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News on regulatory considerations, market adoption, technical infrastructure and use cases for tokenising traditional assets like real estate, securities, and commodities on blockchain platforms.

Tokenisation
Korea Securities Depository to Establish Security Token Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2023
The KSD will set up a securities token platform and play the role of screening registrations of such digital assets.

Tokenisation
UBS, BOCI Issue First Digital Structured Notes for APAC Clients
By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2023
In collaboration with UBS, BOCI has become the first Chinese financial institution to issue a tokenised security in Hong Kong.

Stablecoins
BIS Develops Smart Contract Prototype for SME Finance
By Editors | 09/06/2023
The prototype was developed as part of Project Dynamo, a collaboration between BIS Innovation Hub and HKMA to explore the use of digital tokens in supply chain finance for SMEs.

Tokenisation
OCBC Partners ADDX to Launch Tokenised Structured Note
By Karen Ng | 24/05/2023
By tokenising the three-month fixed coupon note and distributing it on ADDX’s platform, OCBC will have access to ADDX’s global accredited investor base.

CBDCs
HKMA Launches e-HKD Pilot Programme With 16 Firms
By Editors | 19/05/2023
HSBC, StanChart, BOCHK, CCB, ICBC, Hang Seng Bank, Alipay, Ripple, Visa, Mastercard and ZA Bank are among those involved in HKMA’s pilot.

Tokenisation
GFMA Report Details How DLT Will Benefit Capital Markets
By Editors | 18/05/2023
The report calls for market participants to proactively shape the future use of DLT and for policymakers to provide greater regulatory clarity.

Sustainable Finance
Japan: Reforms Needed to Boost Digital Green Bond Market
By Editors | 28/04/2023
Expert panel finds that the technology used in JPX’s digitally tracked green bond has other applications, but some challenges need to be addressed first.

Custody & Infrastructure
FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard
By Editors | 24/04/2023
Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.

Tokenisation
ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market
By Editors | 21/04/2023
The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

DeFi & Web3
Japan Policymaking Body Approves New Web3 White Paper
By Editors | 15/04/2023
The paper covers crypto taxation, a DAO law, token screening, stablecoin registration, and Web3 accounting standards.
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