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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.Investor Education
ASX Website
The bulk of ASX's education content is delivered via its website: http://www.asx.com.au. The site provides a vast array of information for investors including share prices, dividends, the latest company announcements and market statistics. According to official internet traffic ratings the ASX website is one of Australia’s most popular financial news and information outlets.
Investor Education Seminars
ASX conducts free monthly public investor education seminars in the mainland state capitals. These seminars feature a range of authoritative and insightful speakers who volunteer their services at no cost. For those unable to attend, or who want to review the presentation, the Sydney and Melbourne Investor Hour seminars are made available via webcast (audio and slides). These webcasts are regularly ranked first in popularity in iTunes Australia’s finance section.
ASX also offers free online education courses that utilise the latest technology to ensure user-friendly and engaging modules. These courses can be accessed via: http://www.asx.com.au/classes.
ASX Newsletter
ASX provides a free online newsletter for retail investors. With over 150,000 subscribers, the newsletter is a vital and popular means of keeping investors up-to-date with the latest educational offerings and information about new products and initial public offerings. Each issue features articles written by industry experts on a range of investment education topics.
Sharemarket Games
ASX Sharemarket Games have been a cornerstone of ASX investor education for more than 25 years. ASX offers two games each year for the general public and two for secondary school students across Australia. The Sharemarket Games allow participants to become familiar with the mechanics of share trading and to develop an appreciation of the risks and benefits associated with investing in the sharemarket.
Shareholder Games players are given a hypothetical amount of money as well as access to educational tools such as company announcements, charting and watch-lists to assist them in making informed decisions about stock selection. Further information about ASX's Sharemarket Games is available at: http://www.asx.com.au/education.