The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission”s Investor Advisory Committee is gearing up for a pivotal meeting on December 4, centering on the topic of tokenized equities. This virtual session aims to explore how the advent of tokenization could transform aspects of corporate governance, trading infrastructure, and investor protections within U.S. markets.
In a recently issued notice, the SEC highlighted the need to assess how blockchain-based issuance and settlement mechanisms might align with existing regulatory frameworks. This initiative signifies one of the SEC”s most comprehensive public evaluations of tokenized equity systems to date, particularly as prominent financial institutions increasingly experiment with on-chain assets.
Another significant focus of the meeting will be on artificial intelligence (AI). The committee is expected to deliberate on whether companies should be mandated to disclose additional information regarding the influence of AI on their operations. This discussion is particularly timely as automated systems become more integrated into corporate workflows and decision-making processes.
The meeting will feature two formal panels addressing key issues: regulatory changes in corporate governance and the operational dynamics of tokenized equities, including their issuance, trading, and settlement under current SEC regulations. Investors, industry professionals, and policymakers can follow the session live on the SEC”s official website.
With both tokenization and AI pushing regulatory boundaries, the December 4 event is poised to provide critical insights into how the SEC intends to navigate these emerging technologies as we approach 2026.
