This document discusses how blockchain and distributed ledgers can transform financial services. It provides an overview of blockchain technology including its history from ancient codes of law to Bitcoin and Satoshi Nakamoto. It describes blockchain essentials like the topology of blocks in a blockchain and smart contracts. The document also notes some risks and challenges of blockchain as well as the need for collaboration among financial institutions to realize its potential for transforming the industry.

1. Transforming Financial Services by
Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers
Drs. Patrick Maes
Managing Director CTO Strategy & Architecture
Credit Suisse
ICAEW CH Blockchain Conference 14th March 2017

2. Aristotle on Money
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3. From the Code of Hammurabi to Luca Pacioli
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4. Bitcoin and Satoshi Nakamoto
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5. Blockchain Essentials
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6. Blockchain decoded
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Source: sachsinsights.com

7. Topology of Blocks in Blockchain
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8. Smart contracts
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Source: linkedIn.com

9. Risk and Challenges
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10. Collaboration is key
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11. Collaboration is key
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12. Thanks
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