Hosted by iConnections
Featuring Align and Seward & Kissel
What to Expect
Industry experts from Align and Seward & Kissel will discuss the SEC's proposed rules from February and the impact they will have on the alternative investment industry should they be voted into effect in an upcoming live webinar, hosted by iConnections. The speakers will walk through the rules in detail, offer their key takeaways and guidance for navigating them and leave time for a Q&A session.
Speakers
Vinod Paul, Chief Operating Officer of Align
Vinod Paul brings over 20 years of in-depth financial services and technology experience to his role as Align’s Chief Operating Officer. Vinod’s responsibilities include the oversight and strategic development of Align’s Managed Services offerings, including Align Cybersecurity™, the company's comprehensive cybersecurity risk management solution. In his current role, Vinod is also responsible for managing senior client relationships with alternative asset managers, providing ongoing guidance with respect to industry best practices and forward-looking trends in Managed Services. Vinod serves on the Forbes Technology Council, a collective of invitation-only communities.
John Araneo, Esq., Managing Director of Cybersecurity of Align
John Araneo possesses a broad corporate legal background, encompassing investment management law, data privacy and cybersecurity law, corporate governance and employment law. John is an published author, established cybersecurity expert and a well-known thought-leader on the legal, regulatory, governance and employment law issues related to cybersecurity. Previously, John practiced law in the investment management space for over 20 years, most recently as a partner of Cole-Frieman & Mallon, LLP, a firm that represents over 2000 asset management clients.
Nicholas Miller, Partner at Seward and Kissel
Nicholas R. Miller is a partner in the Investment Management group at Seward & Kissel LLP. Nick regularly advises sponsors and managers of private investment funds, including hedge, private equity, private credit and venture capital funds, regarding formation, structuring and capital raising matters. He has extensive experience structuring onshore and offshore investment vehicles, such as special purpose vehicles, co-investment vehicles, separately managed accounts and funds-of-one. In addition, Nick frequently counsels registered and unregistered investment advisers on regulatory compliance matters. Nick also regularly represents both seeders and investment managers in connection with seed and anchor investments, and is a frequent contributor on the topic.