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New York Seminar

Thursday, 13 March 2025 - In-Person

2.30pm - 5.30pm, followed by a drinks reception

Location: Convene, 237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017

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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. Find out about the latest developments in the European regulatory landscape, learn about key considerations for launching ETFs in Europe, and hear about future trends in private assets.

The event will feature engaging panel discussions, thought-provoking keynote addresses, and a networking drinks reception to conclude the day.

Agenda
14:30 - Registration & Coffee
15:00 - Welcome Address

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

MC & Introductions: Barry Hurley, CACEIS

15:05 - Irish Government Address

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Minister for Health

15:15 - Fireside Chat: The Investment Landscape 2025

Olaolu Aganga, U.S. Chief Investment Officer, Mercer

interviewed by Des Fullam, Chief Regulatory & Client Solutions Officer, Carne

15:35 - Update: European Regulatory Insights

Panellists:

  • Dan Forbes, Waystone

  • Micheal Barr, A&L Goodbody

  • Jane Kirkland, Broadridge

16:00 - Panel Discussion: Entering the European ETF Market: Standalone, White Label or Listed Share Class

Moderator: Claire O’Brien, CITI

Panellists:

  • Sandra Testani, American Century Investments

  • Bruce Kavanaugh, Pacer Advisors

  • Darren Griffin, Deloitte

  • David Walsh, Dillon Eustace

16:35 - The Irish Funds Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to John Perlowski, Managing Director, BlackRock

introduction by Andrew O’Callaghan, Partner, PwC

16:55 - Panel Discussion: The Private Funds Toolkit - Launching from Ireland

Moderator: Paul Traynor, EisnerAmper

Panellists:

  • Scott Parkin, Zeidler Group

  • Lloyd Collier, JTC Group

  • Meliosa O'Caoimh, Northern Trust

17:30 - Closing Remarks

Natasha Haugh, Director, Irish Funds

17:35 - Networking Drinks

Kindly sponsored by Northern Trust

17:35
18:35 - Event concludes
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