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Greenwich Seminar

Wednesday, 12 March 2025 - In-Person

8.00am - 11.00am

Location: The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830, United States

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Please note that online registration for this event has now closed, but onsite registrations are welcome on the day.

Join us for an insightful seminar that delves into key topics in the international funds industry. This event will explore the evolution of private assets, the European regulatory landscape, and the latest developments in fund distribution and access to European markets. 

Discover how Ireland has become a premier destination for global investing and asset management and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of the funds industry.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and connect with industry peers over breakfast in advance of the sessions.

Agenda
08:00 - Registration and Breakfast

Kindly sponsored by Northern Trust

08:00
09:00 - Irish Funds Introduction

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

09:05 - Welcome Address

Bruce McGuire, Co-Founder & Co-Chair, Greenwich Economic Forum

09:15 - Fireside Chat

Afsar Farman-Farmaian, General Counsel at Man Varagon

interviewed by Andrea Kelly, Partner, PwC

09:35 - Panel Discussion: From Niche to Mainstream - the Evolution of Private Credit

Moderator: Siobhan McBean, Arthur Cox

Panellists:

  • Stuart Fross, Foley Lardner

  • Joe Lee, Churchill Asset Management

  • Conor O’Callaghan, AlterDomus

10:10 - Update: The European Regulatory Landscape

Panellists:

  • Dan Forbes, Managing Director, Waystone

  • Michael Pedroni, Independent Chair of the Broadridge Mutual Fund Advisory Committees

10:30 - Panel Discussion: The Future of Fund Distribution

Moderator: Niamh Ryan, Simmons & Simmons

Panellists:

  • Dirk Grosshans, Universal Investment

  • Rob Kenyon, KCG Advisory Group

  • Jeff Bates, Fermat Capital Management

11:05 - Closing Remarks

Natasha Haugh, Director, Irish Funds

11:10 - Seminar concludes
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