As digital assets continue to influence global financial markets, understanding their fundamentals is becoming increasingly important—even within traditional sectors like securities lending and borrowing. This session offers a clear and accessible introduction to digital assets: what they are, how they work, and why they matter.

Join J.P. Morgan’s Head of Markets Digital Assets for an insightful fireside chat exploring the current state of digital assets in securities finance, the future direction of the industry, and the steps needed to get there.

Building on the foundational understanding of digital assets, this panel session explores how these technologies are being applied within the securities finance industry today. Featuring insights from market practitioners, the discussion will cover real-world use cases—from tokenised collateral and digital settlement mechanisms to enhanced transparency and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain a practical perspective on how digital assets are beginning to reshape traditional workflows and what this means for the future of securities finance.