mallowstreet Investment Focus: Digital Assets

This Investment Focus explores the revolutionary potential of digital assets in transforming the pension industry. As we start to see digital assets adopted into traditional portfolios, understanding what they are and how you can access them is crucial.

 

With the constantly evolving digital asset landscape, institutional investors may find it challenging to keep up with its impact on our industry, so we have designed this event to help demystify the topic.

 

At this morning event, we will delve into the fundamentals of digital assets, giving you a thorough understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with cryptocurrency and their custody.


This event is FREE to attend for investment decision makers and their advisers, and is accredited for CPD points by the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).


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Speakers

Program

  1. Registration, Tea & Coffee

  2. Welcome & Introductions

    Speaker

    Tom Peterson, mallowstret

  3. Digital Assets Decoded: Understanding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Evolution of Digital Markets

    In this presentation, Martha provides an introduction to digital assets, focusing on the role of bitcoin and how it differs from other asset classes and altcoins.


    We’ll explore bitcoin’s maturation and its growing relevance in traditional market portfolios, alongside Ethereum’s role as a driver of innovation in the digital finance space. The session concludes with key considerations for incorporating digital assets into modern investment strategies.

    Speaker

    Martha Reyes, Research Analyst – Fidelity Digital Assets

  4. Session Transition

  5. Institutional-Grade Custody: Understanding Secure Digital Asset Infrastructure and Market Structure

    Marina will explore the foundations of secure digital asset custody and how institutional solutions differ from traditional financial systems.


    She will cover key elements of market structure and examine how a robust custody frameworks can help mitigate counterparty risk. The session outlines the operational safeguards and infrastructure required to manage digital assets securely and at scale.

    Speaker

    Marina Baudéan, Director, Business Development – Fidelity Digital Assets

  6. Tea, Coffee and Networking

  7. Keynote Address

    Speaker

    Keynote Speaker, to be confirmed

  8. Lunch and Networking

  9. End