Asset managers are accelerating efforts to adopt blockchain technology. Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announced on Feb. 11 a partnership that marks Ripple’s first collaboration with a Europe-based investment management business to tokenize traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger.

The partnership centers on developing tokenized fund structures on the XRPL as part of a broader push to bring regulated financial assets onto blockchain infrastructure. The announcement states:

“The collaboration is Ripple’s first with an investment management business based in Europe, building upon the firm’s significant experience working with financial institutions in other regions.”

It also notes: “The initiative is also the first of its kind for Aviva Investors, as they seek to incorporate tokenized solutions into their existing product offering. The collaboration is anchored in a shared long-term vision, with both parties set to work together closely over 2026 and beyond to bring tokenized funds to the XRP Ledger.”

Nigel Khakoo, Vice President of Trading and Markets at Ripple, described tokenization as shifting from experimentation to large-scale production, with institutions such as Aviva Investors concentrating on deploying regulated financial assets at scale. He highlighted the potential for tokenized fund structures to deliver significant technological efficiencies to the investment sector over the next decade, adding that the XRP Ledger’s built-in compliance tools, near-instant settlement, and native liquidity position it as secure and scalable infrastructure for institutional assets.

Jill Barber, Chief Distribution Officer at Aviva Investors, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Ripple and indicated that the firm plans to work closely with its team to explore tokenizing solutions. She outlined the potential benefits of tokenization for investors, including improved time and cost efficiency. “As the investment arm of the UK’s leading insurer, we have a long track record with regards to innovation. We are committed to adopting technological advancements that we believe can bring about positive change for our business, and we think tokenized funds can be hugely beneficial to our clients,” she stressed.

Ripple will support the effort as part of its broader strategy to expand the use of the XRP Ledger, a decentralised, open-source public blockchain designed for fast and efficient global transactions. Launched in 2012, the network has processed more than 4 billion transactions, supports over 7 million active wallets, and is maintained by 120 independent validators. The announcement states:

“The XRPL enables Aviva Investors to reliably issue and manage its tokenized funds using fast, secure, low-cost blockchain transactions, with the lack of mining required to settle transactions expected to support energy efficiency.”

• What is Aviva Investors launching with Ripple on the XRP Ledger?
  Aviva Investors is developing tokenized fund structures on the XRP Ledger to bring regulated financial assets onto blockchain infrastructure.
• Why is the XRP Ledger significant for tokenized funds?
  The XRPL offers built-in compliance tools, near-instant settlement and native liquidity for institutional asset issuance.
• Is this Ripple’s first European asset management partnership?
  Yes, this marks Ripple’s first collaboration with a Europe-based investment management business.
• How large is the XRP Ledger network?
  The XRP Ledger has processed more than 4 billion transactions and supports over 7 million active wallets.

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