FinTech Magazine August 2024 | Page 126

What benefits can investment managers reap with a thorough understanding and use of DLT ? Is entering the digital assets / crypto landscape a promising business line for investment managers today ?

Ronan Donohue , capital markets and AI consultant , founder of Q4 Capital Advisors : “ It is more than a promising line . Understanding DLTs and related fields is a must for those intent on staying relevant in the investment management market as it continues to undergo digital transformation . Benefits include certainty , simplicity , optimising portfolio allocations , as well as faster client onboarding and better risk management .
“ As demonstrated in the US , ETFs targeting digital currencies have proved to be an extremely popular asset class . With a more accommodating regulatory framework in the UK , I would expect to see the same trend take hold here .”
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