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Core Viewpoint - The large-scale application of tokenization in funds may face challenges due to the need for a multidimensional infrastructure system that includes blockchain technology, secure custody, compliance management, trading liquidity, data privacy, and user experience [1][4]. Group 1: Infrastructure Challenges - The first challenge is the security and compliance infrastructure. The interaction between investors and managers will heavily rely on on-chain infrastructure, necessitating bank-level security for custody, transfer, and redemption processes to prevent asset loss due to improper private key management or system vulnerabilities [4]. - Different jurisdictions have varying legal definitions and compliance requirements for the digitalization and securitization of fund shares. If the underlying technological infrastructure does not accommodate regulatory compliance, it may face legal and operational risks [4]. - Collaboration with regulatory bodies, traditional finance, and the blockchain ecosystem is crucial to ensure technological scalability and market acceptance [4]. Group 2: Distribution and Liquidity Challenges - The second challenge involves the distribution and liquidity of tokenized funds. While tokenization allows for more efficient and flexible asset distribution, it introduces complexities such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements, as well as investor suitability assessments [4]. - Ensuring compliance while achieving efficient share transfer and liquidity is a critical issue that the industry must address [4]. - The security, transparency, and auditability of distribution platforms are key factors in building investor trust [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The industry is currently focused on centralized finance (CeFi), but in the next 3-5 years, tokenization will integrate both CeFi and decentralized finance (DeFi) [5]. - The core role of companies in this transition is to empower the entire lifecycle of tokenization from a self-custody and security infrastructure perspective, linking liquidity between CeFi and DeFi in a one-stop solution [5].

Core Viewpoint - The emergence of token economy is seen as a new economic form that coordinates interests and shares dividends, aiming to apply tokenization from the virtual world to the real economy, thus returning to the value essence of serving the real economy [1] Group 1: Tokenization and Its Importance - Tokenization is identified as the key engine for achieving the goals of the token economy, utilizing digital technology to open new channels for asset liquidity and optimize allocation efficiency, while also facing compliance, technical, and market risks [1] - The foundation of tokenization is rooted in scientific technology, particularly blockchain, which aims to solve various issues and is considered a significant advancement in financial development [2] Group 2: Challenges and Principles in Token Economy - The development of tokenization faces challenges, particularly in terms of regulatory clarity and the need to define boundaries for financial innovation [4] - The principles for digital financial innovation include occupying global technological heights, implementing grounded Chinese solutions, eliminating risks at the nascent stage, and minimizing risk probabilities and costs [4][5] Group 3: Future Directions and Value Creation - The future of the token economy must be deeply rooted in the real economy to truly release value, with tokenization seen as a long-term endeavor rather than a shortcut [6] - The true mission of tokenization is to serve the financing needs of the real economy, shifting from investment-driven to financing-driven demands, utilizing "asset digital twin" and "capability digital twin" to enhance trust, efficiency, and capital flow [6]

Group 1 - The 2025 Inclusion·Bund Conference hosted its first "Global Theme Day," bringing together major fintech events from Singapore and Hong Kong to discuss the development paths of fintech in Asia and globally [1] - Key discussions emphasized the deep integration of technology and industry, robust innovation under regulatory compliance, and collaborative win-win strategies as core consensus for high-quality fintech development [1][2] - The focus in the AI sector has shifted from technical potential to application benefits, with numerous practical cases shared on enhancing financial service efficiency, strengthening risk control, and optimizing business decisions [1] Group 2 - The conference highlighted the importance of balancing innovation incentives with risk prevention, with discussions on the development trends and regulatory frameworks for tokenized products in Hong Kong [2] - The Hong Kong government aims to create a conducive environment for digital asset development by optimizing legal and regulatory frameworks, as outlined in the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0" [2] - A McKinsey report indicated that Asia is a vibrant corridor for global trade growth, with 18 out of the 20 fastest-growing trade corridors located in Asia, prompting discussions on deepening cooperation in finance, technology, and innovation across the region [2] Group 3 - The CEO of Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) identified four characteristics of the emerging Asian market: a large and fast-paced market culture open to new technologies, youth-driven innovation, traditional industry leaders seeking digital transformation, and a strong regulatory focus on inclusivity and consumer protection [3] - The conference maintained a high level of international participation, featuring 62 international guests from 15 countries and regions, reinforcing Shanghai's role as a global financial and tech innovation center [5]

Core Insights - Guotai Junan International successfully launched its first batch of structured product tokens, including fixed income redeemable tokens and principal-protected tokens linked to US ETFs, marking a significant breakthrough in financial technology innovation [1][2] - The Hong Kong government is actively promoting financial technology development, creating a favorable regulatory environment for innovation [1] - The structured product tokens utilize Ant Group's blockchain technology and RWA solutions, enabling secure cross-chain transactions and transparent, immutable trading data [2] Company Developments - Guotai Junan International leverages its deep traditional financial experience to achieve transparent management of structured product tokens through blockchain smart contracts [1] - The fixed income redeemable token products feature a T+0 settlement mechanism with daily interest accumulation, while the US ETF principal-protected tokens are linked to the performance of US ETFs, offering both asset participation and principal protection [1] - The company aims to expand the variety of token products in response to the Hong Kong government's call for digital asset development, integrating cutting-edge digital financial technologies [2] Industry Trends - The tokenization architecture significantly reduces costs associated with traditional issuance and greatly enhances clearing and settlement efficiency [2] - The highly scalable architecture of the structured product tokens allows for flexible adaptation to future technological iterations and product innovations [2] - The collaboration between Guotai Junan International and Ant Group is expected to drive compliant innovation in token products and promote long-term market development in Hong Kong [2]

Core Viewpoint - Ant Group's CEO, Han Xin Yi, emphasized the transition from digital payment to intelligent payment, aiming to bridge the "last mile" of AI services, focusing on the application of AI to enhance everyday life for the public [2][3]. Group 1: AI Application Focus - Ant Group has established a strategy for the next decade centered on "AI first," aiming to accelerate its transformation into the AI era, with a focus on life services, financial services, and healthcare services [2]. - The company is developing accessible life, financial, and healthcare management services for the public, leveraging AI to provide professional, personalized, and automated services [2][3]. Group 2: Payment Innovations - Han highlighted the need to innovate payment methods to adapt to the AI era, stating that traditional digital payment methods may not fully meet the needs of this new age [3]. - Ant Group has launched the first domestic payment MCP, exploring natural language payment interactions between intelligent agents [3]. Group 3: Cross-Border Payment Solutions - The trend from digitalization to tokenization is facilitating rapid cross-border payment settlements, with Ant Group's Alipay+ aiming to enable global travelers to use a single wallet [3]. - The company is exploring tokenization to achieve second-level settlements in cross-border payments, operating 24/7 and significantly reducing costs [3]. Group 4: R&D Investment and Challenges - Ant Group has invested over 10% of its revenue in R&D annually for the past three years, with a record investment of 23.45 billion yuan planned for 2024 [4]. - The company is advancing foundational technologies such as identity verification, security, and data elements to support the large-scale application of AI [4]. Group 5: Global Presence and Future Plans - Ant Group has established its global headquarters, digital technology center, and wealth center in Shanghai, committing to deepening its presence in the city while serving global markets [4].

Core Insights - Ant Group's CEO, Han Xinyi, emphasized the company's commitment to making technology accessible and beneficial for everyday life in the era of AGI, focusing on AI applications [1][2] - The company has established a strategic direction for the next decade, centering on the "AI first" approach, accelerating globalization, and enhancing its services through AI [1][2] AI Application Focus - Ant Group is concentrating on AI applications that are professional, personalized, and automated, aiming to integrate digital and physical worlds [2] - The company is developing services in three verticals: daily living, financial services, and healthcare, creating accessible "life managers," "financial managers," and "healthcare managers" [2] - Ant Group is exploring the transition of AI from the digital realm to the physical world, including the development of embodied intelligence and service robots [2] Payment Innovations - Han Xinyi discussed the need to bridge the "last mile" of AI services in payment systems, highlighting the limitations of traditional digital payment methods in the AI era [2] - Ant Group has launched the first domestic payment MCP, which explores natural language payment interactions between intelligent agents [2] Cross-Border Payment Solutions - The trend from digitization to tokenization is facilitating rapid cross-border payment settlements, with Ant Group's Alipay+ aiming for seamless global transactions [3] - The company is working on achieving second-level settlements for cross-border payments, operating 24/7, and significantly reducing costs [3] R&D Investment - Ant Group has invested over 10% of its annual revenue in R&D for the past three years, with a record investment of 23.45 billion yuan planned for 2024 [3] Shanghai's AI Ecosystem - Shanghai Pudong has developed a comprehensive AI industry cluster, with an expected industry scale exceeding 160 billion yuan by the end of 2024, accounting for 40% of Shanghai's total [4] - Ant Group has established its global headquarters and digital technology center in Shanghai, committing to deepening its presence and serving global markets [4]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong must find the best balance between regulation and innovation in the virtual asset sector to ensure policies keep pace with developments while maintaining market order and transparency, avoiding stifling market vitality and participant enthusiasm [2][8]. Regulatory Developments - The Hong Kong government is considering introducing virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, along with robust risk management measures to enhance product options while ensuring orderly and transparent trading [3][4]. - A second policy declaration on the development of virtual assets will be published, outlining the government's vision and direction, including the integration of traditional financial services with virtual asset technology [3][5]. Market Growth and Diversification - Hong Kong's financial ecosystem is diversifying, with over 1,100 fintech companies, including eight licensed digital banks, four virtual insurance companies, and ten virtual asset trading platforms [3][4]. - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved the first virtual asset futures ETFs for retail investors in December 2022 and plans to recognize the first virtual asset spot ETFs in April 2024 [3][4]. Future Outlook - The upcoming policy declaration is expected to complement the SFC's roadmap, establishing a stable foundation for the orderly development of virtual assets in Hong Kong [5]. - The legal community anticipates that the new policy will address the evolving landscape of virtual assets and digital currencies, potentially incorporating topics like tokenization and artificial intelligence [7][8].