Financial Infrastructure: Pathways for Scaling Tokenized Markets

 

 

The discussion panel, titled "Financial Infrastructure: Pathways for Scaling Tokenized Markets", explores the advancements and challenges in digital financial infrastructure.

Key highlights

 

DTCC's Contributions:

  • Dr. Johnna Powell of DTCC highlights DTCC's role in processing significant volumes of securities transactions and their investments in future digital financial market infrastructure (DFMI).
  • DTCC's recent acquisition of Securrency and launch of their Digital Launch Pad for Web 3 infrastructure to support market participants.

Client Needs and Digital Solutions:
  • Dr. Darko of LSEG stresses the importance of addressing client needs and how digital assets can provide solutions to current market inefficiencies, cost reductions, and increased transparency.
  • He believes legacy infrastructure issues need addressing before digital assets can significantly scale.

 

Technological and Regulatory Challenges:

  • The panel addresses technological challenges, such as interoperability between networks, and regulatory clarity, particularly the differences in digital asset regulation between the US and the EU.
  • Dr. Johnna discusses the significance of 24/7 digital cash rails for liquidity and operational efficiencies.

 

Scaling and Implementation:

  • The conversation emphasises the need for practical approaches to scale digital assets and the complementary role of regulation, technology, and client demand.
  • Dr. Jorgen of Euroclear encourages finding solutions rather than excuses and highlights the collaborative efforts of financial infrastructures like Euroclear, DTCC, and Clearstream to advance the market.

 

Future Outlook:

  • Panelists express optimism for 2025, aiming for operational digital cash rails and moving digital assets out of innovation into business as usual.

 

Conclusion
As we look towards 2025, the goal is clear: integration of digital assets into business as usual, moving beyond innovation into practical application that benefits clients, shareholders, and the broader financial ecosystem.

 

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Speakers:

  • Dr. Darko Hajdukovic, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Market Infrastructure, London Stock Exchange Group
  • Dr. Johnna Powell, Managing Director, Head of Technology Research and Innovation, Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
  • Dr. Jorgen Ouaknine, Global Head of Innovation and Digital Assets, Euroclear

 

Moderator:

  • Sandra Ro, Chief Executive Officer, Global Blockchain Business Council

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