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UK Government Endorses Fund Tokenization Strategies
A recent report released by a technology working group supported by the UK government advocates for the adoption of tokenization strategies in collaboration with industry peers to enhance market efficiency. The report outlines recommendations endorsed by the United Kingdom’s financial regulator to facilitate the tokenization of funds for asset management firms.
Enhancing Market Efficiency Through Tokenization
- The working group released a comprehensive baseline model to enhance delivery efficiencies and enable effective interaction with digital capital markets and future investors.
- Tokenizing units of money market funds for collateral could expedite settlement processes and create new opportunities in the market.
- The importance of on-chain fund settlement using digital currency is emphasized, with a focus on utilizing public permissioned networks for verified user access to the blockchain.
Critical Use Cases and Development Steps
The report highlights two critical use cases for fund tokenization in the UK market and outlines three important steps for further development:
- Identifying fully on-chain investment markets for tokenized funds across various asset classes.
- Using tokenized money market fund units as collateral, subject to eligibility under UK regulations.
- Enabling on-chain fund settlement via digital money, holding tokenized assets, and expanding solutions to include public permissioned networks.
Regulatory Support for Blockchain-Based Fund Tokenization
Investment managers in the United Kingdom have received regulatory support to explore blockchain technology for tokenizing funds, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency in the financial industry. The report proposed principles for implementing tokenized funds and highlighted the importance of a roadmap for delivery to enhance competitiveness and efficiency within the sector.
Government’s Stance on Blockchain Technology
- The government plans to explore incorporating distributed ledger technology into sovereign bonds.
- Legal and regulatory rules are expected to remain unchanged despite the adoption of blockchain technology.
Future Focus on Artificial Intelligence
The report indicates a future focus on artificial intelligence for tokenization implementation and collaboration with firms to capitalize on potential benefits for consumers and the UK economy.
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