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Post-Brexit Options for UK Managers
Des Fullam, Carne Group, outlines post-Brexit options for UK investment managers operating European funds on the basis of a passport.
Read ArticleThe Investment Limited Partnership - 2.0
Peter Stapleton and Aaron Mulcahy, Maples and Calder, give an overview of the Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) and a brief updated on the current status of ILP legislation in Ireland.
Read ArticleIrish Funds Events & Sponsorship Update
Find out about Irish Funds upcoming events, including the annual conference in May, and sponsorship and promotional opportunities for 2018.
Read ArticleImplementation of MMFR in Ireland
Kevin Murphy, Arthur Cox, discusses the implementation of MMF Regulations, in particular new MMFs products, the transition period, The ESMA consultation and the conversion process for existing MMFs.
Read ArticleETFs: Smart Beta and Active Strategies
Robert Malone and Paul Heffernan, HSBC Securities Services ETF Innovation Team, look at what's next for ETFs and the opportunities for smart beta and active ETFs.
Read ArticleMiFID II: Potential Tax Issues
Glenn Reynolds and Philip Murphy, KPMG Ireland, raise the potential tax impacts of MiFID II changes on existing and new business models and practices which may arise following its implementation.
Read ArticleMaintaining Tracking for Index Funds
Kieran Daly, EY, examines some potential solutions to maintain the competitiveness of index funds in Europe in light of a variety of regulatory, tax and accounting developments.
Read ArticleIrish Funds Members & Activities Update
Learn more about recent activities at Irish Funds and the latest membership figures.
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