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ABOUT
Retail Banking DeFi Showcase
The financial world is changing. New technologies are giving rise to new forms of financial intermediation.
To keep pace, it is very important for financial institutions to understand the business use cases and strategies that can create and optimise new lines of revenue, and also be aware of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape for compliance and consumer protection.
While many initially considered DeFi as an attempt to Disintermediate Banks, it has in fact evolved into a new form of Intermediation. Banks have the financial expertise, compliance-consciousness and market-reach to take the lead in the evolution and widespread adoption of Permissioned DeFi and Digital Assets.
We invite you to join us next February '23, to explore the issues involved and learn how your bank can benefit from entering this space.
"The growth of DeFi has profound implications for the global financial system and how institutions, regulators, investors and individuals interact around the world."
EY - The DeFi Wave is Approaching
"To secure a leading position and competitive advantage in this emerging industry, financial services firms will need to start developing the necessary infrastructure ..."
Deloitte - Financial Industry Outlook for 2025
"…clients are in no mood to wait for next-generation offers and next-level service. They want them now ..."
Boston Consulting Group - Standing Still is Not an Option, 2022
"97% believe in a strong disruption of the financial industry.
"More than 50 rate their knowledge as low.
Boston Consulting Group - Standing Still is Not an Option, 2022
ABOUT
MODERATORS & EXPERTS
Moderator
Leo Cullen
Market Intelligence
WTFi
Moderator
Carlos Martins
Business Strategy
WTFi
Speaker
Nilixa Devlukia
Payments & CBDCs
Ex-Regulator
Moderator
Shannon Eastman
Founder
NB3
Moderator
Lisa Gibbons
Web3 Communications
NB3
Speaker
Hasan Apaydin
Banking Advisor
WTFi
Speaker
Brian Mondoh
Legal Advisor
WTFi
Speaker
Sam Glynn
Cyber Security
Code in Motion
Speaker
David Bischof
Ecosystems
WTFi
Day 1 - Legal, Regulatory & Practical
Wednesday 22 February 2023
2:00-5:30pm GMT, 9:00-12:30am EST
2:00 - 2:10 Welcome & Introductions
Introductory remarks and event overview by the WTFi Team.
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2:10 - 2:55 Regulatory Overview
Key developments from jurisdictions and international bodies leading the way: Risk Management, Consumer
Protection, Market Stability, International Standards, Innovation v Regulation, KYC and AML.
Speakers:
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3:00 - 3:45 Legal Landscape
The evolution of a legal framework to facilitate this digital transformation: digital ownership, transfer of
ownership, asset recovery - the current status, and key drivers for the next 12 months.
Speakers:
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3:50. - 4:35 Custody / Asset Recovery / Insurance
Practical implications in relation to the use and transfer of digital assets: Custodial/Non-custodial Wallets,
Custodial Services, Digital Asset Issuance/Risks & Risk Management. What is the current situation and expected
trends to facilitate mass adoption?
Speakers:
4:40 - 5:25 Permissioned DeFi, Stablecoins & Tokenization (Part 1)
An examination of the innovation emanating from the DeFi space: Permissioned DeFi, Stablecoins, Tokenization of
Real-World Assets, Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Borrowing, Lending, Liquidity Pools, Automated Market Makers,
Automation and Composability.
Speakers:
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5:25 - 5:30 Closing
Closing remarks for Day 1 and quick outline of Day 2.
Day 2 - The Future of Retail Banking
Thursday 22 February 2023
2:00-5:30pm GMT, 9:00-12:30am EST
2:00 - 3:00 Permissioned DeFi, Stablecoins & Tokenization (Part 2)
How banks can implement strategies to create new revenue lines, build brand/expertise and claim a space in this
evolving market: Permissioned DeFi, Stablecoins, Tokenization of Real-World Assets, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Speakers:
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3:00 - 4:00 Metaverse, NFTs & Cryptocurrencies
What is the metaverse? What utility does it hold? What are the current opportunities for banks within the space
and the trends for future development and participation. What opportunitities are available to banks using NFTs
and cryptocurrencies?
Speakers:
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4:00. - 4:40 CBDCs
What are CBDCs? What is the current status in terms of implementation of CBDCs globally and what is their
anticipated impact on the financial system?
Speakers:
4:40 - 5:25 Evolving role of Retail Banks in the Digital Financial System
The evolution of Web 3.0, the digitisation of real-world assets, and Permissioned DeFi are changing the financial
system and the role of banks within it. Our panel of experts discuss the present and future impact on Retail banks.
Speakers:
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5:25 - 5:30 Closing
Closing remarks.