August 11 — August 12
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (ET) DAILY
VIRTUAL
SIFMA Member Briefing: Digital Assets and Asset Management
As digital assets and tokenized financial instruments continue to evolve, asset managers are increasingly evaluating the implications for investment products, operations, client demand, and market structure.
SIFMA hosted a two-part member briefing providing an overview of the digital asset landscape, including key regulatory developments, tokenization trends, market infrastructure considerations, and emerging use cases for institutional investors. Designed for asset management professionals, the program established a common foundation for understanding the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of capital markets.
Attendees are encouraged to continue the conversation at SIFMA's Digital Assets Conference, Building a Durable Market Structure for the Next Generation of Capital Markets, on September 23, 2026, in New York City. The conference will bring together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to examine market structure, regulation, infrastructure, institutional adoption, and other critical issues shaping the future of digital and tokenized asset markets. Register now.
Part I: Foundations of Digital Assets
Tuesday, August 11
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
This introductory session, designed specifically for asset managers, provided an overview of digital assets, tokenization, market participants, and key concepts shaping the evolving digital asset ecosystem. The session featured guest speaker Todd Kuehl, Invesco Head of Compliance, Americas, and Adjunct Professor of Digital Asset Regulation at Emory University School of Law.
Speakers:
Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA
Kevin Ehrlich, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA
Todd Kuehl, Invesco Head of Compliance, Americas and Adjunct Professor of Digital Asset Regulation, Emory University School of Law
Peter Ryan, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets and International Prudential Policy, SIFMA
Part II: Policy, Regulation, and SIFMA Priorities
Wednesday, August 12
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
This session examined the evolving policy and regulatory landscape for digital assets, recent legislative and regulatory developments, and SIFMA’s ongoing digital asset workstreams and advocacy priorities.
Speakers:
Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., President and CEO, SIFMA
Kevin Ehrlich, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA
Charles DeSimone, Managing Director, Deputy Head of Technology, Operations, and BCP, SIFMA
Peter Ryan, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets and International Prudential Policy, SIFMA
Micah Smith, Vice President, Digital Assets, SIFMA
EXPERT SPEAKERS
KENNETH E. BENTSEN, JR.
President and CEO, SIFMA
CHARLES DESIMONE
Managing Director, Deputy Head of Technology, Operations, and BCP, SIFMA
KEVIN EHRLICH
Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Asset Management Group, SIFMA
TODD KUEHL
Head of Compliance, Americas, Invesco
Adjunct Professor of Digital Asset Regulation, Emory University School of Law
PETER RYAN
Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets and International Prudential Policy, SIFMA
MICAH SMITH
Vice President, Digital Assets, SIFMA
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