The (MAS) and the (SGX) announced in a joint statement today that they will be collaborating with Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq to develop Delivery versus Payment (DvP) capabilities for the settlement of tokenised assets.
DvP is a settlement procedure where securities and money are exchanged simultaneously only if the corresponding payment is made, to ensure the delivery of the security occurs.
The development of DvP capabilities across different blockchain platforms will allow financial institutions to execute simultaneous exchange and final settlement of the assets. According to the statement, this will improve operational efficiency and at the same time, reduce settlement risks.
Together, Anquan, Deloitte and will produce a report on the potential to automate DvP processes with . They will also identify the key considerations needed in order to protect investors, the statement said.
The report will build upon the second phase of Project Ubin
The report from the three firms will be released by November this year. It will leverage the open-source software prototypes that were built in the second phase of Project Ubin, an industry collaboration which began in November 2016 to determine whether Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) can be used to clear and settle payments and securities.
“The involvement of three prominent technology partners highlights the commercial interest in making this a reality. We expect to see further growth in this space as FinTechs leverage on the strong pool of talent and expertise in Singapore to develop innovative blockchain applications and benefit from the new opportunities created.”
Source: LinkedIn
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