CPD Learning: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies

This CPD module on cryptocurrencies and blockchains will provide you with a solid introduction to the key technologies involved and how they have been applied, as well the strategies used to mitigate risk.

On completion of this module you will be able to:

• Explore the background and application of cryptocurrency within the financial services industry.
• Articulate the vulnerabilities of cryptocurrency for both users and organisations that seek to adopt it.
• Describe the process of Initial Coin Offerings and explain the risks involved.
• Express the key requirements needed to create a risk-based approach when considering new technologies.

The module has been designed for those who are relatively new to the financial services/asset management industry or more experienced practitioners who want to refresh their core knowledge.

Students typically include:

• Investment/asset/fund managers
• Fund administrators
• Accounting or finance graduates
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Company secretaries
• Compliance professionals
• Lawyers/Solicitors
• Support staff for custodians, banks, or trusts

This module is delivered through an online learning platform, providing you with 12 months’ access to bespoke, interactive course material written by industry experts. There is no formal assessment, allowing you to study and learn at your own pace and refer to the content as and when needed for the purpose of practice. There are 3-4 nominal hours of study recommended for this course.

Purchase of the CPD module includes access to the recording of our live webinar, Are Cryptocurrencies and Tokenisation Changing the Face of Asset Management, which was delivered in collaboration with Funds Europe.

Once you have completed the CPD module, you will be issued a certificate of completion.

Thank you for your interest in CLTI or STEP products. Due to government regulations, we are unable to accept online payments from, or, on behalf of students from certain countries and territories without prior agreement. Please contact us for further details on cltinternational@centlaw.com, +44 (0) 121 362 7733.

To enrol for this module, you must select the month that you are enrolling and wish for your 12 months access to begin. Once we have received your application, we will register you onto the course and provide you with access to the materials.