The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation
Registered Investment Companies Look To Blockchain and Digital Securities to “Pull-Forward” and Modernize Offerings
December 20, 2023
Registered investment companies are increasingly experimenting with blockchain to digitize their offerings in hopes of modernizing their shares and becoming a more attractive choice for investors in a crowded field. The process for offering, purchasing, and transacting in digital shares has the potential to evolve the distribution of securities offered by registered investment companies. A review of recent SEC filings helps us understand the application of blockchain technology to what have historically been routine securities offerings by registered investment companies.
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