From Our Members’ Perspective: The Value of Irish Funds Membership

Listen to what our members have to say about the value of membership with Irish Funds. We asked them what their membership means for them, their organisations, and the wider funds and asset management community. Watch our member testimonials from a broad range of organisations.

Get a sense of how our members get a return on their investment in Irish Funds, including:

• Shaping the industry and advocating for investors

• Gaining knowledge through participation in industry working groups

• Staying ahead of evolving laws and regulation with timely updates and publications

• Networking and connecting with peers as part of a community

• Collaborating to innovate and move the industry forward  

Andrew O’Callaghan, Global Advisory Leader - Asset and Wealth Management (PwC) highlights the significant impact Irish Funds has in Ireland. PwC employs approximately 3,500 people in Ireland, with around 600 dedicated to the asset management sector. Each of these individuals benefit from their active participation in Irish Funds. Their deep industry knowledge not only helps their clients but also empowers them to achieve career success in ways that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.

Lisa Harlow, Managing Director, Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited highlights Vanguard’s ability to advocate for their investors by collaborating with Irish Funds and industry peers. By having a voice through Irish Funds as well as market stakeholders, Vanguard ensures that investor outcomes are prioritised.

David Naughton, Head of Financial Services LK Shields Solicitor emphasises the advantages of being a member of Irish Funds for legal service providers in the investment funds and asset management sector. Membership ensures staying ahead of evolving laws and regulations, allowing active participation in relevant working groups. This involvement helps shape industry debates, ultimately benefiting clients and end investors.

Yvonne Connolly, CEO, Ireland Carne Group celebrates nearly 30 years of involvement with Irish Funds, highlighting the creation of valuable networks among diverse professionals. She emphasises the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration in navigating regulatory changes. For Yvonne, the collective effort and support within the community have been instrumental in achieving success.

Des O'Donoghue, Co-Founder & Managing Director Funds Recs discusses the community created by Irish Funds, which facilitates crucial information sharing and access to working groups for vendors. Being part of this community ensures that voices are heard and needs are met through an open-door policy. The support and responsiveness from Irish Funds are key benefits for vendors in this space.

Oisin McClenaghan, Partner, Ogier emphasises the wealth of valuable data provided by Irish Funds, including timely and relevant weekly regulatory updates. It highlights the extensive industry engagement and active participation from members in working groups, specialist groups, and industry events. These resources and community involvement are highly beneficial for anyone entering the industry.

Siobhan Moran, Head of Client Coverage Ireland, CACEIS highlights the essence of collaboration within the Irish Funds industry, bringing members together to drive positive change. The industry’s strong cooperative spirit ensures collective progress and improvement. Membership in Irish Funds epitomises this collaborative effort for the betterment of the entire sector.

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