ASX Limited

Helping listed companies raise capital - providing opportunities for investors to build their wealth - enabling buyers and sellers to transact with confidence: ASX plays a crucial role in sustaining the health of the Australian economy.

About ASX

As one of the world’s top 10 listed exchange groups, measured by its market capitalisation, ASX group was created through the merger of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange.

ASX group operates under the brand, Australian Securities Exchange.

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Operating divisions

  • Operations
  • Technology
  • Business Development
  • Markets Supervision
  • CFO Office
  • CEO/ Corporate Office 

Management profile

Robert G Elstone is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASX, a position he has held since 25 July 2006. 

Board of directors

ASX is governed by a board of directors (PDF 19KB):

  • David Gonski AC (Chairman)
  • Robert G Elstone (Managing Director and CEO)
  • Russell Aboud  
  • Trevor Rowe AM
  • Jillian Segal AM
  • Peter Marriott 
  • Ric Holliday-Smith
  • Peter Warne
  • Shane Finemore

ASX's market - vital statistics

As at 30 June 2009  
Domestic market capitalisation $1.09 trillion
Number of listed companies 2198
New listings 45
Capital raised $90 bn
S&P/ASX 200 closing value  3954.9
MSCI global index ranking 8th

ASX Limited

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ASX Limited - financials at a glance

12 months to 30 June 2009 $m
Operating revenue 538.4
Cash operating expenses 138.3
Normal profit after tax 313.6
cents
Normal earnings per share 183.2
Final dividend per share 74.5

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History of the market

The Australian Stock Exchange Limited (now known as ASX Limited) was formed in 1987 by the amalgamation of six independent stock exchanges that formerly operated in the state capital cities. Each of those exchanges had a history of share trading dating back to the 19th century.

This section of the site provides an overview of the changing nature of the Australian market.