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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 be returning to Zürich on 4 June 2026 for a morning of expert panels and industry insights. This event, designed for Swiss-based asset managers, fund advisors and distributors, and institutional investors, the seminar will cover Ireland's role as a global ETF hub, the latest in sustainable investing, and Ireland's growing private assets ecosystem.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the opportunities Ireland offers and the practical frameworks available to asset managers looking to establish, distribute, or scale their funds internationally.
Attendance is complimentary. Places are limited, therefore early registration is encouraged.
This event is hosted and sponsored by SIX at SIX ConventionPoint, Zürich.
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Agenda
10:00 - Registration
10:30 - Welcome Remarks
Dragan Mircov, Director - Global Head Fund Content, SIX Group.
10:35 - Irish Funds Welcome
Natasha Haugh, Director, Irish Funds
10:40 - Irish Government Address
Aoife McGarry, Ambassador of Ireland to Switzerland
10:45 - Panel Discussion: ETFs and Ireland – An Unstoppable Combination
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: Killian Lonergan, BBH
Panellists:
Paul Heffernan, Waystone
Roland Fischer, HSBC Asset Management
11:10 - Why Sustainable Investing is Becoming More Serious, Not Less Relevant
Melanie Beyeler, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, EFG
11:30 - Panel Discussion: Ireland’s Evolving Ecosystem - Innovation, Access, and Growth
This panel will explore Ireland’s leadership across a broad range of asset structures, highlighting its streamlined frameworks, international market access, and dynamic ecosystem supporting growth across the full investment landscape.
Moderator:
David Naughton, Byrne Wallace Shields
Participants:
Donncha Morrissey, ONE group solutions
Laura McKeown, PwC
Tristan Brenner, Symbit
11:55 - Panel Discussion: Global Trends, Local Impact - Adapting to a Turbulent World
Swiss-based financial industry experts will discuss the global trends shaping financial markets, from geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility to evolving regulation. The panel will explore the impact on Switzerland, Ireland, and international markets, and how firms can adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Moderator: Veronica Buffoni, Carne Group
Participants:
Moritz Kraus, Acolin, A Broadridge Company
Adrian Schatzmann, AMAS
Mary O'Regan, Neuberger
Josef El Semari, Zeidler Group
12:30 - Closing Remarks
Natasha Haugh, Director, Irish Funds
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