2025 Industry Insights

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a cornerstone of transformation across the investment industry. Amand Thind and Terri Dempsey from State Street discuss how beyond efficiency gains, AI has become a strategic enabler, offering asset managers the ability to optimize operations, enhance performance, and help deliver superior client outcomes.

As talent acquisition remains a critical challenge in financial services, organisations are discovering the strategic advantage of apprenticeship programmes. In this article, we explore how two Irish Funds member organisations are leveraging the FIT (Fast Track into Technology) Tech Apprenticeship programmes in Cybersecurity, Software Development and Computer Networking to build teams that blend fresh perspectives with industry-specific training.

Assets in European ETFs have continued to grow over the last two decades and now stand at over $2.1 trillion. They are forecasted to rise 15% annually until 2030, reaching $4.5 trillion in AUM by then. Ireland is the domicile of choice for European ETFs with more than 70% of European ETFs domiciled here. This article explains the most common routes available for managers looking to enter the European ETF space.

The OECD's Pillar 2 initiative introduces a global minimum tax rate of 15%, aiming to prevent profit shifting to low or no-tax jurisdictions. This article explores the key considerations for fund vehicles in the context of Pillar 2, providing insights into when funds could be regarded as in scope of the rules.