(Specific) Financial Products & Associated Risk Management
Blockchain Basics
Overview
From Wall Street to Main Street, everyone is talking about Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology is the driving force behind the entire cryptocurrency craze. In this course, we describe a few applications of blockchain technology in the financial services sector.
Content
1. What is blockchain technology?
2. Essentials of a Bitcoin transaction
3. New business applications enabled by blockchain technology
4. Applications of the blockchain technology in the Financial Services industry
Who should attend
This course is suitable for all practitioners in the financial services industry.
Speaker/Course Instructor
Adrian LAI
                        Adrian is the CEO of a technology platform that enables digitization of illiquid assets such as private companies, funds, real estate and other assets using blockchain technology.  He is also the Managing Partner of a cryptocurrency investment and blockchain advisory firm of which he is responsible for the overall investment strategies, with major focus on equity investment in blockchain infrastructure companies. Adrian has diversified experiences in sales, marketing, fintech and corporate governance.
In addition, Adrian is a columnist at SCMP on digital securities. He has been a commentator for Wall Street Journal, CNN and Bloomberg Businessweek on the digital asset landscape.
                    In addition, Adrian is a columnist at SCMP on digital securities. He has been a commentator for Wall Street Journal, CNN and Bloomberg Businessweek on the digital asset landscape.
Details
Code
                TPPFR19001203
            Date & Time
                    Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019 (6:30PM - 8:30PM)
                    Venue
                HKSI Institute Training Centre
                Relevant Subject
                        Type 1 - Dealing in securities
                                    Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
                                    Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
                                    Type 4 - Advising on securities
                                    Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
                                                            
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                        Language
                English
            Hours
                        SFC:2.00, PWMA:2.00
                    