HSBC goes live on Broadridge’s distributed ledger repo platform
The solution aims to empower clients through operational efficiency and a significant reduction in settlement costs.
Digital asset servicing
HSBC unveils plans for digital assets custody service
Due to launch in 2024, the new capability will work alongside HSBC’s Orion, the custodian’s proprietary tokenisation platform.
SIX and Swiss National Bank launch wholesale CBDC issuance pilot
Helvetia Phase III will enable DvP settlement of digital bonds.
HSBC tokenises physical gold for institutional investors
The tokenised version can be traded between HSBC and institutional investors through the HSBC Evolve single dealer platform.
Digital asset servicing
Fireside Friday with… Securrency’s Nadine Chakar
Speaking prior to the announcement that Securrency will be acquired by the DTCC, Chakar discussed the need for more institutional action on blockchain, and more realism on the true use cases of the technology.
Industry associations call for common understanding of digital asset custody
ISSA and GDF collaborate on new report to further advance the use of digital asset technology within the securities services industry.
Deutsche Bank partners with Taurus on digital asset custody and tokenisation
The German bank will look to use Taurus technology to manage cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, and digital currencies.
Be careful what you wish for!
A lively panel on tokenisation of payments at Sibos in Toronto led to a broader recap of expectations from DLT.
Tokenisation needs to be followed by secondary market activity
Following Tuesday’s session on tokenisation, Global Custodian caught up with Waqar Chaudry, executive director, innovation and digital assets product, financing & Securities Services, Standard Chartered Bank to discuss next steps.
Tokenisation: The future of securities or just a digital dream?
Every year at Sibos, one or two subjects ripen to the point where they move from the fringe to the mainstream. One of these is tokenisation.