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Tokenisation: paving the way in Luxembourg’s financial sector

Luxembourg – one of the leading global financial hubs  – is witnessing a significant technological evolution: tokenisation. This technology, which allows to digitally represent real-world assets on the blockchain, is moving from conceptual discussions to practical application, with a potential to reshape how investment funds or securitization vehicles operate in the Grand Duchy.

For Luxembourg-based structures, the compliant tokenisation of assets presents a clear path towards greater operational efficiency. Processes related to the issuance and transfer of fund shares/interests can be streamlined, potentially reducing administrative burdens and costs. Furthermore, the blockchain technology can enhance transparency, offering a clear and auditable record of transactions. Features like automated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, alongside close control over the supply of digital tokens representing fund shares/interests, present compelling advantages for compliance and management.

The legal and regulatory landscape in Luxembourg is also proactively adapting to the opportunities presented by digital assets and tokenised securities.

Looking ahead, the impact of tokenisation on Luxembourg’s financial industry is anticipated to grow. Its capacity to unlock new sources of liquidity by fractionalizing assets, potentially lower the barrier to entry for a wider range of investors, and create more efficient distribution channels suggests a transformative future that fund managers should be preparing for already now. As the technology continues to evolve, tokenisation is set to become an increasingly integral component of the investment fund ecosystem in Luxembourg.

For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to our team, and we’ll be happy to help guide you through the opportunities tokenisation offers.

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