Independent Study 

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New York: RegTech Innovation
Presented by Columbia Business School’s Alumni Club of New York
Thursday, January 24, 2019 | 6:00 - 8:15 pm
The Conference Center, 130 East 59th Street, New York, New York  

Join us for a panel discussion on how startups and other innovators have turned the ever-increasing regulatory burden into a commercial advantage, developing new companies and compliance initiatives using technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain analysis.

Speakers (to date):

• Ed Sanders, President, Arachnys— Arachnys’ customer risk intelligence platform enables financial institutions to thwart bad actors, reduce operational costs, accelerate revenue, decrease false positives and reduce rejection and error rates. It ensures a firm’s KYC, AML and CDD capabilities support regulatory compliance demands. Arachnys has raised $10M.

• Jeffrey Billingsley, VP, Chainalysis— Chanalysis' cryptocurrency software helps bitcoin companies, financial institutions, and law enforcement prevent, detect, and investigate cryptocurrency money laundering, fraud, and compliance violations. Chanalysis has raised $17M.

• Inessa Even, Head of Market Infrastructure and Strategic Investments for Global Markets at Credit Suisse— Inessa focuses on leveraging financial technology partnerships and investments for Credit Suisse to drive operating model evolution.

(Moderator) Vivian Maese, Partner, Latham & Watkins — Vivian is Co-Chair of the Financial Institutions Industry Group and of the FinTech Industry Group.

For a detailed description of the event including topics and issues to be discussed, click here.

Special thanks to Inessa Evens, Vivian Maese, Andra Marx (CBS '89), and Marjorie Churgin (CBS '86)  for helping to organize this event.

You and your family are invited to join fellow Columbia Business School young alumni and their children in decorating Valentine’s Day cards for Citymeals on Wheels seniors. We’ll provide the card templates, art supplies, and tasty treats and beverages; we hope you’ll bring the creativity and love! To register, please fill out this form. Questions? Contact Emily Hudson at eh2770@gsb.columbia.edu.

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2019 Columbians in Film: The CAA is at Sundance
Presented by Columbia Alumni Association
Saturday January 26, 4–6 p.m.
Spur Bar and Grill, 352 Main Street Park City, UT 84060
Cost: Free

Don't miss the annual celebration of dozens of Columbia alumni, students, and faculty who are premiering their work at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Mingle and network with filmmakers, fellow alumni, and friends over food and drinks at The Spur Bar and Grill. Space is limited, so register ASAP. We hope to see you in Park City! This event is brought to you by the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA), CAA Arts Access, and Columbia University School of the Arts.

Join us to learn more about the programs and resources available for students interested in entrepreneurship.

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New York: Opportunity Zone Investing  
Presented by the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 | 6–8 p.m.
Greenberg Traurig, 200 Park Avenue, NY, NY 
Costs: $30 for CBSACNY members, $45 for non-members (No walk ins) 

Opportunity zones present unprecedented tax benefits. In many cases, gains from investments which are invested in these zone defer taxes on the gains until the property is sold or 2026.  However, if the investment is held ten years the gain on the sale of the property is tax free!

As with most highly incentivized investment programs, the rules are complex and still evolving.  We are fortunate to have Jim Lang, Tax Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, who focuses on opportunity zone investing, to provide unparalleled insight to the program, its opportunities and pitfalls.

Join us for a lively discussion focusing on a variety of topics:

-   What are Opportunity Zones?
-   What are Qualified Opportunity Funds? 
-   How do the tax benefits phase in?
-   What to look for in QOF sponsors and properties
-   Risks and unsettled tax guidance

For more information on this event, please click here.

Thanks to Craig Evans, CBSACNY Real Estate Co Chair, for coordinating

Search Fund investors Pacific Lake visits campus to meet with students

Kick-off for J-term students and beginning of 2nd term.