Podcasts from Irish Funds

Optimising Private Asset Structures – The Irish Solution (UK Symposium 2025)

Podcasts from Irish Funds

Show Notes

Today we are bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the 12th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium, which took place on the 20th of November 2025 in London. This episode features the panel discussion entitled “Optimising Private Asset Structures – The Irish Solution”, which was moderated by Carol Widger of Dechert, and featured Philip Murphy of KPMG, Jonathan Tuthill of SS&C, David Naughton of Byrne Wallace Shields and David Allen of Stepstone Group The panel will explore why Ireland is advancing as a strategic gateway for Private Asset Managers, with expert insights intoits regulatory framework, operational efficiencies, and tax advantages.

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