In bullish times many investors share
the view that markets seem riskless. In early 2007, credit spreads were tight
and equity markets roared as China
drove Australia
through what seemed to be a commodities super-cycle.
Pockets of light in a morass of gloom
There are so many disturbing aspects to the financial crisis that it is difficult to focus.
Vale Joy Palmer – ESG pioneer
Joy Palmer, the chair of
Vale Joy Palmer – ESG pioneer
Joy Palmer, the chair of
As share markets shrink, new ideas grow
There are always a few types of business which can profit from a financial crisis, and it’s been interesting to watch those who hope to be among them subtly play their angles.
As share markets shrink, new ideas grow
There are always a few types of business which can profit from a financial crisis, and it’s been interesting to watch those who hope to be among them subtly play their angles.
The shorting ban didn’t work and the reforms
It was expected that financial stocks would rally on the first day of the short-selling ban in Australia, back on September 21. The ASX200 financials index (XFJ) gained 5 per cent that day, as shares in ANZ increased by 8.1 per cent, Commonwealth Bank of Australia by 4.4 per cent, Westpac by 4.9 per cent and NAB by 5.65 per cent.
The shorting ban didn’t work and the reforms
It was expected that financial stocks would rally on the first day of the short-selling ban in Australia, back on September 21. The ASX200 financials index (XFJ) gained 5 per cent that day, as shares in ANZ increased by 8.1 per cent, Commonwealth Bank of Australia by 4.4 per cent, Westpac by 4.9 per cent and NAB by 5.65 per cent.
