A high-growth/low-inflation economy and robust political and economic institutions have helped Australia rank as the 14th largest economy in the world and the 4th largest in the Asia Pacific region.
ASX Group offers primary market and trading services through the Australian Securities Exchange, clearing through ASX Clearing Corporation and settlement and depository services through ASX Setttlement Corporation.
ASX Group recognises that its ability to achieve its commercial and operating goals is dependent upon the value its services deliver to customers. This section describes those services.
Underpinning ASX Group's long-term success as a market operator and provider of clearing and settlement services is its ability to reliably and fairly provide high-quality, high-performance systems and processes.
ASX Compliance oversees ASX Group's obligations as a market operator and clearing and settlement facility operator. This section contains all rules, notes and waivers pertaining to markets operated by ASX Group.
A searchable repository of documentation, speeches and announcements relevant to ASX shareholders, market participants, the media, and the general public.ASX Corporate Governance
The most current ASX corporate governance statement may be found in the ASX Group Annual Report 2011 (PDF 4.95MB).
Codes & Charters
ASX Group operates under a range of codes and charters that ensure its ability to provide fair and transparent markets.
- Constitution (PDF 407KB)
- Board Charter (PDF 82.5KB)
- Nomination Committee Charter (PDF 59.2KB)
- Remuneration Committee Charter (PDF 60.6KB)
- Audit and Risk Committee Charter (PDF 71.3KB)
- Code of Conduct (PDF 79.4KB)
Policies
ASX Group's board has implemented a number of policies and procedures to ensure it is able to achieve its commitment to conducting the company’s business ethically and in a way that is open and accountable to shareholders and the marketplace.
- Listing Rule 3.1 Compliance Policy and Rules (PDF 80KB)
- ASX Shareholder Communications Policy (PDF 80KB)
- ASX Risk Management Summary (PDF 27KB)
- Dealing Rules Summary (PDF 30KB)
- ASX Diversity Policy Statement (PDF 35KB)
- Extract from ASX's 2011 Annual Report with further information on diversity (PDF 32KB)