ASX Managing Director and CEO Helen Lofthouse made the following comments:
Highlights from our 1H26 result
“ASX achieved strong revenue growth of 11.2% to $602.8 million in the half and we continued to deliver key business outcomes during the period. Revenue performance was driven by high volumes for cash market trading, clearing and settlement, and interest rate futures. It was particularly pleasing to see all four business units contributing to our result, underscoring the value of ASX’s diversified business model.
“Underlying net profit after tax was up 3.9% to $263.6 million, which reflects the impact from increased operating expenses. Total operating expenses were up 20.0%. When we exclude expenses associated with the ASIC Inquiry, our core business expense growth was up 12.1%.
“Partnering with our customers continues to be a key focus for our teams, and key highlights during the period include the launch of gold ETF options and new environmental futures products. This is the first time we are extending our ETF options offering into the commodities asset class, and the addition of morning and peak electricity contracts will support customers as they manage risk and adapt to the increased supply of renewable energy to the grid.
“Our technology modernisation program is progressing, and we are leveraging leading global capability through our technology partnerships to deliver future-ready market infrastructure for Australia. We are making final preparations ahead of switching over to the new clearing platform with CHESS Release 1, which will use the new enterprise cloud and data platforms. We are working closely with our market participants on readiness measures as we get closer to our target go-live date of April 2026.
“With the major work to deliver CHESS Release 1 now largely complete, we will be farewelling our Group Executive Securities & Payments Clive Triance at the end of this month. Last October Clive stated his intention to retire. We have appointed Andrew Jones as interim Group Executive who will continue to deliver for our customers and the market as we work through the process for a permanent replacement.”`
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2026 Half-Year Results presentation and speaking notes
2026 Half-Year Results presentation slides
