Listen: Irish Funds CEO Pat Lardner on Newstalk Radio

This morning, our CEO Pat Lardner joined Joe Lynam on Newstalk to discuss the vital role Ireland's funds and asset management industry plays in shaping a secure and sustainable financial future for investors. Listen to the full interview.

Here are some key insights from the conversation:

• Connecting investors with expertise: Ireland’s funds and asset management industry helps people invest with confidence, building their financial futures.

• A history of trust and innovation: With over 30 years as a global centre of excellence, Ireland has been an early adopter, continuously adapting to the needs of investors and fostering an ecosystem built on trust and capability.

• A nationwide impact: Nearly 20,000 professionals are employed throughout Ireland, making a tangible difference in communities.

• Supporting businesses: Through enabling investment in private companies and infrastructure, Ireland can fuel growth and opportunity.

• Continued collaboration is key: Our regulated industry works with policymakers and regulators to ensure the industry here operates efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of investors and maintain competitiveness.

• Financial literacy is critical: Beyond today, it’s about empowering the next generation to understand and navigate the world of investing. That’s why Irish Funds is in 11 counties with our Transition Year Financial Literacy programme.

Ireland’s funds and asset management industry continues to play its part on the global stage, driving sustainable investment and economic progress.