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HC2091 Business Finance - Holmes Institute

Assessment - Comparative Analysis of the ASX and NSX

Purpose:

This assignment aims to make students more familiar with stock exchanges with special reference to Australia. This individual assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of unit concepts and apply their knowledge of the unit material. Students will need to perform a comparative analysis between two different securities exchanges, which requires evaluative, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Assessment Task Requirements:

You are required to prepare a short report, making a comparison between ASX and NSX based on the following key characteristics. In your report, you should clearly separate the answer for each sub question below.

a. Find the complete listing requirements for the ASX and the NSX. Which exchange has more stringent listing requirements? You need to discuss all the listing requirements given, such as number of shareholders, company size etc.

b. Identify what are the different types of indices in ASX and NSX and explain the importance of indices
from investor's point of view.

c. List minimum of three financial products trading in ASX. Are there any sub categories of each identified products? Discuss the key features of identified products together with comparison of risk and return of those financial products,

d. Overview of ASX including historical evolution, industry categorization, number of listed companies (As of a date in 2019).

Attachment:- Business Finance.rar