The paper compares two alternative techniques for the modelling of the determinants of sovereign ratings, specifically, ordered probit and case-based reasoning. Despite the differences in approach the two alternative modelling approaches produce similar results in terms of which variables are...

In this paper, we investigate the spill-over of sovereign rating changes into the corporate sector across 34 countries, with a primary focus on the relative effects of positive and negative events. Positive or negative bias of such spill-overs could impact the relative speed and depth of...

This paper examines the stock market impact of announcements of corporate bond rating revisions for companies in the United Kingdom (UK) and in Australia. Investigating the market reaction to bond rating changes by Moody's and Standard & Poor's, our findings reveal similar results for downgrade...

Using a sample of monthly asset classes from January 1990 to December 2016, we provide a comprehensive and more consistent approach to analyse and compare the risk-return relationships of Australian superannuation investment options. In estimating the risk profiles of the investment options, we...

This paper examines the effect of order imbalance on realized volatility in the Australian stock market for the period between August 2007 and May 2016. To analyse this asymmetric relationship, we decompose order imbalance into buyer- and seller-initiated trades and capture good and bad...

We assess the stock market volatility spillover between three closely related countries, United States, China and Australia. This study considers industry data and hence provides a clear idea of the channels through which volatility is transmitted across these countries. We find that there is...

This study investigates the aggregate stock market impact of sovereign rating changes and compares three alternative techniques for the modelling framework, specifically, the market model, the quadratic market model, the downside model and a higher order downside model. Despite the differences...