Upcoming Irish Funds Events and Webinars

Digital Seminar: Alternative Asset Classes – Does ESG Trump Them All?

7 October 14:00 (9:00 ET) / Duration: 2 Hours
Register / view webinar details.

This event will take place on a fully interactive online platform which facilitates 1-1 browser-based video networking alongside live and engaging content from leading industry experts.
The agenda will include two panel discussions:

• Alternative asset classes and the ESG mandate

• ESG - a holistic approach for asset managers

Climate Finance Week Ireland

Shaping and Implementing EU Sustainable Finance Regulation
12 October
10:00 / Duration: 1 Hour
More info / register at Climate Finance Week 2021.
Organised in association with Irish Funds and Eurosif. This panel discussion will focus on SFDR a year on and phase 2 implementation, taxonomy implementation, rounding off with some forward-looking commentary on what to expect under the renewed strategy.

It’s All About The Data - Innovating To Embrace Sustainable Finance
14 October
10:30 / Duration 60 minutes
More info / register at Climate Finance Week 2021.

Organised in association with Irish Funds and Eurosif. This panel discussion will focus on data challenges and evolution of the data ecosystem and forward-looking commentary on what the funds industry and the Roadmap for Ireland initiative is doing to position Ireland to solve these data and digital challenges.

The Green Pledge - Can You Pledge to Work More Sustainably?
15 October
11:00 / Duration 30 minutes
More info / register at Climate Finance Week 2021.

The aim of the Green Team Network is to address the need to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration regarding addressing sustainability goals across companies within the Irish Funds industry. They have developed the Green Pledge which aims to be a tool to encourage and support firms within the Irish Funds industry to take steps to reduce carbon emissions and take action on sustainability issues that affect them. In this session they will explain the Green Pledge and how to take part.

**Webinar: Asia and the ILP - Ireland’s New Closed Ended Private Funds Structure

21 October
9:00 / Duration: 60 minutes
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This Asia-focused webinar will discuss Ireland’s new closed ended private funds structure, the Investment Limited Partnership, and how it compares to structures in other jurisdictions. Further details are to be announced.

**Irish Funds 8th Annual UK Symposium
11 November
8:30 / Duration: Full Day / In-Person
Register / view event agenda.
We are delighted to share our first in-person event of 2021. This full day event will include presentations, keynote talks and panel discussions on the current issues and challenges facing the international funds industry.
Topics covered will include:

• ESG – what do investors want?

• Trends and Opportunities in Private Equity – what’s next?

• Diversity & Inclusion

• Ireland - the Gateway for Growth

• Distribution Success Stories – driving growth through Irish funds

• The future of wealth and asset management

Complimentary registration and further agenda details are available on the Irish Funds website.

Irish Funds events are eligible for CPD for the Accredited Funds Professional, where listed on the event web page. You can apply for CPD on our webinar registration forms