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Trades on the ‘grey markets’ are becoming increasingly common in Australia. flickr/zdenadel

Explainer: black markets, grey markets, and dark pools

There are a range of markets available to buyers and sellers that allow them to exchange goods and services. But whereas some markets are highly regulated, others are not regulated at all. The sale of…
I think our algorithm has called in sick. Rafael Matsunaga

Taxing times for high‑frequency trading

High-frequency trading, where computer algorithms are programmed to buy and sell financial products in a fraction of a second, is a profitable business but also a controversial practice. Regulators are…
That’s one expensive cetacean. wwfunitedkingdom

A whale of a time: how traders cost JP Morgan billions

As long as there have been financial markets, there have been serious financial losses. But the traders of today have shown a talent for blowing billions. During the most recent round of financial misadventures…
Dividend washing enables some domestic investors to essentially gain a dividend “twice”. Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

A frank debate ‑ dividend washing and double dipping

There is currently considerable interest in the practice of “dividend washing”. This refers to the practice of investors being able to trade shares cum-dividend for a period after the ex-dividend date…
Are short sellers heroes or villains of financial markets? Image from www.shutterstock.com

Explainer: what is short selling?

Short sellers are often portrayed by the media to be the villains of the financial markets. They are usually presented as evil traders that drive down the prices of good companies. However, the academic…

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