Irish Funds Industry Special Report

A combination of factors has meant that the Irish funds Industry is in rude health

A look at the wide variety of rewarding careers offered by the funds industry

How regulatory compliance protects investors, the funds industry and Ireland’s reputation

As we look to the next decade, the transparency promoted by European regulation is likely to add fuel to a transition of funds towards a greener future as investors can easily identify greener funds and interrogate the authenticity of a fund’s ESG characteristics

Investing in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is complex and highly speculative

Brexit bonanza fails to materialise but Ireland continues to benefit

The funds industry is a sector that changes regularly, so people have to keep on top of learning, and most firms provide in-house support and plenty of professional development opportunities

AIFs typically provide exposure to alternative private market assets which you can’t invest in publicly

‘We’re at the leading edge of what’s happening with cloud platforms and cryptography’

Sustainable investment has increased dramatically, with great policing of standards

Funds industry case study: Sonia Howard, tax director of BDO

Experts explain difference between AIF and UCITS funds

Cop26 and growing fears of a climate disaster have helped to refocus the minds of investors

Taxonomy covers six environmental goals, two of which have applied since January 1