Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: Corporation
Category: Business
Date: 16th April 2026
Description: Step inside the engine room of Australia's financial system with this comprehensive guide to the Australian Securities Exchange. From its nineteenth-century origins to the intricate machinery of modern clearing and settlement, this book unpacks how the ASX operates, who regulates it, and why its indices matter to every Australian. Readers will explore the key sectors shaping the listed market, the mechanics of IPOs and capital raising, and the high-stakes world of futures and derivatives. An essential read for investors, students, and anyone curious about the forces that move a nation's wealth.