Fidelity International’s Giselle Lai said the strongest long-term case for tokenized funds, especially for pension funds and other large global institutions, is balance-sheet management rather than round-the-clock liquidity. Her comments point to a more operational and treasury-focused use case for tokenization in institutional markets, instead of framing 24/7 trading access as the primary advantage. The remarks were reported by CoinDesk in a July 14 article written by Omkar Godbole and edited by Sheldon Reback. Lai’s view centers on how large institutions may assess tokenized fund structures over time, with attention on internal financial management needs. The article presents her argument as a case for looking beyond always-on market access when evaluating tokenization’s role in institutional portfolios.
Fidelity International’s Giselle Lai said the most compelling long-term use case for tokenized funds for pension funds is balance-sheet management for large, global institutions, not 24/7 liquidity.
Focus on institutional balance sheets
Lai argued that the real long-term appeal of tokenized funds lies in balance-sheet management. In her view, that is a stronger case for large global institutions than the idea of round-the-clock liquidity.
The comments frame tokenization through the lens of practical institutional use, particularly for pension funds, rather than treating 24/7 market access as the main selling point.
The article was published by CoinDesk on July 14, 2026. It was written by Omkar Godbole and edited by Sheldon Reback.
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