Blockchain and its role in wealth and asset management

From fund distribution to digital assets, innovation within distributed ledger technology means huge opportunities for wealth and asset managers. But how can you harness these opportunities? We spoke to experts at IMpower | FundForum 2024 to learn more.

Tokenisation and distributed ledger technology in fund distribution with Herwig Temmerman, BearingPoint

Herwig Temmerman, Partner, BearingPoint, talks about the emergence of digital assets, blockchain and tokenisation. Herwig delves into how these technologies are automating processes, reducing costs, and opening new business opportunities.

The global outline of digital assets with Xavier Gomez, INVYO

Xavier Gomez, Co-Founder, COO, INVYO, explores regulatory developments in the US, Europe, and Asia, such as the SEC’s approval of ETFs. He discusses the complex landscape of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their varying implications worldwide and talks about challenges in adoption, financial education, and technological understanding.

Tokenised funds and digital assets with Daniel Hall, EY

Daniel Hall, UK Wealth & Asset Management Leader, EY, explores how digital assets and the underlying blockchain technology are poised to streamline the complex funds industry by improving efficiency and reducing costs. He highlights the collaborative efforts needed to overcome regulatory and infrastructural challenges and the massive potential for future investments.