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INSIGHTS | CARBON DERIVATIVES

21 December 2025

Carbon derivatives risk management

Learn about the role of derivatives in carbon risk management practices. Derivatives are a powerful mechanism to help a broad range of companies including Safeguard facilities to manage various risks and surrender obligations.

INSIGHTS | INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES

15 December 2025

Market quality highlights from the 3-Year Treasury Bond Futures tick size change

Since implementation, ASX has observed a notable uplift in liquidity.

INSIGHTS | BOND DERIVATIVES

17 November 2025

Improved market quality during ASX Bond Roll

Since the Bond Futures Delink initiative in March 2025, liquidity and market depth significantly improved, driving a doubling of trading volumes. 

RESEARCH | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

11 November 2025

Equity Options Trading Strategies

Dr. Russell Rhoads has authored a paper that explores various equity option trading strategies used to express bullish, bearish, and neutral market views; demonstrating how they perform in different market environments.

INSIGHTS | FIXED INCOME

20 October 2025

ASX Rates Highlights

During Q3 2025, ASX trading volumes continued to be strong as a result of macroeconomic volatility. Read the latest insights on the rates ecosystem data including bond futures, OTC, benchmarks, collateral and Austraclear outstanding bond amounts.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY DERIVATIVES

14 October 2025

Evolving markets, emerging tools: building the future of energy trading in Asia-Pacific

During the recent FOW Trading Asia Conference, we engaged in a robust discussion regarding power, energy and the future of commodity trading.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

1 September 2025

ASX’s precise risk management tool for Australia's small to mid-cap equities segment

A practical guide on how to trade the ASX/S&P 200 Ex-100 Futures contract.

RESEARCH | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

6 August 2025

Uses and benefits of S&P/ASX 200 Ex- S&P/ASX 100 Gross Total Return (AS) Index Futures

This paper compares the price performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Ex-100 with the S&P/ASX 200 and S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries and demonstrates a disconnect between the S&P/ASX 200 and performance of mid-cap and small-cap equities.

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

4 August 2025

Australia’s derivatives market thrives

As the Australian derivatives market proves resilient to geopolitical shocks, market participants are anticipating how the exchange will evolve.

INSIGHTS | FIXED INCOME

30 July 2025

ASX Rates Highlights

During Q2 2025, ASX Trading volumes increased as a result of macroeconomic volatility with strong growth in 90 Day Bank Bill Futures and 3 year Bond Futures contracts. Read the latest insights on the rates ecosystem data including bond futures, OTC, benchmarks, collateral and Austraclear outstanding bond amounts.

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

28 July 2025

Derivatives Markets see record volumes for futures and options trading

When volatility hits, derivatives markets offer substantial opportunities for nimble traders.

RESEARCH | INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES

1 July 2025

Using Serial 90-day Bank Bill Futures

Learn how to improve the pricing and revaluation accuracy of short-term interest rate derivatives.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY MARKET

19 June 2025

Changes to equity market structure – opening and closing the market

The Australian market is transitioning to a single open with all stocks opening at the same time.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

4 June 2025

S&P/ASX 200 option traders benefitting from recent steady uptrend

The recent market sell-off during the first quarter of 2025 was short lived and the S&P/ASX 200 has experienced a nice steady uptrend through mid-April to mid-May.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 May 2025

The value of buying on weakness using S&P/ASX 200 index options

Observations on trades that took advantage of this dramatic, short-lived downside move during April 2025.

INSIGHTS | FIXED INCOME

28 April 2025

ASX Rates Highlights

During Q1 2025, ASX observed strong rates trading driven by volume in 90 day Bank Bill Futures, 3-year and 10-year Bond Futures contracts. Read the latest insights on the rates ecosystem data including bond futures, OTC, benchmarks, collateral and Austraclear outstanding bond amounts.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

7 April 2025

Bullish and bearish trades as the S&P/ASX200 is at an inflection point

Equity markets around the world have had a challenging time gaining positive traction during the first quarter of 2025.

INSIGHTS | CARBON MARKET

31 March 2025

Refining ACCU price discovery with derivatives

As Australia pushes towards its 2030 emissions target, the benefits of using derivatives in the carbon market are becoming more evident. 

INSIGHTS | FIXED INCOME

30 January 2025

ASX Rates Highlights

ASX has observed a calm end to 2024 and strong roll into 2025. The latest insights on the rates ecosystem data including bond futures, OTC, benchmarks, collateral and Austraclear outstanding bond amounts.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY TRANSITION

31 October 2024

Carbon Markets - emerging themes and challenges

In Australia, it is estimated that between $7-9 trillion of capital will be needed to fund the transition to net zero.

INSIGHTS | ETF MARKET

14 October 2024

Trends in Australian ETF market

Investment in Australian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) surged in 2024 to reach $200 billion in Funds Under Management, representing a 20-fold increase in market size over the last decade.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

8 August 2024

Directional outlooks traded using neutral spreads for index options

Neutral spreads like the iron condor or iron butterfly are two trading strategies that we’ve observed for index options.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

16 July 2024

New futures contract S&P/ASX200 ex100

Small and mid-cap indexes offer exposure with growth potential and portfolio diversification.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY TRANSITION

16 July 2024

The role of futures markets in the transition to net zero

As the transition to clean energy gathers pace, the market is increasingly looking for tools and solutions to help manage the inherent risk and uncertainty.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

2 April 2024

Five all-time highs in 2024 for S&P/ASX 200 index

We observed market data from the past couple of weeks to price a number of hedges that may be appropriate protection for peace of mind.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

4 June 2024

At-the-money or out-of-the-money index options

An analysis on what's better, ATM or OTM, when selling index options

INSIGHTS | ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURES

20 May 2024

Australian Derivatives and Decarbonisation

We explain how financial markets are supporting the energy transition to manage economic uncertainty and risk

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 February 2024

Option trading strategies for bears, bulls and butterflies

During January, we looked at options trades of interest through the lens of the outlook for 2024.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

6 March 2024

S&P/ASX200 June/Dec call calendar spread breakdown with a neutral view

Trading observations of a neutral calendar spread using June and December call options executed in early February 2024.

INSIGHTS | CASH MARKETS

7 December 2023

ASX unveils proposals for cash equities market in Service Release 15

ASX’s recent engagements with stakeholders have unveiled five important proposals poised to transform the functionality and dynamics of the cash equities market.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

2 November 2023

Trends and observations in Australian equity markets - second half 2023

Continued pressure on equity markets and recent periods of elevated volatility. Investors frequently used the options market to gain or hedge exposure to these fluctuations. 

INSIGHTS | BOND DERIVATIVES

16 October 2023

Quarterly futures roll: Managing exposure with ASX calendar spreads

The futures market manages the transfer of exposure from the spot to the next contract on a quarterly basis.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 October 2023

S&P/ASX 200 Option trades forecasting a variety of outlooks through the end of 2023

Reviewing trading in options expiring on 21 December 2023 for bullish, bearish, and neutral trades.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

3 October 2023

Recent and future trends in Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU), as the market undergoes an important transition to scale carbon markets

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 September 2023

Traders Applying Unique S&P/ASX 200 Option Spreads To Guard Against Downside Risk

A variety of outlooks are being expressed for the balance of the year using options.

INSIGHTS | CASH MARKETS

23 August 2023

Finding value through ASX closing auctions

Analysis for finding and accessing liquidity

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

3 August 2023

S&P/ASX 200 Traders take advantage of support and resistance

Exploring key trades during July in the options market

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

11 July 2023

When margin calls: Clearing services eye a changing market

Australian clearing services are in a period of appraisal and transition like never before. 

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

3 July 2023

Flight to the future: Derivatives markets embrace disruption

With change and volatility come new opportunity.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

7 June 2023

Bearish, Bullish, and Neutral Trades Using S&P/ASX 200 Index Options

Exploring how speculators seek to benefit from defined risk and reward

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

29 May 2023

Net-zero transition unlocks opportunities in Australia's growing energy markets

The move towards net zero has transformed the power generation mix

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

1 May 2023

ASX/S&P 200 climbs and hedgers get creative

Exploring key trades during April in the options market

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

05 April 2023

Institutional investors benefit from hedging

Dr Russell Rhoads explores key trades occurring in the Australian market during March as S&P/ASX200 gives up January 2023 gains.

INSIGHTS | EQUITIES

06 December 2022

Investors peer from behind the hedge

Equity markets are in the grip of recent market volatility. See portfolio insights from institutional investors.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

02 August 2022

An Australian perspective on circuit breakers and market quality?

Ben Jackson, General Manager, Market Operations participated in a WFE webinar and shares insights on circuit breakers and their impact on market quality.

INSIGHTS | DLT

18 JULY 2022

Succeeding in the 'brave new world' of digitised finance

Tim Hogben, ASX and Rodolf Salem, Lygon, a Sydney-based start-up, share insights on developments in DLT and smart contracts.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

7 JUNE  2022

Australia's fast-growing energy market

Energy market participants are dealing with a changing environment to harness renewable energy technologies.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

31 MAY 2022

What’s unique about Australian bond futures?

The first article in the ASX series on the Australian bond futures market explores the benefits of futures, the differences between Australian and offshore markets, and why ASX Bond Futures rank among the top three interest rate futures contracts globally.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

4 APRIL 2022

New frontiers in financial markets

This is a time of evolution and change in the financial sector, both in Australia and globally.

INSIGHTS | ASX DATA

19 APRIL 2022

Data Insights 2022

ASX Information Services

Key indicators of activity in the Australian financial market over time.

BLOG SERIES | BLOCKCHAIN WEEK

27 JULY 2023

Blockchain Trends 2023

ASX DLT Solutions

Paul Stonham, General Manager, DLT Solutions at ASX shares his key learnings from Australian Blockchain Week through a series of blogs on the major trends for the industry.

INSIGHT REPORT | CORPORATE ACTIONS

17 FEBRUARY 2022

Corporate Actions in Australia: The Case for Transformation

ASX Information Services

Insights from a benchmarking program on corporate actions processing in Australia paint a clear picture of the industry landscape and provide a compelling business case for change.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

8 DECEMBER 2021

Uncleared margin and central clearing access

ASX and KangaNews

The introduction of uncleared-margin rules for OTC derivatives in Australia is leading market participants to consider central-clearing solutions.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

11 OCTOBER 2021

The road to multiple clearers

ASX 

Do I need multiple clearers?  This is a key question for many buy-side firms when commencing or expanding usage of centrally cleared OTC derivatives.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

18 AUGUST 2021

Improving counterparty access and liquidity

ASX

With trading continuing to shift from a non-cleared to cleared basis, access to central clearing enables firms to improve or retain desired levels of access to counterparties and liquidity.

WHITEPAPER | MARKET INSIGHTS CONNECTIVITY

15 JULY 2021

Special report: Ecosystems for Success

ASX Connectivity Services

A whitepaper discussing the importance of connectivity in capital market ecosystems, taking a closer look at exchange colocation facilities.

ARTICLE | MARKET INSIGHTS OTC

06 JULY 2021

Strategies for Uncleared Margin Rules

ASX 

OTC and futures clearing provide a key risk management tool when managing derivatives trading. We provide insight into the implementation of the uncleared margin rules in Australia and review some of the strategies firms are putting in place.