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34th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference

8 Jun - 10 Jun 2025

Session information

Managing your international asset management footprint

Monday 9 June (1515 - 1615)

Committee(s)

Asset Management and Investment Funds Committee (Lead)

Description

This panel will discuss key compliance, legal and operational complexities faced by international asset managers operating across multiple jurisdictions. Issues to be covered will include:

Implementing a compliance and regulatory oversight framework across jurisdictions;
Managing and monitoring cross-border risks;
Establishing and managing regulatory relationships, and registrations; and
Entering and exiting a market – some lessons learned.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Michaela Walker	Eversheds LLP, London, England

Speakers

Michael DeFao	Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Eliza Dungworth	Fidelity International, London, England
Gareth Griffiths	Baillie Gifford, Edinburgh, Scotland
Eric Ward	Natixis Investment Managers, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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