On 23 September 2026, this year's BAI InnovationsDay focused on technology, innovation, and the latest trends shaping the fund industry. The event opened with a keynote by Markus Krause, Head of the Money and Capital Markets Division in the Ministry of Finance of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. Drawing on first-hand experience, he shared insights into the successful issuance of the first blockchain-based crypto security by a German federal state under the German Electronic Securities Act (eWpG). His presentation highlighted the organisational, legal, technical, and capital markets challenges that were overcome throughout the process, from the initial concept to the final issuance, in close collaboration with rating agencies, investors, and market infrastructure providers.
Another keynote speaker was Prof. Dr. Reiner Braun from the Technical University of Munich. In his presentation, "Behind the NAV: What Fund Managers Really Communicate in Their Quarterly Reports," he explored how qualitative analysis of fund reports can uncover valuable insights beyond the numbers.
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