The Rise of Cryptocurrencies as a New Asset Class
Announcements from the CFA organiser: When Bitcoin was first presented to the world in 2008, it had the support of just a handful of enthusiasts. However, it has proven its merits over time, leading the way for the further development of blockchain technology and the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies. With growing adoption and acceptance, cryptocurrency has demonstrated it is not a passing trend and has real potential as its own asset class within investment portfolios. Whilst the demand is evident, many investors, particularly institutional ones, face difficulties to successfully access the product and bridge the gap between the underlying decentralised online blockchain technology and traditional investment structures. In this seminar, we will break down common misconceptions surrounding cryptocurrencies and explain the mechanics behind this new asset class which is increasingly gaining traction.
Click here to register. Registration closes on 28 June. Please remember to input your organisation/employer as 'Society of Actuaries in Ireland' when proceeding with your registration.
Fees:
This event is free to Society Members
Non members €20
CFA Candidates €10
This event qualifies for 1 CFA PL (Professional Learning) and 1 hour CPD for LIA.
IoB CPD credit has been requested.
Nilesh joined WisdomTree in March 2021, responsible for sales coverage in UK & Ireland. Nilesh has worked in financial sales distribution for over 20 years, with extensive experience working in Life & Pensions, Asset Management and Investment Banking. In 2012, Nilesh joined Deutsche X-trackers ETFs before moving to Deutsche Bank’s Global Markets Research division in 2017, where he designed and implemented the bank’s MiFID research proposition targeting financial institutions across Europe. Immediately prior to joining WisdomTree, Nilesh worked at the World Gold Council and devised a strategy collaborating with various ETF providers which contributed to record inflows into Gold ETCs in 2020. Nilesh holds a BA (Hons) in Business Administration and the Investment Management Certificate.
Florian Ginez is an Associate Director, Quantitative Research for WisdomTree in Europe. He is responsible for market analysis, formulating investment and hedging strategies, trade ideas, as well as the development of products collateral and automating research processes. He also works closely with WisdomTree’s Quantitative Group on data analytics. Florian joined WisdomTree in 2016 after he started his career as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Amaïka Asset Management in Paris, researching factor investing. Florian holds a Master’s degree from Neoma Business School.