University: University of Technology Sydney
Academic supervisor:
Prof. Talis Putnins
Industry partner: DFCRC
Academic Background and Work Experience
Prior to her PhD, Franziska completed a double-degree Bachelor in European Business with a major in Finance. She also achieved a Master in Management degree at NOVA School of Business and Economics while working in a compliance position at a digital asset custodian. Her main research interests
are regulatory aspects of digital finance.
Thesis Topic
Enabling Regulatory-Compliant Real-World Asset Tokenisation
Franziska’s PhD thesis explores various aspects of the tokenisation of real-world assets with a focus on regulatory alignment. Her research explores the representation of existing asset classes as digital tokens and novel market infrastructures to facilitate their transactions. The focus is on identifying areas where discrepancies exist between regulatory practices and new digital financial markets. The insights of this thesis will provide valuable guidance for policymakers and market participants navigating the digital asset
landscape.
About DFCRC
DFCRC oversees and operates a 10-year, $180 million research program as a collaboration between industry partners, universities, and the Australian Government through the Cooperative Research Centres Program. Our mission is to develop and leverage the next transformation in financial markets – the digitisation of assets traded and exchanged directly on digital platforms.