
Creating a lingua franca for sustainable activities
Taxonomy covers six environmental goals, two of which have applied since January 1
‘Tough but fair’ Central Bank regulation keeps State a leader in funds industry
Increase in UK and US managers establishing funds in Ireland due to Brexit
‘Pretty much every conversation with a client now has an ESG element’
Case study: LGIM CEO Eve Finn says Brexit prompted a change in strategy for Ireland
Corporate sustainability must include nature of financing
Sustainable investing is based on environmental, social and governance ideals
Brexit has led to ‘evolution of the Irish financial services sector’
One fear is that UK could now make domiciling there more attractive
How Ireland’s fintech and regtech sectors are thriving - and why
‘We’re at the leading edge of what’s happening with cloud platforms and cryptography’
‘Over the last 10 years we have seen major changes in regulatory reporting’
Funds industry case study: Sonia Howard, tax director of BDO
The end of greenwashing: Eco-friendly investing gets real
Sustainable investment has increased dramatically, with great policing of standards
Demand for sustainable investments is strong and growing steadily
Cop26 and growing fears of a climate disaster have helped to refocus the minds of investors
Five interesting jobs in the funds industry, from quants to fund lawyers
Variety of roles and career paths open to people with an interest in the sector is truly vast
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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