LIVE WEBINAR
The regulatory expectations for cryptoasset firms are becoming increasingly clear.
Following the FCA's publication of the final Cryptoasset Policy Statements and Guidance on Cryptoasset Operational Resilience, firms will be expected to demonstrate that operational resilience is embedded across their business through effective governance, clear accountability, tested frameworks and continual improvement.
Join leaders from Thistle Initiatives, TORI Global and ClearBank for an exclusive webinar on the practical steps firms can take to meet regulatory expectations and prepare for the UK's new FSMA regime.
Agenda
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Recent regulatory updates and what the UK's new cryptoasset regime means for firms preparing for authorisation
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The importance of resilient operating models, governance and the management of critical third-party dependencies
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Implementation challenges and technical considerations when building operational resilience into cryptoasset businesses
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How regulated banking and payments infrastructure supports operational readiness and resilience for digital asset firms
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Opportunities and challenges facing firms as the UK digital assets market matures
With the FCA's cryptoasset authorisation gateway opening on 30 September 2026, firms seeking authorisation will need to demonstrate that operational resilience is embedded across their business. Join us to explore the practical steps firms can take to meet regulatory expectations, strengthen governance and prepare for the UK's new cryptoasset regime.
Lisa Blenkinsop
Senior Manager, Payment Services & Digital Assets, Thistle Initiatives
Lisa Blenkinsop is a Senior Manager in Thistle Initiatives' Payment Services & Digital Assets team, bringing a wealth of experience from both industry and consulting roles, including time at the FCA. Her extensive experience in delivering governance, risk, compliance and regulatory change across a range of sectors strengthens our ability to help firms identify opportunities and navigate complex regulatory challenges.
Johnathan Dinham
Head of Digital, TORI Global
Jonathan is the Head of Digital Practice at TORI, with over 25 years' experience in IT transformation, specialising in driving business growth and delivering strategic data solutions across Tier 1 financial services firms, trading firms and banks. He brings a wealth of hands-on experience in industrialising complex technology transitions, from scaling global application migration factories across APAC to designing secure ETL data pipeline strategies using Microsoft Fabric for trading platforms. Crucially, Jonathan is an expert in regulatory data governance, having designed compliance and risk frameworks to support AI adoption under DORA and the EU AI Act.
Emma Hagan
UK CEO, ClearBank
Emma Hagan is the Chief Executive Officer of ClearBank UK, responsible for overseeing all aspects of ClearBank’s operations in the UK and further strengthening the bank’s position in the UK market.
With over 20 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking in both first and second lines of defence, Emma joined ClearBank in 2020 as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Prior to that, she worked for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), where she was Chief Risk Officer for EMEA, serving as part of the EMEA leadership and global risk leadership teams.