Australia’s $105 Billion Fund Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin For Members

Australia’s Hostplus pension fund is exploring offering Bitcoin and other digital assets to its nearly two million members, in a move that could signal a broader shift among institutional investors.

The A$150 billion ($105 billion) superannuation fund is assessing how to integrate crypto exposure through its Choiceplus self-directed investment platform, according to comments from chief investment officer Sam Sicilia and reporting from Bloomberg. 

The platform currently accounts for about 1% of total assets but allows members greater control over a portion of their retirement savings.

Sicilia said a rollout could come as early as the next financial year, though any launch…

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