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
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