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Irish Funds Frankfurt Seminar 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - In-Person

10.00am - 12.30pm

Location: ING, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main

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Please note that online registration for this event has now closed, however, onsite registrations are welcome on the day.

Irish Funds are delighted to announce our in-person breakfast seminar in Frankfurt on Tuesday, 12 May. This seminar will feature in-depth information and discussions on using Ireland as a hub for global investing and providing innovative solutions for asset managers.

  • Date: Tuesday, 12 May

  • Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm (registration and breakfast from 9.30am)

  • Venue: ING DiBa AG, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main

This event is kindly sponsored by ING.

Agenda
09:30 - Registration & Breakfast
10:30 - Welcome Address
  • Lars Rückert, Head of Financial Institutions Germany, ING

  • Eddy Henning, Head of Wholesale Banking Germany, ING

10:35 - Irish Funds Welcome
  • David Shirley, Senior Manager, Member Services

10:40 - Irish Government Address
  • Anne-Marie Flynn, Consul General of Ireland in Frankfurt

10:50 - Panel Discussion: Why Ireland? The Strategic Choice for Global Asset Managers

Discover why Ireland is the strategic hub for global asset managers, combining regulatory excellence, innovation, and deep expertise. This panel will explore Ireland’s leadership in alternatives and private asset structures, highlighting its streamlined frameworks, international market access, and dynamic ecosystem supporting growth across all asset classes.

Moderator: Dara Harrington, Arthur Cox

  • Kevin Bardon, HAL Fund Services Ireland (HALFI)

  • Rachel Devlin-Judge, PwC

  • Lloyd Collier, JTC Group

11:30 - Presentation: Global Macro Outlook - What Matters for Asset Managers
  • Franziska Marie Biehl, Senior Economist, ING

11:50 - Panel Discussion: Ireland at the Heart of the Global ETF Industry

Explore why Ireland is the leading global ETF hub, driving innovation, cross-border growth, and regulatory excellence, with ETFs distributed in 90+ countries and over 70% of European assets.

Moderator: Hayley Jenkinson, A&L Goodbody

  • Olivier Souliac, DWS

  • Stephan Hromatke, Universal Investment

  • Sabrina Giagheddu, VanEck Europe

12:30 - Closing Remarks, Irish Funds
  • David Shirley, Senior Manager, Member Services

12:35 - Networking Lunch
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