Share market expected to remain calm post-election

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The Australian share market is likely to experience only a slight rise in volatility in the weeks following the election, according to the S&P/ASX 200 VIX (A-VIX), a tool to

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ASX participants support implementation of OTC clearing solution

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ASX has received approval from the required majority of its 14 futures clearing participants for the rule amendments to implement a new OTC Derivatives Clearing Service for the Australian market.

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2012 Australian Share Ownership Study

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The Australian Share Ownership Study released today by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shows that 6.7 million people or 38% of the adult Australian population invested in the Australian share market,

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Exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds to commence trading on ASX

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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announces that Exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds (AGBs) will be available for trading on ASX today, 21 May 2013, giving retail investors access to buy and sell

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S&P/ASX 200 VIX available in real-time

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From 28 February, Australia’s equity market volatility benchmark, the S&P/ASX 200 VIX (VIX), will be made available in real-time. This will provide the market with intra-day volatility information and importantly,

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ASX Monthly ETF report – March 2012

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During March 2012, 7 new ETFs were quoted – the largest monthly issuance of ETFs since October / November 2007. Six of the new ETFs covered fixed income and were

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ASX plans to strengthen Australia’s Equity Capital Markets

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On 2 April ASX released Strengthening Australia’s equity capital markets: ASX proposals and consultation setting out proposals to facilitate capital raising for mid to small cap companies and updating ASX’s

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New ASX Chairman

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The ASX Board has elected Mr Roderic (Rick) Holliday-Smith to succeed Mr David Gonski as Chairman of Directors. Mr Gonski is resigning as a director of ASX effective today and

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ASX: February ETF report

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ETF trading acivity increased during the month by 10.8% whilst ETC trading activity decreased 8.7% as compared to the corresponding period in 2011. No new ETFs were quoted. With the

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ASX monthly activity report

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The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, rose 5.2% in January 2012. This performance was in line with rises in other major markets, including Hong

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