Blockchain and distributed ledger technology are transforming financial markets. This session will examine how real world assets, such as stocks and bonds, are being tokenized and the potential for these innovations to modernize issuance, trading, clearing and settlement while enhancing outcomes for investors. This session will also address the risks associated with tokenized assets, key regulatory considerations, and provide insights into the future of these emerging financial instruments.
Usman Sheikh
Partner, Transactional Group; Chair, Blockchain, AI & Fintech Practice Group; Baker & McKenzie LLP
Michael Garellek
Partner, Transactional Group; Head, Financial Services Regulatory Practice for Canada; Baker & McKenzie LLP
Laura Paglia
President and CEO, Canadian Forum for Financial Markets
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-paglia-224b952b
Laura Paglia became President and CEO of the CFFiM in August 2021. Before that, she provided legal counsel to capital markets, wealth, and financial services firms, including banks, insurers, and investment dealers. She also advised executives, Boards, and compliance officers. A frequent speaker and writer, Laura was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997. She holds LLB and LLM degrees from Osgoode Hall and has received multiple professional recognitions for her litigation expertise.
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