CTF Written Submission

Beyond Intermediation: A New (Fintech) Model For Securities Holding Infrastructures

April 14, 2025
  • The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the legal attributes and implications of intermediated securities holding infrastructures, highlighting the risks and costs imposed by these systems.
  • It proposes a new platform system (NPS) that would connect investor holdings directly to issuers, reducing intermediary risk and facilitating the shortening of custody chains across international borders.
  • The article discusses the potential for distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve securities holding infrastructures by reducing intermediary risk and enhancing transparency.
     

Last Reviewed or Updated: April 15, 2025