John Thiede

Associate General Counsel HSBC

John is a senior regulatory lawyer responsible for advising on UK, EU and US regulatory developments that impact HSBC’s Corporate and Institutional Banking businesses and, in particular, its trading and post-trade activities – including clearing, settlement, custody and asset servicing – in securities, commodities and derivatives markets. He spends significant time advising colleagues and policy makers on the legal and regulatory aspects of the use of blockchain in capital markets and is closely involved in HSBC’s asset tokenisation efforts in the UK and EU. Prior to joining HSBC, John worked in private practice at Sidley Austin and Clifford Chance and held various roles with the UK Financial Conduct Authority and HM Treasury.

Day 1 | 17th June

3:40 PM Post Trade Infrastructure Panel: Examining post trade capabilities: What is the current state of clearing, settlement and custody in digital assets vs traditional markets? HOSTED UNDER CHATHAM HOUSE RULE

As digital assets gain institutional traction, post-trade infrastructure is evolving to meet new demands. This panel will compare the current state of clearing, settlement, and custody in digital asset markets to traditional systems, exploring efforts to bridge the gap between the two. Key topics include the mechanisms supporting digital asset clearing and settlement, regulatory challenges in custody and cross-border processes, and innovations aimed at harmonizing digital and traditional post-trade workflows.

What are the current clearing and settlement mechanisms offered in the digital assets markets?
How are providers and institutions approaching harmonisation between traditional and blockchain-based post-trade infrastructure?
What are the legal and regulatory implications for custody, clearing and settlement across jurisdictions?

Day 2 | 18th June

1:35 PM Working Group 2: Regulatory readiness for institutional digital asset custody: Navigating liability, capital rules & risk

As regulators sharpen their focus on digital asset custody, institutional players must align security, compliance, and operational structures with evolving expectations. This session will unpack how legal frameworks are shaping custody models- from third-party risk management and asset segregation to capital requirements and liability allocation. Share perspectives on how your firm is adapting custody strategies to meet regulatory scrutiny.

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