Crypto Assets and Risk – Navigating the Future of Finance

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Overview

Join the Budapest Chapter of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) for an insightful event where industry experts will delve into the complexities of managing risks in the volatile and rapidly evolving world of crypto assets. From regulatory frameworks to market dynamics, our experienced speakers will explore the unique challenges posed by digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Whether you're a seasoned risk manager, a crypto enthusiast, or someone curious about the intersection of finance and technology, this event will equip you with knowledge to navigate the future of financial markets.

Our speakers will cover the following topics:

What is cryptocurrency and why does it pose threat to the economy?
Key risks associated with crypto assets, with focus on custody and security risks.
Overview of the new Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the implementation process.
Risk management requirements beyond the MiCA: EBA, ESMA, ECB etc.

Agenda

6:00 – 6:10 pm: Introduction

6:10 – 7:00 pm: Presentations

Zoltán Pogátsa – 'Critical Analysis of Cryptosystems'

Péter Kanti – 'Securing Digital Wealth: Risks Associated with Banks in the Crypto Era'

Peter Faykiss, PhD – 'Regulatory Perspective'

7:00 – 7:30 pm: Panel discussion with Audience Q&A

Attendees qualify for 1 GARP CPD credit.

Details

October 8, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Chapter Directors

Homolya Daniel
Enterprise Risk Management Managing Director OTP Group

Peter Sziklai
Executive Director Morgan Stanley

Committee Members

Norbert Palmai
Quantitative Research Vice President BlackRock

Csaba Novaky
Vice President Morgan Stanley

Tamas Gombar
Quantitative Analyst Vice President Citi

David Marczis
Senior Risk Manager Magyar Nemzeti Bank (the central bank of Hungary)

Peter Faykiss, PhD

Peter Faykiss is the Director of International Business Development at the HOLD Asset Management Ltd., he joined to the company in 2024. Before transitioning to digital finance area, he gained extensive experience in financial stability and macroprudential policy. In 2014 he was appointed as the Head of Macroprudential Policy Department of the MNB (Hungarian National Bank). He later served as the Director of Macroprudential Directorate from 2017 and as the Director of Digitalization Directorate from 2019. Mr. Faykiss graduated from Corvinus University of Budapest in 2009 and he holds a PhD in Finance from the same institution.

Péter Kanti

Péter Kanti is the Head of Digital Assets and Blockchain at Dorsum, with over 12 years of experience in business consulting. Currently based in Canada, he parnters with clients to enhance their operations and services through blockchain technology, with focus on product development, process optimization, and transparency. Over the course of his career, Péter has worked with prominents organizations such as IFUA Horváth & Partners, Loxon, and PwC Hungary. Outside of work, he is passionate about blockchain and crypto assets, frequently sharing insights and articles on these topics on LinkedIn.

Zoltán Pogátsa

Zoltán Pogátsa is a Hungarian economist and sociologist, habilitated university associate professor specializing in international political economy. He is currently an associate professor at the University of Sopron and a former researcher at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He teaches at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and previously taught at Central European University.

Chapter Meeting

Budapest, Hungary