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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) serves as the primary securities exchange in Australia and ranks among the top 20 listed exchange groups globally.

It was officially formed on April 1, 1987, through the amalgamation of six independent state-based stock exchanges that had operated since the mid-1800s in cities like Sydney and Melbourne. In 2006, it further expanded by merging with the Sydney Futures Exchange.

Today, the ASX is a multi-asset, vertically integrated group offering services in:

Listings: Hosting over 2,200 companies.

Trading: Facilitating the exchange of equities, bonds, and derivatives.

Post-Trade Services: Managing clearing and settlement through systems like CHESS.

The exchange is a cornerstone of the Australian economy, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.3 trillion.

Its benchmark index, the S&P/ASX 200, tracks the 200 largest listed companies by market cap. While highly diversified, the market is notably influenced by the financial and materials (mining) sectors due to Australia’s vast natural resources.

It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) serves as the primary securities exchange in Australia and ranks among the top 20 listed exchange groups globally.

Today, the ASX is a multi-asset, vertically integrated group offering services in:

Listings: Hosting over 2,200 companies.

Trading: Facilitating the exchange of equities, bonds, and derivatives.

Post-Trade Services: Managing clearing and settlement through systems like CHESS.

The exchange is a cornerstone of the Australian economy, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.3 trillion.

It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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