The outcome of the UK’s referendum on EU membership and the impact it is having and is likely to have, has been the most significant and unanticipated European political event of the last 20 years. The objective of this and future updates is to provide a series of views and insights on the key areas and impacts of Brexit from the perspective of member firms and participants involved in the Association’s work. The contributors come from various areas of the funds industry, including management companies, law firms, audit firms and other service providers. We hope you find these useful and that you reach out to us for assistance. You can also view the articles below in our Brexit Update - October 2016 (PDF).
Introduction to the Brexit Update
Pat Lardner, Chief Executive of Irish Funds, highlights the continuing focus on assisting managers pre- and post-Brexit, some of the questions that have been raised, and the association's priorities going forward.
View ArticleAn Irish Solution to a British Problem
Tara Doyle, Partner and Head of the Asset Management Group at Matheson discusses Article 50, the implications of Brexit for asset managers and investment funds, and the potential Irish solutions in the industry.
View ArticleManaging the Uncertainty of Brexit
Des Fullam, Director at Carne Group considers the impact of Brexit on EU access in three areas: Investment Management, Product Manufacture and Distribution.
View ArticleNavigating in the Wake of Brexit
Vanora Madigan, Associate Director at DMS Investment Management Services (Europe) Ltd., looks at some of the consequences for EU Domiciled and Non-EU Domiciled Funds in the wake of Brexit and Ireland as a gateway to the EU.
View ArticleMaintaining Distribution Access
Ken Owens, Asset & Wealth Management partner at PwC Ireland delves into the topic of maintaining distribution access for Irish funds post-Brexit.
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