3-Hour Program

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Overview

The financial services industry is changing rapidly. Technology is revolutionizing securities investing and trading, transaction payment methodologies, and the provision of investment advice. This program will explore the legal and compliance issues arising out of the explosive advances in financial technology, including crowdfunding, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, and the advent of robo-advisors, among others.  FinTech 2017 will benefit in-house attorneys and outside counsel advising the financial services industry on technology developments affecting the industry.

 Topics Include

  • Legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s proposed special purpose national bank charter for FinTech companies and the New York State Department of Financial Services’ “virtual currency” rules
  • Update on crowdfunding platforms under the new administration
  • The proliferation of robo-advisors and the future of financial advice
  • SEC guidance relating to the use of financial technology for trading and other activities
  • The expansion of blockchain technology
  • Update on cybersecurity and privacy concerns raised by the increased  use of financial technologies

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