The global asset servicer expands its digital offering, setting the stage for institutional adoption of on-chain finance.
Building the Future of Investment Infrastructure
Apex Group, a leading global asset servicing provider, has officially launched Apex Digital 3.0, a cutting-edge digital infrastructure platform designed to facilitate the transition to blockchain-based finance. Announced on July 29, the new initiative aims to unlock institutional access to digital assets, enhance liquidity, and support asset growth through a secure, scalable, and compliance-driven framework.
The company described Apex Digital 3.0 as “laying down the infrastructure rails for the investment ecosystem of the future,” underscoring its ambition to lead the digital transformation of traditional financial services.
A Fully Integrated, Compliance-First Platform
At the core of Apex Digital 3.0 is a comprehensive end-to-end solution for digitizing assets throughout the full investment lifecycle. The platform offers programmable infrastructure and embedded blockchain capabilities, enabling institutional clients to engage in on-chain finance without compromising on compliance, regulation, or performance.
This approach provides a single-source solution for creating, managing, and servicing digital assets across various asset classes, while ensuring alignment with global regulatory frameworks. The design reflects the growing need for trustworthy and efficient digital solutions in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Strategic Acquisition of Tokeny Fuels Innovation
The launch follows Apex Group’s recent strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Tokeny, a Luxembourg-based leader in tokenisation technology. With plans to assume full ownership over the next three years, Apex aims to accelerate the adoption of tokenised financial products across the fund administration space.
As part of this move, three key executives have been brought on board to lead the Apex Digital 3.0 initiative:
- Daniel Coheur, co-founder and former Chief Commercial Officer of Tokeny, now serves as Global Head of Digital Assets.
- Luc Falempin, Tokeny’s founder and CEO, has been appointed Head of Product & Architecture for Apex Digital.
- Angie Walker joins as Head of Commercialisation, tasked with scaling adoption across client networks.
These appointments signal Apex’s commitment to building a robust leadership team with deep technical expertise and proven experience in digital asset solutions.
Tokenisation: The Future of Asset Management
Apex Group’s digital capabilities are not limited to simply representing traditional assets in digital form. With Apex Digital 3.0, the firm also enables the creation of natively tokenised assets, paving the way for greater market accessibility, fractional ownership, and democratization of investment opportunities.
Tokenisation, as defined by McKinsey & Company, is “the process of issuing a digital, unique, and anonymous representation of a real thing,” such as real estate, art, equities, bonds, intellectual property, or even identity. This technology offers programmability, automation, and operational efficiency, making it highly attractive for forward-looking financial institutions.
Expanding Stablecoin and Tokenised Fund Services
In addition to asset tokenisation, Apex Group is also extending its stablecoin service offerings. The company will now provide a modular framework for stablecoin issuers, allowing them to tailor services according to their specific regulatory and operational needs. This expansion includes support for tokenised money market funds, positioning Apex to support a broader spectrum of tokenised financial instruments.
These enhanced capabilities aim to provide institutional clients with the tools and confidence to explore innovative digital financial products while maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management protocols.
Institutional Confidence in Blockchain Finance
Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO of Apex Group, emphasized the importance of regulatory confidence in driving adoption. “Apex Digital 3.0 is a true milestone for our business and the extensive financial ecosystem we serve today,” he said. “We aim to enable institutional adoption of digital assets by ensuring that regulatory and compliance requirements are met across the globe.”
Hughes added that by providing a secure, regulated environment for blockchain-based investments, the platform gives investors confidence that digital assets can mirror the risk profile of traditional asset classes when properly structured and managed.
A New Era for Apex Group and Its Clients
With operations spanning 52 countries and more than $3.5 trillion in assets under service, Apex Group is well-positioned to lead the next wave of digital transformation in asset servicing. Apex Digital 3.0 represents a pivotal step in that journey—bridging traditional finance with the possibilities of the blockchain economy.
As financial institutions increasingly explore the potential of digital assets, Apex’s latest initiative sets a high bar for innovation, transparency, and compliance in the on-chain investment landscape.
