Governance and risk management company Duff & Phelps has been authorised by the Central Bank to act as an AIFM and UCITS management company in Ireland.

According to Duff & Phelps, this ‘Super ManCo’ will complement a range of existing services it already provides, with “financially robust, independent and economically viable solutions, including an independent risk function, to support the ongoing management of regulated funds”.

The Irish Super ManCo joins the Luxembourg hub to extend its parent’s European operations. As Duff & Phelps put it, the two operations will offer a full portfolio of independent fund management and hosting services — a key advantage given their status as the two leading cross-border fund domiciles.

Managing director Alan Keating  (pictured) said: “The launch of our Super ManCo in Ireland is a natural progression for Duff & Phelps, allowing us to provide a range of additional functions and services to our clients, and is a timely addition given the current focus on governance and substance. 

“In addition to our core compliance and regulatory functions, we can now offer a full complement of fund management tools such as investment management, risk management, compliance, distribution and capital management. 

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“As a company of 4,000 people, with offices in 25 locations around the world, we are uniquely placed to offer independent, local advice backed by the global strength, expertise and independence.”