Blockchain: Delivering fundamental strategy points for asset managers

Luke Brereton, Global Head of Client Acquisition for GlobalLink and State Street Digital, State Street, joined Emma Walden in the IMpower Studios to examine the digital transformation of the industry. In this interview, Luke explores how blockchain-based finance and investments have developed, what asset managers and owners looking to get out of introducing digital technology in their investment operations and what asset classes are most likely to benefit from this technology.

Under the spotlight: Luke Brereton

Luke Brereton is the Global Head of Client Acquisition for GlobalLink and State Street Digital.

Prior to joining State Street Luke worked at Standard Chartered Bank, where he was responsible for building, and running, their Prime Services business. During his career Luke has focused predominantly on derivatives working on numerous initiatives including the development of central credit models, capital efficiencies, collateral optimization, credit risk management, peer-to-peer trading, and digital assets. Luke is married with four children and holds a PhD in Physics from Bristol University. Outside of work, Luke enjoys sailing, hiking, photography and cooking.

State Street were Gold Sponsors of IMpower 2023. Find out more about IMpower here >>