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SGX could expand clearing to Australia post ASX merger
SGX could expand its OTC clearing service to the Australian market once a decision has been made on a merger with ASX, but it also plans to add new currencies and asset classes – including forex forwards
International banks to fight over ANZ and Westpac power trading experts
As the Australian power market grows, international investment banks will need to bag the local talent to capitalise on the opportunities presented, say experts
Hong Kong to get volatility index ‘early next year’
Hong Kong will get a real-time VIX index in the first quarter next year, according to Hang Seng Indexes.
Australian corporates weak on scenario analysis and strategic risk management, survey finds
Companies in Australia are good at looking at the operational aspects of risk, but place little thought on scenario analysis and strategic risk control, according to the Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA)
Video: SGX’s Sutat Chew on alternative markets and CCP
Traditional exchanges have nothing to fear from alternative trading venues as long as they keep innovating, according to the Singapore Exchange’s head of corporate and market strategy. OTC derivatives central counterparty clearing, meanwhile, presents a…
Australian power market attracts raft of new investors
New kid on the bloc
Tapping Australia's economic performance
On top down under
iShares to launch Australian equities ETFs
iShares to launch Australian equities ETFs
LM Investment offers access to the Australian economy
LM Investment offers access to the Australian economy
A complex payoff
The Royal Bank of Scotland has created a complicated retail structured product based on volatility for the Australian market and teamed up with National Australia Bank to help with distribution. Capital for the seven-year product is protected at maturity…
Liquidnet debuts offshore alternative trading in New Zealand
New Zealand is poised to have what is believed to be its first offshore dark pool when Liquidnet launches its trading operation on June 22.
Asic takes over regulation of exchange trading
The Australian government has ended self-regulation of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), making the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) responsible for supervising trading on Australian stock markets from the third quarter of…
Australia lifts ban on short selling
The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (Asic) lifted its ban on covered short selling on May 25, just over seven months after it was originally imposed.
ASX goes live with iAppraise
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ASX chief D'Aloisio forced out
Chief executive Tony D'Aloisio is to leave the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after its merger with the Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE).
ASX bids A$2.3 billion for SFE
The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has bid A$2.3 billion ($1.6 billion) for SFE Corporation, which runs the Sydney Futures Exchange.
Australian Securities Exchange moving up to OM’s Click XT
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has signed a 10-year agreement to use OM Technology’s Click XT as the integrated trading platform for its equity, derivatives and fixed-income products, reports RiskNews' sister publication, Dealing With…
Macquarie buys Merrill's Australian instalment warrants business
Australia's Macquarie Bank has purchased the instalment warrants business of Merrill Lynch following the restructuring of the US bank's Australian operations.
Australia Stock Exchange to launch electricity futures
The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is preparing to launch its electricity peak and off-peak futures contracts on October 14.