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Hamilton Lane Incorporated : Launches Tokenized GPA Share Class with Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group; BBVA Asset Management Joins as First Investor with Exclusive Distribution for Institutional Portfolios
Hamilton Lane Incorporated : Launches Tokenized GPA Share Class with Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group; BBVA Asset Management Joins as First Investor with
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[{"type":"text","content":"Private Markets\n Hamilton Lane Launches Tokenized GPA Share Class with Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group; BBVA Asset Management Joins as First Investor with Exclusive Distribution for Institutional Portfolios\n \n \n May 26, 2026 | 3 Min Read\n \n SHARE\n \n Launch expands access, efficiency and transparency in private markets through tokenization\n \n Madrid and London - Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment firm, today announced the launch of a new tokenized share class to access Hamilton Lane's Global Private Assets Fund (\"GPA\"), delivered in partnership with Allfunds Blockchain, the digital innovation arm of Allfunds, and Apex Group. BBVA Asset Management, a leading global asset manager, has committed to becoming the first investor and initial exclusive distributor for institutional portfolios in this new tokenized share class.\n \n \n This launch marks a significant milestone in the evolution of private markets accessibility, leveraging blockchain-based distribution models to seek to deliver a more efficient, transparent and flexible investment experience for investors in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. The tokenized GPA share class will be available through the Allfunds platform and supported by Allfunds Blockchain as the technology provider and Apex Group as transfer agent, enabling end-to-end digital subscription, administration and servicing.\n \n \n As part of the agreement, initial investor BBVA Asset Management will benefit from an exclusive distribution period, reinforcing the bank's commitment to innovation and to having an active role in exploring new digital distribution models for private market assets in Europe.\n \n \n The initiative leverages the combined capabilities of Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group to deliver:\n \n Operational efficiency across subscriptions, transfers and ongoing fund administration\n \n \n Reduced friction and lower costs in cross-border distribution\n \n \n Greater flexibility in distribution models and shareholding management\n \n \n Enhanced transparency and auditability through blockchain technology\n \n With this launch, Hamilton Lane builds on a track record of broadening access to private markets, including through technological innovation, and continues to play a pioneering role globally in the tokenization and digitali...