Digitization and rapidly developing new technologies are impacting the financial sector. Digital assets and blockchain technology in particular have the potential to shake up the financial world. At Metzler, we recognize there could be a fundamental shift in the way securities are traded, managed and transferred in the future.

The most important asset in the financial industry is trust. The blockchain is decentralized, transparent, and unchanging – all characteristics that contribute to this asset and open up entirely new possibilities:

• The processes for securities transactions can be simplified, accelerated and made more secure. For example, smart contracts can enable automated and trustworthy transactions. Tokenization of traditional assets can make broader and more efficient capital raising possible. We can thus offer our clients more cost-efficient solutions and help them tap into new income opportunities.
• Digital assets provide access to new assets for investors. Cryptocurrencies, security tokens and other digital assets offer diversification and innovative investment strategies. As a bank rooted in tradition, we understand the importance of stability and security, which is why we are committed to creating the appropriate regulatory framework to support and develop these new asset classes further.

Metzler established the Digital Assets Office to pool in-house expertise, develop innovative solutions and drive the transformation of the financial industry. We invest in research on an ongoing basis and develop innovative use cases and solutions in order to make the most of the opportunities offered by this technology and provide real added value to our clients.