Irish Funds Frankfurt Seminar 2026

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

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