Morgan Stanley Targets Tokenized Equity Support by Early 2027
Morgan Stanley aims to offer support for tokenized equities in the first quarter of 2027, its digital asset strategy head said. The bank is building the infrastructure needed for those products while keeping an eye on how the sector develops.
Morgan Stanley has set an early-2027 target for backing tokenized equities, according to its digital asset strategy head. The plan concerns products that represent company shares in token form, a subset of digital assets.
The bank is constructing the underlying systems such offerings would need. It is also tracking the field's development, which suggests the timing may hinge on broader market progress.
If tokenized equities gain backing from major banks, investors may see new ways to hold or trade shares, potentially broadening access while raising questions about custody, settlement, and investor protection. Market intermediaries and regulators could face pressure to adapt. The actual effect will depend on adoption, rules, and whether the products remain niche.