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UBS Asset Management has unveiled a new digital investment vehicle, the “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” (#uMINT). Designed as a tokenized money market fund, uMINT utilizes #Ethereum's distributed ledger technology, marking another step in UBS’s commitment to integrating blockchain solutions in asset management. The launch is intended to cater to the increasing demand for tokenized financial assets, allowing investors to access institutional-grade cash management services with a digital-first approach. 🏦 💡 Thomas Kaegi, Co-Head of UBS Asset Management in the Asia-Pacific region, commented on the new fund’s potential to meet rising client interest in tokenized solutions. “We have seen growing investor appetite for tokenized financial assets across asset classes,” he said, emphasizing UBS’s efforts in working with industry partners and regulatory bodies to build innovative solutions. By launching uMINT, UBS Asset Management is providing clients access to cash management investments anchored by high-quality money market instruments within a conservative, risk-managed framework. The introduction of uMINT aligns with UBS Asset Management’s broader distributed ledger strategy (#DLT), which aims to utilize both public and private #blockchain networks to enhance fund issuance and distribution capabilities. UBS’s recent activities include participation in Project Guardian, a regulatory initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to explore the potential of tokenized assets. In October 2023, UBS launched a live pilot of a tokenized Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund under this initiative. #AltBanking The leading aggregator, bringing the best actionable news, information and opportunities in this rapidly evolving ecosystem right to you. Share and Follow us to stay up-to-date! #finance #fintech #banking #innovation #digitalassets #Web3 #investment #tokenisation #crypto #DeFi #TradFi #digitalfinance #tokenization #RWA #MMF #money #market #fund https://lnkd.in/dersiCbP

Expanding Horizons with Onramp MENA In a world where financial innovation meets tradition, Onramp MENA stands at the forefront, marking a new chapter in Bitcoin asset management tailored for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As a sister company of Onramp and the first company backed by Early Riders, the first Bitcoin-denominated investment fund, we are excited to announce our expansion into the MENA region. We offer Bitcoin asset management services built on our unique multi-institution custody model. Recognizing the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and economic landscapes across the Middle East and North Africa, Onramp MENA is committed to respecting and integrating these unique regional nuances into our Bitcoin asset management services. Ralph Gebran, M.Fin., Managing Partner of Onramp MENA, remarked, “The launch of Onramp MENA not only sets a new benchmark in Bitcoin asset management and custody within the region but also heralds the dawn of a transformative era. Our pioneering multi-institution custody model revolutionizes how Bitcoin, the decade’s top-performing asset, is managed and secured. Partnering with Early Riders, who share our enthusiasm for sound capital allocation, underscores our commitment to pioneering a robust and trustworthy investment landscape, propelling us beyond traditional boundaries and into unprecedented territories of innovation and trust.” Brad Myers, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations at Onramp MENA, brings a focused Bitcoin-only background and extensive experience leading publicly venture-backed businesses. His expertise is pivotal in forging strategic alliances that enhance our operational excellence and expand our influence throughout the region. His role underscores our commitment to not only manage but also strategically enhance the way Bitcoin is understood and utilized across diverse markets. Onramp MENA is excited to announce this milestone along with the successful closure of an investment round led by Early Riders, an investment firm founded on a sound capital allocation thesis. By raising, deploying, and returning capital in Bitcoin, Early Riders is leading the transformation of capital allocation in a sound money era. Check out our official announcement below 👇

⚡️Today UnitPlus enters a new chapter with its partnership announcement with Goldman Sachs Asset Management for its upcoming liquidity management solution for SMEs.⚡️ 🔹“We are very pleased to partner with UnitPlus. Cash Plus SME is a smart, innovative and lean solution that provides German small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with access to an potentially attractive money market fund offering that was previously mainly reserved for large institutional clients. With over 40 years of experience, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has a strategic focus on money market funds and is a leading provider in this segment. We oversee 793 billion US Dollars in money market and short duration assets, delivering competitive risk adjusted returns while maintaining our primary objectives of capital preservation and daily liquidity”, says Sandra Straka, Head of the Third-Party-Wealth business in Germany and Austria for Goldman Sachs Asset Management. 🔸Fabian Mohr, co-founder of UnitPlus: “We are delighted to have a profiled partner with Goldman Sachs Asset Management and to offer German SMEs the opportunity to invest their funds in the money market in the most simple, flexible, and secure way, starting from the first euro. Thus, in the future, any company without special prior financial and investment expertise and internal resources can invest profitably to increase its competitiveness.” Check out our brand-new website UnitPlus business 🚀.  Screenshot source: Börsen-Zeitung

UBS's Asset Management Launches First Tokenized Investment Fund UBS #assetmanagement #investmentfund #bankingindustry #finances #investing #fintech UBS Asset Management

💥Today UnitPlus enters a new chapter with its partnership announcement with Goldman Sachs Asset Management for its upcoming liquidity management solution for SMEs.💥 🔹“We are very pleased to partner with UnitPlus. Cash Plus SME is a smart, innovative and lean solution that provides German small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with access to an potentially attractive money market fund offering that was previously mainly reserved for large institutional clients. With over 40 years of experience, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has a strategic focus on money market funds and is a leading provider in this segment. We oversee 793 billion US Dollars in money market and short duration assets, delivering competitive risk adjusted returns while maintaining our primary objectives of capital preservation and daily liquidity”, says Sandra Straka, Head of the Third-Party-Wealth business in Germany and Austria for Goldman Sachs Asset Management. 🔸I am quoting myself in the press release: “We are delighted to have a profiled partner with Goldman Sachs Asset Management and to offer German SMEs the opportunity to invest their funds in the money market in the most simple, flexible, and secure way, starting from the first euro. Thus, in the future, any company without special prior financial and investment expertise and internal resources can invest profitably to increase its competitiveness.” We are looking forward to disrupt the traditional SME liquidity management space together with: David Nolten, Jan Sicking, Alexander Bergmüller, CAIA, Sandra Straka, Paula Montfort, Kerstin Schneider, Sebastien Segue, Felix Ecke Check out our brand-new website UnitPlus business 🚀. Screenshot source: Börsen-Zeitung

UBS Asset Management launches UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token, allowing investors (tokenholders) to access institutional grade cash management solutions with high quality money market instruments based on conservative & risk-managed framework.  The new UBS fund is built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology. Read - https://lnkd.in/g-3UXS4T follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia UBS Asset Management has launched the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token, allowing investors (tokenholders) to access institutional grade cash management solutions with high quality money market instruments based on conservative & risk-managed framework.  The new UBS fund is built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology.  UBS (1/11/24): “UBS Asset Management today announces the launch of “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” (“uMINT”), a Money Market investment built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology … … Tokenholders can now access UBS Asset Management’s institutional grade cash management solutions underpinned by high quality money market instruments based on a conservative, risk-managed framework.  UBS Asset Management’s global distributed ledger technology strategy is focused on leveraging public and private blockchains networks for enhanced fund issuance and distribution. As an active industry partner of The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian initiative, in October 2023 UBS Asset Management launched a live pilot of a tokenized Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund.  More broadly, this fund launch also forms part of the broader expansion of UBS’s tokenization services through UBS Tokenize where in June 2023, UBS originated CNH 200 million of fully digital structured notes for a third-party issuer. And in November 2023, UBS completed the world’s first cross-border repurchase transaction with a natively-issued digital bond fully executed and settled on a public blockchain.” Thomas Kaegi, Co-Head of UBS Asset Management APAC: “We have seen growing investor appetite for tokenized financial assets across asset classes. Through leveraging our global capabilities and collaborating with peers and regulators, we can now provide clients with an innovative solution.”

UBS Asset Management launches UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token, allowing investors (tokenholders) to access institutional grade cash management solutions with high quality money market instruments based on conservative & risk-managed framework.  The new UBS fund is built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology. Read - https://lnkd.in/gZk546Yt follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia UBS Asset Management has launched the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token, allowing investors (tokenholders) to access institutional grade cash management solutions with high quality money market instruments based on conservative & risk-managed framework.  The new UBS fund is built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology.  UBS (1/11/24): “UBS Asset Management today announces the launch of “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” (“uMINT”), a Money Market investment built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology … … Tokenholders can now access UBS Asset Management’s institutional grade cash management solutions underpinned by high quality money market instruments based on a conservative, risk-managed framework.  UBS Asset Management’s global distributed ledger technology strategy is focused on leveraging public and private blockchains networks for enhanced fund issuance and distribution. As an active industry partner of The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian initiative, in October 2023 UBS Asset Management launched a live pilot of a tokenized Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund.  More broadly, this fund launch also forms part of the broader expansion of UBS’s tokenization services through UBS Tokenize where in June 2023, UBS originated CNH 200 million of fully digital structured notes for a third-party issuer. And in November 2023, UBS completed the world’s first cross-border repurchase transaction with a natively-issued digital bond fully executed and settled on a public blockchain.” Thomas Kaegi, Co-Head of UBS Asset Management APAC: “We have seen growing investor appetite for tokenized financial assets across asset classes. Through leveraging our global capabilities and collaborating with peers and regulators, we can now provide clients with an innovative solution.”

Prediction 10 2025 from Bitwise Asset Management The Tokenized Real World Asset market will grow to over $50 Billion Of course, I agree. The tokenized real-world asset market is poised for significant growth, with major players like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Superstate leading the charge. As regulatory environments become more favorable and the push for efficiency continues, we can expect to see more assets being tokenized. This shift has the potential to open access to investments that were previously out of reach for many individuals. With the rise of stablecoins and the increasing comfort with digital wallets and on-chain custody, the barriers to entry are lower than ever. As we look to the future, it's likely that we'll see a $50 billion tokenized real-world asset market by the end of 2025.

Ethena, a digital asset management firm, has made a significant move in the investment landscape by committing $46 million to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This investment is spread across three separate deals, marking Ethena’s entry into the burgeoning tokenized RWA space. Tokenized RWAs involve the fractionalization of ownership of physical assets, such as real estate, […]

Ethena, a digital asset management firm, has made a significant move in the investment landscape by committing $46 million to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This investment is spread across three separate deals, marking Ethena’s entry into the burgeoning tokenized RWA space. Tokenized RWAs involve the fractionalization of ownership of physical assets, such as real estate, […]