ASX

ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) is Australia's main securities exchange, located in Sydney. Established in 1987, it was formed by merging six state securities exchanges and later combined with the Sydney Futures Exchange in 2006. ASX functions as a market operator, clearing house, and payments system facilitator, ensuring compliance with its rules and promoting corporate governance among listed companies. ASX offers a wide range of services, including listings, trading, clearing, settlement, and post-trade services across various markets such as equities, derivatives, and bonds. It is the largest interest rate derivatives market in Asia and hosts the third-largest bond market in the region. With around 2,200 listed entities from diverse sectors like financial services, mining, healthcare, and technology, ASX supports a broad customer base, including companies, investors, brokers, and regulators. The exchange is known for its market integrity and innovation, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.6 trillion.