After the recent SMSF Association Annual Conference in Adelaide, the direction of travel for digital assets has become increasingly clear. I shared perspectives with Financial Standard's FS Super newsletter on where digital assets stand in 2026 and how the conversation is shifting from volatility-driven narratives to structured regulation, governance and institutional-grade infrastructure. For trustees and advisers, the focus is no longer whether digital assets are relevant, but how they are approached prudently within a portfolio framework. The sector is maturing, bringing greater responsibility, stronger compliance expectations, and clearer integration pathways for companies and infrastructure such as AUDD - Australian Digital Dollar. #stablecoin #superannuation #SMSF
That's the key takeaway: "how they are approached prudently." The days of shying away from digital assets in super are over. Grayscale's outlook on institutional adoption feels spot on. And with the Australian super sector's rapid evolution, especially around data governance, it's about time.
Karime Misk
1mo
Interesting shift in focus. The Digital Assets Bill definitely seems to be accelerating that maturity. Smart super funds are probably already looking at modern data platforms to navigate the new regulatory landscape. J.P. Morgan's research highlighted how crucial smarter systems are becoming with increased APRA scrutiny. No time to fall behind.
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1moInteresting shift from "if" to "how." Feels like digital assets are at the same point as when super funds first started considering alternative assets. It's all about the risk-adjusted returns and how they fit the overall strategy now. Makes sense that Aussie super funds are eyeing digital infrastructure too, given the growing data centre and fibre optic network demand.