Oxford Fintech & Legaltech Society

08/03/2023

Reminder! Our LegalTech & RegTech Panel on Current and Future Trends is happening today at Brasenose College. Lunch will be provided! Doors open at 12 with the event starting at 12:30. We hope to see lots of you there!

We’re excited to announce that we we will be hosting a LegalTech & RegTech Panel on Wednesday 8th March at Brasenose. Doors will open at 12:00 for the opportunity to enjoy some lunch and socialise before the event starts at 12:30. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hAYkFZYYRRgS1e3V7

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89825964067?pwd=dUxaclVHMnlrMVExeWRRZktSK25kZz09

Meeting ID: 898 2596 4067
Passcode: 248939

https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/legaltech-and-regtech-panel-current-and-future-trends

02/03/2023

We’re excited to announce that we we will be hosting a LegalTech & RegTech Panel on Wednesday 8th March at Brasenose. Doors will open at 12:00 for the opportunity to enjoy some lunch and socialise before the event starts at 12:30. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hAYkFZYYRRgS1e3V7

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89825964067?pwd=dUxaclVHMnlrMVExeWRRZktSK25kZz09

Meeting ID: 898 2596 4067
Passcode: 248939

https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/legaltech-and-regtech-panel-current-and-future-trends

07/02/2023

Hi everyone! Our friends at The Oxford AI Network will be hosting its first informal social event on today (Tuesday the 7th of February) starting at 6pm in the Flag Room at the Lamb and Flag! You are invited to join staff, students and alumni working in the areas of AI, Tech, and Innovation. No need to register beforehand. Nibbles will be provided.

04/02/2023

Reminder that our event at the White Rabbit is this evening! We hope to see some of you there!

01/02/2023

Come and meet the 2022/2023 Oxford FinTech & LegalTech committee on Saturday 4th February!

31/01/2023

Meet the 2022/23 committee of Oxford FinTech & LegalTech Society! We are back this term with lots of exciting events planned. Make sure you follow this page for updates!

30/01/2023

Hi everyone! Our friends at Oxford Said FinTech Club are holding a Blockchain event this Wednesday we think you might be interested in. Please find further details below:

Want to learn how blockchain technology is revolutionising the way we do business?

Block your calendars:
Wednesday February 1st at 5:15pm.

Join the Fintech Club for an insightful panel discussion with our brilliant guests:

Ruth Williams (VP of Blockchain and Digital Assets at BNY Mellon; ex-Meta Payments)

Willis Bruckermann (Senior Research Analyst on Blockchain at FT Partners)

Ruth and Willis are experts in the field and will answer all your questions about how companies are using blockchain ⛓️to innovate.

Register using the form below:

The Fintech Club is excited to invite you to our Blockchain panel discussion. Please fill out this form to register your attendance on February 1st at 5:15pm 

27/08/2022

Want to be involved with running one of the fastest growing societies at the University of Oxford?

The Oxford Fintech & Legaltech Society is currently recruiting new committee members for the 2022/23 academic year. Openings in key executive positions include President, Treasurer, Vice President (Fintech), Vice President (Legaltech), and Associate Editor. A full list of the committee roles you can apply for can be viewed on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gptk5wP.

Some key reasons to join:
- Grow your network with leading academics, industry experts, and professional advisers
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills working on an executive committee
- Expand technical expertise in the booming fintech & legaltech fields

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled at the University of Oxford for the academic year 2022/23. We welcome applications from students of any degree discipline and year group.

To apply, please complete the Google Form here: https://lnkd.in/emXePVi9

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are advised as the key positions are likely to be assigned at an early stage in order to have a functioning team before the beginning of Michaelmas 2022.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions about the process and the Society. We look forward to reading your applications!

15/06/2022

We are pleased to announce that Herbert Smith Freehills has agreed to become a Gold Sponsor of the Oxford Fintech & Legaltech Society!

Herbert Smith Freehills is one of the world's leading law firms with 26 offices globally. Their expert, cross-practice teams guide its clients through the rapidly evolving fintech sector.

We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Herbert Smith Freehills over the coming years.

Read more about Herbert Smith Freehills on their website here: https://lnkd.in/ghE4_W8

16/05/2022

Today (Monday May 16th) at 12.30pm Dr Michael Salmony will be giving a virtual presentation to share his expertise on payments and open banking.

Michael is board-level advisor to major international banks, industry associations, regulators and European and international bodies. He represents the interests of banks such as the German Banking community and the European Association of Cooperative Banks in European decision making bodies (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament, EPC, ERPB).

Join the Zoom link here: https://lnkd.in/dzYB4Dp9

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22/03/2022

We are pleased to announce that iManage has agreed to become a Platinum Sponsor of the Oxford Fintech & Legaltech Society!

iManage is the world's leading knowledge management company that delivers sophisticated governance approaches and enables workflows that help solve complex business challenges and enable better business outcomes.

Earlier this term our members enjoyed hearing from Legal Practice Lead, Jack Shepherd, about the legaltech industry and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with iManage over the coming years.

Read more about iManage on their website here: https://imanage.com/

21/02/2022

In our most recent blogpost, Gabriel Araújo Souto explores the difficulties in designing AI and machine learning algorithms for deployment in financial services. In particular, he examines the issue of promoting fairness in AI systems and discusses the steps that could be implemented to minimise the risk of unfair biases.

Dystopic scenarios where human jobs are performed by intelligent machines are not a novelty – they have been around since the 1920s, when Karel Čapek introduced the topic in his sci-fi novel, as well as the term robot.1 However, what may be more surprising is the fact that AI is currently having ...