Highlights from Waystone's annual Luxembourg Conference 2026. March 19, 2026 Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | Cercle Cité, Luxembourg Our sixth annual Waystone Luxembourg Conference brought together senior leaders and industry experts to share actionable insights on emerging trends and strategies for navigating change. Hosted at the prestigious Cercle Cité in Luxembourg, the event welcomed over 200 attendees from across our client base, partners and the wider asset management community. This year's theme, "Strategy, Influence and Opportunity in an Evolving World," set the tone for a dynamic programme of panel discussions and expert-led insights, offering fresh perspectives on today's rapidly changing investment landscape Key takeaways from the event included: From product to placement: navigating cross-border capital raising. * Capital is moving faster and concentrating more quickly, so managers need to stay agile and respond to constant market shifts. * Planning and structuring are critical, with success depending on getting the design right and aligning with investor needs. * Relationships and trust continue to drive outcomes, with consistent communication key to raising and retaining capital. * Sustainability is now mainstream, but expectations differ across investors, requiring more tailored approaches. Speakers. * Alexandra Serban-Liebsch - Head of Business Operations - Continental Europe, Waystone Selma Coffey - Head of Distribution Solutions, Waystone * Shayan Heidari - Portfolio Manager, Finserve Nordic * Michael Maldener - Conducting Officer Portfolio Management, Distribution and Marketing, Clearlake Capital Group Private capital in 2026: flow, Risk, and what "good" Looks like. * Europe presents strong growth potential in private capital, supported by increasing investor focus and favourable structural tailwinds. * Access to private markets is evolving and requires products that are specifically designed for a broader investor base. * Risk and governance are becoming increasingly important as markets grow more complex and scrutiny intensifies. * Maintaining competitiveness remains essential and is driven by regulation, the tax environment and industry collaboration. * Denis Harty - Country Head - Continental Europe, Waystone * Daniel Forbes - Head of Client Solutions - EMEA, Waystone * Claus Mansfeldt - Chairman, SwanCap Luxembourg * Tracey McDermott - Managing Director, Gemini Governance and Advisory Solutions We also heard from Waystone CEO, Sanjiv Sawhney, who shared an insightful update on the firm's strategic priorities across its core service lines, as well as its continued investment in Luxembourg as a key growth hub. he conference featured a keynote address by Andrew McDowell, who offered a compelling overview of the evolving global investment landscape, highlighting key trends and opportunities shaping international markets. The event concluded with a feature session from world-renowned entertainer Keith Barry, whose engaging presentation combined psychology and performance to challenge conventional thinking and offer a fresh perspective on influence and decision-making. Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at the next one! Welcome to our Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of Cayman Islands... March 5, 2026 On 31 December 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") posted an industry notice informing of certain amendments to fees and payments... January 9, 2026 Welcome to our Q4 2025 Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of... December 15, 2025 We were delighted to host our annual Asia Pacific Summits in Hong Kong and Singapore, bringing together clients, colleagues, and... October 23, 2025 Our fourth annual Waystone Ireland Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and Waystone experts to explore the trends, challenges, and... October 20, 2025 Henry Glynn, Head of ETF Capital Markets & Distribution at Waystone ETFs, discusses the rise of active ETFs in Europe... October 6, 2025

Highlights from Waystone's Ireland Summit 2025. October 20, 2025 Its fourth annual Waystone Ireland Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and Waystone experts to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of asset management. Hosted at the prestigious College Green Hotel in Dublin, the event welcomed over 150 guests from across its client base, partners, and the wider asset management community. This year's theme, "Redefining Asset Management in Ireland," set the stage for thought-provoking discussions and fresh perspectives on the evolving investment landscape with a series of panel discussions. The discussions driven by this theme offered valuable insights into the evolution of Ireland's funds sector through two engaging panels. Key takeaways: The ETF revolution: ETFs and the next chapter for Ireland. * Ireland now manages over 70% of all European UCITS ETF assets, with total ETF assets doubling from €1 trillion to €2 trillion in just two years. * Asset managers are launching ETF share classes as mutual funds and ETFs converge, creating hybrid products for all investors. * As technology is widening ETF access across Europe, panelists explored how continued enhancement of the tax and regulatory environment could create further opportunities for Irish investors. Market insights and reflections from legends of the Irish Asset Management industry. * Ireland's funds industry was built on bold ideas and resilience. What began as an ambitious experiment in the 1980s has evolved into a world-class sector, powered by visionary collaboration across public and private sectors. * Diversity has become one of the sector's defining strengths, with a wide range of nationalities represented and women now holding senior roles that were once unimaginable. * Panelists emphasised the importance of mentorship and collaboration, crediting mentors and peers whose guidance and support played a pivotal role in shaping their careers. Waystone Group were also pleased to welcome Keith Barry, world-renowned mentalist and motivational speaker, as its keynote. He inspired the audience with powerful insights on leadership, mindset and performance. Thank you to all who joined Waystone Group. Waystone Group look forward to seeing you at the next one!

Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Bil Manage Invest from Banque Internationale a Luxembourg (BIL) Group, following regulatory non-objection from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).