
The way ownership is recorded, held and transferred is evolving. Across major markets around the world, regulators, exchanges and industry participants are modernising market infrastructure, exploring new ownership models and preparing for a more digital future.
In this episode of The Computershare Podcast, Paul Conn, President of Global Capital Markets at Computershare, shares his perspective on the trends reshaping global capital markets. From market modernisation initiatives in the UK and Hong Kong to the opportunities and challenges presented by tokenisation, Paul explores what these developments could mean for issuers, investors and market participants in the years ahead.
This episode was recorded in July 2026 and the information was correct at time of recording.

The future of ownership in global markets
In this episode:
The global trends driving change across capital markets and why issuers should be paying attention.
How ownership models are evolving and what market modernisation initiatives in the UK, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions could mean for the future of investing.
The opportunities and challenges associated with tokenisation and digital ownership.
Why market infrastructure remains critical to market efficiency, investor participation and competitiveness.
The implications of these developments for issuers, investors and market participants around the world.
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