It all started a long time ago… Almost 20 years ago in fact, Tokenovate’s founder Richard Baker and co-founder Gerard Banaszkiewicz worked together in the telecoms market. Even though they eventually pursued different professional paths, they always remained in touch.

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Operationalising CDM – Part IV
This blog is the fourth and final entry in our series exploring how Tokenovate is operationalising the FINOS Common Domain Model (CDM). In this entry, Steve Haigh, Chief Technology Officer at Tokenovate, examines the technological implementation of CDM within our platform, explaining how CDM - through interoperability - can help deliver automation, transparency, and efficiency…
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Operationalising CDM – Part III
This blog is the third in a series exploring how Tokenovate is operationalising the FINOS Common Domain Model (CDM). In this entry, Ciarán McGonagle, Chief Legal & Product Officer at Tokenovate, explores the legal foundation of our platform and how Tokenovate is building on the foundational work of ISDA which, when integrated with CDM, allows…
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Ciarán recognised by The Lawyer
Ciarán - one of the UK's Hot 100 lawyers Read the article and full The Lawyer Hot 100 2025 list here. Motivation: Ciarán McGonagle, Tokenovate's Chief Legal & Product Officer, has been instrumental in advancing global legal standards and product innovation in blockchain, smart contracts, and digital assets, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralised…
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