The roundtable panel in this latest Quarterly edition of the Finance Dublin Funds Monitor gives insight into the latest investment fund market trends, on fund structure, fund type and investment strategy levels, as Irish-domiciled investment funds reach an all time record NAV. The range of Irish fund structures and the different roles they play as part of Ireland’s funds eco-system are also examined. Our experts also comment on the all-encompassing topic of ESG as regulators and investor demand continue to reshape the asset management industry’s approach and drive innovation in the services provided across front, middle and back office operations. Other major topics covered include: regulatory changes and the early steps that can be taken by FSPs and executives; outsourcing, technology and the impact of changes to AIF marketing rules.

The Roundtable Contributors are, listed in order of their appearance in this edition: Meliosa O'Caoimh, Country Head - Ireland, Northern Trust; Ross McCann, Head of Fund Services, Alter Domus, Ireland; Donncha Morrissey, Head of Branch, Sparkasse Bank Malta plc Ireland Branch; David Dillon, Director (Ireland), MJ Hudson; Tadhg Young, Executive Vice President, Country Head – Ireland, State Street; Niamh Ryan, Partner, Funds, Simmons & Simmons, Ireland; Derbhil O’Riordan, Partner, Asset Management and Investment Funds, Dillon Eustace; Frank Talsma, Director, Risk & Investment Analytics at RBC Investor & Services; Claire O’Brien, Director, Client Coverage at RBC Investor & Treasury Services; Conor Joyce, Head of Transfer Agency, Ireland, IQ-EQ; David Petiteville, Director, Regulatory Solutions at RBC Investor & Treasury Services.