Where do I tokenise assets in Australia?

Why the Australian context matters

The regulatory framework for tokenised assets in Australia is distinct from the US and European frameworks that have shaped most global tokenisation platforms. Australian fund structures, managed investment schemes, unit trusts, unlisted companies, have specific constitutional, licensing, and disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act that are not present in other jurisdictions.

A platform designed for the US market may handle US securities law well but may not understand the requirements for a wholesale managed investment scheme under Australian law, the role of the responsible entity, or the interaction between ASIC's licensing regime and the issuance of tokenised fund interests. Using a platform without this understanding creates compliance risk.

What to look for in an Australian tokenisation platform

When evaluating a tokenisation platform for use with Australian fund structures, the key criteria are: regulatory compliance (does the platform understand and support Australian fund structure requirements?), smart contract audit history (has the code been independently audited?), custody architecture (how are private keys managed, and what recovery mechanisms exist?), AML/CTF integration (is investor identity verification integrated into onboarding?), and track record (has the platform been used with real Australian fund structures and investors?).

Tokeniser's Australian credentials

Tokeniser is Australia's digital asset administration platform, built on Redbelly Network infrastructure developed by CSIRO and the University of Sydney. It is purpose-built for Australian fund managers, company secretaries, and asset administrators issuing tokenised assets under Australian law.

Tokeniser's track record includes A$1.2 billion in issued equity value, over A$2 billion in transactions processed, and 160+ Australian companies and funds operating on the platform, including Komo Energy, Holon Global Investments, and EnviroMission. Tokeniser's partnership with IQEQ, a leading global fund administrator, demonstrates institutional confidence in the platform for professional fund administration use cases.

Project Acacia and the Australian regulatory direction

The RBA's Project Acacia, exploring the role of wholesale tokenised assets and digital money in Australian financial markets, has involved Tokeniser and Redbelly Network in its research and pilot activities. This participation reflects Tokeniser's alignment with the direction of Australian financial market infrastructure and its engagement with the regulatory framework as it develops.

The Government's March 2025 Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry confirmed that existing Australian legal frameworks apply to tokenised assets and flagged further regulatory development to support the growth of the sector. Fund managers tokenising now are doing so within a supportive and increasingly well-defined regulatory environment.

Global platforms and Australian use

Several global tokenisation platforms operate in the Australian market, primarily targeting institutional and wholesale investors. These platforms may be appropriate for certain use cases, particularly cross-border asset issuance or structures specifically designed for international investors. However, for Australian-domiciled fund structures targeting Australian investors under Australian law, a platform designed for the Australian regulatory environment reduces compliance risk and implementation complexity.