Fireside Chat: Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?

by Aug 24, 2020

Fireside Chat: Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

While interest in virtual assets from retail investors is surging worldwide, there is still a very limited number of wealth managers who meet the requirements to be able to advise their clients on investments in virtual assets.

Due to regulatory uncertainty and the emerging nature of the virtual asset industry, many wealth managers lack reputable information needed in order to be capable of advising their clients.

Join us for our latest fireside chat “Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?” featuring industry experts and thought leaders. In this session, we will cover:

  • What impacts will virtual assets have on the principles of wealth management?
  • What are the risks of making virtual assets available at the retail level?
  • How are regulators in different jurisdictions helping to unlock access to virtual assets for retail investors?
  • How does custody, private key management, and the FATF travel rule impact wealth managers?
  • How are different jurisdictions approaching custody, wallet ownership, and the travel rule?

Join us for this free Fireside Chat on September 10th at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted experts from around the globe. 

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

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Praveen Mandal

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Praveen is a serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, known for leadership roles at Lucent Bell Labs, ChargePoint, and the Stanford Linear Accelerator. He advises iComply on advanced computing, scalable infrastructure, and the intersection of AI, energy, and compliance tech.
Paul Childerhose

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Paul is a Canadian RegTech leader and founder of Maple Peak Group, with extensive experience in financial services compliance, AML, and digital transformation. He advises iComply on regulatory alignment, operational strategy, and scaling compliance programs in complex markets.
John Engle

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John is a seasoned business executive with senior leadership experience at CIBC, UBS, and Accenture. With deep expertise in investment banking, private equity, and digital transformation, he advises iComply on strategic growth, partnerships, and global market expansion.
Jeff Bandman

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Jeff is a former CFTC official and globally recognized expert in financial regulation, fintech, and digital assets. As founder of Bandman Advisors, he brings deep insight into regulatory policy, market infrastructure, and innovation to guide iComply’s global compliance strategy.
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Deven Sharma

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Deven is the former President of S&P and a globally respected authority in risk, data, and capital markets. With decades of leadership across financial services and tech, he advises iComply on strategic growth, governance, and the future of trusted data in AML compliance.