John Allan

Building infrastructure is no longer the challenge - building a marketplace institutions want to use is. As digital asset infrastructure matures, this panel explores whether today's architecture truly serves institutional needs or simply replicates legacy models in a new format. 

We’ll examine whether digital infrastructure has become commoditised, and what’s needed to catalyse demand: regulatory mandate, interoperability standards, or a new approach to market structure. Expect a candid discussion on the gap between innovation and adoption, and the ongoing tensions between incumbent players and open-platform innovators. 

Speakers will address post-trade, clearing, and settlement innovation, as well as the underlying question: Can a digital asset marketplace be built without trust, collaboration, and shared economic incentives? 

As 2026 reaches its mid-point, global asset managers assess how tokenised fund structures are transforming product design, distribution, and operational models across public and private markets.

This forward-looking panel will explore what’s needed to move from proof-of-concept to widespread adoption: scalable infrastructure, regulatory alignment, and real-world demand. Expect candid perspectives on what’s working, what isn’t, and where the investment management industry is heading.

The session will also feature a “What’s In / What’s Out” segment on tokenisation trends and rapid-fire predictions for the year ahead.