Irish Funds are delighted to announce our in-person breakfast seminar in Frankfurt on Tuesday, 12 May. This seminar will feature in-depth information and discussions on using Ireland as a hub for global investing and providing innovative solutions for asset managers.
To register, visit: https://www.irishfunds.ie/events-engagement/events/irish-funds-frankfurt-seminar-2026/
- Date: Tuesday, 12 May
- Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
- Venue: ING DiBa AG, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main
This event is kindly sponsored by ING.
Agenda
09:45 - Registration & Coffee
10:30 - Welcome Address
- Lars Rückert, Head of Financial Institutions Germany, ING
- Eddy Henning, Head of Wholesale Banking Germany, ING
10:40 - Irish Funds Welcome
- David Shirley, Senior Manager, Member Services
10:50 - Panel Discussion: Why Ireland? The Strategic Choice for Global Asset Managers
Discover why Ireland is the strategic hub for global asset managers, combining regulatory excellence, innovation, and deep expertise. This panel will explore Ireland’s leadership in alternatives and private asset structures, highlighting its streamlined frameworks, international market access, and dynamic ecosystem supporting growth across all asset classes.
11:30 - Presentation: Global Macro Outlook - What Matters for Asset Managers
- Franziska Biehl, Senior Economist, Germany, ING
11:50 - Panel Discussion: Ireland at the Heart of the Global ETF Industry
Explore why Ireland is the leading global ETF hub, driving innovation, cross-border growth, and regulatory excellence, with ETFs distributed in 90+ countries and over 70% of European assets.
12:30 - Closing Remarks, Irish Funds
- David Shirley, Senior Manager, Member Services
12:35 - Networking Lunch
Event Venue
ING, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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