Free Crypto Assets Webinar
SAIFM is offering a free 2.5-hour CPD-accredited webinar on Crypto Assets in Financial Markets, exclusively for employees of BANKSETA-registered entities.
Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of crypto assets, their impact on financial markets, and key regulatory considerations.
How to Register:
- Have a copy of your ID
- Prepare proof of employment
- Provide your highest qualification
- Select your preferred session
Need Assistance? Contact us at precious@saifm.co.za
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of crypto assets! A minimum attendance of one hour is required for a CPD certificate.
Dates:
13 February 2025: 10h00 – 12:30
18 February 2025: 10h00 – 12:30
21 February 2025: 10h00 – 12:30
24 February 2025: 10h00 – 12:30
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
In the wake of the 2007/08 global financial crisis, Bitcoin emerged as a decentralized alternative to traditional fiat currencies. The subsequent development of cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology has ushered in a new era of financial possibilities. This webinar will explore the world of Crypto Assets, offering insights into:
- The origins and evolution of cryptocurrencies, starting with Bitcoin.
- How blockchain technology disrupted traditional financial intermediaries.
- The various cryptocurrencies that have emerged, including Litecoin, Ether, and XRP.
- The regulatory landscape surrounding crypto assets in South Africa and globally.
- An introduction to other digital financial assets like stablecoins, non-fungible tokens, and security tokens.
About the presenter

Ingrid Goodspeed has over 30 years’ banking and financial market experience in the areas of treasury, risk management, compliance, investment analysis, economic research, internal audit, information technology and management information. And 6 years in South Africa’s National Treasury as a financial sector policymaker.
Ingrid is currently an independent consultant with projects including: A study of the role of private equity in the economy for Intellidex (2022), Proportionality in banking regulation for Intellidex (2021) and Financial Markets Review for the South African Reserve Bank (2018). Before that she was with National Treasury, Nedbank, Deloitte, Teba Bank (now Ubank), Absa Securities and Absa Capital.
She is a Chartered Director (SA) and Fellow of the South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM). She holds an MBL (cum laude), a BCom Honours (Economics) and an LLB from Unisa.
Ingrid serves on a number of boards and trusts including the SAIFM, the Investment Analysts Society of South Africa, Payments Association of South Africa, ASISA Enterprise and Supplier Development Fund, ASISA Foundation and Momentum Metropolitan ESD Fund.
Ingrid has published a number of books and articles.
