Certraq Information

Certraq is a UK-based company specialising in solutions, architecture, and strategic consulting for organisations aiming to tokenise, issue, and trade digital securities and assets. Their services encompass the entire lifecycle of tokenised securities processing, including issuance, registration, digital notary/registrar functions, safekeeping, settlement through central securities depositories (CSDs), and corporate actions. A key component of Certraq's offering is their collaboration with Codel, a digital notary service that ensures data immutability and settlement finality. Codel operates a global hash chain scaled in the cloud, providing a secure and verifiable environment for digital asset transactions. Certraq's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including issuers, asset managers, custodians, brokers, exchanges, and funds. By integrating with existing market infrastructure, they facilitate a seamless transition from traditional to tokenised assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing investor protections. The leadership team at Certraq is comprised of experienced professionals: - Markus Ruetimann, Chairman: Former Group COO at Credit Suisse Asset Management and COO of Schroders. - James Zorab, Chief Executive: Founder and CEO of The Ascent Group, with a background in blockchain entrepreneurship. - Henry Raschen, Director of Regulation: Previous Director of Regulatory Outlook at HSBC Security Services. - Michael Foley, Head of Development: Former Chief Strategist at Equiniti and Founder & Managing Director of Peter Evans Associates.