Irish Funds Industry Special Report

‘It’s a big success story internationally but that’s not as well known here. It’s a massive export industry that a lot of people have never heard of’

Alternative Investment Funds often offer investors a broader array of investment strategies compared to more conventional instruments

‘The scale of the transformation that is under way is enormous and challenges are inevitable in this context’

Bitcoin crashed after the crisis from about €56,000 to €15,000, but has since climbed back, to €43,000, so many still see value in it

Funds sector has had a growing presence in Ireland for about 30 years and there are opportunities to work in the area

The EU Taxonomy is a classification system that defines criteria for economic activities that are aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 as well as broader environmental goals other than climate. We explain how this affects the investment funds industry.

Investors took a more cautious approach to ESG investing in 2023 in the wake of the underperformance of ESG and sustainable strategies in 2022, research indicates

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

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

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

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