More warrants catch less of the 'fun money': competition is hot in the warrants market as more issuers fight over depleted volumes

Article Abstract:

The slump in the Australian sharemarket since Mar 2000 has reduced warrant trading volumes by around half. Further problems will arise as new issuers enter the market.

Financial markets

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Warrants go wild

Article Abstract:

The warrants market has become one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of the Australian Stock Exchange. Macquarie Bank has dominated the warrants market since the mid-1990s, but is now facing competition from players including SG Australia, BNP and ANZ Banking Group.

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A love - in, then doubts

Article Abstract:

Corporate governance ratings are the latest developments in the global push to improve the way companies are directed and managed. The role and effects of these ratings on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) are discussed.

Australia, Management dynamics, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Corporate governance, Securities industry, Company business management

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