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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisScott O'Malia kicking off the 40th ISDA AGM in Boston this morning, an apt place to start a [Financial] revolution and invoke the US Founding Fathers! If you’re here - give me a shout or come see the Tokenovate team in the exhibition space!(There are free jelly beans.) And as you can see this is a big big room!!! #cdm #tokenisation #isdaagm2026
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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisCapital markets are moving to a tokenised, 24/7 future. Post-trade infrastructure needs to keep up. Today, we're sharing our new Workflows-as-a-Service booklet, a guide to how Tokenovate is helping capital markets firms automate every stage of the post-trade lifecycle. From trade matching and affirmation to transfers and digital regulatory reporting, our platform replaces fragmented, manual processes with standardised, event-driven workflows built on a single unified trade record. The result: reduced operational risk, lower costs, and the settlement speed that modern markets demand. Download the booklet to explore each workflow in detail. https://lnkd.in/ep5eEqAc #PostTrade #CapitalMarkets #Tokenisation #Automation #Tokenovate #SettlementEfficiency #FinancialInfrastructure
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Richard Baker shared thisA tale of two Cambridges. When I founded Tokenovate , a journalist once described us as “an innovative fintech startup based in Cambridge.” Accurate… but not quite. We were proudly built in #Cambridge, UK, not Massachusetts. An easy mistake, perhaps, given both places are global powerhouses of ideas, talent and ambition. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, you can feel the scale immediately, vast labs, cutting-edge facilities, deep ties into industry, and an intensity that reflects decades of investment in science and entrepreneurship. It’s a place engineered for discovery. In Cambridge, UK, the experience is different but no less remarkable. The colleges, the history, the intimacy of the environment, and yet, beneath that tradition sits an extraordinary concentration of research, innovation, and global influence with spin out after spin out scaling some of the powerhosues in silicon based processors, life-sciences and communication and computing technology. It’s a quieter kind of power, but just as potent. What struck me most is that students in both places are surrounded by abundance; World-class facilities, Access to pioneering research, Deep connections to industry, Networks that can shape entire careers. And yet, those advantages only matter if they are fully embraced. In a time where AI is rapidly reshaping how we learn, build, and think, the role of education becomes even more important, not less. The real value of these institutions isn’t just the knowledge they provide, but the challenge they impose: to think critically, to question assumptions, to collaborate, and to push boundaries. AI can accelerate answers. But it can’t replace #curiosity, #judgement, or #ambition. Whether in Cambridge, MA or Cambridge, UK, the opportunity is the same: to immerse yourself in an environment designed to stretch you and to make the most of it. Because the real differentiator isn’t the city. It’s going to be about the people you met, the ideas and inspiration you spark and what you do with the access you’re given. Enjoy and thrive!
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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisThe Bank of England’s Synchronisation Lab is advancing real-time, atomic settlement by testing how its renewed RTGS system (RT2) can integrate with tokenized assets. The initiative is bridging the gap between traditional central bank money and next-generation market infrastructure to reduce risk and eliminate fragmentation. https://lnkd.in/dvHf2nxyBank of England tests instant settlement for tokenised assetsBank of England tests instant settlement for tokenised assets
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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisUK Fintech Week kicks off with a clear signal that confidence in the sector remains strong. New research from Chatsworth, surveying 100 fintech leaders, shows that despite tougher market conditions, confidence in the UK’s position as a global fintech hub remains high. Richard Baker, Founder & CEO of Tokenovate, commented: "The UK remains one of the best places in the world to build a fintech. The robust regulatory foundations, deep capital markets and a well-established fintech ecosystem all work together in a way that's hard to replicate elsewhere." "The next few years will be defining. With T+1 settlement coming in 2027 and tokenisation moving from proof of concept to real infrastructure, firms need to build scalable, interoperable systems. Those that pair that technical readiness with the credibility and trust to match will be the leaders that define the next chapter of UK fintech." Read the full survey: https://lnkd.in/eqZ42Hkd #UKFintechWeek #IFGS2026 Innovate Finance
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Richard Baker shared thisFinancial markets are changing fast, with AI, tokenisation, and evolving regulation reshaping trading, risk, and post-trade infrastructure, areas where Tokenovate is focused on delivering greater efficiency, automation, and control. We’re proud to be attending as a sponsor and exhibitor with our team, and look forward to connecting with clients and partners at the event. Please drop by to see us, or message me directly if you'd like to meet up. #ISDAAGM #CDM #Tokenization #Posttrade #Automation
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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisDelighted to share that Tokenovate has been shortlisted for In-house Team of the Year: Growth Businesses at The Lawyer Awards 2026. #TLA26 I am very proud to be leading the legal function at Tokenovate and supporting the company as we scale at the intersection of law, markets and technology. This recognition reflects work across the business, working closely with colleagues in product and engineering, from developing CDM-based smart contracts in collaboration with ISDA to the structuring of legal and operational frameworks for tokenised settlement of collateral and derivatives. Thank you to the team, partners and clients who have been part of the journey so far.
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Richard Baker shared thisOur work on the legal first foundational principles for automating post trade in Capital Markets defines our original vision for rules based, deterministic workflow automation. Without this framework and capability capital markets will not be able to take full advantage of Tokenisation, Collateral Mobility and enabling 24x7 trade automation. This is fantastic recognition and delighted for Ciarán McGonagle and our whole #FinosCDM team and partners for their strategic hard work and determination.Richard Baker shared thisWe're thrilled to announce that Tokenovate has been shortlisted for the In-House Team of the Year: Growth Businesses at The Lawyer Awards 2026! The Lawyer Awards are one of the most prestigious recognitions in the legal industry, and being shortlisted is a testament to the incredible work, dedication, and innovation of our team. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 16th June at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey, and we are looking forward to the results! #TheLawyerAwards #Tokenovate #Shortlisted #LegalInnovation #GrowthBusinesses
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Richard Baker reposted thisRichard Baker reposted thisPost-Trade at a Crossroads: Re-Engineering the Infrastructure Behind Modern Markets 🔗 Link in comments Featuring - Quentin Limouzi, Broadridge | Hristo Dinchev, AQX Technologies | Valentino Wotton, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) | Richard Baker, Tokenovate | Andrew Williams, LSEG | ISDA Mike O'Hara | Andrew Delaney | Angela Wilbraham #PostTradeInfrastructure #MarketInfrastructure #PostTradeArchitecture #SecuritiesProcessing #TradeLifecycleTransformation #ETSLDN
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Richard Baker liked thisRichard Baker liked thisThe 40th ISDA AGM is in the books, and I'm working on my follow-up meetings and emails with a bit more enthusiasm and excitement for the next few months. "Tokenized collateral" was mentioned so often, I was worried it was becoming a catch-phrase, but based on the US TMMF WG (https://lnkd.in/ecwZF6Us) developments along with many other production-focused projects throughout the industry, I know that it isn't just 'hype.' Tokenized collateral will reduce the operational frictions and allow eligible collateral to directly improve liquidity and reduce costs of funding. Integration with legacy systems and workflows, building on current legal and expanding regulatory frameworks, along with interoperability capabilities powered by the Common Domain Model will be critical for at-scale adoption and economic benefits. The report by The ValueExchange which ISDA, International Securities Lending Association (ISLA), and ISSA coordinated with Nasdaq sponsorship, included: 25% of a firm’s collateral is either excess or not remunerated overnight today; Tokenisation of collateral is moving from theory to practice, with 52% of firms preparing to go live by end of 2026; and 70% see CDM as the foundation for digital asset representation on chain. For the report, go to: https://lnkd.in/eYX9wgeR And, meeting my new best friend Tessie and her big brother Wally from the Red Sox was a highlight, too.
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Richard Baker liked thisRichard Baker liked this"Without shared definitions, common standards and legal clarity, innovation remains vulnerable to systemic fragmentation." In TabbFORUM, Tokenovate's Founder and CEO Richard Baker outlines the significance of the UK government’s ongoing Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot, exploring the further steps required to ensure it lays the groundwork for genuine infrastructural transformation. The key is market coordination. By enacting shared definitions, common standards and legal clarity, the DIGIT initiative can learn from the mistakes of previous attempts and avoid systemic fragmentation. In FINOS’s Common Domain Model (CDM), there is a ready-made solution. If chosen to be a part of the pilot, it can set up the blueprint for market-wide infrastructural change, and help Britain lead the next generation of finance. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dDB_wV6X #DIGIT #Tokenisation #CDM #FINOS
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Richard Baker liked thisRichard Baker liked thisThank you to the ISDA team for putting on a great AGM in Boston this week. Always good to connect with old friends and colleagues. I also very much enjoyed speaking with Heather Smith Nataliya Dardan Lewis Z. Liu and Rallie Shiderova during our panel on derivatives documentation, automation and AI. The basketball was good too…
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Richard Baker liked thisRichard Baker liked thisDigital assets are likely to have an impact on derivatives markets, but several issues remain to be clarified, including custody, legal and market structure considerations. In this session, members of the latest ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives cohort presented the findings of a forthcoming whitepaper that explores the intersection of digital assets and derivatives markets and makes recommendations on the path forward, with ISDA’s Andrew Bayley, Friederike Sofie Burckhardt at LBBW, Nikita C. at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Claire Gerrand at D2 Legal Technology and Teodor O. at OSTTRA.
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Richard Baker liked thisI would very much appreciate your vote.Richard Baker liked thisWe're closing out our 2026 Award nominee announcements by honoring the individuals behind the technology that shapes the industry. These are the nominees for the 2026 FTF Technology Innovation Award for Technology Leader of the Year. This category recognizes senior technology executives whose vision and leadership shape how their firms, and often the broader industry, build for what's next in capital markets. Pick your winner: ⭐ Boris Bykhovsky, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Management Solutions, SS&C Advent ⭐ Ciarán McGonagle, Chief Legal & Product Officer, Tokenovate ⭐ Dan Reid, CTO and Co-Founder, Xceptor ⭐ Deepak Dhayatker, CTO of Rapid Addition ⭐ Mary Kopczynski, Founder and CEO of RegAlytics ⭐ Mauricio G. Evans, CTO/CEO, BCCG for The One Platform ⭐ Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services 🗳️ Vote here: https://lnkd.in/edAn2SYP. *VOTING RULES: You cannot vote for your own company, a parent company, or a subsidiary (including PR firms); votes must come from a business email address (industry professionals only). All other votes will be disqualified ⛔ #FTFNews #FTFAwards #TechnologyInnovation #Nominees #VotingOpen #TechnologyServices #TechnologyProvider #TechnologyLeader #FinTech #SolutionsProvider
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Richard Baker liked thisRichard Baker liked thisThe final panel hosted by Mark New yesterday on AI was probably my favourite panel of the day. Touching upon topics like the gap between proof of concept and production and what AI is genuinely capable of. “Currently the best examples of AI use are managing risk while adding productivity and efficiency, with a measurable ROI”, Siddhartha (Sid) Nadella from Google. This was echoed from Pierre Khemdoudi and Koto Ueda discussing the concept of actively changing workflow, and indeed, changing mindset across the board that this implementation touches all the areas of an institution. It is no longer a CTO problem only. William Borden summarised it brilliantly, “Challenge the lifecycle, look at different places to find efficiencies in that workflow and find returns on the investment. How can you inject AI into workflow? How do you build trust? Do you believe the data?” If I owed Scott a tenner from the morning I definitely owe Mark a tenner as well for how much the conversation resonated with what we are doing at Ark 51. Truly fascinating, and great to hear we’re doing with document digitisation and extraction resonates across the industry! Last day today, excited to see what ISDA has to offer! DRS Ark 51
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Richard Baker liked thisA memorable Day 1 at the ISDA AGM in Boston. From deep dives into the Basel III endgame to the evolving role of AI in our markets, the sessions have been incredibly substantive. Looking forward to more of these lively discussions on Day 2!Richard Baker liked thisAs ISDA’s 40th Annual General Meeting gets underway in Boston, ISDA CEO Scott O'Malia and ISDA chair Amy Hong speak with Nick Sawyer, ISDA’s global head of communications and strategy, about the big themes of this year’s event, including the potential for tokenization to overhaul collateral processes and progress in finalizing the US Basel III endgame.
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Geo-linked digital tokens of land parcels
Issued GB2633386
See patentThe present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method comprising
accessing land-parcel data defining a plurality of land parcels, creating a plurality of
digital tokens by creating a digital token for each land parcel among the plurality of
land parcels, and storing the plurality of digital tokens in a repository. Each digital token
comprises an attribute associated with the corresponding land parcel. The disclosure
also provides a computer-implemented method, comprising…The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method comprising
accessing land-parcel data defining a plurality of land parcels, creating a plurality of
digital tokens by creating a digital token for each land parcel among the plurality of
land parcels, and storing the plurality of digital tokens in a repository. Each digital token
comprises an attribute associated with the corresponding land parcel. The disclosure
also provides a computer-implemented method, comprising obtaining a request from
a client to create a digital token for a project, identifying a land parcel on which the
project is located, and searching a repository to determine if a prior digital token having
an attribute associated with the land parcel already exists. Based on a determination
that a prior digital token does not exist in the repository; a new digital token is created
that is linked to the project and comprising an attribute associated with the land parcel.
The client is assigned as a current owner of the new digital token. -
Rateable token - Method of determining a rating for a tokenised asset
Issued GB2633384
See patentA method 100 of applying a rating to a digital token representing an asset comprises generating or retrieving 110 a digital token comprising metadata relating to an asset, such as a carbon reduction asset, wherein the digital token indicates a location of the asset and a type of asset. A rating for the asset is determined 120 and applied 130 to the digital token by including the rating in the metadata or providing a pointer to the rating in the metadata of the token. The token may be a…
A method 100 of applying a rating to a digital token representing an asset comprises generating or retrieving 110 a digital token comprising metadata relating to an asset, such as a carbon reduction asset, wherein the digital token indicates a location of the asset and a type of asset. A rating for the asset is determined 120 and applied 130 to the digital token by including the rating in the metadata or providing a pointer to the rating in the metadata of the token. The token may be a voluntary carbon credit (VCC) digital token and the rating may be a performance indicator representing a likelihood of the asset, or a project associated with the asset, meeting a defined criterion or target.
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Methods of classifying environmental projects
Filed GB2633383
See patentA method for classifying an environmental project implemented by a platform 10 for managing environmental projects comprises obtaining project data associated with an emission avoidance project or an emission reduction project and determining a characteristic of the project based on one or more attributes of the project data that relates to a feature of interest in a data set associated with a data model 109 trained for classifying environmental projects. The determined characteristic is…
A method for classifying an environmental project implemented by a platform 10 for managing environmental projects comprises obtaining project data associated with an emission avoidance project or an emission reduction project and determining a characteristic of the project based on one or more attributes of the project data that relates to a feature of interest in a data set associated with a data model 109 trained for classifying environmental projects. The determined characteristic is indicative of a capacity of the project to avoid emission of or remove a greenhouse gas, GHG, from the air. Also envisaged is a method of registering a project associated with a plurality of locations including capturing data associated with the plurality of locations, allocating a project token to each location among the plurality and to the identity of an entity associated with project and/or given location. Using a trained model, a characteristic of the project is determined based on the captured data and is assigned to the allocated project token, which may be stored on a blockchain 115.
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Searching and reporting information stored in metadata of digital tokens of a geolocation indexed public blockchain
Filed GB2633385
See patentA computer-implemented method and system for reporting information contained in a digital token on a geolocation indexed ledger of a public blockchain, the token comprises metadata (figures 1, 2) related to an asset and the method comprises selecting a metadata category 520 of the token, searching the geolocation indexed public blockchain 530 using the selected category, for a token related to the metadata category and retrieving one or more tokens 540, then reporting the asset information 580…
A computer-implemented method and system for reporting information contained in a digital token on a geolocation indexed ledger of a public blockchain, the token comprises metadata (figures 1, 2) related to an asset and the method comprises selecting a metadata category 520 of the token, searching the geolocation indexed public blockchain 530 using the selected category, for a token related to the metadata category and retrieving one or more tokens 540, then reporting the asset information 580 to a user. Preferably, the method comprises inputting a cryptographic key 550 or authorization code to enable decryption 570 of some of the metadata, e.g. using a multi-party system giving different levels of access to owners, regulatory bodies, standards agencies. An API 510 may enable access to the metadata which serves as an enrichment layer of the tokens. The assets may be geospatially identified voluntary carbon credits (GI-VCC) and so the system can be used for trading of carbon reduction assets. The digital token may be a non-fungible token (NFT). Searching may use a blockchain crawler, crypto crawler, or blockchain explorer. Locations may be coordinates, postal codes, street addresses and the like.
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