Sabai Protocol opens early access for fund tokenization in Southeast Asia

Sabai Protocol has opened an early access program for asset managers to launch tokenized funds in Southeast Asia, with the first five participants targeted for deployment in about 90 days. The rollout arrives as Thailand’s new tokenized mutual fund regime takes effect and the region’s real-world asset market expands.

Why it matters: - Fund tokenization is moving from pilot projects to live infrastructure in Southeast Asia. - Thailand’s new regime gives asset managers a legal path to issue fund units on-chain under existing licenses. - Sabai Protocol is positioning itself as an independent infrastructure provider for managers that want control over their own brand, license, and data.

What happened: - Sabai Protocol opened an early access program for asset management companies seeking fund tokenization infrastructure. - The program will prioritize the first five companies that qualify for integration. - Selected clients can launch a tokenized fund share class or feeder fund under their own license and brand. - Sabai targets a launch within 90 days after sign-off on the legal structure. - Applications are open until the end of August at Sabai Protocol's application page. - The first step is a free 90-minute readiness assessment.

The details: - Sabai says the program includes a CertiK-audited token engine. - The package also includes an investor portal with KYC/AML and payments. - Payment support covers fiat rails via ISO 20022 and stablecoins. - Asset managers also get a manager dashboard with a unitholder registry and reporting tools. - The program includes integrations with custody providers and licensed partners, plus team training. - Selection criteria include a legal structure that is already in place or nearly complete, a cash-flow-generating product, and a target launch by Q4 2026. - Sabai says the client base and all data remain with the asset manager. - Sabai says clients receive turnkey infrastructure that can operate independently over time without vendor lock-in.

Between the lines: - The timing lines up with a broader market shift in real-world assets, where tokenized funds are among the fastest-growing segments. - The launch also reflects growing competition around infrastructure, not just tokenized products. - Sabai is betting that independence from banks, exchanges, and closed consortia will appeal to asset managers that want more control. - The company’s pitch is built around ownership and portability, not shared marketplace access.

What's next: - Sabai will review applications through the end of August. - The company will move selected managers through legal structure sign-off, integration, and launch preparation. - The target is to bring the first cohort live within about 90 days of final legal approval. - Sabai expects the program to support launches aimed at Q4 2026.

The bottom line: - Sabai Protocol is using Thailand’s new tokenized fund regime to push Southeast Asian asset managers toward white-label, independently operated on-chain fund infrastructure.