Tokinvest, a VARA-regulated marketplace for real-world asset (RWA) investing, is joining forces with Zand Bank, the UAE-based AI-powered bank and regulated digital asset custodian, to transform the way investors access high-value assets through tokenisation.
By combining their regulatory expertise and market-leading infrastructure, Tokinvest and Zand Bank hope to pave the way towards a more accessible, liquid, and transparent investment ecosystem. Through the new partnership, the two entities will look to provide a fully integrated solution for tokenised real-world assets, covering everything from design and issuance to custody and secondary trading.
Traditionally, investing in high-value assets like real estate, funds, and commodities has been capital-intensive, complex, and exclusive. Through this partnership, Tokinvest and Zand Bank will enable investors, both institutional and individual, to gain fractional exposure to premium assets without the high barriers to entry.
The partnership will look to ensure that asset owners and issuers can raise funds efficiently from a broader global investor base. Tokinvest also says that tokenised RWAs combine the stability of traditional assets with the efficiency of blockchain-based trading.
“Our collaboration with Tokinvest showcases our commitment to providing secure and transformative financial services that bridge traditional finance with the digital asset world,” explained Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank. “We are committed to delivering seamless, transparent, and accessible investment opportunities, setting new benchmarks for innovation and security in the tokenised asset market.”
Tokenising investing
Dubai’s leadership in digital asset regulation has made it a natural hub for tokenised RWAs. The introduction of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and blockchain initiatives such as those by the Dubai Land Department provide a strong regulatory foundation for the sector.
Scott Thiel, co-founder and CEO of Tokinvest, commented: “This isn’t just a partnership – it’s a game-changer. Together with Zand Bank, we’re building the future of tokenised investing, making it easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. The old barriers – high capital requirements, complex legal structures, limited liquidity – are being broken down. Dubai is at the forefront of this transformation, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to giving investors access to exclusive opportunities in a way that’s fully regulated, transparent, and seamless.”
Through this partnership, Tokinvest and Zand Bank aim to accelerate mainstream adoption of tokenised assets by addressing industry challenges such as regulatory clarity, investor trust, and liquidity constraints. The collaboration will support issuers in creating, listing, and trading tokenised assets across multiple asset classes, including real estate, funds, and commodities.
