11th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium

Nick Blake Knox, Chair, Irish Funds & Partner, Walkers

MC & Introductions: Emma Hendrick, William Fry

The nature of wholesale finance continues to adapt. London’s share of global assets under management has grown from 11% to 13% over the past eight years. These and other shifts have benefitted Dublin too, and are redefining onshore and offshore. Michael will explore these shifts in the context of Z/Yen’s Global Financial and Smart Centres Indices.

Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group

This presentation will explore the European economic outlook, highlighting growth support, inflation trends, fiscal policies, and the effects of trade, security, and energy policies on both the Euro Area and the US.

Christian Schulz, Deputy Chief European Economist, Citi

Moderator: Lorraine Rooney, TMF Group

Panellists:

• Derek Halpenny, MUFG

• Arnab Das, Invesco

• Nachu Chockalingam, Federated Hermes

Patricia Dunne, Director of Securities and Markets Supervision

This panel will delve into the regulatory outlook for 2025, exploring how these regulatory developments will impact the funds and asset management sector.

Moderator: Declan Casey, Irish Funds

Panellists:

• Nike Trost, FCA

• Patricia Dunne, CBI

Moderator: Hazel Doyle, K&L Gates

Panellists:

• Derek Fulton, First Trust Global Portfolios 

• Nurul Nasir, JP Morgan

• Paul Heffernan, Waystone 

• Mohneet Dhir, Vanguard  

As WIRED's Senior Innovation Editor and a frequent contributor to BBC and Sky News, Jeremy will delve into the evolving tech landscape, highlighting AI and machine learning's transformative impact across industries, supported by insightful and relevant case studies.

Jeremy White, Senior Innovation Editor, Wired

This panel will discuss Ireland's private markets fund structures, legal frameworks, service provider selection, and trends in private equity, debt, real estate, infrastructure, and venture capital.

Moderator: Paddy Walsh, CACEIS

Panellists:

• Marta Jerica, Emerald

• Jacqueline Flynn, Exponent   

• Anthony O'Hanlon, MHC  

• Shane Crowley, Morgan Stanley Investment Management                                           

Join us for a compelling conversation with Joanna as she shares her inspiring career journey, offering insights on power of mentorship, the importance of celebrating achievements and how she has navigated the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life while embracing personal growth.

Joanna Munro, CEO, HSBC Alternatives, Interviewed by Lisa Kealy, EY

The panel will explore COOs' strategies for adapting to private markets, managing margin pressure, leveraging digital transformation, and implementing advanced data strategies, continuous learning, and recruiting tech-savvy talent.

Moderator: Sarah Maguire, Carne

Panellists:

• Des Pierce, Mercer Investment Solutions

• Karen Zachary, Lansdowne Partners

• Micaela Kelley, AlbaCore Capital Group

Robert will explore investing in Nature as a critical infrastructure for resilience. By funding projects that mitigate climate risks, restore biodiversity, and capture carbon, sustainable returns can be generated for investors, building resilience for companies and communities, creating a world worth living in. Nature isn’t optional; it’s essential infrastructure for business resilience.

Robert Gardner, CEO & Co-Founder, Rebalance Earth

This panel will explore evolving allocator trends: ESG post-US election, passive vs. active, liquid alternatives in volatile markets, private market roles, and AI's impact on asset management.

Moderator: James Costello, Davy

Panellists:

• Cian Hurley, Aspire

• Rhodri Mason, LGIM

• Catherine Baulamon, BlackRobin Group

Neil Brown, Geopolitical Strategist, Deltroit Asset Management

Pat Lardner, CEO, Irish Funds