BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP

What is it about?

In the early 1990s the core concepts behind blockchain technology emerged. They described a consensus model for reaching agreement on outcomes in a network of computers and recording them as an electronic ledger shared among multiple participants without a central repository or the control of a central authority. The blockchain technology concepts were applied to cryptocurrency in 2008 in Satoshi Nakamoto’s paper Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System. With the launch of the Bitcoin network in 2009, the first of many cryptocurrency networks, blockchain technology became widely known.

While blockchain technology is the foundation of cryptocurrencies networks, it may be more broadly applicable. There are countless news articles and videos describing the “magic” of blockchain technology and its ability to solve all problems in every sector in every way imaginable. However the use of blockchain technology may not be a silver bullet. There are issues that must be considered such as how to deal with malicious users, how controls are applied, and the limitations of the implementations. This one-day blockchain technology workshop attempts to address these issues and describe the method behind the magic and the hype that surrounds blockchain technology.

Outline

Define blockchain technology and its characteristics and terminology
Describe the components of blockchain technology
Outline the consensus models of blockchains
Discuss the limitations of and misconceptions around blockchain technology

Highlight the use cases and the major business adoption of blockchain technology
Describe blockchain-based alternatives to traditional financial services that have come to be called decentralised finance, or DeFi
Consider the work done by international bodies, standard setters, and regulators to establish a policy framework for responsible blockchain innovation and adoption

Ingrid Goodspeed

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.

Methodology

The workshop will be offered online whereby a delegate whose attendance has been confirmed in writing will receive by email –

a copy of the power point slides to be used in the workshop
a link to join the online workshop at the set time

CPD

CPD for FAIS purposes
This workshop provides verifiable CPD points in terms of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, BN 194 of 2017, provided that the content is appropriate for your role within the company. A certificate of attendance will be issued that could be submitted to your company’s compliance officer. The number of verifiable CPD hours will be up to 6 hours.

CPD for SAIFM members’ purposes
This workshop provides verifiable CPD points in terms of the CPD policy of SAIFM provided that the content is appropriate for your current or future role within the company. A certificate of attendance will be issued, which should be retained and submitted should you be selected for a SAIFM member CPD audit. The number of verifiable CPD hours will be up to 6 hours.

Queries

All bookings and enquiries can be directed to Melissa Joao: melissa@saifm.co.za / 011 802 4768

DATE TBC

TIME 09H00 – 15H30

COST
SAIFM Full members pay R4784.00 per person (Inc. VAT)
SAIFM Affiliate members pay R5238.25 per person (Inc. VAT)

KINDLY NOTE: Closing date for bookings and receipt of payment is TBC.

Disclaimer: While every effort is made to ensure that confirmed workshops continue uninterrupted, it may happen in rare circumstances that we are obliged to cancel. In such a case, a full refund will be made for the workshop or an alternate date arranged at the convenience of the attendees. It is recommended that uncapped wifi/fibre is made use of for the duration of the workshop. All data costs incurred will be for your own account.