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
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