In recent years, we have seen explosive growth and changes from various blockchain applications and the underlying Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Many powerful applications are coming forth that can potentially transform the financial industry's banking processes and customer experience for the better. Specially Asset Tokenization has the potential to make traditional assets more accessible and unlock value, thereby generating a whole new class of investible digital assets in the process. In addition, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to make cross border payment more efficient while pushing the boundaries of programmable money, making the purpose and use of money even more targeted and precise.
Against this background, TMA is delighted to have invited Mr. Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research, and Ms. Lyselle Tan, Senior Vice President, Blockchain & Digital Assets, UOB as the guest speakers. In the presentation, Mr. Heng and Ms. Tan will discuss with Members the various opportunities and risks around both Asset Tokenization and CBDCs.
Speakers:
Mr. Heng Koon How, CAIA
Head of Markets Strategy, Executive Director
Global Economics and Markets Research
UOB
Koon How is the Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research at UOB, where he leads the in-house team to formulate forecasts and house views for Foreign Exchange (FX), commodities and interest rates. Koon How focuses on advising key clients across Wholesale Banking, Global Markets, Corporate and Financial Institution segments throughout the ASEAN region. In addition to his main role, Koon How is concurrently a member of UOB’s Blockchain and Digital Asset (BCDA) taskforce, focusing on research in the fast evolving blockchain and digital assets space, including asset tokenization as well as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).
Ms. Lyselle Tan
Senior Vice President
Blockchain & Digital Assets
UOB
Lyselle Tan is a member of UOB’s Blockchain and Digital Assets team that serves as a Centre of Excellence on matters relating to Blockchain, Digital Assets and related technologies. She leads the Central Bank Digital Currency pillar which aims to collaborate with regional central banks across Asia and to help bring central bank led CBDC innovations to the region and clients. Lyselle’s previous experience includes working at fintech companies and banks in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand focusing on Transformation Program Management and Transaction Banking.
Language: English
Deadline for Registration and Payment: 26 June 2023 or quota is full (whichever is applicable)
Participants are entitled to receive 1 CPD (TMA) credit upon completion of the seminar. TMA is the administrator for the Enhanced Competency Framework on Treasury Management (ECF-TM) and a recognized institution of Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for providing continuing professional development (CPD) activities. The CPD hours can be used to meet the CPD requirements of the ECF-TM and the SFC. To qualify for the CPD credits or attendance certificate of the seminar, all participants have to sign-in and sign-out. We regret that neither CPD nor attendance certificate will be given to those who are late for the seminar or leave early. TMA Office will update TMA Individual Members’ CPD record after the seminar is held.
