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On 6 May 2008, S&P and ASX released a consultation paper (PDF 76KB) regarding the possible inclusion of Foreign Exempt companies listed on ASX in the index. S&P and ASX invite feedback on the proposal until 31 May 2008.

Access to Central Counterparty (CCP) and Securities Settlement Facility (SSF) CHESS Services
As foreshadowed in the 19 March ASX Consultation Paper (PDF 91KB), on Friday 11 April ASX released an Issues Paper (PDF 90KB) to consult with ACH Clearing Participants on the "Impact of Multiple Trade Execution Platforms for ASX Listed Securities on ACH Clearing Participant Operations and Systems".

ASX awarded "Exchange of the Year" in structured products

Structured Products magazine awarded ASX "Exchange of the Year" for its "consistent innovation, market responsiveness, and for the breadth of initiatives it has brought to the listed structured products business"1. More information.
1 Structured Products December 2007.

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May
ASX CFDs: increase your trading powerVarious
Instalment warrants: dividend yield play Melbourne
Stocks to watchSydney
Minotaur Exploration LtdAdelaide
June
Warrants: maximise income in SMSFsVarious
LIC roadshowVarious
Six steps to profitable tradingPerth
Resource sector analysisBrisbane
Strategies for the long termMelbourne

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State of the property sector

A-REITs, formerly known as listed property trusts, have been hard hit of late, but it's important to understand the recent changes to the sector that have influenced recent performance and why the experts are predicting good news for the future. Daryl Wilson, CFO and Director of Cromwell Group explains.

State of the property sector

The S&P/ASX 200 index explained

Regarded as Australia's equity benchmark, the S&P/ASX 200 index gives investors insights into the strength of the market. But learning the history of the index and how it operates is important for any investor, not just those wanting to gain exposure to the index through investments.

The S&P/ASX 200 index explained