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The Tokenized Products panel at the Payments Innovation Conference brought together top leaders to explore how tokenization is transforming institutional asset management and financial markets. Moderated by Colleen Sullivan of Brevan Howard Digital, the discussion highlighted the tremendous potential and challenges surrounding tokenized assets.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, emphasized tokenization’s power to increase liquidity and broaden investor access to traditionally less liquid assets like bonds and funds. She highlighted how tokenization can unlock new markets and enable more diversified investment options.
Don Wilson, Founder and CEO of DRW, focused on the technological innovations driving tokenization and stressed the need for robust market infrastructure—especially improvements in settlement processes—to ensure smooth and efficient token transfers at scale.
Rob Goldstein, COO of BlackRock, brought attention to the regulatory landscape, underscoring the importance of clear frameworks that support innovation while maintaining compliance and investor protection. He also discussed how integration between tokenized and traditional systems is crucial for widespread adoption.
Kara Kennedy, Co-head of JPM Kinexys, highlighted the collaboration needed between technologists, regulators, and institutional players to build secure, scalable tokenized markets. She expressed optimism about tokenization’s role in democratizing investment opportunities and streamlining asset transfers.
Moderator Colleen Sullivan guided a dynamic conversation that combined deep industry knowledge with a forward-looking outlook on the evolution of tokenized financial products. This panel underscored tokenization’s transformative potential and the collective effort required to realize it fully.