HONG KONG, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Investments ("Aberdeen") today announced the appointment of Finloop Finance, a subsidiary of Finloop, as a distributor of Aberdeen's Global Private Markets strategy (the "Strategy"). Finloop Finance will offer tokenised interests in the Strategy, managed by Aberdeen, making it available to Professional Investors in Hong Kong via Finloop Finance's global wealth technology platform.

The initiative marks one of the first tokenised interests in global private markets strategies of its kind in Hong Kong. Through tokenised distribution of the semi-liquid strategy, Finloop Finance's clients can gain access to a diversified portfolio of private markets assets managed by Aberdeen's experienced investment professionals, spanning private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and natural resources. Finloop Finance leverages tokenisation technology to enhance the Strategy's accessibility, liquidity and operational efficiency.

John McCareins, Chief Client Officer, Aberdeen Investments, commented: "We are seeing growing interest from high-net-worth individuals in private markets, driven by their strong growth and income potential, as well as their ability to help manage market volatility. At the same time, tokenisation is increasingly seen as a key enabler of digital innovation in financial services. We believe tokenisation of private market solutions, such as this opportunity with Finloop, has strong potential to support our goal of enabling our clients to become better investors, by enhancing transferability, transparency and operational efficiency in the way investors access our investment strategies."

In recent years, tokenisation enhances accessibility for ordinary investors to invest in assets that were previously out of reach. This includes a broad range of assets, particularly those in private markets or related investment vehicles, which have recently seen a surge of interest from institutional investors like pension funds. These assets and funds are not traded on public markets and are typically illiquid, often requiring substantial capital commitment. However, they offer the advantages of portfolio diversification and tend to exhibit less volatility compared to their publicly traded counterparts.

Cai Hua, CEO of Finloop, said: "We are thrilled to collaborate with Aberdeen, a global asset manager with a strong track record in managing multi‑strategy private market portfolios. Leveraging our game-changing FinRWA Platform ('FRP'), Finloop delivers multiple breakthroughs in the issuance and distribution of tokenised products while continuously building an open, compliant, and innovative wealth management ecosystem. This partnership enables us to provide our clients with unparalleled access to professionally managed alternative investment solutions."

Aberdeen continues to actively explore tokenisation initiatives to modernise asset management, enhance transferability, and broaden access to investment products. In early 2023, UK FCA-regulated digital assets business Archax started to offer tokenised interests in Aberdeen's money market funds. In July last year, Aberdeen collaborated with Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) and Archax to advance the use of blockchain technology using tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral in the UK. Tokenised units of Aberdeen's money market fund and tokenised UK gilts were used as collateral for foreign exchange trades between Aberdeen and Lloyds.

Tina Tong, Head of Wholesale Distribution – Greater China, Aberdeen Investments, commented: "We are delighted to collaborate with Finloop to demonstrate real‑world applications of tokenised distribution of a private markets strategy in Hong Kong. This collaboration highlights how digital assets can streamline processes and increase efficiency, and we will continue to explore tokenisation opportunities across our investment strategies, which we believe have significant potential to scale investor access and diversify our client base."

Managing over £77 billion in alternative assets^[1], Aberdeen has a strong track record in private markets with proven expertise in developing innovative evergreen solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Its investment teams conduct deep research to identify quality opportunities globally, supported by advanced analytics that enhance risk assessment and liquidity management - ensuring strong portfolio construction and oversight.

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About Aberdeen

Aberdeen Investments is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale across public and private markets, including credit, specialist equities and real assets.

Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs.

As at 30 June 2026, Aberdeen Investments managed £397.5bn on behalf of clients, including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.

www.aberdeeninvestments.com

About Finloop

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "Finloop"), is an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 (Web2+Web3) wealth technology platform located in Hong Kong. Finloop offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, mutual funds, alternatives, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry. Finloop Finance Limited ("Finloop Finance") is a financial institution licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under Finloop. For more information, visit www.finloop.hk and www.finlooprwa.com

Important Information

For Professional Investors only – not for public distribution

This press release relates to the appointment of Finloop Finance as a distributor of the abrdn I ICAV – Global Private Markets Fund (the "Sub-Fund"). Units in the Sub-Fund are offered in Hong Kong on a Private Placement basis to Professional Investors only (as defined under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) and the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules (Cap. 571D)). The tokenised representations referred to in this press release are issued by Finloop Finance on its own platform under its own regulatory permissions. Such tokens are not issued, marketed, guaranteed or recommended by Aberdeen and are not units of the Sub-Fund; investors in the tokens do not become unitholders of the Sub-Fund and have no direct rights against Aberdeen or the Sub-Fund. The economic features of the tokens are derived from, and directly linked to, the features of the underlying units of the Sub-Fund held by Finloop Finance as nominee, and are subject to the Sub-Fund's prospectus and constitutional documents.

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