Event Details

15:00

Opening Remarks: Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks

15:05

Presentation : Cross-Border Deals, Compliance, and the Changing Technology Landscape: A Bloomberg Perspective
Cross-Border Deals, Compliance, and the Changing Technology Landscape: A Bloomberg Perspective
A Bloomberg analyst will discuss the current state of cross-border deal activity, including key compliance risks faced by today’s business leaders, considerations in managing these risks, and the impact of emerging technologies on cross-border transactions.

Speaker: Ed Hammond, Senior Deals Reporter, Bloomberg LP
Moderator: Diane Holt, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Law

15:25

Presentation : Harnessing Blockchain for Deal Success
Harnessing Blockchain for Deal Success
Blockchain, as an emerging technology, is becoming utilized more and more frequently due to its ability to increase efficiencies and automate compliance – when it is used correctly. What impact will the increased use of blockchain have on cross-border deals, and what are the benefits of implementing blockchain? How can you utilize it for more efficient compliance in dealmaking? How can blockchain make your business more competitive in the deals market?

Speaker: Ingrid Busson-Hall, Senior Director, PayPal Holdings
Moderator: Robert Kim, Legal Editor, Bloomberg Law

16:05

Presentation : Automation in Global M&A: Risks and Opportunities
Automation in Global M&A: Risks and Opportunities
Automation can have many benefits for businesses as they look to make cross-border deals, from the start of a transaction to due diligence and through closing – particularly as they are managing significant levels of data, communication, and negotiations. If your business does not implement this properly, however, automation can result in deal failure, and you may face further sanctions as well as economic and reputational harm. How is automation beneficial for your business during deals, and what are the key challenges you might face? What considerations should you have when deciding to use automation to create efficiencies, cut costs, and manage your deal strategy? How can automation make your business a stronger player in today’s market?

Speaker: John Lash, Senior Manager, BDO Consulting

16:45

Presentation : Security Tactics in Cross-Border Deals: Mastering GDPR and Other Key Data Protection Frameworks
Security Tactics in Cross-Border Deals: Mastering GDPR and Other Key Data Protection Frameworks
When managing the high volumes of data in cross-border deals, you must be prepared to comply with constantly changing data protection regulations in different jurisdictions. This panel will discuss some of the most challenging data protection frameworks and markets, including a discussion on the newly effective EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). How will these data protection regimes impact how you make deals? What are the top risks and penalties you might face in the case of non-compliance? How can you use technology to cost-effectively remain compliant with differing regulations and keep data secure during the deal process?

Speakers:
Alan Brill, Senior Managing Director, Kroll Cyber Security & Investigations
Lisa Sotto, Partner, Hunton & Williams

17:25

Event Concludes: Event Concludes
Event Concludes