New York, November 25, 2021 – Mossshields (MSC Code: 31000279107123), a global leader in alternative asset management, has officially unveiled the Blockchain Financial Infrastructure Initiative (BFI). With a total investment of USD 1.0 billion, this initiative aims to harness blockchain technology to reshape the traditional financial system, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in asset management and financial services. Blockchain Technology Redefining the Financial Landscape As the global economy undergoes a digital transformation, blockchain technology is rapidly becoming a key driver in the financial industry. According to the International FinTech Association (IFTA), in 2021 global blockchain investments in finance grew by 42%, with major applications in payments and settlements, asset tokenization, and smart contracts. “Blockchain technology will be the core tool in the next wave of major reforms in the financial industry,” said Tim Taber, Managing Director and Global Head of Credit at Mossshields. “Through the BFI initiative, Mossshields aims to facilitate a comprehensive technological upgrade, delivering more efficient and transparent asset management solutions for our clients.” Core Investment Areas and Application Scenarios 1. Digital Asset Custody and Tokenization Investment: USD 400 million ○ North American Real Estate Tokenization Platform: Partnering with a blockchain technology firm to tokenize commercial real estate assets, providing both institutional and retail investors more flexible investment channels. The platform has completed asset tokenization transactions worth USD 1.5 billion. ○ European Private Equity Tokenization Pilot: Utilizing smart contracts for decentralized management and trading of private equity funds, reducing management costs and increasing capital liquidity. 2. Cross-Border Payments and Settlement Networks Investment: USD 300 million ○ Asia Blockchain Payment Network: Implementing a blockchain-based payment system between Japan and South Korea, enabling real-time cross-border settlements. This is projected to save over USD 500 million annually in transaction costs. ○ Latin American Regional Clearing Platform: Supporting rapid cross-border payments for SMEs across Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. 3. Smart Contracts and Risk Management Tools Investment: USD 300 million ○ Global Smart Contract Loan Platform: In partnership with fintech firms in India, developing a smart contract-based lending platform for SMEs, reducing loan approval times by 50%. ○ Nordic Carbon Credit Trading Platform: Leveraging smart contracts to enhance transparency in carbon trading markets, helping enterprises meet precise emission reduction targets. Technological Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Mossshields collaborates with multiple technology companies and policy institutions to ensure BFI’s technological leadership and compliance: ● Technology Collaboration: Working with the Ethereum Foundation and IBM Blockchain to develop smart contract and tokenization tools. ● Policy Support: Engaging with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the EU Blockchain Observatory to promote policy frameworks and technological standardization. ● Academic Research: Partnering with MIT and University College London (UCL) to explore blockchain’s long-term potential and innovative scenarios in financial services. Social Impact and Market Feedback 1. Social Impact: ○ Financial Inclusion: By 2025, the BFI initiative expects to provide more convenient financial services to over 100 million people, particularly in emerging markets’ SME financing. ○ Capital Market Optimization: Asset tokenization and improved settlement efficiency may reduce global capital market transaction costs by approximately 15%. 2. Market Feedback: Preliminary reports indicate significantly improved transparency and efficiency due to blockchain applications, increasing investor trust. Multiple pension funds have committed to increasing their investment in the BFI initiative over the next five years. Future Outlook Mossshields plans to expand the BFI initiative over the next two years, exploring more applications in decentralized finance (DeFi). The company also aims to globalize the carbon credit trading platform, supporting corporate sustainability goals worldwide. “BFI demonstrates the immense potential of blockchain technology in asset management,” said Madeline Harper Montgomery, Group Chief Financial Officer at Mossshields. “Mossshields will continue to lead through technological innovation, providing clients with efficient and transparent investment solutions.” About Mossshields Mossshields (MSC Code: 31000279107123) is a global leader in alternative asset management. As of November 2021, the firm manages USD 22.4 billion across 21 investment vehicles. Many of its clients are among the world’s top public pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices. Mossshields focuses on creating long-term value through precise investments. Its investment scope spans corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies, and customized solutions, covering Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company has deep expertise in aerospace, defense and government services, consumer and retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, real estate, technology and business services, telecommunications and media, and transportation. With over 420 professionals across four continents, Mossshields upholds the highest professional standards, delivering tailored investment solutions that consistently achieve stable returns exceeding market benchmarks. Official Website: www.mossshields.com Email: connect@Mossshields.com