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 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 […]

ABE Weekly 30/09/22

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 30 September 2022 “Part of paying the price is the willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.”  – Jack Canfield  Key Points Optus hacked  British treasury bonds drop  US Fed keeps raising rates Australia  Optus reported a cyber-attack that resulted in a data breach of up to […]

ABE Weekly – Interest rates are slowly showing their impact.

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 22 July 2022 “Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Have the patience to wait! Be still and allow the mud to settle.” – Lao Tzu ABEWeekly 22-07-22 Key Points WBC-Melbourne Leading Index weaker European economies under pressure Chinese developers struggling to pay bondholders Australia The increasing interest […]

ABE Weekly – CPI gains largest increase since 2000

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 15 July 2022 “Invest for the long haul. Don’t get too greedy and don’t get too scared.” Shelby M.C. Davis ABEWeekly 15-07-22 Key Points June quarter CPI well above forecast Record low unemployment Central Bankers across the globe increasing official interest rates Australia The ABS has reported that the June […]

ABE Weekly – Central Banks remain determined to fight inflation.

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 8 July 2022 “To get rich, you have to be making money while you’re asleep.” David Bailey ABEWeekly 08-07-22 Key Points Australian RBA lifts rates aggressively Commodity prices across the board are falling strongly Strikes in Europe in key energy industries Euro Dollar falls to multi-decade low Australia As expected, […]

ABE Weekly – Retail sales exceed expectations

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 1 July 2022 “Focus on what you can act, the rest is negative noise.” Marcus Aurelius ABEWeekly 01-07-22 Key Points May Australian retail sales still strong Very solid credit growth Term Deposits – make sure you do your credit risk assessment despite the government guarantee Waiting for the next increase […]

ABE Weekly – New Rolls-Royce 5.5% 3year Australian Dollar Note

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 17 June 2022 “Strive for perfection in everything you do.” Henry Royce ABEWeekly 17-06-22 Key Points New Rolls-Royce 5.5% 3year Australian Dollar Note Consumer confidence is falling Backlog in processing working visas Fed increase by 75bps Surprised 50bps move by the Swiss National Bank Australia We are pleased to announce […]

ABE Weekly – Dr. Lowe surprises economists

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter 9 June 2022 “Each individual should be able to make good decisions without peer pressure.” Ana Monnar ABEWeekly 09-06-22 Key Points RBA surprising 0.50% increase Housing market continues to cool off Australian Farmers going from strength to strength Amazing admission by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen OPEC+ agreed on increased […]