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The article discusses the development of the banking system and the capital market in China. China is faced with three choices, first it could become a global entrepreneurial state, a managerial state similar to the European Union or a national mercantile state like Japan and the Asian Tigers. At present, the stock and bond market is negligible, private equity is emerging and venture-capital markets are small.

The article provides updates on the business performances of the top 500 public companies in Australia. It was found out that the overall profit decreased in almost half of the sectors compared with 2005. The article also cites the top profitable and bad performing companies for 2005.

The article presents the trends in the global economy which influence the business condition for the year 2006 in Australia. Savings and investment pattern of China and Japan; Investment in internal capacity especially to infrastructure in Brazil; High financial and environmental costs of desalination plant to solve the country's water problems; Creation of global capital markets; Diminishing returns on new products; Industrial revolution on biotechnology.

Focuses on Wall Street-based investment banks' business operations in Australia's capital markets as of September 24, 1999. Companies' efforts to expand their securities businesses in the country; Problems faced by the American finance companies operating in Australia. INSETS: U.S. mutual funds now on the local menu.;Locals beat the Wall Street boys on M&A..

The article reports that the Australian capital markets will not be affected significantly by the failure of the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market that sent shudders through global finance sector. This is because the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market is a comparatively small element of the capital market in the U.S. and the failure is much smaller than previous financial crises.

The article focuses on the impact of the misalignment between financial and economic activities on global economy. According to the author, some of the issues that have affected the global economy include increment in private equity activity, rapid accumulation of capital in hedge funds, growth in the public debts, and others.

The article focuses on the challenges in listing a small company to gain access to large amounts of cash in Australia. Small companies often aims to pull of a spectacular float to access capital for business expansion. However, companies are needed to spend tens of thousands of dollars each year to float, only to pull out before listing. Closing of small companies initial public offering would not be sudden but it will see gradual tailing off and more focus on large companies. INSET: Small-caps turn on private equity.

The article focuses on the market capitalization of Sonic Healthcare Ltd. in Australia. Investors had liked the Sonic's latest step in its global transformation. Sonic has brought a British pathology business, The Doctors Laboratory Group, in the year 2002. Sonic has been one of the health sector's great growth,it has become a leading domestic health-care company.

Focuses on developments related to the global capital market as of August 11, 2000. Globalization's impact on the capital market; Risks related to globalization of the capital market.

Discusses developments related to the venture capital market in Australia as of July 7, 2000. Decline in demand for private equity; Private equity funds that have failed to perform as expected. INSETS: ADVENTUROUS FUNDS.;NEW RULES BOOST SCHEME'S APPEAL..

Reports that the growth of global capital markets and the formation of global production networks driven by transnational corporations has caused the layers of commerce and finance to start to appear alike, or driven by similar imperatives. Comments from Dr. Norman Sinclair of BBL Funds Management; Tendency of financial community to try to even out investments in order to defray risk creating a overarching macrocosm.

This section offers news briefs concerning the stock market in Australia as of November 2012. Building and construction materials supplier Boral is reportedly feeling the impact of the housing slowdown as its stock was downgraded from outperform to neutral. Mining and materials company Arrium has rejected the revised offer of 88 Australian cents a share from the Steelmakers Australia consortium. UBS has maintained its buy rating for coal company Whitehaven Coal despite an alleged infighting.

The article discusses factors that business owners should keep in mind if they are considering floating their company or making it public. Common misconceptions about initial public offerings (IPO) are addressed, such as the belief of getting rich quickly by cashing in shares. The importance of determining the reason why access to the public capital market is vital is considered. The advantages of getting external funding from a private equity investor are also discussed.

The article presents five companies who beat their prospectus earnings forecast for 2010-2011. GR Engineering Services was 12.2 percent ahead of the prospectus forecast. Shares in the business travel group of Corporate Travel Management soared after it raised 21.8 million dollars and listed in November 2010. The shipping container, storage and accommodation company raised 91.5 million dollars in May, the biggest initial public offering in the first half of 2011.

The article features Simon Burton, a developer of software which provide Wall Street day traders with the data they need to make split-second decisions. It states that software developers have played a key role in the local sharemarket since the adoption of a computerised trading system by the Australian Securities Exchange on October 19, 1987. His career as a capital markets software developer at National Information and Communications Technology Australia started when he presented a paper on software development at a conference.

The article focuses on eight stocks which were ranked by market capitalisation. It mentions that the Fantastic Holdings Ltd. share has maintained a full-year profit at 18.6 million dollars. It states that RP Data Ltd. gives business and valuation services for real estate agents wherein their net profit went down by 45% to 5.6 million dollars. Moreover, the manufacturer of window furnishings, Kresta Holdings Ltd. dropped from almost 30 centavos in 2007 to 8 centavos in March 2009.

The article focuses on Australia' real estate investment trusts (A-REITs). It notes that the over-all transactional levels of real estate industry is low due to tight credit, unwillingness of banks to provide loans, and lack of sales activity. It implies that the dislocation in capital markets as well as unfavourable foreign exchange and interest rates also add to poor economic performance of REITs. It expects for improvement and continuous limited repricing activity in the second half of 2009.

The article presents the insights of three economic analysts regarding the issues involving the Australian property market industry as it recovers from the impact of the global financial crisis. Tim Lawless of RP Data Ltd., relates the crucial role of housing affordability to the recovery in market conditions. Harley Dale of Housing Industry Association anticipates competitive outlook for the residential property in 2009. Daniel Grollo highlights the need of confidence in capital markets.

The article focuses on the continuing allure of globalization among companies pursuing cost effectiveness amidst the global financial struggle. It discusses the decision of Australia-based clothing company Pacific Brands to reduce its workers in Australia and relocate the remaining 25 percent of its manufacturing operations in China. It explores the positive and negative aspects of globalization, including the meltdown in capital markets.

The article discusses that financial shocks on global capital markets could cause recession to the world economy. It is said that capital flows have resulted from globalised financial markets that are potentially dangerous. Furthermore, the U.S. market failure has resulted in global financial stress because of financial security products.

The article focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing big banks in Australia. It is noted that big banks remain good investments with domestic growth and wealth management in good stead. However, some analysts argue that big banks have made up a loss in volume as corporations turn away from troubled capital markets in favor of bank funding.

The article reports that the volatility of the new debt environment in Australia may take some adjustment but fresh opportunities for growth will soon be on offer. The repricing of debt has brought new conservatism from investors, with consequences for capital raisings, initial public offerings and merger and acquisition activity.

The article discusses issues related to risk exposure in capital lending in the banking sector in Australia. It is stated that the increase in operational risks in the banking industry has necessitated more sophisticated methods outlined in capital framework. The article informed about the role of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in issuing regulations that allowed banks to use their own risk-assessment measures to identify risk behavior accurately throughout their business.

The article presents the comment of Macquarie Bank Ltd.'s chief economist Richard Gibbs on the economic strength of Australia. He stated the country's capital market system has become so strong that it developed itself as a global financial center. Gibbs analyzed how the country has diversified and developed its economy with a strong tertiary sector on the path to an open economy.

The article comments on the strength of the Australian dollar and its implications for companies in Australia in 2007. The strength of the currency provides Australian companies with an opportunity to buy into value chains that dominate commerce worldwide. It will also enable Australian funds to penetrate investment markets overseas.

The article reports on changes to superannuation regulations that were introduced in the federal budget of Australia in 2006. The proposed changes, which call for the elimination of the archaic provisions of old superannuation regulations, aim to make superannuation funds easier to understand by individual members.

The article highlights trends in the venture capital market in Australia as of 2007. Michelle Deaker, one of the first new venture capitalists to emerge in 2007 expressed interest in supporting entrepreneurs in the fields of renewable energy, telecommunications and new media such as web 2.0. Trends indicate that only a handful of funds have since been launched each year which has influenced the venture capital market.

The article reports on the effect of increasing private equity debts towards the Australian economy. The challenge facing the Australian economy is concerned on creating investment with the country's savings which greatly affects its business structure and capital market. Australian companies are reaching towards the international market to increase investments. However, globalization can help address the challenges faced by the Australian market.

The article provides updates on the business performances of several companies listed in the Australian stock market. During 2005 initial public offerings raised 15.2 billion dollars in new equity, which is more than 70 percent than the 8.8 billion dollars raised in 2004. The article also mentions the factors for the rush of new floats for 2005.

Reports on the implications of the growth of merger and acquisition work for boutique advisory firms in Australia. Competition in the merger and acquisition market; Capability of PricewaterhouseCoopers to do bigger deals; Claim that strategy of KPMG is to establish long-term advisory relationships with clients with greater market capitalization rather than chasing large one-off deals.

Reports on the return of stock market investments in Australia. Sustainable growth for investors with the initial public offering activity and capital management initiatives; Increase in listed property trust market; Earnings expectation of investment analysts.

Highlights the prospects for the world stockmarket. Market capitalization as of September 2003; Recovery since the beginning of 2003; Expected return of world market capitalization to $40.5 trillion in about 2008 of 2010; All Ordinaries index from 1880 to 2020.

Reports on the stringent regulations of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) on firms that want to use capital markets to raise funds. Stop orders issued by the ASIC on financial prospectuses; Concerns that too many firms are asking investors to back their businesses without disclosing sufficient data about their operations. INSET: HOW TO TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH..

Focuses on the viability of moving business home bases out of Australia. Role of the federal government in encouraging the move; Efficiency and liquidity of local capital markets; Performance of capital markets for the period 1999-2000.

Focuses on the capital market in Australia as of January 14, 2000. Increase in popularity of private equity funds; Background on the private equity funds market in the country. INSET: The new internationalists..

Argues the need for business tax reform in Australia. Effects of globalization and the cost of capital in Australia; Corporate tax rates; Adjustment of depreciation; Need for a capital gains tax that is compatible with that in the United States; The politics of tax change.

Predicts a fragmentation of the global capital markets. Absence of an international governing body for the global finance industry; Central banks' lack of financial weight to apply strict controls; Role of hedge funds in market volatility; Derivatives markets; Possible emergence of three global currency zones.

Presents information on hedge funds and how they impact world currency markets. Trend in the industry for `hit-and-run' investment; How hedge funds borrow against their asset base to invest; Funds having the assets to outspend the Reserve Bank of Australia; Example of industry member George Soros; History of hedge funds borrowing from Japan and investing in the United States Treasury market; Few limitations on how they invest.

Reports that according to Dr. Peter Brain of the National Institute for Economic and Industrial Research in Melbourne, Victoria, the Australian dollar must remain down to give import and export industries the chance to survive. Exchange rate should be pitched to provide long-run sustainability of the account in 1998 with growth prospects; How the trade-weighted index protects industries that operate in Europe, but not in Australia.

Discusses the fall of the Australian dollar in June of 1998. Decline of the Japanese yen and the rise in the United States dollar; Japan's role in the transfer of wealth to the US; Chances of Japan embarking on a growth path; Excessive overseas borrowing seen as the basis of the fall in the currency in Australia; How the currency crisis may help Australians to think clearly about their position in the global economy.

Presents information on SFINX application developed in Australia to allow real-time trading via the Internet. Comments from David Bavin of Macquarie Bank on their use of the application; How traditional voice brokering works; The developer of the software, Novasoft supplying all equipment free of charge to the banks; SFINX running on the Novasoft basic input output system, custom-made for the Internet.

Reports that Australian companies that want to pursue growth in foreign markets have to view currency management as a central operation, not a sub-set of a finance division. Comments from consultant Dan Osborne of Currency Dynamics; Necessity of planning for the worst; Main mistakes made when dealing in the capital markets; Osborne critical of banks, accountants and most finance directors.

In this article, the author emphasize on the importance of sensible use of money and analyzing the market before making any investments. He states that the value of stocks owned by those people, who choose to sit idle with it, will be impacted by those who do choose to trade. He adds that markets in stocks, real estate and bonds are vastly larger and marinating the size of the money flow proportional to the value of the stock is becoming difficult.

The article reports that Chinese and Japanese governments are collaborating to enhance the international monetary value of the Chinese yuan. Despite the global financial crisis, it is noted that China managed to maintain its capital market reform sequencing for the benefit of the yuan. It describes efforts launched by Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang to encourage foreign qualified institutional investors to invest in the currency. An overview of the Chinese corporate bond market is also offered.

The article raises the concern of capital market experts over the potential of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to adopt too onerous an approach for junior mining companies and other more risky business ventures such as biotechnology and information technology (IT).

The article reports on the call by BlackRock chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Larry Fink for governments to regulate capital markets and the global banking industry.

The article discusses several business-related issues. A fictional story about Pandora opening a box and releasing derivatives that plague the world is presented. The article notes that since Australia's national carrier, Qantas outsourced maintenance to overseas crews, air incidents seem to have proliferated. It provides several definitions of a financial measurement, including an opportunity to prove that reality exists but only when economists and accountants say so.

The author discusses the results of a study by investment bank Credit Suisse which showed a growth in the merger and acquisition deals between Australia and Canada. He cites several similarities between the Australian and Canadian market, including capital markets and economies geared towards commodities. However, he notes the dependence of Australia on China and the reliance of Canada on North America.

Several graphs are presented showing the performance of Australia's stock market for the week ended July 19, 2010, including the top performers, worst performers and sector performance.

The article reports that the initial public offerings (IPOs) performed better in 2009 with an average of 17% year end premiums.