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ALRiM’s New Year Cocktail Preceded by a conference on

“Blockchain Technologies, beyond the hype”

January 23rd, 2018 at 16:30

Venue: Hotel Sofitel Le Grand Ducal 40 Bd d’Avranche - Luxembourg

Context

Oct. 2017

July 2017

ABBL releases the FinTech Map of Luxembourg, which includes several blockchain and cryptocurrencies actors Source :ABBL

“The sky is the limit” for blockchain technology in banking: Credit Suisse banker Source :CNBC

April 2016 The Minister of Finance authorized Bitstamp Europe S.A., a platform allowing its clients to exchange Bitcoins, EUR and USD Source :CSSF Annual Report

May 2017

First real blockchain transaction completed in fund Distribution Luxembourg-based initiative Source : KPMG

11 private actors and the State of Luxembourg incorporated the non-profit Infrachain a.s.b.l. dedicated to leapfrog the adoption curve of blockchain solutions in a trusted and compliant-aware manner Source :LuxTrust

IMF's Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies 'May Not Be Wise' Source : CoinDesk

European Commission launches blockchain study Nov. 2017 Source : Global Custodian

Objectives One of ALRiM’s objective, as a Professional Association is to support the Luxembourg Fintech environment by developing the Risk Management skills & awareness related to the Blockchain technologies…

•  Making a distinction between the Blockchain Technologies (Distributed Ledger, Smartcontacts, …) and the Cryptocurrencies as Digital Assets (Bitcoin, Ethereum, …) … and understanding the links between the two.

•  Understanding the different types of Blockchain and their characteristics (Public/Private, permissioning systems, type of consensus, …).

•  Understanding how the Blockchain technologies can impact the different value chains (Operations, Distribution) and support functions within the Luxembourg Finance Industry.

•  Ideally, by having insights on real life user cases, courtesy of Luxembourg Fintech pioneers experiences.

… and to help Risk Professionals prepare for the upcoming changes by understanding the concepts behind the buzzwords and hype.

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Agenda 16.30 Registration 17:00 Introductory Note 17:10 Presentation of Olivia Vinden, Principal and Fintech Lead, Alpha Consulting

“Market Insights: Blockchain for the post-trade Industry” 18:00 Presentation of Olivier Portenseigne, Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer,

FundSquare - “FundsDLT – a change of paradigm in the fund industry” 18:45 Questions and Answers 19:00 New Year Cocktail

Depending of the feedback, additional sessions can be organized with local actors on Blockchain user cases or Cryptocurrencies or Smart Contracts usage…

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This conference is free of charge.

Registration before January 17th by e-mail to info@alrim.lu

with the mention “Blockchain Conference” in the “subject” line.