Singapore, 13 November 2025 – The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) announced today a suite of education-focused initiatives on blockchain and tokenisation. Hot on the heels of a joint white paper with the UK Investment Association (IA), supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), IMAS launched a new foundational e-learning module on “The Brave New World of Tokenisation and Blockchain in Asset Management” and a Gen-AI powered chatbot, TokenAIse, to accelerate understanding and adoption of tokenisation and digital assets among investment community.
Developed with support from Schroders, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow and Phillip Capital, the e-learning module aims to provide the fundamental building blocks to deepen the buy-side industry understanding of blockchain and tokenisation, highlighting real-world applications, trends and developments, alongside risk and regulatory considerations.
With “TokenAise”, a Gen-AI powered chatbot created in partnership with AI Singapore, IMAS aims to democratise access to credible information and deepen understanding of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenisation across the investment community.
Carmen Wee, CEO of IMAS, said: “Tokenisation is transforming global capital markets, and the industry can only progress by building shared knowledge and readiness. IMAS, through Project Guardian[1], sits at the intersection of regulators, asset managers, and fintech innovators, giving us a unique vantage point to consolidate insights, identify emerging opportunities, and deliver targeted learning that equips the buy-side to navigate the next chapter of digital finance.”
Stephanie Magnus, Principal and Head of Financial Services Regulatory and Fintech at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, said: “Regulatory clarity is essential as tokenization reshapes the investment landscape. We are pleased to partner IMAS to equip investment managers with the knowledge and frameworks needed to navigate this space confidently.”
Marita McGinley, Head of Operations, Asia Pacific and Digital Assets, Schroders Investment Management, said: “Education and advocacy are critical enablers to embed tokenisation and create digital asset components which move us towards a composable finance ecosystem. Our vision is a flexible, modular financial system, where investment components can be easily combined in one place, offering a customised solution to meet unique client needs. We are pleased to support IMAS with this endeavour and join their Digital Innovation Committee to drive industry adoption. “
Seh Huan Kiat, Fintech Director, PhillipCapital, said: “Tokenisation is fast becoming part of real market infrastructure. At PhillipCapital, we’re starting to bring regulated products on-chain and see strong demand for clearer frameworks, shared language, and greater industry readiness. Broader understanding of how digital assets fit into existing capital-market processes is crucial, and this growing awareness will help accelerate ecosystem adoption. We’re glad to support IMAS in driving this forward.”
IMAS leverages collaboration with the asset management community and initiatives launched by MAS such as Project Guardian to further enhance learning and industry alignment. By bringing together fintech innovators, regulators, asset owners, and asset managers, these engagements not only foster innovation but also support IMAS’ mission to progressively upskill the industry, ensuring that education is reinforced by real-world collaboration and alignment across the investment ecosystem.
Together, these initiatives reflect IMAS’ long-term vision to progressively close the education gap through structured learning modules, widen access through digital tools, and build a more informed, capable, and future-ready investment community. The initiatives can be accessed from the IMAS website here.
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About the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS)
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) was founded on 22nd September 1997 by 10 major financial institutions in Singapore and has since grown to include more than 150 members. As a representative body of investment managers, IMAS spearheads the development of the industry in Singapore, by fostering high standards of professionalism amongst practitioners and creating public awareness of, and interest in the industry. We act as a forum for members, promote exemplary best practices, represent members collectively, educate investors, and improve standards of research and fund management expertise, as a collective drive to promote the investment management industry.
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[1] Project Guardian, launched by MAS in 2022, is a collaborative initiative between policymakers and the financial industry to enhance liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenisation.
