FAQs

BPX’s FCA-authorised MTF is designed to align with His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), FCA, and Bank of England policies on digital securities.

• We provide assured compliance today with efficient scalability for tomorrow.
• Our integrated infrastructure supports the transition from traditional to tokenised securities.
• This alignment helps future-proof alternative and digital asset markets.

By bridging legacy systems with digital rails, we enable fund managers and issuers to meet regulatory expectations while leveraging blockchain technology. Learn more on our Services page.

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BPX integrates lending directly within its FCA-authorised MTF, creating a marketplace where trading and lending coexist to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency.

• Institutions can pledge eligible assets, including tokenised securities, as collateral for short-term liquidity.
• Lending services are composable with trading and custody, enabling seamless collateral mobility.
• This integration supports repo-based lending without triggering sales or tax events.
• Cash lenders and borrowers can negotiate rates and agreements within the platform.

This unique combination supports price discovery and market depth for alternative and digital assets. Details are in our Trading Services overview.

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Trading on BPX’s FCA-authorised MTF means investors benefit from a regulated environment that complies with UK financial laws and oversight by the FCA.

• The platform operates under FCA rules ensuring market integrity and investor protection.
• Client money is held in segregated accounts at Barclays Bank UK Plc, protected by the FSCS up to £85,000.
• Our regulated framework supports transparent issuance, trading, and custody.

While investments are not covered by the FSCS, uninvested funds in your wallet are safeguarded. For more on risk and protections, see our Risk Warning page.

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BPX’s FCA-authorised MTF operates Monday to Friday during standard UK market hours, from 08:00 to 16:30.

• The platform is closed on all UK Bank holidays.
• Holiday dates are published in the BPX trading calendar.
• These hours align with traditional UK capital markets to facilitate institutional participation.

This schedule supports efficient and predictable trading for digital and alternative assets. For the full holiday schedule, see our Reference Library.

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