Digital Asset: Protecting Investor Confidence

Corporate Governance

20
Mar 2025

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

SIDC Webinar

The last day to register is 17 March 2025, or earlier if all seats are fully booked. The listed price is applicable to Malaysian participants only. If you are a non-Malaysian, kindly contact us at sales@sidc.com.my for further information.
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MYR 1,300.00 (Price excluding 8% SST)

Digital Asset: Protecting Investor Confidence

This one-day programme will focus on the latest market trends in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, and tokenization, as well as the evolving global and regional regulatory landscape. Participants will gain insights into the opportunities and risks associated with these assets, particularly in relation to compliance challenges, cybersecurity threats, and governance best practices, with a focus on Malaysia, the ASEAN region, and global markets. The programme will also examine how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are being integrated into the digital assets space. Additionally, it will analyse the sentiment of both institutional and retail investors toward digital assets and highlight success stories from leading market players.

Programme Objective

This programme aims to provide in-depth understanding of the digital asset landscape, emphasising the importance of safeguarding investors’ confidence through effective governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and transparency in creating a stable environment for investors and market participants.

Mode

Virtual

Target Audience

Individuals

Capital Market Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) Fund Managers, Dealing in Securities and Derivatives, Compliance Officers, Financial Planners/Advisors, Wealth and Legal Advisors, Risk Management Officers, Lawyers, Internal Auditors, Compliance Officers, Technology and cybersecurity professionals, Legal Professionals, Corporate Executives and Board Members, Risk and Audit Professionals, Digital Asset Entrepreneurs, Academics and Researchers, Government Officials and Policymakers, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms

 

Organisations

Capital Market Intermediaries, Asset and Fund Management Companies, Stockbroking companies, Commercial Banks, Investment Banks, Digital Banks, Insurance Companies, Investment Firms and Funds, Venture Capital Firms, Private Equity Firms, Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, Digital Asset Exchanges and Platforms, Platforms for Tokenized Assets and NFTs, Blockchain Technology Companies, Technology and Blockchain Companies, Fintech Firms, Blockchain Development Companies, Technology Providers, Law Firms and Legal Consultancies, Audit and Accounting Firms, ESG Consultancies, Educational Institutions and Research Bodies, Corporates with Digital Asset Ventures

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of digital asset landscape, its dynamics and opportunities
  • Explain the latest technological advances supporting the digital assets ecosystem
  • Examine the regulatory requirements, expectations, and potential consequences of non-compliance to the digital asset participants
  • Explain the role of trustee as a custodian and its functions in safekeeping and protection of digital assets
  • Discuss the risks associated with digital assets, the challenges of preventing illicit activities, as well as the need to balance privacy with effective governance

Competencies

  • Foundational (Regulatory) – Capital Market Products Regulations (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Foundational (Product) – Capital Market Products (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Functional (Technical) – Digital Technology Application (Level 3)
  • Core – Corporate Governance (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Core – Risk Management (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Foundational (Regulatory) – Anti Money Laundering (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Functional (Process) – Compliance (Proficiency Level 3)
Time Session
9:00 AM The Rise of Digital Asset: Insights and Innovations

  • Evolution and digital asset taxonomy, its ecosystem and place in modern finance
  • Market trends and growth statistics – Global market and Malaysia’s digital asset market, including key players and market size
  • Opportunities for ASEAN and Malaysia in the digital asset economy
  • Institutional and retail investors’ sentiment toward digital assets
  • ESG considerations in digital assets
  • Success stories: Lessons from leading markets (e.g. Singapore, Switzerland)
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Technological Advances in Digital Assets

  • Innovations in Blockchain technology and sustainable practices
  • Smart Contracts – How it interacts in transactions and legal processes
  • Tokenization – Types, ownership and relationship with traditional financial assets
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) – Its applications and its impact on traditional finance and trading intermediaries
  • Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) – Progress and how it co-exists with current digital asset ecosystems
11:45 AM Digital Asset Regulatory Landscape

  • Malaysia’s regulatory landscape and framework: Key policies, compliance standards and development on digital assets
  • The role of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)
  • Global and regional regulatory requirements i.e. US, Europe, Asia and Africa
  • Case of non-compliance and implications
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Custodial Responsibilities of Trustees in Digital Asset Protection

  • The evolving role of trustees and custodians in safeguarding digital assets
  • Understanding how funds are protected and secured within digital asset infrastructure
  • Ensuring investor confidence through cutting-edge cybersecurity practice
3:30 PM Break
3:45 PM Security, Risk Management and Governance of Digital Assets Space

  • Cybersecurity threats and common risks around digital asset
  • Challenges in combating illicit activities such as money laundering, hacking and fraud
  • Balancing transparency, privacy and user confidentiality
  • Governance in digital asset ecosystem and the oversight role of the boards and senior management
5:00 PM End of Programme

Angelina Kwan

Senior Advisor
IMC Asia Pacific

Nizam Ismail

CEO and Founder
Ethikom Consultancy

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