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Association Chief Executive Michael D'Arcy spoke with the students on their final day of the second IAIM TY Programme.
He said he was delighted the association had the opportunity to open a window into asset management , which he described as "a great industry" serving ordinary, working people. Here is what he had to say:
"This is a great industry. There is no doubt about that, but the perception of the industry is completely wrong. When you get right down to the building blocks, the money we look after is for ordinary individuals, working individuals saving or putting into their pension—that is the ultimate function of what we do and where the industry operates.
"Also, if you look at the millions and millions of transactions every year, it is clear that the industry does a really good job of looking after that money."
He added: "It is great to see so many students across Ireland participating in the #IAIMTY Programme, and I wish you all the very best in whatever career or pathway you choose."
He emphasized that it was important to open both a window—and a door—to asset management and the opportunities it has to offer young people across Ireland from all backgrounds.
"Just as importantly—maybe more so—is the role these young people will play in ensuring this industry of national importance continues to flourish. Diversity and inclusion, and diversity of thought, are essential for us to stay ahead and deliver the best results for all the ordinary people we serve around the world saving for their retirement," concluded Michael.
Schools Participating:
Catholic University School, Clongowes Wood College, Coláiste Bhríde, Athlone Community College, Colaiste Mhuire, Mullingar, Crana College, Dundalk Grammar School, FCJ Secondary School, Gonzaga College SJ, Gorey Community School, Holy Rosary College, Loretto College School, Malahide Community School, Midleton CBS Secondary School, Santa Sabina College, Sutton Park School.
Acknowledgments:
Many thanks goes to the member firms who supported our IAIM TY programmes:
KBI Global Investors, Mediolanum International - Ireland, Amundi, Irish Life Investment Managers, Neuberger Berman, Zurich Insurance, Haven Green, Morgan Stanley, State Street Global Advisors.
Special thanks to the Education, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee for their dedication:
Carol Cummins, Maria O'Connell B. Comm. FCA, Ann Prendergast, Catherine Cahill, Clodagh Rice, Triona O'Healai, Elaine Keenan, Mary Brady
Thanks also to all the industry speakers:
Jeanne Chow Collins, CAIA, Anastasia Manousaridou, Senan O'Sullivan’Philip Duggan, Alessandro D'Erme Elaine Allen, David Warren.
A particular note of gratitude goes to Carol Cummins, Triona O'Healai, Maria O'Connell B. Comm. FCA Ann Prendergast, Catherine Cahill, Clodagh Rice, Elaine Keenan and Mary Brady for bringing this excellent initiative to life and for their unwavering commitment.
Finally, a big thank you to the member firms for making this second programme possible:
KBI Global Investors, Mediolanum International - Ireland, Amundi, Irish Life Investment Managers, Neuberger Berman and Zurich Insurance for making this second programme possible. Members which supported the inaugural IAIM TY Programme were Amundi, Haven Green, KBI Global Investors, Mediolanum International - Ireland, Morgan Stanley, State Street Global Advisors and Zurich Insurance.