Ireland’s ETF Edge: A Conversation with Brian Higgins, Chair of the Irish Funds ETF Working Group
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In this second episode of our Strategic Priorities podcast series, Geraldine Brehony, Senior Manager in the Policy and Regulatory Team at Irish Funds, is joined by Brian Higgins, Chair of the Irish Funds ETF Working Group and Partner at Dillon Eustace, to explore Ireland’s evolution as the leading domicile for internationally distributed ETFs. They explore the regulatory environment and service capability that have shaped this success, recent Central Bank of Ireland developments which make it easier for managers to launch and manage international ETFs from Ireland, and emerging trends and opportunities such as the rise of active ETFs and the European move to T+1. The conversation highlights how ETFs remain a key strategic focus for Irish Funds as the industry continues to innovate and evolve. Stay tuned for more episodes in this series, coming soon.
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