Franklin Templeton has signed separate MoUs with Finstreet, a licensed financial entity and market infrastructure group based in Abu Dhabi, and ADI Corporation, a firm specialising in blockchain solutions for governments and institutions in emerging markets.
The partnerships aim to explore opportunities for developing digital asset solutions within the regulatory framework of ADGM and support the creation of an advanced securities ecosystem in the region.
Under the agreements, the companies will work together to develop and distribute tokenised assets, enhance market access, and expand the adoption of digital finance solutions.
The collaboration will include joint research and strategic initiatives to support market development, create specialised educational content, and study the use of crypto assets and stablecoins.
The companies will also examine emerging digital distribution models and market access mechanisms to foster innovation in digital finance.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, said:
“This collaboration with Finstreet and ADI ADGM represents a strategic step to explore how tokenised assets and digital distribution channels can enhance efficiency and create new opportunities, contributing to the wider availability of our investment solutions.”
Sunidhi Pasan, CEO of Finstreet, said:
“By combining our market architecture expertise with local knowledge, we aim to accelerate the adoption of tokenised assets and improve market access for participants in this financial hub.”
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