Agenda: Digital Assets

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This roundtable reflects Elevandi’s commitment to developing the infrastructure to support the adoption of new technologies.

Following initial experiments with public blockchains in the unregulated space, the focus is now on potential applications in the regulated sector. The opportunities that could arise for traditional financial institutions by using public blockchain systems with global reach and 24/7 availability shall be discussed. Keywords are efficiency, trust, cost reduction and usability. With new opportunities come new risks. The implementation of a public blockchain as a transfer infrastructure poses various risks that need to be adequately addressed, such as operational, reputational and legal risks.

Operating under the theme of Decoding Digital Assets and Payments, the roundtable will discuss the extent to which these risks can be mitigated or whether such risks hinder the implementation of use cases. Switzerland's DLT legislation already outlines some concepts that can be deepened and compared with other approaches. The aim of the roundtable is to discuss potential use cases for blockchain as a transfer infrastructure in the regulated sector.

Hosted by FINMA, the roundtable is primarily aimed at supervisory authorities and representatives of the financial industry or academia who are interested in blockchain and its implementation in the regulated area.

The following questions will be discussed:
- What potential use cases can benefit from the implementation of a public blockchain as transfer infrastructure in the regulated sector?
- What are the risks and opportunities? What risk mitigation measures need to be applied?

This is one of two discussions surrounding permissionless/public blockchains in the financial services at the Insights Forum. Find out more at the "Permissionless blockchain in financial services" session, where industry players table their perspectives.

Attendees who wish to familiarise themselves with the topic may refer to the reference materials below.
- Building towards a vision of open and interoperable networks

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The curation of content and speakers was wholly managed by SDX and does not reflect the views of the organisers or its staff.

Join us for a workshop, where we come together to explore the latest developments and future direction of SDX in the Swiss Financial Center and beyond. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of key strategic updates, focusing on three main pillars:
1. Learn about the latest product developments and future plans for SDX.
2. Key elements to build the financial architecture for digital capital markets.
3. Selected clients' use cases.

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Tokenisation of real world assets (RWAs) offers transformative potential, and is expected to impact both financial services and the broader economy. However, despite this promise of potential, most RWA tokenisation projects are still in the pilot or experimental phase. Integrating tokenised RWAs into the mainstream economic and financial system also presents regulatory challenges, particularly in consumer protection, financial stability, and compliance. In this panel discussion, we bring together regulators, policymakers, and industry participants to discuss frameworks to support the commercial and institutional adoption of RWA tokenisation.

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In an era where digital assets are increasingly integral to the financial ecosystem, effective risk management is paramount. This workshop will delve into the complexities of managing risks associated with digital assets. Attendees will gain insights into the latest regulatory trends, technological advancements (including leveraging AI), and best practices for managing digital asset risk.

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In this session, global leaders will uncover the transformative potential of tokenisation, smart contracts and programmability, as these functionalities combine to streamline transactions and unlock new levels of efficiency and security in global finance.

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Explore the current and future trajectory of digital money adoption - uncover pathways to scale its usage and integrate seamlessly into everyday transactions, unlocking new economic opportunities.

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This session explores the evolving state of cross-border payments, addressing current challenges and emerging innovations. Experts will discuss technological advancements, regulatory impacts, and strategies for enhancing efficiency and security in international transactions.

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This roundtable represents the latest milestone in the ongoing evolution of Project Guardian, a concerted effort to foster responsible innovation in digital assets while safeguarding financial stability and integrity.

In 2023, Project Guardian had unlocked the potential of traditional finance (TradFi) through decentralised finance (DeFi) with a summary outlining actionable insights. This includes the importance of international collaboration, responsible innovation, and a shift towards outcome-oriented approaches by taking tokenisation from concepts to commercialisation. Emphasising the need to prioritise commercial value over just technological allure, these discussions have set the tone for the pivotal role of Project Guardian in shaping the financial landscape. Read the report here.

Looking ahead to 2024, the next phase of Project Guardian aims to accelerate institutional adoption and scalability for asset tokenisation, by unpacking how the industry can work together to fuel this acceleration. The roundtables will focus on the following two asset classes: Foreign exchange and Asset and wealth management (Funds).

Attendees who wish to familiarise themselves with the topic may refer to the reference materials below.
- Guardian roundtable: concepts to commercialisation
- Playback of Project Guardian – Unlocking TradFi with DeFi

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