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12/12/2009 Statistical Release - New Data on Investment Flows
The Central Bank of Ireland has released new statistics on net asset flows in different types of Irish domiciled investment funds.
10/12/2009 Finance Bill 2010 - Irish Finance Minister highlights commitment to the Irish funds industry
In anticipation of developments in the regulatory environment under the UCITS IV Directive, the Irish Finance Minister has highlighted that he will be "bringing forward changes in the Finance Bill which will strengthen Ireland's competitive edge".
24/09/2009 New proposals on EU Financial Supervision published
The European Commission has adopted proposals for new institutional arrangements on European financial supervision
24/09/2009 IFIA calls for a 'Yes' vote to the Lisbon Treaty
The Irish funds industry has issued a statement calling for a 'Yes' vote in the forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
18/09/2009 IFIA and AIMA launch the revised Guide to Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Administrators
We are pleased to announce the publication of the revised Guide to Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Administrators in conjunction with AIMA.
20/07/2009 Irish Funds Industry strengthens ties with China
IFIA signs MoU with Securities Association of China.
23/06/2009 UCITS IV adopted by European Council of Ministers
The EU has adopted the UCITS IV Directive to increase efficiencies and enhance the competitiveness of UCITS
02/06/2009 Annual Global Funds Conference 2009
View presentations from the recent IFIA/NICSA Annual Global Funds Conference 2009.
30/03/2009 Industry Tax Briefing Seminar (24th March) and Industry Shariah Funds Information Seminar (27th March)
Click here to view presentations from the recent industry seminars
23/10/2008 Ireland signs MoU with Chinese Financial Regulatory Authorities
Ireland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese regulatory authorities which will enable Irish domiciled funds to distribute into China.
02/09/2008 Transfer Agency Survey Report
A survey of the Transfer Agency sector in Ireland has been published.
20/08/2008 IFIA Newsletter
Latest edition of the IFIA industry newsletter.
17/07/2008 European Commission's proposals for adjustments to the UCITS Directive
Further to the White Paper on Investment Funds, the European Commission has proposed a number of changes to the UCITS Directive. Click here for further details on the UCITS IV package.
06/06/2008 Irish Times Funds Industry Supplement June 2008
The Irish Times, in association with the IFIA, has published a review of the funds industry, including information on career opportunities within funds. Click here to download.
14/02/2008 European Commission report on the Investment Policies of UCITS
The European Commission has published a research report on the investment policies of UCITS and their use of derivatives etc.
21/12/2007 Irish Times Funds Industry Supplement
The Irish Times, in association with the IFIA, has produced a supplement on the funds industry in Ireland. Click here to read the 'Irish Funds Industry Review'.
15/11/2007 FRS Briefing Seminar
A briefing seminar on Financial Reporting Standards was held today. Click here to view the presentation.
26/06/2007 Briefing paper on FRS 29 (IFRS 7) Financial Instruments: Disclosures
A briefing paper on FRS 29 (IFRS 7) Financial Instruments: Disclosures, has been prepared by the IFIA Technical Committee. The purpose of this briefing paper is to summarise and explain the new disclosures which are required under FRS 29...
18/06/2007 Industry Response to the European Commission's Initial Consultation on Possible Adjustments to UCITS
In March 2007 the European Commission launched a number of discussion documents on the UCITS framework, " Initial orientations for discussion on possible adjustments to the UCITS Directive".
20/03/2007 European Commission publishes Implementing Directive on Eligible Assets
This Directive sets out the criteria for assessing whether different types of financial instruments are eligible for investment by UCITS funds.
19/12/2006 Revised Authorisation Process for QIFs
The IFIA is delighted to announce that the Financial Regulator has approved a proposal to revise the current process for authorisation for QIFs, such that a QIF will now be capable of being authorised by the Financial Regulator on a filing only basis.
08/12/2006 Briefing on MiFID and EU White Paper
Presentations from the IFIA Industry Briefing Seminar on MiFID and the EU Commission's White Paper on Investment Funds.
17/11/2006 White Paper on Investment Funds
The European Commission has published a White Paper on Enhancing the EU Framework for Investment Funds.
29/09/2006 DFIA becomes IFIA
The DFIA has changed it name to the IFIA. Click here for press release.
14/12/2005 Alternative Investment Funds - Report
Report on the findings of the DFIA Alternative Investment Funds Survey 2005.
13/12/2005 New Accounting Standards
Industry briefing paper on "Recent Developments in Financial Reportings Standards - Implications for Investment Funds".
19/08/2005 Irish funds exceed EUR 500 billion
DFIA press release highlighting industry growth in the net asset value of Irish registered collective investment schemes in June 2005.
30/06/2005 DFIA welcomes Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2005
View press release welcoming the Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2005
09/09/2004 Guide to Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Administrators
Click here to view the Guide to Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Administrators
 
 
 
 
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