Key insights from a recent executive forum on the next phase of tokenization
Broadridge and the Financial Times recently convened leaders from across the financial ecosystem at “Accelerating Institutional Adoption of Tokenized Assets" to discuss the next phase of tokenized asset adoption.
A common theme was the need to build the infrastructure, governance, and market ecosystem required to support adoption at scale.
The conversation is shifting from proving the technology to identifying where it can deliver measurable value – and preparing markets, infrastructure, and operating models for broader adoption.
Technology alone will not drive adoption. Scaling tokenization will require the right combination of market infrastructure, liquidity, governance, service providers, and participants working together. Success depends on building an ecosystem that can support adoption at scale.
The most successful use cases will address real market challenges. Speakers highlighted collateral mobility, liquidity, and operational efficiency as areas where demand is already emerging. Long-term adoption will depend on delivering meaningful benefits to investors and institutions.
Tokenized markets are not expected to replace traditional ones. The opportunity lies in linking trusted market infrastructure with new digital rails while preserving the governance, compliance, and investor protections that markets depend on.
The success of financial markets has always been built on a combination of innovation and trust. While tokenization represents a new wave of innovation, long-term adoption will depend on preserving the trust, resilience, and protections that underpin today’s markets.