Shaping the Future: Irish Funds Debuts Strategic Priorities in Focus Podcast

Irish Funds has launched a new podcast series, Strategic Priorities in Focus, aimed at delivering expert insights on the evolving landscape of Ireland’s funds and asset management industry.

The debut episode, titled “Strengthening Ireland’s Private Assets Offering,” features Nicholas Blake-Knox, Chair of the Irish Funds Members Council, in conversation with Conor Kilroy of Irish Funds. Together, they explore the critical role private assets play in shaping the future of investment strategies and Ireland’s competitiveness as a global financial hub.

“Momentum and opportunity has never been greater,” says Blake-Knox, highlighting the urgency and potential of enhancing Ireland’s private asset regime.

Listeners can expect a deep dive into:

• The shift towards increased allocations to alternative assets and private markets – and the continued innovation in this space.

• Private assets as a core part of investor portfolios and the asset manager toolkit.

• Long-term stakeholder engagement and the ongoing work of Irish Funds and our working groups.

• Regulatory, legislative, and tax updates needed to modernise the private assets regime – including the positive impact of the Funds Sector 2030 Report and Programme for Government.

• Insights on ELTIFs, AIFMD transposition, the AIF Rulebook, tax simplification, and building a best-in-class private credit offering.

• How Irish Funds members can stay informed on developments.

Strategic Priorities in Focus is now streaming on Spotify: Listen here

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes as Irish Funds continues to unpack the themes shaping the industry’s strategic direction.