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Financial markets are approaching an important turning point which is set to reshape how trading operates. Tokenised assets and 24/7 market access are opening opportunities that were previously unavailable to many traders. Institutions are trialling new infrastructure, regulators are advancing their oversight, and international standards are beginning to form. In Australia, the key issue is whether the country chooses to fall behind or position itself as a leader in this evolving environment. CMC Markets has partnered with The Australian Financial Review’s (AFR) thought leadership division, to explore the transformation of finance through tokenised assets and DeFi - whitepaper attainable here: https://lnkd.in/gQV8Xdfq

Financial markets are entering a pivotal phase that will reshape how investors access and engage with global opportunities. Tokenised assets and decentralised finance are moving rapidly from experimentation to real-world application, with implications for liquidity, access and market structure. Three key insights from the AFR Insights report include: 1. Tokenisation is unlocking 24/7, global markets by enabling real-world assets such as equities, property and commodities to be traded instantly, fractionally and without traditional intermediaries. 2. DeFi and traditional finance are converging, with major institutions and payment networks integrating blockchain infrastructure to reduce costs, speed up settlement and modernise market plumbing. 3. Australia faces a strategic choice: with strong regulatory credibility and deep capital markets, it has the foundations to lead in secure digital finance - but momentum and policy clarity will be critical to avoid falling behind global peers. Institutions are testing new infrastructure, regulators are accelerating reform, and global frameworks are taking shape. The opportunity now is to move decisively. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gEsyWB4s Content developed in partnership with The Australian Financial Review’s thought leadership division.

Explore our outlook series covering AI, Energy, Robotics, Defence, and Debasement to see where the next wave of momentum and disruption could emerge in 2026.

Financial markets are entering a pivotal phase that will reshape how capital is raised, traded and managed. Tokenised assets and 24/7 markets are opening access to opportunities that were once out of reach for everyday traders and investors. Institutional adoption is accelerating, regulators are moving quickly, and global policy frameworks are taking shape. For Australia, the real question is whether we choose to follow or position ourselves as a market leader in this next chapter of digital finance. CMC Markets has partnered with AFR Insights - the thought leadership division of The Australian Financial Review, to explore how tokenised assets and DeFi are transforming the financial system and what this means for market structure, liquidity and investor access: https://lnkd.in/gA92qH4e

Currency debasement surged into the spotlight in 2025, and the forces behind it aren’t fading. Gold and Bitcoin hit new highs amid fiscal strain, geopolitical uncertainty and record central-bank buying. As de-dollarisation accelerates, what could 2026 look like for stores of value? In my outlook, I break down the dynamics that may drive gold and Bitcoin in the year ahead. Full analysis: https://lnkd.in/g9yatZ5a

Robotics is shifting from hype to deployment, and 2026 could be a decisive year. 61% of companies mentioned AI in recent S&P500 earnings season and automation one of the main user cases. Amazon reported in June it had deployed its one millionth robot in its operations. Competition is intensifying across the U.S. and China. Who’s positioned to capture the next wave of value? Our team has published a range of outlook pieces on key themes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewRvPYy8