Anisos X EVIDENT: First Tokenized Aircraft Leasing Fund

EVIDENT launches the first tokenized aviation finance fund, revolutionizing aircraft leasing and investment.
Devanshee Kothari
Devanshee Kothari
Growth Analyst
February 5, 2024

EVIDENT is the digital investment platform enabling Anisos Capital Group to launch the world's first tokenized aviation finance fund, with a focus on aircraft leasing. This marks a significant milestone in the tokenization of alternative assets and introducing innovative investment opportunities in the aviation sector.

Left to right: Tejaswi Nimmagadda, Partner, Tiang & Partners, Thomas Gijsels, Head of Business Operations, EVIDENT, Kenneth Li, Head of Fund Admin and Custody, EVIDENT, Manton Wai, Head of Investment Solutions, EVIDENT, Dr. Florian Spiegl, Founder & CEO, EVIDENT, Steven Dominique Cheung, CEO, Anisos Capital Group, Captain Simon Wu, COO, Anisos Capital Group, Louie Lee, Managing Director, Prosynergy, Howard Cheung, CFO, Anisos Capital Group

This strategic advancement leverages blockchain technology to tokenize alternative assets to offer a new model for commercial aircraft leasing investments, enhancing access, efficiency, and transparency for investors and setting a new standard in the market.

The Anisos Tokenized Aviation Finance Fund

Anisos Capital Group is a leading aviation company, General Partner of the Anisos Limited Partnership Fund, and known for its innovative approaches in in aviation industry, now pioneering in the aviation leasing sector.

Anisos Limited Partnership Fund is registered in Hong Kong and specializes in asset-backed aircraft leasing investments and financial instruments. Utilizing blockchain technology, it enables investors to participate in this exclusive market with minimum contributions. This fund offers participation in next-generation aircraft for long-term relevancy and capitalizing on market trends for sustained growth.

"We're not just tokenizing assets; we're redefining investment in the aviation industry and set out to revolutionize the world of aviation finance," said Steven Dominique Cheung, CEO of Anisos Capital Group. "This is a unique opportunity for eligible investors to participate in a traditionally exclusive market with a high potential for attractive returns for as little as 1500 USD."

The Strategic Impetus Behind Tokenization

The collaboration aims to democratize access to aviation investment products to more investors. By focusing on commercial passenger and cargo aircraft leasing, this partnership introduces a novel avenue for investors, enabling participation in a market traditionally reserved for large institutional investors. The fund is meticulously designed to offer robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and a transparent investment environment, aiming for a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for participants. This is enabled by the use of blockchain as a standardized, secure and immutable system of record across the entire lifecycle of the asset.

EVIDENT Serving as a Licensed Tokenization Platform

At the core of this initiative is EVIDENT's blockchain-powered investment platform, serving as a next-generation digital market infrastructure in asset management.

EVIDENT Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong, holds EVIDENT Platform Services Limited (Licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities)) and EVIDENT Custody Services Limited (Licensed as a Trust or Company Service Provider) in Hong Kong.

With a highly scalable setup of offering Digital Investment Structures, EVIDENT delivers tangible benefits to issuers and investors: vastly improved efficiency, broader access, and improved security and transparency.

The Founder & CEO of EVIDENT Group, Dr. Florian Spiegl, said, “Our vision is to pioneer the next generation of blockchain-based infrastructure for the asset management industry, specifically designed for managing and distributing alternative assets. We harness the power of asset tokenization to amplify efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for investors. It is with great pride that, in collaboration with our valued partner, we introduce the world’s first tokenized fund in the aviation sector, an asset class traditionally reserved for large institutional investors. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of alternative asset investing.”

Sustainable Aviation Finance Requires Capital

Modernizing fleets is a key component of enabling the sustainable growth of the aviation sector, which is critical for the global economy and individual freedom to travel.

Beyond aircraft leasing, the sector is shaping up to offer unique opportunities in the transition finance space. Integral to this narrative is the opportunity to further the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), highlighting Hong Kong's pivotal role as an aviation logistics hub and its emerging focus on aviation finance. SAF, derived from sustainable sources, offers up to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuels, presenting a pragmatic solution to the environmental challenges faced by the aviation industry.

The shift towards SAF not only addresses the urgent need for sustainable practices within the aviation sector but also opens new doors for investment. As infrastructure and technology surrounding SAF continue to evolve, there emerges a compelling case for the aviation sector as an investable asset class, ripe with opportunities for transformative growth.

The Role of Hong Kong

The role of Hong Kong as a financial center embracing modern blockchain-based infrastructure for asset management and supporting the launch of innovative investment products.

The choice of Hong Kong as a jurisdiction for this launch, and the use of the Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund as the underlying fund structure, underscores the city's preeminence as an international financial hub, renowned for its robust legal foundation, supportive government policies for innovation, and one of the most advanced digital assets licensing and regulatory frameworks globally.

The Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr. Charles Ng, said, "We are happy to see that EVIDENT, an innovative fintech company, has chosen Hong Kong to set up its global headquarters. It shows confidence not only in Hong Kong’s vibrant fintech ecosystem but also in our robust financial market prospects and regulatory regime.”

Florian Spiegl added, “Hong Kong stands as a preeminent international financial hub, continually drawing global investors. With its storied history, strong legal foundation, government support for innovation, and an efficient tax regime, it also offers one of the most advanced digital assets licensing and regulatory frameworks. This city is the ideal setting for us to bridge the gap between issuers and investors through our innovative digital investment structures.”

Conclusion: A Vision for the Future

The partnership between Anisos Capital and EVIDENT, coupled with the focus on transition finance investment such as aircraft fleet renewal and investing in infrastructure supporting the adoption of SAF, underscores a forward-looking approach to aviation finance. This collaboration is not only a step in asset tokenization but also aligns with a broader commitment to sustainability and innovation.

As we embark on this journey, we invite stakeholders and investors to join us in shaping the future of aviation investment. This venture is just the beginning, and we look forward to unveiling more opportunities that blend technological innovation with sustainability and accessibility.

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Join us as we navigate the future of aviation, where innovation meets investment in a sustainable and accessible world.

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