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Consideration On Better Tokenization Practices And Regulations Concerning Investor Protection

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  • Takanashi, Yuta

    (Georgetown University)

  • Matsuo, Shin'ichiro

    (Georgetown University)

  • Jacobs, John

    (Georgetown University)

  • Burger, Eric

    (Georgetown University)

  • Sullivan, Clare

    (Georgetown University)

  • Angel, James

    (Georgetown University)

  • Saito, Tatsuya

    (Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation)

  • Hashirisaka, Toshiki

    (Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation)

  • Sato, Hirotoshi

    (MUFG Bank, Ltd.)

Abstract

Tokenization is expected to improve the way people trade various types of assets by using technologies, such as blockchain and smart contracts. However, it is important to understand how it is similar to, and different from, traditional securitization mechanisms in order to evaluate tokenization as an asset mobilization mechanism. This paper establishes evaluation criteria, such as bankruptcy remote, legal certainty of transactions, transparency, liquidity, and finality, and applies them to both securitization and tokenization. We find several areas where tokenization could improve securitization as well as areas in which tokenization itself needs improving. While tokenization could increase certain aspects of transparency, such as traceability, enhanced liquidity, and reduced settlement risks, in certain cases investor protection is not enough. We discuss the ways in which practices of tokenization could be enhanced in order to ensure investor protection, especially focusing on bankruptcy remote, perfection of transactions against third parties, disclosure, ratings, and finality. These additional practices could increase costs and complexities of tokenization, but they are necessary to ensure that there are adequate levels of investor protection, which is a prerequisite for an asset mobilization mechanism.

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  • Takanashi, Yuta & Matsuo, Shin'ichiro & Jacobs, John & Burger, Eric & Sullivan, Clare & Angel, James & Saito, Tatsuya & Hashirisaka, Toshiki & Sato, Hirotoshi, 2020. "Consideration On Better Tokenization Practices And Regulations Concerning Investor Protection," Journal of Financial Transformation, Capco Institute, vol. 51, pages 44-54.
  • Handle: RePEc:ris:jofitr:1650
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    Keywords

    Blockchain; Tokenization; Securitization; Government Policy and Regulation; Crypto Assets;
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    • K22 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Business and Securities Law

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