Listed @ ASX - June 2005

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			In this Issue The role of independence in equities research ASX Capital Markets Survey - SME's Russell Investment Performance Report to December 2004 Upcoming events


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			The role of independence in equities research Confidence in the efficient operation of our financial markets underpins all investment decisions. Confidence is a function of many variables, including the quality, and timeliness of information delivered to the market. And perhaps even more importantly, confidence is gained by investor perceptions of the 'objectivity' of reporting about the market and its participants. In this article David Brownie from Aegis Equities Research looks at the benefits of independent research. > more information


	ASX Capital Markets Survey - SME's A cursory look at the trading activity of large institutional investors as well as the financial media paints a picture of an Australian market dominated by the blue-chip end of the market. Conventional wisdom tells us large domestic and international institutions will generally only look at companies in the top 200. The media coverage angle is arguably even more limited to blue-chip coverage, albeit with a story now and then covering exciting developments outside the top 200. With the lion's share of total market capitalisation and trading, this dominance by the blue-chip end would seem to be justified. > more information


	Russell Investment Performance Report to December 2004 Listed property tops the list of best performing investments for 2004 with returns between 10% and 12.3%, higher than returns from shares and residential investment property. > more information


	Upcoming events Company orientation sessions ASX runs company orientation sessions for newly listed companies or new staff at existing listed companies. The seminar covers topics such as continuous disclosure and ongoing compliance issues, how announcements are released to the market, price queries and trading halts. Chief Financial Officers, Company Secretaries, Legal and Investor Relations staff and Company Directors are encouraged to attend. These sessions are held regularly in each state, an upcoming Melbourne date is advertised below. Contact your state manager to register your interest. > register for Melbourne - Sunday 17 July 2005

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