Amundi, the largest asset manager in Europe, has made a significant move in the financial sector by launching its first tokenized share class for a euro money market fund. According to the assessment of specialists presented in the publication, this innovative approach allows investors to choose between a traditional fund structure and a new blockchain-based option, marking a notable shift in asset management practices.
Launch of the Tokenized Fund
The tokenized fund was officially launched on November 4, with the first transaction recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative was developed in collaboration with CACEIS, which provided essential infrastructure for tokenization, including investor wallets and a digital order system to streamline subscription and redemption processes.
Benefits of Tokenization
Amundi emphasizes that the tokenization of the fund not only improves order processing efficiency but also broadens access to new investor channels and enables 24/7 trading capabilities. The fund itself is composed of:
- short-term
- high-quality euro-denominated debt
- money market instruments
- overnight repurchase agreements with European sovereigns
The fund primarily features these components.
Amundi's Market Position
With approximately €2.3 trillion in assets under management and a client base exceeding 100 million retail clients, Amundi continues to solidify its position as a leader in the asset management industry, headquartered in Paris, France.
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