A Dinner Conversation with SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson Jr.
Stories of fortunes made through crypto-assets and “Initial Coin Offerings” (ICOs) in the local, national and international media are driving massive public interest in the emerging financial services sector known as “FinTech” (Finance and Technology), and its ever-broadening range of innovative products and new participants. Unregulated ICOs can be a wild west for investors. The DAO and SEC's recent enforcement actions improved investor protection by defining boundaries between investments and fraud. Inevitably, many crypto-assets in the US have elements of investment contracts, and need to comply with securities laws. On the other hand, FinTech and crypto-assets present a great opportunity to rethink financial services inefficiencies and reshape securities laws guided by equivalent principles, and keep the US at the forefront of innovation.
To that end, the Harvard and Columbia Clubs of Washington DC, are honored and privileged to host SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson Jr. to speak about the challenges and opportunities of new regulation as it affects financial innovation, in relation with ICOs and crypto-assets.
When: Thursday June 28, 2018; 6:00pm-6:30pm drinks/social, 6:30pm-8:00pm dinner/talk
Where: Hogan Lovells, Columbia Square, 555 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Metro stop: Metro Center; Exit at 12th and F Streets. The building at the top of the escalator is your destination!
***Note: guests should report to the Hogan Lovells Reception Desk located in the lobby for an escort to the location where the event is held.
Tickets:
Harvard Club of Washington DC and ColumbiaDC members and their guests: $45
Non-members: $65
The program will begin with wine, beer, and drinks, and includes a full dinner
Event has been sold out. Waitlist available below.
Where:
Hogan Lovells
555 13th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
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