5 Results

ASX SINGAPORE TAKEOVER

ALAN KOHLER | COMPANIES|

Kohler: unwed bourses must settle for less

The Treasurer’s decision to raise the drawbridge on the ASX has the financial sector in uproar, agog at what the reasons might be.

GLENN DYER | COMPANIES|

ASX-Singapore merger just a value-destroying exercise

It’s time to question the business side of the ASX-Singapore deal.

COMPANIES|

Gottliebsen: keeping our Asian dreams alive

As I move in various Canberra circles I am getting a clear message — in its present form, the Singapore Stock Exchange’s takeover bid for the Australian Stock exchange is set to be rejected., writes Robert Gottliebsen, of Business Spectator.

RICHARD FARMER |

So where was Little Richard?

A sunny Sydney. That beautiful harbour as the backdrop. A song about prayer to close the program. But why oh why this Bon Jovi fellow?

GLENN DYER | ASIA-PACIFIC|

Singapore ASX takeover: writers should stop rolling over

Business writers shouldn’t roll over on to their backs and say, ‘Tickle me Elmo’ at every deal. They should maintain their scepticism about all sides in the deal and keep the bastards honest.