Christoph Hock

Christoph Hock is a prominent figure in the financial industry, currently serving as the Head of Tokenisation and Digital Assets (PM) at Union Investment.12 His career has been marked by significant contributions to the evolving landscape of digital assets and blockchain technology in the financial sector.

Career Highlights

Hock joined Union Investment in 2014, initially taking on the role of Head of Multi-Asset Trading.4 During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing the firm's trading strategy and structure. In 2015, he led the unification of Union's trading teams under a single multi-asset trading desk, aimed at improving execution efficiency.1

In 2023, Hock transitioned from his role as head of multi-asset trading to pursue new opportunities in digital assets and tokenisation within Union Investment.1 This move reflects his long-standing advocacy for institutional adoption of digital assets.

Expertise and Influence

Hock is recognized for his expertise in:

• Digital assets and tokenisation
• Blockchain technology in finance
• Multi-asset trading
• The token economy

He has been a vocal proponent of exploring the potential of digital assets in institutional finance. At TradeTech Europe 2021, Hock confirmed that Union Investment was exploring "the token economy," including plans for crypto-related derivatives, tokenisation, and exchange-traded products.1

Current Roles and Responsibilities

As Head of Tokenisation and Digital Assets at Union Investment, Hock is responsible for:

• Overseeing strategic initiatives related to the token economy
• Exploring applications of digital assets in asset management
• Driving innovation in data science within the financial sector1

Industry Involvement

Hock's influence extends beyond his role at Union Investment:

• Chair of the ICMA DLT Bonds Working Group
• Director at Sustainable Trading
• Co-Chairman of Plato Partnership
• Director at Neptune Networks
• Chair of BVI Buyside Traders Forum35

With over 25 years of international experience in investment banking, asset management, and hedge funds, Christoph Hock continues to be a leading voice in the integration of blockchain technology and digital assets into traditional finance.6