05.13.2026

Fidelity International Launches its First Tokenized Fund

05.13.2026
Fidelity International Launches its First Tokenized Fund

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Fatmire Bekiri, head of tokenization at Swiss-based digital asset banking group Sygnum said on X: “This marks an important milestone in the evolution of capital markets, demonstrating how tokenised liquidity products can bring high-quality, yield-bearing liquidity on-chain in a regulated and scalable way. Together with Fidelity International, we are setting a new benchmark for how regulated investment solutions can operate in an always-on, tokenised economy through advanced on-chain capabilities.”

Sygnum said the launch arrives as treasury-focused tokenised money market funds near $15bn assets under management, attracting participation from the world’s largest asset managers, digital asset exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and DeFi protocols.

“FILQ demonstrates how tokenisation is evolving from experimentation into scalable financial market infrastructure,” added Sygnum. “By partnering with Fidelity International and infrastructure providers including Chainlink, Apex Group, and JPMorgan, this launch shows how connected ecosystems can support regulated investment products in a more digital and always-accessible market environment.”

Apex Group Provides Transfer Agency Services In Support Of The Launch Of Fidelity International’s First Tokenised Product

Apex Group Ltd, a global financial services provider with over $3.5 trillion in assets serviced, announced that it is providing transfer agency services to Fidelity International in support of the launch of its first tokenised product, which offers institutional and professional investors 24/7 liquidity. The capabilities are designed for on‑chain markets and real‑time processing environments.

The launch reflects the continued evolution of regulated asset management as tokenisation and on‑chain workflows are incorporated into institutional fund operating models, while maintaining established standards of governance, investor protection, and operational control.

In this context, Apex Group acted as transfer agent, supporting digital investor onboarding, wallet whitelisting, and transaction processing for the tokenised fund structure, in alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks.

“Tokenised fund models must meet the same standards as traditional fund structures,” said Emma Pecenicic, Head of Digital Assets Distribution at Fidelity International. “Apex Group’s transfer agency support helped extend established fund operating practices into an on‑chain environment, while maintaining the standards our clients and regulators expect.”

Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO of Apex Group, said: “Apex Group’s 24/7 digital transfer agency model removes a structural limitation that has held back digital liquidity markets. Many funds operate on chain, yet their subscriptions and redemptions still depend on traditional, business hour processes. Investors gain real‑time access to liquidity and continuous, automated processing. It reflects a more modern market infrastructure that is always available, transparent, and designed to reinforce trust.”

Fidelity International also worked with a network of established infrastructure providers, including Sygnum, J.P. Morgan, and Chainlink, to support this initiative.

Source: Apex Group

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