Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications

Ross Buckley, KPMG Law — King & Wood Mallesons professor of disruptive innovation, delivered a presentation on blockchains and their advantages and disadvantages. Each of the principal financial applications of blockchain, and their regulatory implications were considered. Applications included cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, smart contracts, provenance registers, and initial coin offerings.

Adrian Torres

Adrian Torres is the Chief of ADB's Public-Private Partnership thematic group. Prior to this position, he was the Associate Director of ANZ and Societe Generale. 

He graduated from RMIT University with a degree in Business Administration and received his Master of Finance and Economics from the University of Sydney. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School.