As Ireland prepares to assume the EU Council Presidency in July 2026, Future State explores the implications for Europe’s financial services landscape. With key reforms underway across retail investment, pensions and UCITS, the episode highlights how Ireland can help shape capital markets outcomes—leveraging strong alignment between EU priorities and domestic policy to reinforce its position as a leading fund domicile and support long-term investment.

As Ireland prepares to assume the EU Council Presidency in July 2026, Future State explores the implications for Europe&rsquo;s financial services landscape. With key reforms underway across retail investment, pensions and UCITS, the episode highlights how Ireland can help shape capital markets outcomes&mdash;leveraging strong alignment between EU priorities and domestic policy to reinforce its position as a leading fund domicile and support long-term investment.

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation. Hosted by Tadhg Young and Anna Bernasek of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.

Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors—AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more—helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.

Future State is a bi‑weekly investing podcast focused on the future of asset management, financial markets, and investment innovation.&nbsp;Hosted by Tadhg Young and Anna Bernasek of State Street, the podcast explores how technology, data, and product innovation are reshaping the business of investing.
Each episode features industry leaders and subject‑matter experts discussing the trends that matter most to institutional investors&mdash;AI, digital finance, ETFs, alternatives, regulations, operational transformation and more&mdash;helping listeners stay informed, competitive, and future‑ready.