- August 18, 2021
Syren Johnstone is the Executive Director of the Master of Laws (Compliance & Regulation) Programme at The University of Hong Kong, and a Director of Keel Consulting. A member of the Securities and Futures Commission’s Fintech Advisory Group (2016-2021), he has contributed thought leadership including via engagements as an expert for statutory regulatory agencies. His work has been referenced in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council and the Court of Appeal. He previously held senior management roles with international investment banks and holds two masters degrees, in neuroscience and law, from Oxford and London universities respectively. He is on the roll of solicitors in England & Wales and Hong Kong. His forthcoming book, “Rethinking the Regulation of Cryptoassets: Cryptographic Consensus Technology and the New Prospect” (Edward Elgar Publishing) is due out in September 2021.