Which exchange was formed in 2006 by merging Australia’s major equities, futures, and options markets?

The Australian Securities Exchange was formed in 2006 through the merger of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange. The combination joined Australia’s principal share market with its major derivatives marketplace.

The organization is commonly abbreviated as ASX. Its operations include listings, trading, clearing, settlement, and market data services. ASX is headquartered in Sydney and serves companies and investors across Australia.

The name Australian Stock Exchange is therefore an important historical term, but it is not the current name of the combined group. The futures market contributed products such as contracts linked to interest rates, equities, and commodities.