CMB International Asset Management (CMBIAM) has collaborated with BNB Chain to integrate the CMB International USD Money Market Fund into the Blockchain network. This initiative aims to expand access to regulated real-world assets (RWAs), representing the fund on BNB Chain through CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens. The transition, supported by DigiFT and OnChain, allows accredited investors to subscribe using fiat currency or stablecoins, with instant redemption capabilities provided through DigiFT’s smart contract liquidity management solutions.
As of October, this fund, managing assets over $3.8 billion, ranked first in performance among its Asia-Pacific peers according to Bloomberg. Operational since 2024, the strategy focuses on short-term USD deposits and high-quality money market instruments issued by reputable financial institutions and international organizations, maintaining at least a 70% NAV share. The tokenization not only maintains its institutional quality but also enhances its digital accessibility through BNB Chain’s scalability and low transaction fees.
Adam Bai, the Head of CMBIAM Management, emphasized the confidence generated through consistent returns, disciplined execution, and prudent risk management. From BNB Chain’s Business Development team, Sarah highlighted the alignment of regulated financial products with the BNB Chain ecosystem as a significant milestone in their RWA journey, bolstering the network’s vision for asset tokenization.
Expanding Institutional RWA Use on BNB Chain
CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens are not limited to issuance but are also integrated into DeFi applications. They facilitate collateralized borrowing and yield strategies through protocols like Venus Protocol and ListaDAO using OnChain infrastructure. PancakeSwap supports trading and liquidity applications, turning blockchain-based fund shares into a financial bridge crafted with institutional standards.
In the BNB Chain RWA ecosystem, issuers and tokenization players such as Franklin Templeton, Ondo, Securitize, Backed, OpenEden, and Asseto are actively involved. On the financial assets side, USYC (Circle), VBill, Benji, and Cash+ are prominent, while infrastructure players like Ceffu, Chainlink , and APRO offer regulated access rails compatible with institutions. This multi-layered structure from distribution to liquidity and yield generation provides scalable integration between traditional finance and DeFi.