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PODCAST | MARKETWRAP

07 JULY 2023

Inflation peaking, but more economic uncertainty ahead.

Alexis Gray, Vanguard

PODCAST | THE IDEAS EXCHANGE

30 JUNE 2023

An introduction to Sharia-compliant investing

Muzzammil Dhedhy, Hejaz Financial Services

RESEARCH | ASX

20 JUNE 2023

ASX Australian Investor Study

By ASX

LISTINGS | LISTED@ASX

20 JUNE 2023

Winter 2023 edition

By ASX listings team

Podcasts:

The Ideas Exchange by ASX

Listen to ASX's new monthly podcast, The Ideas Exchange and learn about different investment options and opportunities as host, Rory Cunningham speaks with a range of industry experts and insiders. Find out more

Investor Update

July 2023

In this edition read about peaking inflation and what it means for investors, the benefits and risks of investing in Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs), using infrastructure-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to diversify your portfolio, and a collar strategy to protect against moderate share price volatility.

Plus listen to the latest Market Wrap for a review of the financial year that was.

Remember to save the date for the next ASX Sharemarket Game – registrations open on July 13.

PODCAST | INVESTOR UPDATE

3 JULY 2023

ASX June Market Wrap

Graham O'Brien & Jacinta Schlosser, ASX

Review the key events that impacted markets, top-performing stocks, and sectors, as well as key market movements.

ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

7 JULY 2023

Inflation peaking, but more economic uncertainty ahead

By Gray, Vanguard

Investors need to focus on the long term and stick to a plan.

ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

7 JULY 2023

Building wealth with A-REITs

By Alex Prineas, Morningstar

Bbenefits and risks of investing in Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs).

ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

7 JULY 2023

ETFs and infrastructure investing

By Tamara Haban-Beer Stats and Narayanan Somasundaram, BlackRock Australasia

Understand the features, benefits, and risks of infrastructure investing.

ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

7 JULY 2023

A collar strategy to protect against moderate share price volatility

By Georgia Lopez, CommSec

This options approach limits losses if the price drops but also caps profits if it goes up.

PODCAST | INVESTOR UPDATE

30 JUNE 2023

An introduction to Sharia-compliant investing

By Muzzammil Dhedhy, Hejaz Financial Services

An introduction to Sharia investing, its benefits, risks, and screening process.

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Market insights and reports

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 occuring 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 for 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 digitalised 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

4 APRIL 2022

Blockchain Trends 2022

ASX DLT Solutions

Paul Stonham, General Manager, DLT Solutions at ASX shares his key learnings from 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.

From the experts

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

7 March 2022

The case for transforming corporate actions in Australia

Jamie Crank, General Manager, Information and Connectivity Services at ASX

As Australia’s business landscape becomes increasingly complex, new research reveals an urgent need to transform corporate actions processing. Learn more about the challenges for financial market participants and the business case for change.

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

13 December 2021

Keeping the market informed

Karen Webb, Senior Manager, Issuer Services, Securities and Payments

Every year, ASX publishes thousands of diverse company announcements. Learn more about the straight-through processing capability which now allows seamless event capture and management of majority of corporate action events.

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

17 NOVEMBER

DLT as a Service, a revolutionary platform for Australian business

Paul Stonham, General Manager - DLT Solutions at ASX

DLT as a Service provides all the infrastructure, platform and software services required to built a DLT application. Learn more about how businesses can benefit from this next-gen transaction synchronising technology.

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

23 AUGUST 2021

The benefits of hybrid cloud for financial institutions?

Adam Bradley, General Manager - Head of Sales, Trading Services

A hybrid cloud environment combines the agility and scalability of the cloud with the security offered by on-premise infrastructure. Discover why financial institutions are increasingly adopting a hybrid cloud strategy.

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

10 AUGUST 2021

How can connectivity create a thriving capital market ecosystem?

Dan Chesterman, Group Executive, Technology and Data, Chief Information Officers at ASX

Connectivity-based, capital market ecosystems are set to become even more significant for financial markets. Read more about future trends in connectivity.

ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

4 AUGUST 2021

What’s the difference between an exchange colo and a generic data centre?

Adam Bradley, General Manager - Head of Sales, Trading Services

Selecting the right data centre provider is a key strategic decision for those needing to access the financial markets. Learn more about the key differences between generic data centres and exchange colos.

ASX Australian Investor Study 2020

A unique insights into trends shaping the investment markets and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial advisers and brokers report

A special report with insights into perceptions about financial advice, investment strategies and growth opportunities.

Investor Profiles

The ASX Australian Investor Study 2020 has identified a range of important established and emerging investor demographics and their approaches to investing.

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Investor Update

July 2023

Listed@ASX Magazine - February 2023

Listed@ASX Magazine

Market insights and reports

When margin calls: Clearing services eye a changing market

Flight to the future: Derivatives markets embrace disruption

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

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

ASX/S&P 200 climbs and hedgers get creative

Institutional investors benefit from hedging

Investors peer from behind the hedge

An Australian perspective on circuit breakers and market quality

Succeeding in the ‘brave new world’ of digitalised finance

Australia’s fast-growing energy market

What’s unique about Australian bond futures?

New frontiers in financial markets

Data Insights 2022

Blockchain Trends 2022

Corporate Actions in Australia: The Case for Transformation

2021 Market Insights & Reports

Uncleared margin and central clearing access

The road to multiple clearers

Improving counterparty access and liquidity

Special report: Ecosystems for Success

Strategies for Uncleared Margin Rules

From the experts

The case for transforming corporate actions in Australia

Keeping the market informed

DLT as a Service, a revolutionary platform for Australian business

The benefits of hybrid cloud for financial institutions?

How can connectivity create a thriving capital market ecosystem?

What’s the difference between an exchange colo and a generic data centre?

ASX Australian Investor Study 2020