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Integrating Tokenization With Traditional Fund Management Practices


Published on 2024-12-27 03:20:50 - Forbes
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  • The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) noted that although there is no formal definition of "fund tokenization," it fundamentally means the process of converting an investor's share or unit in a collective investment scheme into a digital token, recorded on a blockchain that supports smart contracts.

The article from Forbes Finance Council, published on December 26, 2024, discusses the integration of tokenization with traditional fund management practices. It highlights how tokenization, the process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain, can revolutionize fund management by enhancing liquidity, reducing costs, and improving transparency. The piece explores the potential benefits such as fractional ownership, which allows investors to buy smaller stakes in high-value assets, and the ability to trade these tokens 24/7 on global markets. However, it also addresses challenges like regulatory hurdles, cybersecurity risks, and the need for investor education. The article suggests that while tokenization offers significant advantages, a hybrid approach combining traditional methods with blockchain technology could be the most effective way forward, ensuring compliance, security, and investor trust while leveraging the efficiencies of digital assets.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2024/12/26/integrating-tokenization-with-traditional-fund-management-practices/ ]
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