Pasquale Galassi
Pasquale Galassi
Amundi US Investment Advisors
SVP, Head of Investments

Pasquale is the Senior Vice President and Head of Investments at Amundi US Investment Advisors with 27 years in the investment industry, including 13 at the firm. He previously served as Head of Portfolio Construction for Amundi’s Equity Business Line and led the AI and Quant community across the Investment Platform.

Earlier in his career, he was a Portfolio Manager on the European Equities team and Lead Portfolio Manager of Pioneer Funds – European Equity Optimal Volatility at Pioneer Investments in Dublin. He also founded 77SigmaTrading, an Italian proprietary trading firm focused on global macro strategies across multiple asset classes.

His prior experience includes roles at Kairos Partners, Banca Aletti, Antonveneta ABN AMRO, and Barclays Capital Markets in London. He holds a BSc in Business Administration from Huron University USA in London and an MBA in Financial Engineering from the European School of Economics.

Speaking at

New York
Thursday, 14 May 2026
17.00 - 17.40
Navigating digital assets: Luxembourg's role in the global landscape

Luxembourg is recognized as global hub for the cross-border distribution of funds and it is now becoming the leading force into the era of digital assets. By leveraging its sophisticated legal framework and a tech-forward ecosystem, Luxembourg serves as the launchpad for tokenized funds, allowing asset managers to reach a global investor base with an unprecedented gain in efficiency. In addition, AI-driven automation is being integrated into Luxembourg-domiciled structures to streamline KYC/AML processes and optimize the fund administration. The panel “Navigating digital assets: Luxembourg’s role in the global landscape” aims to share insights from experts on both sides of the pond about the opportunities and challenges around digital assets.

Stefan Staedter
Stefan Staedter
Arendt & Medernach

Partner, Head of Office New York

Zila Acosta Grimes
Zila Acosta Grimes
Linklaters LLP

Financial Regulation Counsel

Pasquale Galassi
Pasquale Galassi
Amundi US Investment Advisors

SVP, Head of Investments

Cyril Schopfer
Cyril Schopfer
CACEIS

Country Managing Director, USA