Winston Attorneys Speak at Emerging Manager Forum, San Francisco

Winston & Strawn Financial Services Corporate Practice Co-Chair will provide opening remarks at the Emerging Manager Forum, San Francisco. He serves as chair of this year’s conference, held November 15-16, 2018 at the Fairmont. This forum provides attendees with the opportunity to discover the latest on launching funds, connecting with investors, and growing their AUMs.

California State Controller Betty Yee will provide the opening address. As the state’s chief fiscal officer, she chairs the Franchise Tax Board and serves as a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Boards. These two boards have a combined portfolio of nearly $570 billion.

Corporate Partner Michael Wu will speak on the panel titled “How to Set up a Crypto Fund: Legal, Compliance & Tax Issues.” This session will address:

• What is the current legal and regulatory framework in the U.S.?
• What international hubs do our panelists prefer?
• What are the issues and opportunities under current and expected regulation?
• What are the metrics you need to know to start and run a fund?
• What is the difference from a Security Token and a Utility Token?
• How do you move money globally?
• Tax, compliance and custody issues