Issue link: https://digital.shearman.com/i/1484132
Welcome to the inaugural Digital Finance Summit hosted by Shearman & Sterling, where we will explore how emerging technologies are disrupting the financial services sector, how traditional institutions are adapting to the changing market and the race to regulate them. Emerging technologies in the financial services industry have consistently disrupted how consumers interact with their finances, what they expect from their financial institutions, and how these expectations are addressed. Today, we are witnessing how financial institutions, however big or small, can greatly benefit from having access to emerging technologies, which FinTech and blockchain technology startups are developing at a fast pace. Such organizations are facing a patchwork of regulation around the world, and as they operate in a global environment, they must ensure their businesses comply with the relevant regulations. Entrepreneurs and corporate leaders need insightful, business- minded counsel that can keep up with the pace of innovation. Collaborating side-by-side, at Shearman & Sterling we strive to understand our clients' business, goals and strategy to ensure we deliver advice that meets their legal needs and supports their success. We help clients cultivate relationships with regulators and other market participants, deliver innovative solutions to increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues and capitalize on opportunities presented by regulatory reform initiatives and market developments. Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers, located in key financial centers and FinTech hubs around the world, is uniquely positioned to help FinTech clients, leveraging our extensive global presence and experience in technology and financial services regulatory matters. Our FinTech practice brings together experienced lawyers with regulatory, investment advisory, M&A, intellectual property, cybersecurity, capital markets, finance, human capital, emerging growth and litigation experience. Our global team includes pioneering thought leaders with world class transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution skills, making us the perfect partner for FinTechs and those seeking to enter the sector. Thank you for joining us, as we bring industry leaders together to discuss matters that our clients deeply care about, ranging from the emergence of Web 3.0, digital currencies and stablecoins, to mergers and acquisitions and environmental, social and governance challenges and opportunities. DONNA PARISI Global Head of Financial Services & FinTech Shearman & Sterling