Jens Schmidt
Jens Schmidt
EY
Partner

Jens is a Partner at EY leading the Luxembourg Wealth and Asset Management Consulting practice. He is a CFA charterholder with more than 10 years of experience in the sector working across multiple European countries, including Luxembourg, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Austria. Dedicated to embrace and manage change, Jens supports the asset management industry with the execution of regulatory transformation programs, the design and implementation of operating models as well AIF risk management services. In addition to this role, he has contributed to multiple industry working groups, thought leadership publications and market events. Being an avid triathlete and mountaineer himself, Jens is also an advocate of an active lifestyle to maintain energy and wellbeing.

Speaking at

Zurich
Monday, 11 November 2024
16.20 - 17.05
Navigating Digital Assets: where are we in the adoption journey?

Embark with us on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of digital assets at our upcoming panel discussion during the ALFI Roadshow to Switzerland. Our panellists will explore the current state of adoption of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets within the asset management industry, what factors are driving and also holding back innovation, and how these assets could be instrumental in gaining access to new groups of investors. Additionally, our experts will delve into the strategic, operational, regulatory, and technological considerations necessary to successfully integrate digital assets into existing product offerings

Jens Schmidt
Jens Schmidt
EY

Partner

John Ehlers
John Ehlers
Swissquote Bank Europe SA

Chief Operating Officer

Nicolas Faller
Nicolas Faller
Union Bancaire Privée S.A.

Co-CEO of Asset Management & Head of Institutional Clients

Milan Hauber
Milan Hauber
Ogier

Partner

Raphael Machet
Raphael Machet
BNP Paribas

Head of Regulatory Projects and Digital Asset Practice, Luxembourg branch

Geneva
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
9.15 - 10.00
Navigating Digital Assets: where are we in the adoption journey?

Embark with us on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of digital assets at our upcoming panel discussion during the ALFI Roadshow to Switzerland. Our panellists will explore the current state of adoption of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets within the asset management industry, what factors are driving and also holding back innovation, and how these assets could be instrumental in gaining access to new groups of investors. Additionally, our experts will delve into the strategic, operational, regulatory, and technological considerations necessary to successfully integrate digital assets into existing product offerings

Jens Schmidt
Jens Schmidt
EY

Partner

John Ehlers
John Ehlers
Swissquote Bank Europe SA

Chief Operating Officer

Milan Hauber
Milan Hauber
Ogier

Partner

Katka Letzing
Katka Letzing
Kickstart Innovation

CEO

Quentin Werle
Quentin Werle
6 Monks (6M) s.à.r.l.

Head of Portfolio Management