Dublin, Ireland – September 18, 2025
Fairstone Ireland is set to transform the way families and individuals approach financial planning with the unveiling of the Fairstone Funds at its Annual Fairstone Conference on September 18th, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin.
This landmark event comes on the back of a defining year for Fairstone Ireland. In November 2024, the company announced the creation of 100 new jobs nationwide, building on 35% year-on-year revenue growth and cementing its position as one of the most dynamic players in the Irish financial services market.
The highlight of this year’s conference will be the launch of the Fairstone Market Funds, designed to provide investors with globally diversified, expertly managed portfolios.
The funds provide blended strategies combining active oversight with efficient passive funds and tailored options to suit different risk appetites:
In tandem with this launch, Fairstone Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Walsh as its new Head of Investments & Pensions. With deep expertise in portfolio management and global markets, Bernard will lead Fairstone’s investment strategy and play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued growth and success of the Fairstone Funds.
Bernard Walsh, Head of Investments & Pensions Fairstone Ireland, said:
“I am delighted to join Fairstone Ireland at such an exciting time, with the launch of the Fairstone Market Funds. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we bring smarter, more accessible investment solutions to clients across Ireland.”
Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland, said:
“The launch of the Fairstone Funds represents a major milestone in our growth journey. These funds deliver globally diversified, professionally managed investment solutions designed specifically for Irish clients. At the same time, the appointment of Bernard Walsh as our new Head of Investments underscores our commitment to building a best-in-class leadership team. Together, these developments mark an exciting new chapter for Fairstone Ireland.”
