Tokenisation: Preparing for the tokenisation of UK shares

We have practical experience in tokenisation and digital ownership. That means we can help issuers understand the changes ahead and prepare with confidence. 

Computershare launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) in the US with Securitize in 2026. This gives issuers a way to offer tokenised share ownership while preserving the shareholder register, shareholder rights and Computershare’s transfer agent role. Shareholders retain the same voting rights, dividend entitlements and corporate action participation linked to their underlying shares. 

This experience gives us practical insight into how tokenisation can work within established market frameworks while helping issuers maintain governance, control and compliance. We can help issuers understand emerging models, assess their options and prepare with confidence as the UK market evolves.

Traditional and digital ownership models are likely to coexist for some time. Adoption will depend on market conditions, regulation, asset class and issuer preference. The opportunity today is not necessarily to adopt tokenisation, but to understand how future models may affect shareholder relationships, governance and market expectations. 

Every issuer’s circumstances are different. We can work with you to understand your priorities, challenges and long-term objectives as ownership models evolve. We combine our experience in ownership administration and shareholder services with practical insight to help you assess how emerging models may affect your shareholders, governance and servicing. Our focus is on listening, understanding what matters and helping you navigate change with confidence.