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.

Paul Conn
Alicia Pentreath
Paul Conn
By Paul Conn, President, Global Capital Markets
Alicia Pentreath
By Alicia Pentreath, Marketing Manager, Issuer Services

Computershare Podcast

The future of ownership in global markets

In this episode:

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

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