An increasing number of fund managers are exploring tokenisation of investment funds. Aptly, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") released relevant guidance in two circulars published 2 November 2023: one on the tokenisation of securities-related activities (the "Securities-related Activities Circular"), and the other on the tokenisation of SFC-authorised investment products (the "Authorised Product Circular").
Similarly, in response to strong interest from the funds industry, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") launched a new funds workstream within its Project Guardian initiative on 15 November 2023.
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