Broadridge's Tokenization Capability Enables Societe Generale's First U.S. Digital Bond Issuance

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Broadridge (NYSE: BR) announced that Societe Generale completed its first U.S. digital bond issuance on Nov 18, 2025 using Broadridge's new tokenization capability and the Canton Network blockchain, with Societe Generale-FORGE acting as registrar.

Broadridge said the capability enables firms to issue, trade, and manage securities in digital form with embedded privacy, credential management, and direct investor ownership, and that IntellectEU's Catalyst Blockchain Manager was used to operate nodes. The release also highlighted Broadridge's Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform, which processed an average of $385 billion in daily repo transactions in October.

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• First U.S. digital bond issuance on Canton Network (Nov 18, 2025)
• DLR processed an average of $385 billion in daily repo transactions in October

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First U.S. digital bonds issued as security tokens on the Canton Network blockchain with Societe Generale-FORGE acting as registrar

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced that Societe Generale has completed its first digital bond issuance in the United States using Broadridge's new tokenization capability. The digital bonds were registered by Societe Generale-FORGE, the subsidiary of Societe Generale dedicated to digital assets.

The transaction showcases how leading institutions can leverage tokenization and permissioned blockchain technology to unlock the benefits of instant settlement and transparency while adhering to traditional capital markets practices and requirements.

Broadridge's tokenization capability enables firms to issue, trade, and manage securities in digital form with embedded privacy, credential management, and direct investor ownership capabilities. The tokenization capability builds on Broadridge's extensive experience providing mission-critical capital markets technology that integrates innovation with the robust security, operational resilience, and governance standards required by global financial institutions. Broadridge and Societe Generale-FORGE used IntellectEU's Catalyst Blockchain Manager to operate their nodes on the Canton Network.

"Broadridge is uniquely positioned to lead the tokenization of corporate and structured bonds, given its proven track record of leveraging blockchain technology and delivering innovative solutions for our clients," said Horacio Barakat, Head of Digital Innovation at Broadridge. "The expansion of tokenization beyond treasuries into corporate and structured bonds is an exciting step—one that will help increase the liquidity and utility of these assets across financing and collateral use cases. As institutions like Societe Generale embrace this shift to tokenization, Broadridge is proud to provide the secure, scalable infrastructure to support this innovation."

This tokenization capability complements the Broadridge Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform, which processed an average of $385 billion in daily repo transactions in October. DLR is the world's largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, setting a new standard for efficiency and innovation in the global repo market. As the industry's leading distributed ledger solution, DLR harnesses the transformative power of tokenization and smart contracts to accelerate collateral velocity, improve liquidity management, and reduce trade processing costs. DLR is interoperable within both traditional and blockchain-based market infrastructure.

Broadridge is committed to unlocking new opportunities across global capital markets as the industry moves toward bridging traditional and digital financial ecosystems. 

About Broadridge:

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com. 

Media Contact: 
Gregg.Rosenberg@broadridge.com 

 

 

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FAQ

What did Broadridge announce about Societe Generale's digital bond issuance (BR) on Nov 18, 2025?

Broadridge said Societe Generale completed its first U.S. digital bond issuance using Broadridge's tokenization capability on the Canton Network.

How does Broadridge's tokenization capability affect issuance and ownership for BR clients?

The capability lets firms issue, trade, and manage securities in digital form with embedded privacy, credential management, and direct investor ownership.

Which blockchain and node software were used for the Nov 18, 2025 transaction?

The transaction used the Canton Network and IntellectEU's Catalyst Blockchain Manager to operate nodes.

What scale did Broadridge cite for its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform?

Broadridge reported DLR processed an average of $385 billion in daily repo transactions in October.

Who acted as registrar for Societe Generale's first U.S. digital bond issuance?

Societe Generale-FORGE served as the registrar for the digital bond issuance.