Australian Bond Exchange

Author: Michael Vanderdonk

As a co-founder of Australian Bond Exchange, Michael has overseen the technical and engineering design of the infrastructure and systems. Additionally, he heads Australian Bond Exchange's evaluation of new technology, manages internal systems testing, and handles technical interface with key vendors. Prior to Australian Bond Exchange, Michael worked at EMC (now DellEMC) Asia on Infrastructure, Cloud based computing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (machine learning), and Data Science for companies such as ANZ bank, Singapore Government, Intel and AXIS Bank. Before his role at EMC Asia, he held roles with CSC Australia, KPMG Consulting, and Credit Suisse. Michael will be an initial member of the Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, although membership of these committees may be revisited as additional Directors are appointed to the Board.

ABE Weekly: U.S. Economy No Longer Overheated

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 12th July 2024 Key points Aussie consumer confidence slides lower Business confidence rises Deflationary pressures persist in China U.S. inflation shows further easing Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to May […]

ABE Weekly: Hot Inflation Stokes Rate Rise Fears

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 5th July 2024 Key points Aussie inflation increases to 4% in May Skyrocketing – house prices hit record high Retail sales rebound “Price pressures diminishing” – Federal Reserve What’s next for the UK economy? Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at […]

ABE Weekly: Prospect of Further Rate Hikes Growing

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 28th June 2024 Key points Wrong direction – Australia’s inflation challenge Construction pain as building costs surge Aussie consumers are becoming less pessimistic Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to May […]

ABE Weekly: Where Next for the RBA?

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 21st June 2024 Key points RBA holds rates steady again World-leading deficits UK inflation returns to target Bank of England holds, but signals rate cuts coming Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the […]

ABE Weekly: Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady – For Now

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 14th June 2024 Key points U.S. inflation eases, Federal Reserve holds In the doldrums – Australian business conditions slide lower Private credit booms Chinese inflation slows Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the […]

ABE Weekly: Europe and Canada Slash Rates

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 7th June 2024   Key points  Bank of Canada cuts European Central Bank cuts Governor Bullock warns on higher rates Australian GDP growth slumps Aussies spend up on overseas travel Global Cash Rates & Inflation  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation […]

ABE Weekly: Flatlining

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 31st May 2024 Key points Aussie retail sales flatline Monthly inflation indicator higher than expected Construction activity slows Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the year to May is 3.6%. The US cash […]

ABE Weekly 9/12/22

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 9 December 2022 ABE weekly 9-12-2022 Key Points RBA raises interest rates 25 basis points to 3.1% AU Consumer spending still strong Australia Household savings ratio lowering among families US market sell-off continues for four straight sessions, mild recession fears for 2023 US FED interest rate decision next week Australia […]

ABE Weekly 2/12/22

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 2 December 2022 ABE Weekly 2 December 2022 Key Points In the US, suggestions that the pace of FED rate hikes to slow down as soon as December 2022. Federal Reserve suggested there is a possibility of inflation decreasing next year; on the back of this comment financial markets rose. […]

ABE Weekly 25/11/22

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 24 November 2022 ABE Weekly 25 November 22 Key Points Interest rates continue to rise, combating inflation Intensifying COVID pressures Interest Rate Update – NEW ZEALAND New Zealand’s central bank delivered a record rate hike on Wednesday by 75 basis points to 4.25% and warned the economy might have to […]