away from Erin's green shores. His career took a new direc- tion upon his arrival
in Luxembourg in 1989. Initially relocating under a two-year contract, he had no ...
A native of Ireland, Luxembourg has been Michael’s adopted homeland for over twenty years, where he enjoys a successful career as Head of the Asset Management Practice at Ernst & Young. A family story Born close to the border with Northern Ireland, Michael’s initial choices focused on finance, despite a strong interest in science. After studying accountancy – like two of his brothers – he spent five years in Dublin where he qualified as a chartered accountant and auditor before the desire to travel lured him away from Erin’s green shores. His career took a new direction upon his arrival in Luxembourg in 1989. Initially relocating under a two-year contract, he had no idea that he’d still be here twenty years plus.
Author and speaker Regarded as one of leading asset management specialists within his group and in Luxembourg, Michael now occupies various responsible roles in Ernst & Young’s internal committees and in expert associations such as the AIMA (Alternative Investment Management Association) and ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry). Author of various specialist works “Investment Funds in Luxembourg – A Technical Guide” and “Hedge Funds in Luxembourg – A Technical Guide”, he regularly receives invitations to speak at investment fund conferences all over the world. A perfect example of how to combine business with pleasure - the opportunity to satisfy his desire for travel and discovery through his work.
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A taste for travel An admirer of his fellow countryman Michael O’Leary, the man who revolutionized the air travel business model with Ryanair, the world’s first low-cost airline, Michael undertook a series of missions abroad, including in the United Kingdom and the United States. All of these experiences established him as a prominent figure in the Investment Fund World. In 1994, Michael joined Ernst & Young Luxembourg, was appointed partner and later became responsible for their Asset Management Practice. Subsequently be was appointed Head of Ernst and Young`s EMEIA regulated funds practice. His expertise covers both
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traditional and alternative investment fund products as well as asset managers. Pragmatic by nature, but by no means lacking principles in his work, Michael emphasizes that fairness, honesty and transparency are essential qualities in business.
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2nd July 1964 Dublin Irish 5 English, French Football, travel, reading, spending time with family
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Birthday: Place of birth: Nationality: Children: Languages: Hobbies:
My favourite Cities: Places: Book: Music: Artist:
London, Dublin, New York Italy, Sicily Don’t have “a” favourite Sting, the late 70s/early 80s pop rock Monet
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Partner, Asset Management Leader, Ernst & Young Luxembourg
Others • Chairs and serves on various ALFI committees • Member of Ernst & Young’s Global Asset Management Advisory Board and their Global Hedge Fund Committee. • Member of AIMA
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At a time of continuous change in the asset management industry, Ernst & Young prides itself most on supporting its clients navigate their strategic opportunities and challenges. This means focusing first on the big picture: current and emerging trends, industry issues and regulation. In the global context of global asset management industry, clients‘ overriding expectation of the firm is seamless, consistent, high-quality service.
Always thinking ahead… Ernst & Young is not only renowned for thinking ahead, but also for its deep technical expertise. A good example is the distinctive “Thought Leadership” publications such as: • The Luxembourg Financial Connection which provides the industry with bi-annual insights and updates on regulatory, leading practice and market developments. • The thought provoking series of publications on the UCITS and Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directives dealing with the business, operational and regulatory opportunities and challenges of these Directives. Ernst & Young also publishes THE reference publication to setting up and running investment funds in Luxembourg: “Investment Funds in Luxembourg − A Technical Guide”.
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Inspiring in both the traditional and alternative investment fund space In Luxembourg, we provide services to the entire value chain of the investment fund industry. Ernst & Young’s AIF Club was created two years ago to support clients with the on-going transformation of the alternative investment fund industry. The AIF Club does this by providing insight into developments in the alternative sectors, education and trainings for the industry practitioners and a platform for alternative industry practitioners to meet, exchange views and network.
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Visionary leaders The asset management practice is led by Michael Ferguson, one of the investment fund industry’s leading figures in Luxembourg, and a specialist in traditional and hedge funds. Michael is a member of the Ernst and Young’s Global Asset Management Advisory Board, and plays key roles within industry associations including the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). Michael is a recognized as an author and speaker at investment fund conferences all over the world. In the alternatives space, Michael’s focus on hedge funds is complemented by industry leading figures including Alain Kinsch in Private Equity and Michael Hornsby in Real Estate.
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