ASX - Gold Sponsor

In 2010 ASX will launch ASX Trade, a NASDAQ OMX ultra-low latency trading platform that will take ASX order & data latency down to 200-300 microseconds. This ultra-low latency platform will include a multi-functional, multi-asset class trade facility called TradeMatch®, plus an additional trade facility in parallel to TradeMatch® called PureMatch®, aimed at High Frequency Trading and providing arbitrage opportunities for the top 200 equities listed on ASX.  To better access these systems the exchange will be upgrading its Co-Lo in terms of scale, power, security, and service, and introducing a low latency direct access regime to co-locate both broker and client systems.
 
ASX is also launching VolumeMatch®, a block trade execution service, plus a range of mid-point pegged and hidden order types to broaden the execution functionality available on TradeMatch®.  With a wide range of execution options going forward, ASX is also bringing in Order Routing capability to link the liquidity on its range of trade facilities.  On the debt and equity options and futures side of its business, ASX is upgrading its trading platform and improving market structures.  The ASX multi asset class clearing houses and settlement services are also undergoing mostly effectiveness and efficiency driven reforms. Product innovation in 2010 and beyond will be seen across domestic and international cash products, derivatives, ETFs, and managed funds across debt and equity asset classes.

Website: www.asx.com.au

GBST - Gold Sponsor

GBST is a leading global provider of securities processing, wealth management and financial services software. Our continued investment in technology development for products like Shares™ has enabled GBST to develop solutions for large and small market participants, whilst our focus on the future has seen GBST invest in the acquisition of the Syn~® software platform, further enabling our evolution as a global solutions provider. These investments have been made with a simple goal in mind: to increase efficiency and resource utilisation within our clients operations. With offices across Australia and operations in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, USA and Europe GSBT can meet your requirement be it local or global.

Website: www.gbst.com

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS - Bronze Sponsor

Broadridge is a technology services company focused on global capital markets. Broadridge is the market leader enabling secure and accurate processing of information for communications and securities transactions among issuers, investors and financial intermediaries. Broadridge builds the infrastructure that underpins proxy services for over 90% of public companies and mutual funds in North America; processes more than US$3 trillion in fixed-income and equity trades per day; and saves companies billions annually through its technology solutions. For more information about Broadridge, please visit www.broadridge.com

Website: www.broadridge.com

BLAKE DAWSON- Compliance Breakfast

Blake Dawson provides legal services to leading corporations, institutions and government. Our appetite for challenging conventions and delivering solutions was one of the reasons we were named Australian Law Firm Of The Year – IFLR Asian Awards, 2010 and ACQ Finance Magazine Awards, 2009.

We have for many years acted for leading brokers and financial institutions, with a real focus on the stockbroking sector. This is the 7th year running that we have hosted the Stockbrokers Association Compliance Breakfast. We are delighted to continue to support the Stockbrokers Association of Australia and its members in this way.

We enjoy building and maintaining long-term relationships and seek to develop a constructive rapport with our clients to become their trusted advisor. Our team delivers an integrated service across offices and areas of law.

In particular, our Financial Markets, Funds Management, Superannuation and Banking teams draw upon their extensive experience in transactions, product structuring, compliance, regulations and markets to provide cutting edge legal solutions for clients in the financial services sector. Our clients look for innovative and commercial solutions and our job is to help them find and then execute those solutions.

Described by clients as 'a very impressive organisation in all regards', our record highlights our focus on strategic thinking, excellent legal advice and high value commercial outcomes.

We never lose sight of what our clients want to achieve.

Website: www.blakedawson.com

RELIGARE TECHNOVA- Charity Golf Day

Providing enterprise software solutions to the global financial markets for over 20 years has afforded Religare Technova with unsurpassed domain expertise and the ability to constantly innovate for a changing technological landscape.

A global leader in providing clearing and settlement solutions through their flagship platform iBROKER, Religare Technova work alongside stockbrokers, investment banks, investment managers and other financial services players to build market tailored solutions ensuring the highest quality products and services are provided to customers.

With a global presence in over 10 countries and over 2000 employees, Religare Technova is fast becoming a leader in the global IT space.

Website: www.religaretechnova.com

VIRGIN BLUE - Airline Partner

Recent innovations now give our business travellers even more. Domestically, Priority Check-in speeds you through the airport, whilst The Lounge provides all inclusive luxury at major domestic airports. Internationally, V Australia offers, boutique bars, gourmet meals, state of the art in flight entertainment, workstations with laptop power, USB port and reading light, mood lighting, fully horizontal lie-flat beds, access to lounges and Limo service* all in International Business. Operating over 2900 flights we help more than 18 million Guests per year get where they want to go, on time and with a smile. And since the moment we started, we’ve never stopped imagining a better way. If you would like to find out how your business can fly Virgin Blue please email business@virginblue.com.au or visit us at the 2010 Annual Stockbrokers Conference.
* Available for bookings in J and C fare classes

Website: www.virginblue.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN - Media Partner

The Australian, founded in 1964, remains the country’s only national broadsheet newspaper. With unparalleled coverage of national and international affairs, including in-depth reporting and analysis of politics and business, the newspaper is focused on leading and shaping public opinion on issues that affect Australia. The business section, online and in print, concentrates on the key issues that affect corporate Australia and impact the investments of all Australians.

Website: www.theaustralian.com.au

ANZ INVESTMENT LENDING

With a team exclusively focused on Brokers and Broking Services, ANZ is committed to providing you and your clients with a high-level of personalised service. We offer competitive interest rates and superior tools/resources. ANZ's Adviser Services Team can help you tailor a portfolio of cash management and fixed term solutions to suit your clients' needs.  From cash at call, term deposits or close linkage to a broking account. Investors looking to gear their portfolios can benefit from ANZ Investment Lending's extensive stock list, high loan-to-value ratios as part of the diversified feature, dedicated support and tools to assist brokers and clients. We look forward to discussing your specific needs further.

E*TRADE

E*TRADE Broking Services has been a leading provider of execution, clearing and settlement services to brokers trading on the Australian Stock Exchange since 1998. We serve over 150 wholesale clients, including ASX Market Participants, small and medium broking firms, financial planners, wrap platforms and international brokers. E*TRADE clients benefit from a wealth of tools that create the foundation to run a successful business. These include our E*TRADE Pro trading platform, featuring real-time market data, multiple order placement, company profiles, sophisticated charting and more. Other benefits include access to integrated trading and banking products, a dedicated Account Service Manager - and you maintain complete ownership of your clients. Our aim is to add value to your business through the integration of advanced trading technology and reporting with efficient execution and settlement systems. E*TRADE is well positioned for continued investment, growth and focus on the Australian market. Partner with us and leverage our experience, to position your business for the future. ETRADE Australia Limited (E*TRADE) an ASX listed company, is the parent company of ETRADE Australia Securities Limited, a Participant of the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd Group (ASX) and holder of an Australian Financial Services License (No 238277).

DEAKINPRIME

DeakinPrime as the corporate education arm of Deakin University is an innovator in performance learning. Through building integrated solutions, we design, develop, deliver and manage comprehensive and effective corporate education and development initiatives. By connecting organizational and professional development, and Vocational and Higher Education, all within an organizational context, DeakinPrime helps people gain relevant management skills and upgrade professional qualifications, while helping organizations to build capability and strive for greater success.


DeakinPrime aims to genuinely enhance the capabilities and performance of people in business and the organizations for which they work, and to advance the professions and industries with which they are associated.

Website: www.deakinprime.com

CORE EQUITY SERVICES

Core Equity Services* is a leading wholesale broking provider and ASX participant, offering equities products and services across trading, settlement, gearing, portfolio administration and tax reporting.

At Core Equity Services, we work with our clients — who range from major financial institutions, and full service brokers to smaller retail platforms and independent financial advisers — to help them grow their businesses and profitability.

Representing the consolidation of several leading wholesale businesses and products — Commsec Wholesale, AUSIEX, JDV, Virtual Broker, ATC & Echelon — today, Core Equity Services provides a market leading platform and back office support to over 4000 Advisers and 230 dealer groups.

For more information call 1300 360 896 or visit www.coretrading.com.au. 

*Share trading through Core Equities Services is provided by Australian Investment Exchange Ltd ABN 71 076 515 930 AFSL 241400, a Participant of the ASX Group. 

Website: www.coretrading.com.au

COLONIAL GEARED INVESTMENTS

Colonial Geared Investments* (CGI) is widely acknowledged as one of Australia's leading providers of gearing solutions. Established in 1996 to provide financial advisers and stockbrokers with products that help their clients grow their wealth.

Our suite of products including the multi-award winning Colonial Margin Loan which caters for the complete spectrum of investors from the beginner to the highly sophisticated. As a testament to our continued success, we were recently presented the awards of ‘Margin Lender of the Year - 2009’ and ‘Best Featured Margin Loan - 2010’ by Money magazine. Combined with our five-star ‘Superior’ Cannex rating, you can be confident of CGI’s ability to provide market leading gearing solutions and support.

For more information call 1800 252 351 or visit www.colonialgearedinvestments.com.au. 

*Products under the Colonial Geared Investments brand are provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124, administered by its wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399.

Website: www.colonialgearedinvestments.com.au

CHI-X AUSTRALIA

Chi-X Australia to launch in 2010*!
Our aim is providing investors with more efficient markets by introducing our low-cost, high-speed alternative execution venues.

As proven in Europe, Canada and the US competition among markets tightens bid-offer spreads, reduces explicit trading costs and increases overall market turnover delivering benefits for traders and investors alike. The introduction of competition for trading ASX securities will bring similar benefits to Australia’s financial markets.

To drive change and launch new markets requires foresight, patience, and commitment to value creation. We've got a track record of delivering and are committed to enhancing Australia's financial markets.

For further information, please visit us at Stand 14 or contact:
Chi-X Australia
info-australia@chi-x.com
 
*Subject to final regulatory approvals.

Website: www.chi-x.com.au

HENRY BUCKS

Henry Bucks is a well respected and internationally famous menswear specialist retailer established in Melbourne by Mr Henry Buck and his wife Laura in 1890 during the boom and bust property and gold rush days.

Henry Bucks are past masters in the art of dressing their customers correctly and smartly whatever the occasion may be. No man is allowed to buy a suit or a shirt without the sales associate being satisfied that the fit is absolutely right, the tailoring and alterations are correctly and professionally finished and the choice of accessories, the tie, shoes, even the socks give the outfit that special Henry Bucks handwriting that distinguishes the wearer in any crowd.

Our collection of silk ties is extraordinary and our shirts forever our signature since Henry Buck cut his first shirt in August 1890.

Website: www.henrybucks.com.au

INTERBANKFX

Interbank FX Private Label Forex Partnerships

Interbank FX continues to expand their private label partnerships worldwide with a customizable and scalable Forex trading solution. International partners can customize and brand Interbank FX’s trading platforms to add Forex trading to their portfolio of financial services, bringing incremental revenue to their businesses.

Interbank FX provides brokers and dealers:

• The ability to brand their own Forex trading platform; customizable in over 22 languages
• Active trading with a production-ready solution
• Access to Interbank FX’s global multibank liquidity
• A tried and tested platform with proprietary back-office technology and support—proven with over US$1 trillion traded

Financial firms can implement Interbank FX’s private label program with no startup costs. There are also no management or licensing fees. For more information, please visit www.interbankfx.com.  

Website: www.interbankfx.com