Investment Markets & Irish Economic Outlook

Hyper inflation, and rising globally recessionary fears have severely challenging investment markets in 2022 but there has been some relief in July and August. This presentation will look at the anatomy of the bear market in equities in 2022, the distance to travel for monetary authorities in combatting inflation with higher interest rates, and how the Irish economy to positioned for a global slowdown. We will also ask are alternative investments the answer for investors in these markets.

This is a promotional event for the Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investment. The Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments provides an opportunity for professionals working in international financial services to develop their expertise in the growing alternative assets market.

Increasingly, alternative assets which includes hedge funds, commodities, private equity, structured products and real asset investments such as infrastructure investments are becoming mainstream investments which are predicted to grow in allocations globally. The international investment fund industry faces the challenge of upskilling to meet this wave of new investment structures. Given the breadth of alternative assets the programme will appeal to professionals working in international financial services who want to develop expertise in alternative investments. It is critical for long term success that those who work in the industry understand how the move to alternatives demands a broader understanding of the investment landscape and the choice of asset type available to investors.