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Algorithmic Trading and Market Access Arrangements: ASX review (PDF 948KB)

In July 2009, having observed sustained growth in algorithmic trading, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) initiated a review of algorithmic trading and market access arrangements in Australia (‘the ASX review’). The ASX Review was released on Monday 8 February 2010.

ASX information paper:  Capital Raising in Australia (PDF 314KB)

On 29 January 2010, ASX released an information paper on capital raising in Australia and some other major markets during the global financial crisis.

Update to clearing and settlement arrangements for potential operators of trade execution platforms for CHESS - eligible ASX-quoted securities

ASX has released additional documentation outlining clearing and settlement arrangements for potential operators of trade execution platforms for CHESS-eligible ASX-quoted securities.

ASX submission to Treasury on reforms to the supervision of Australia's financial markets (PDF 168KB)

On Tuesday 22 December 2009, ASX provided the attached submission to Treasury. The submission responds to Treasury's Exposure Draft and Consultation Paper "Reforms to the supervision of Australia's financial markets".

Listing Rule amendments - company policies on trading 'windows' and 'blackout periods'

ASX has released a market consultation document outlining proposed amendments to ASX Listing Rules relating to company policies about dealings in the company's securities by their directors and senior executives. Comments are sought by 26 February 2010.

ASX Submission to ASIC on Clearing and Settlement Facilities (PDF 92KB)

On Thursday 19 November 2009, ASX provided the attached submission to ASIC. The submission responds to ASIC's Consultation Paper 120 Operators of Clearing and Settlement Facilities.

ASX submission to the Productivity Commission on executive remuneration (PDF 107KB)

On 9 November 2009, ASX provided the attached submission to the Productivity Commission in response to its Discussion Draft on Executive Remuneration in Australia.

ASX Corporate Governance Council letter to the Productivity Commission on executive remuneration - November 2009 (PDF 327KB)

On 9 November 2009, the ASX Corporate Governance Council provided the attached submission to the Productivity Commission in response to its Discussion Draft on Executive Remuneration in Australia.

ASX Corporate Governance Council letter to the Productivity Commission on Executive Remuneration - May 2009 (PDF 70KB)

On 29 May 2009, the ASX Corporate Governance Council provided the attached submission to the Productivity Commission in response to its issues paper on the Regulation of Director and Executive Remuneration in Australia.

ASX Submission: ASIC Consultation Paper 116 Exempt Professional Financial Markets (PDF 102KB)

On Monday 19 October 2009, ASX provided the attached submission to ASIC. The submission recommends a broader re-think of ASIC's approach to market licence exemptions and Regulatory Guide 172.

Updated: Enhancing Australia's equity settlement system (PDF 109KB)

ASX has reviewed the responses to its consultation paper on possible enhancements to Australia’s equity settlement system. This paper summarises future enhancements to ASX's equity clearing and settlement processes.

Updated: Delivering efficiencies to the marketplace through the harmonisation and linking of CCP activities (PDF 80KB)

Following the consultation period earlier this year, this paper outlines ASX plans for its central counterparty clearing house services.