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  • 1.  Crypto

    Posted 19-11-2024 13:54

    Hello Community,

    saw an interesting content from CFA UK today on crypto. This is a 30 min podcast (In Conversation seriers) 

    Crypto is one of the most fast-moving sectors in finance - but one of the least regulated. Wendy Saunders, Partner, Head of Financial Services Regulatory, Lewis Silkin explains how new regulation is changing the way crypto assets can be promoted in the UK, and what investors should do when dealing with these assets in today's market.

    Crypto and digital assets are a fast-developing asset class – but they have been largely unregulated. Now, Wendy Saunders, Partner, Head of Financial Services Regulatory, Lewis Silkin explains the new regulations around financial promotions of these assets in the UK, and what investors and firms must do to stay compliant. Understand: 

    • The key regulations around financial promotions in the UK, and how they affect global businesses 
    • The use cases for crypto and digital assets, and why they are not interchangeable 
    • Why financial promotion regulations are being extended into these asset classes 
    • What the financial promotion regime covers in relation to cryptoassets 
    • What these new rules mean for investors looking to navigate crypto and digital assets 

    It will be amazing to hear from some members who has experience with this? How do you see the Crypto developing?



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    Aya Pariy
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  • 2.  RE: Crypto

    Posted 21-01-2025 21:54

    An important discussion, but I'd challenge the extent to which regulation acts as a barrier - arguably, the bigger challenge lies in ensuring robust custody and safekeeping of crypto assets. Without these foundations, investor confidence and wider adoption remain limited, regardless of regulatory progress. Thoughts?



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    Prabhjot Bajwa
    Senior Digital Asset Risk Officer
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  • 3.  RE: Crypto

    Posted 12-03-2025 10:10

    Hello Community,

    very interesting podcast on crypto assets from CFA UK.

    In this episode, Ben Ashby and Tom Threlfall, CFA, chat with James Harris, Chief Commercial Officer of Zodia Custody. James shares his journey through various traditional finance institutions, including Citi Group and Standard Chartered Bank and his eventual pivot into crypto.

    Compared to other areas of investment, crypto is still a maturing sector, but its rise to fame has been pretty dramatic. James explores how the world of crypto and digital assets has adapted and matured over the last few years. Using his wealth of experience James breaks down what digital asset custody is, and why it's pivotal to the future of digital assets.

    Do we have members investing in crypto or working in that space? Would be intersting to hear from you.



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    Aya Pariy
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