Paul Dunne, head of business development at State Street Global Advisors Ireland (SSgA), looks at ways that SSgA can deliver its diversified investment solutions to the Irish market by using a wide spectrum of asset classes that will ultimately address its clients long-term investment goals.

A lawyer working in financial services needs to be able to think laterally, says Michael Barr, a partner with A&L Goodbody, as 'clients do not want just a legal answer but rather someone who will work with them to get their product into the market in a successful and cost effective way'. Other attributes required include being able to take in and understand quickly new concepts and ideas, and the ability to work well with people at all levels within an organisation, to get the deal done.