Tokenovate

Last Thursday, the Tokenovate team came together in London for a day to take stock of where we are, where we're going and how we are going to do it. The clarity of our purpose is simple, the journey perhaps less so. Yet, that's what is exciting! To automate post-trade lifecycle events for derivatives and SFTs is no small task. But with commercial, technological, legal and regulatory standards aligning, the time is now. We are operationalising CDM to increase efficiency, revenues and profitability for banks and funds. How? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJZH6rNk

🔥 We're hiring! 🔥 Are you a Product Owner with blockchain experience, or a Growth Marketing Manager with your sleeves rolled up? Come join our team and journey. Take a look at our job openings here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF9abdP4 Note: the Product Owner role is Cambridge based, and the Growth Marketing Manager is in London. Both roles are hybrid, with 2-3 days required in the office. No agencies please.

In this fourth entry in our series on Operationalising CDM, Tokenovate's CTO, Steve Haigh, delves into the technology aspects of the Common Domain Model within our platform, shedding light on how interoperability drives automation, transparency, and efficiency in post-trade processing. Interoperability in capital markets paves the way for new business models and user-centric innovations, streamlining processes and fostering growth by reducing complexity and redundancy. To realise the full potential of technology like blockchain, smart contracts, tokenisation, and AI, standardised and interoperable data are essential. Blockchain execution, smart contract automation, tokenisation scalability, and AI decision-making all rely on structured, high-quality data. For us, CDM acts as a common language, enabling global systems and financial organisations to align, accelerating market scalability and technological integration. CDM transcends being just a technical artefact; it stands as a testament to how data standardisation and interoperability can enable an entire industry. By breaking down data silos and fostering a shared technology ecosystem, CDM fuels digital transformation, improving processes and business models. By embracing CDM as a foundational element in our technology stack, we reinforce our commitment to driving industry-wide innovation and progress. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/epjZx5YM #CDM #interoperability #data #capitalmarkets #standardisation #AI #tokenisation #smartcontracts #blockchain

✅ Making CDM Operational. In our fourth entry in the series exploring how Tokenovate is operationalising CDM, our CTO Steve Haigh examines the technological implementation of CDM within our platform, explaining how CDM - through interoperability - can help deliver automation, transparency, and efficiency in post-trade processing. Interoperability is crucial for genuine industry transformation. When implemented thoughtfully, it can provide the foundation for new business models and more user-centric innovations. In capital markets, where technology silos have long been the norm, adopting robust, well-defined interoperability standards can reduce unnecessary complexity and redundancy, unlocking substantial productivity and growth. In a nutshell, it requires shared vision and governance, along with buy-in from stakeholders who often have competing priorities. When these elements align, however, we begin to see compelling examples of interoperability done right. ✅ The Power of CDM For technology innovations in blockchain, smart contracts, tokenisation and AI to truly deliver on their promise, the underlying data must be standardised and interoperable: ➡️ BLOCKCHAIN requires standardised trade data for reliable execution and settlement. ➡️ SMART CONTRACT automation depends on predictable, universally recognised structures to function predictably and efficiently. ➡️ TOKENISATION can only scale when assets are consistently defined across systems. ➡️ AI relies on structured, high-quality data to drive intelligent decision-making and automation. By establishing a uniform way to represent data, CDM provides a common language that the myriad of global systems and organisations within financial markets can agree upon. Markets and services can scale faster because they can plug into a ready-made technology ecosystem rather than starting from scratch. Data that were once buried in disconnected silos can emerge to reshape entire processes or business models. And the transformational benefits of these technologies can then be realised. So, CDM isn’t just a technical artefact; it’s a prime example of how thoughtful and well-timed standardisation of data leads to interoperability that can energise an entire industry, turning a meaningless buzzword into a catalyst for digital transformation. That’s why we’ve chosen to embed CDM as one of the critical building blocks in our technology stack. Link to the full blog is in the comments 👇 #CDM #interoperability #data #capitalmarkets #standardisation #AI #tokenisation #smartcontracts #blockchain

"The economic complexity of financial products can sometimes obscure their legal simplicity." So begins Part III of our series of posts covering regulatory, legal, commercial and technological aspects of operationalising the Common Domain Model, CDM. This time the pen is held by our Chief Legal & Product Officer Ciarán McGonagle. The full title of the blog is "CDM and Legal Certainty: Our Smart Derivatives Framework", and a link to it can be found in the comments below. 👇 In the post Ciarán writes: "I would argue that the CDM is not just foundational but indispensable for developing smart derivatives contracts that adhere to and uphold the legal, regulatory, and commercial standards that have underpinned capital markets for the past half-century." Do you agree?

Join Tokenovate and many other brilliant companies showcasing the power of the Common Domain Model at the third annual CDM Showcase on February 26 in London. Hosted by State Street, and jointly organised by ISDA, ISLA and ICMA, the agenda of the day features presentations, panels and demos. Our own Stephen Ashworth is on stage at 09:45 to show how our post-trade lifecycle event management platform can save banks and funds time and money (all while enabling growth). Sign up for free here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eC3pwqmc See you there! #CDM #ISLA #ISDA #ICMA #StateStreet

Congratulations, Ciarán McGonagle! To be named in The Lawyer Hot 100 - 2025 list is a testament to your outstanding body of work, and ongoing commitment to advancing global legal standards and product innovation in our industry. As The Lawyer says: you have been instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the realm of digital assets and blockchain technology. Tokenovate is fortunate to have you! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6N_kTuA #thelawyerhot100

👉 Operationalising CDM - Unlocking the Commercial Value of CDM 👈 In this "part two in a mini series of four", Tokenovate Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Ashworth shares his thoughts on how to unlock commercial value of the Common Domain Model (CDM), the framework championed by FINOS, ISDA, International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) and ICMA - International Capital Market Association. Consider, for a moment, you are the CEO of a global investment bank. You have $30 trillion in notional derivatives exposure, supported by $1 trillion of collateral assets, held in custody across a sprawling chain of intermediaries and custodians. You spend $10 billion annually on operating expenses, much of it tied to inefficient post-trade processes - manual reconciliations, inconsistent data formats, multiple technology platforms and fragmented workflows; combined, locking up capital to cover high running costs and a multitude of operational risks. Now let me present a different picture. Standardisation and automation of workflows allows seamless processing of post trade lifecycle events. Inefficiencies and operational risk fall away reducing operating costs and capital reserves to cover errors. Digitisation of trade data and in particular ownership rights enable faster, cheaper and more accurate mobility of asset records allowing improved liquidity and optimisation of capital use driving up returns on collateral assets. ➡️ This is the future Tokenovate is building for the industry. At Tokenovate, we are not just building technology; we are laying the groundwork for a financial ecosystem that is efficient, transparent, and resilient. Incremental improvements are no longer sufficient. The financial industry is at a pivotal moment requiring transformational change. Tokenovate’s platform, powered by CDM, offers a clear pathway to that transformation, enabling firms to reduce costs, optimise operations, and position themselves as leaders in a competitive market. Transformation happens when vision meets execution. At Tokenovate, we provide the tools to turn this vision into reality. The link to the full post can be found in the comments below👇

🔥 The Trust Revolution 🔥 Tokenovate Founder and CEO Richard Baker attended Edelman’s presentation of its 2025 Trust Barometer Report at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Edelman Trust Barometer (link to report in comments) reveals a world grappling with deep-seated grievances and eroding faith in institutions. As we navigate the complex landscape of 2025, the progression from fear to polarisation to active grievance has reshaped the social fabric, challenging businesses, governments, and NGOs to redefine their societal roles. The widening mass-class divide continues to fuel discontent and populist movements. Trust has shifted from top-down sources to peer-to-peer and local networks. Businesses, once the most trusted institution, now face scepticism, particularly from highly aggrieved groups. 🔥 Rebuilding Trust: A Multi-Pronged Approach 🔥 To address these challenges, rebuilding trust requires: ✅ Improving economic outcomes and fostering hope: society and individuals need to believe in a better future. Our global narrative often deprives people of the motivation that life can improve. Leaders, businesses, NGOs, and media share a collective responsibility to connect global change with opportunities to enhance economic outcomes for the many. ✅ Encouraging institutional collaboration: institutions must work together to provide quality, unbiased information to rebuild confidence in their reliability and intentions. ✅ Leveraging local trust networks: strengthening trust through local relationships, such as those between employers and their communities, can be an effective means to restore confidence. 🔥 Implications for Capital Markets 🔥 In capital markets, declining trust can lead to increased volatility and reduced investor confidence. The lack of accurate, timely, and trustworthy data exacerbates the risk of disinformation driving events. However, blockchain-based technologies can mitigate some of these risks by: ✅ Enhancing transparency: blockchain’s decentralised, immutable ledger can rebuild trust through openness and verifiability. ✅ Increasing accountability: smart contracts, which execute automatically based on predefined conditions, reduce reliance on intermediaries and ensure fairness. By addressing transparency, accountability, and efficiency, blockchain technologies can play a vital role in reducing risks in capital markets. However, widespread adoption depends on collaboration between private sector innovators and policymakers to establish supportive regulatory frameworks and infrastructure. To foster a stable environment for capital markets and society at large, businesses and governments must prioritise rebuilding trust. This involves addressing public grievances, promoting transparency, and committing to ethical practices. By doing so, they can create a foundation for a healthier, more resilient economic and social landscape. #WEF #Trust #Blockchain #CapitalMarkets #SmartContracts #Davos

👉 *Operationalising CDM - The Strategic Imperative for Change* 👈 (Part one of four: by Tokenovate Founder and CEO Richard Baker - link to full blog 👇 ). The financial ecosystem is under strain. Over the past decade, firms have layered complex regulatory requirements onto fragmented infrastructures, creating a patchwork of processes that drive up operational costs, introduce data inconsistencies, and embed systemic inefficiencies. Firms now spend billions annually on reconciliations, manual interventions, and compliance reporting—costs that erode margins, stifle innovation, and hinder economic growth. At Tokenovate, the FINOS Common Domain Model (CDM) - championed by ISDA, International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) and ICMA - International Capital Market Association - is central to our strategy. By replacing bespoke workflows with a unified, standardised framework, CDM enables scalable operations, streamlined compliance, and reduced risk. Its precision transforms post-trade processes from a cost centre into a competitive advantage. Blockchain amplifies the impact of CDM. Our UTXO-based blockchain provides immutable records of every transaction and lifecycle event, ensuring that data remains secure, transparent, and tamper-proof. By enabling the tokenisation of assets, this technology unlocks new opportunities for liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in financial markets, transforming post-trade operations into a more streamlined and frictionless process. But CDM adoption is more than operational efficiency; it’s a pathway to strategic leadership. It replaces inefficiency with precision, complexity with clarity, and fragmentation with cohesion, creating a new operational paradigm for financial markets and freeing up billions in locked costs which can be more usefully deployed to drive business expansion, product development and global economic growth. For us at Tokenovate, CDM is not just a technical solution. It is embedded within every aspect of our operations. It is engrained within our DNA. To read the full blog, go here: https://lnkd.in/e-tzkuEa #CDM #ISDA #ISLA #ICMA #FINOS #Workflows #UTXO #blockchain