Why Ireland

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Irish Funds Industry Ecosystem

Since the establishment of the funds and asset management industry in Ireland over 30 years ago, we have helped investment mangers from all over the globe to develop and expand their international distribution footprint. Ireland is the domicile for 5.9% of world-wide investment fund assets, making it the 3rd largest global centre and the 2nd largest in Europe.

Over 1,000 fund managers from 50+ countries have assets administered in Ireland. Image

Over 1,000 fund managers from 50+ countries have assets administered in Ireland.

1,053 fund managers from 54 countries have assets administered in Ireland. 17 of the top 20 global asset managers have Irish domiciled funds. Ireland offers managers access to the EU-wide marketing passport for UCITS and AIFs. Ireland is a committed member of the European Union and will remain so, providing full market access to the EU.

Ireland has 17,000+ professionals across the country dedicated to the industry. Image

Ireland has 17,000+ professionals across the country dedicated to the industry.

Ireland has over 30 years of experience as a leading fund centre with 17,000+ professionals dedicated to the industry, working all throughout the country.

Over 75% of the assets of Irish domiciled funds are held in UCITS. Image

Over 75% of the assets of Irish domiciled funds are held in UCITS.

Ireland stands out as the European domicile of choice for UCITS opportunities. We have an unrivalled UCITS offering in terms of regulatory, tax, depositary and client servicing considerations. We are the fastest growing major cross border UCITS domicile.

Ireland is at the forefront of bringing innovative products to market quickly. Image

Ireland is at the forefront of bringing innovative products to market quickly.

From traditional 'long only' (UCITS) to complex alternative strategies (AIFs), Ireland offers world-class product solutions catering to the widest spectrum of investment strategies. Ireland was the first regulated jurisdiction to provide a regulatory framework specifically for the alternative investment fund industry.

Ireland is a major hub for distribution with international recognition. Image

Ireland is a major hub for distribution with international recognition.

Irish funds are sold to 90 countries in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Wherever your fund is domiciled, it can be serviced out of Ireland – 30 languages and 28 currencies are fully supported.

 Ireland is home to more than 60% of the total European ETF market. Image

Ireland is home to more than 60% of the total European ETF market.

Ireland is a leading European domicile for exchange traded funds. Irish domiciled ETFs represent over 60% of the total European ETF market. The maturity of the Irish service model ensures that ETF issuers have access to service providers with highly automated and scalable global models.