Laying the Groundwork for Tokenisation

As the digitalisation of real-world assets gathers pace, it’s imperative that managers and fund domiciles are ready to meet the opportunities this presents. Elliot Refson, Head of Funds at Jersey Finance, and Americas Lead Philip Pirecki were interviewed recently on this topic.

7 May 2024

How is the digitalisation of real-world assets progressing?

What are the benefits of digitalisation and what opportunities does it present?

The key benefits of digitalisation are increased liquidity, transparency and efficiency. In terms of opportunities, this opens up a new investor class to managers and a new investment class for investors.
Elliot RefsonHead of Funds, Jersey Finance

What are the main challenges involved?

What do you see US private equity managers doing to establish deal vehicles in this space?

What is driving the trend towards co-investing through digitalisation?

What are the implications of tokenisation for fund domiciles and how will jurisdictions need to adapt moving forward?

Tokenisation is a rapidly developing area with risks, and market participants are looking for clear guidance
Philip A. PireckiJersey Finance Lead in the Americas