NZX Updates
NZX as underwriter for Bond Exchange of South Africa Ltd (BESA) capital raising
NZX has entered into a contract as an underwriter in the capital raising for the Bond Exchange of South Africa Limited (BESA). BESA is raising R80 million ($NZD15 million) through a fully underwritten rights issue to new and existing shareholders.
New Chair of NZX Board confirmed
NZX today confirmed that Andrew Harmos assumes the role of Chair of the NZX Board, effective immediately.
NZX Operating Metrics - August 2008
NZX has today released the NZX Operating Metrics for August 2008. NZX releases the Operating Metrics on the first Tuesday of every month.
AXE ECN Board appoints Susan Bray as Acting CEO
The Board of AXE ECN today appointed Susan Bray as Acting CEO following the resignation of Greg Yanco.
New Head of Business for FundSource appointed
NZX announced today that Yvonne Davie has been appointed Head of Business for FundSource Limited.
TZ1 Appointed First Global Biodiversity Registry
Environmental markets infrastructure provider TZ1 has been appointed as a global registry for the Malua Wildlife Habitat Conservation Bank.
NZX Operating Metrics - July 2008
NZX has today released the NZX Operating Metrics for July 2008. NZX releases the Operating Metrics on the first Tuesday of every month.
NZDX Market strong and new NZX Advising Firm accredited in July
NZX has today released its operating metrics for July, showing another strong month of capital raising and trading on the NZDX Market.
ASX Overseas and Dual Listed securities - Revised Pricing Structure on three-month trial
NZX has today commenced a three-month trial pricing structure change for trades on NZX in ASX Overseas and Dual Listed securities.
In the trial pricing structure only one side of a trade in any ASX Overseas and Dual Listed security will be charged. In this structure, passive executions will be paid a 0.05 basis points rebate per trade. Charges for aggressive executions are unchanged.
The pricing structure trial period will end on 31 October, at which time NZX will evaluate its effectiveness in encouraging more New Zealand-based trades.
Strong first half in 2008 for NZX - NPAT up 18%
NZX Group has released a strong half year 2008 financial result showing NPAT up 18%. While market conditions have been difficult for the first half of 2008, this result demonstrates the underlying strength and diversity of the NZX's businesses.
Recent Headlines
- NZX selects SWIFTNet for new Clearing & Settlement Initiatives
- TZ1 wins global RFP
- TZ1 appointed global Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Registry
- NZX Operating Metrics - Half Year 2008
- NZX Operating Metrics - June 2008
- NZX scores another good rating from Securities Commission
- Two South Island based investment firms gain NZX accreditation
- NZX Operating Metrics - May 2008
- New NZX Website: Launch week update
- New NZX website launched
- NZX Operating Metrics - April 2008
- Chris Moller appointed to NZX directorship
- NZX launches Kauri Bond Indices following investor demand
- Net profit after tax up 25% for NZX Group in first quarter
- NZX Annual Meeting 2008 - Guest speaker podcasts available online
- NZX acquires The Dairy Marketing Group - developing NZX Data business, extending reach to Australian primary sector
- Credit Suisse to acquire stake in AXE
- Innovative listing from Bay of Plenty Regional Council - $200 million NZDX issue today
- NZX CEO announced as Young Global Leader 2008