Harnessing Acceleration: Transformative Innovations in ETFs - Panel Discussion (Annual Conference 2025)
Podcasts from Irish FundsShow Notes
Today we’re bringing you the next episode in our series of recordings from the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, which took place on the 21st of May in Dublin. This episode features a panel discussion titled “Harnessing Acceleration: Transformative Innovations in ETFs.” The panel was moderated by Ciarán Fitzpatrick of JP Morgan and included Gisele Duenas Leiva of BlackRock, Laura Kearney of Global X, Gareth Myburgh of Citi, and Gordon Kearney of SSGA Europe. The conversation explores the evolving ETF landscape, touching on the rise of active ETFs, regulatory developments, tokenization, and the infrastructure needed to support future growth. The panel also shares insights on innovation, investor access, and the importance of capital markets expertise in shaping the next phase of ETF development. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more episodes from our annual conference coming soon.
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