Asset Owner Insight Series
Asset Owner Insight Series: Digital Assets as an Asset class, answering the questions!
Hosted by DWS, Galaxy, Zodia Custody, and Cartwright Pension Trusts. Join us for a physical event in London on January 29th bringing together a variety of stakeholders across digital banking, asset owners and consulting with a view to engage on the subject of digital assets and explore how they perform as part of a wider portfolio. This interactive session will foster an open and insightful discussion on what it truly means to allocate to digital assets - and how to do so safely.
What to expect:
Digital Assets as an asset class - What are the options and where do they fit in a diverse portfolio? How do they perform?
Real-world applications – How does Bitcoin perform as an asset class? In discussion with Cartwright Pension Trusts, who advised on the first UK pension allocation to Bitcoin in 2024. What does the data show one year on?
Challenging some of the market misconceptions!
General concepts and best practices around Digital Asset Custody and the UK regulatory environment.
Featuring:
- DWS - Key considerations when allocating to digital assets.
- Cartwright Pension Trusts – Introduction & insights on pioneering UK pension strategies
- Galaxy Digital Asset Management - Practical implementation considerations for pension funds and asset class performance.
- Zodia Custody – Secure digital asset custody solutions for institutional investors.
This is a closed-door, off-the-record discussion, ensuring an open and candid exchange among participants.
Location: London- detail to be shared upon registration approval.
Please note this session will be held in English.
Secure your seat at the table.
About DWS
Xtrackers by DWS, the ETF and ETC platform of DWS is a global provider of passive solutions and has one of the largest and most established product ranges in Europe, with more than £270 billion in assets under management (as of November 2025). Xtrackers has an index track record going back over 20 years and offers a broad range of efficient, high-quality ETFs and ETCs on all major asset classes – equities, bonds and commodities. Xtrackers provides numerous building blocks for traditional investment strategies, ESG strategies (environmental, social, governance), sector and factor investments, as well as innovative products on thematic investments and future trends.
About Galaxy
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. The company’s Digital Assets platform is strategically positioned to bridge traditional finance and the emerging digital economy, facilitating efficient access and adoption of digital assets through its Global Markets and Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions businesses. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.
About Cartwright Pension Trusts
Cartwright has spent over 38 years honing their unique skillset to be the ace in the hole for trustees and sponsors of small to medium defined benefit and hybrid pension trusts - an often badly-catered-for market. They are proud to offer the level of service usually reserved for the big players; innovative, professional and totally bespoke. And, with direct access to a real person, an expert in their field.
Today, Cartwright has over 150 clients who rely on their actuarial, administration, investment, secretarial and governance services to keep them ahead of the curve.
And, that same pioneering spirit remains as they branch into new markets; applying their unique know-how to sectors of a similar nature and with similar problems; Charitable Trusts, Corporate Treasury, Employee Rewards and Funeral Trusts.
Find out more at: Cartwright Pension Trusts | The Pension Specialists for DB and Hybrid Schemes
About Zodia Custody
Zodia Custody is a leading institution-first digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered in association with Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank and Emirates NBD. It enables institutional investors to navigate the digital asset future - simply, safely and without compromise. Through the combination of leading technology, custody, governance and compliance, Zodia Custody satisfies the complex needs of institutional investors.