Tokenization

Finanstilsynet’s new 2030 plan puts emerging technologies on the regulatory agenda, affecting firms’ risk and governance approaches.

Starting from 2027, ESMA and national supervisors will prioritize assessing how the industry is deploying AI and tokenization.

A carve-out from fund regulations could turn London’s vaulted bullion into real-time digital collateral – if firms can solve the property rights puzzle.

Central message is that UCC’s Article 8 contains legal machinery needed to integrate digital tokens into securities settlements.

Feedback emphasizes the need for faster progress and clearer rules for digital assets and settlement.

Our regular look at notable regulatory and compliance developments in the region.

Grassroots movement Stand With Crypto UK says consumers are being prevented from sending money to FCA-registered firms.

FCA and BoE have identified priority areas requiring immediate industry clarity, particularly surrounding tokenization infrastructure and regulatory resilience.