Tokenisation

Custody & Infrastructure

Deutsche Bank Develops Investment Servicing Platform for Digital Funds

By Editors | 23/02/2023

The platform will make it easier for firms to launch and administer digital investment funds, which may comprise crypto, tokenised securities and other digital assets.

Trading & Investment

Marketnode, NowCM Join Forces to Digitalise APAC Debt Markets

By Editors | 20/02/2023

SGX’s Lee Beng Hong said the new digital service will enhance bond issuance efficiency and streamline processes for dealing with regulators, lawyers and listing agents.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Issues First-of-its-kind Tokenised Green Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuance demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in combining bond market, green and sustainable finance, and fintech.

Tokenisation

Siemens Issues First Blockchain-based Digital Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Siemens said it sold the bond directly to investors without engaging CSDs, and the transaction was completed within two days.

DeFi & Web3

FSB Assesses DeFi Vulnerabilities and How to Address Them

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2023

The FSB will consider changes to its proposed crypto regulatory framework to account for DeFi-specific risks, and policy responses to address TradFI-DeFi interactions.

Market Data & Technology

DSB Seeks Additional Expertise in OTC Derivatives, Digital Assets

By Editors | 17/02/2023

The DSB Product Committee is seeking increased representation from Asia and additional expertise in digital assets-related OTC derivatives.

Tokenisation

FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

Trading & Investment

Hermès Wins Trademark Infringement Case Involving NFTs

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2023

A jury ruled that an artist violated Hermès’ copyright and brand image by selling NFTs depicting the company’s Birkin handbags covered in fur.

Tokenisation

Deutsche Börse, Google Cloud Establish Partnership on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2023

Deutsche Börse Group will leverage Google Cloud to accelerate the development of digital securities platform D7, and deliver crypto spot and derivatives products.