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Short selling update

On 14 November 2008, ASX released a list of the financial stocks (PDF 60KB) that will continue to be subject to the ASIC ban on short selling until at least 27 January 2009.

On 12 November 2008, ASX released a market circular (PDF 72KB) detailing the requirements for disclosure and reporting of short sales after the lifting by ASIC of the ban on covered short selling.

On 21 October 2008, ASIC extended the ban on covered short selling of ASX-listed securities. The ban will be maintained for non-financial stocks until 18 November 2008 and for financial stocks until 27 January 2009. Please visit the ASIC website for more information.

New market service for Managed Funds, ETFs and Structured Products

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Hybrids explained

While share investors have been on a white knuckle ride through the markets over the past twelve months, investors holding hybrid securities have, for the most part, been able to watch from a safe distance. Brad Dunn from Ord Minnett explains the benefits and risks.

Hybrids explained

When will the mining boom end?

So much hinges on the longevity of the resources boom in Australia that one of the major questions on investors' minds is: when will it end? Toni Case, managing editor of CompareShares.com.au and FatCat.com.au offers insights into the outlook for the biggest mining boom in more than a century.

When will the mining boom end?