Overview
Established in Sydney in 2009, CLSA Australia is now a major force in the Australian financial markets providing equity research and broking, asset management, corporate finance & capital markets and securities services to corporates and investors.
CLSA Australia leverages the depth and breadth of CLSA’s global platform, including direct access to China through parent company CITIC Securities, to provide investors with analysis of Australian companies and market trends in the context of the Asia-Pacific region.
Independent equity research, superior trading execution, investment advice and award-winning corporate access ensures CLSA Australia offers a differentiated proposition to investors and corporates.
Research
AWARD-WINNING RESEARCH
CLSA Australia’s award-winning equity research provides in-depth and independent views on approximately 160 of Australia’s largest listed companies. Drawing on industry contacts and leveraging CLSA’s extensive footprint throughout Asia, particularly in China, our analysts produce detailed, high conviction research. In addition to company and sector coverage, local and regional thematic research further differentiates our offering.
Investment Banking
CLSA Australia’s Investment Banking team delivers world-class corporate finance and capital markets solutions, combining deep local market knowledge with CLSA’s global reach. We specialise in equity capital markets, M&A advisory, and strategic financing for growth companies across sectors, leveraging strong relationships with institutional investors and a proven track record in executing complex transactions. With a focus on innovation, integrity, and client success, CLSA Australia is your trusted partner for unlocking value and driving strategic outcomes.
Equity Sales
BRINGING AUSTRALIAN EQUITIES RESEARCH TO LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
CLSA Australia provides an award winning suite of advisory and execution products and services. Our global platform, supported by our parent CITIC Securities, delivers access to trading liquidity, our research, and market content through our highly experienced team.
CLSA has a comprehensive coverage team of domestic Australian equity sales specialists. In addition CLSA’s International team serves fund managers with global mandates in Asia, New Zealand, the America’s and Europe and includes dedicated Asian equities, Smaller Companies and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) specialist sales.
Execution
Product Capabilities
One of the most experienced execution teams in the market delivering advanced execution with the perfect balance of technology, expertise, and client focus.
High-Touch Solutions
For complex trades and strategic execution, our experienced team provides personalized service backed by robust systems:
- High-Touch Execution for precision and discretion
- Global Program & Basket Trading for diversified strategies
- Block and Event Trading for liquidity-sensitive opportunities
- Delta 1: P-Notes and Swaps with seamless regional access
- Real-time alerts and reporting for transparency and control
Low-Touch with high service
Our electronic trading platform combines speed, flexibility, and intelligence to optimise outcomes:
- Sophisticated Smart Order Routing for superior execution quality
- Direct Market Access (DMA) and full-suite DSA algorithms
- Customisable algo and limit strategies
- Advanced real-time monitoring and custom analytics
Product Capabilites
Comprehensive suite of executive products and services.
High-Touch with a difference
We are known to punch above our weight, thanks to experienced teams and high performance systems.
- Assisted High-Touch Execution
- Global Programme / Basket Trading
- Block and Event Trading
- Delta 1 P-Note and Swaps access to regional markets
- Flexible Real-Time Alerting and Reporting
Low-Touch with high service
More than just fast pipes and smart algorithms, our client focus and flexibility make our DMA/DSA offering stand apart.
- Sophisticated and customisable Smart Order Routing
- DMA
- DSA (Full suite of Algos)
- Customised Algos and limits
- Advanced real-time alerts and custom analytics
- Serviced by one of the most experienced teams in the market
Wealth Management
Comprehensive Global Solutions for Investors
CLSA Australia Wealth Management offers a fully integrated platform delivering a broad range of investment products and solutions to meet diverse client needs. Supported by a highly experienced team of investment consultants, analysts, traders, and compliance professionals, we provide tailored strategies backed by global market insights. Our product coverage spans international markets, giving clients access to opportunities far beyond traditional Australian wealth managers or financial advisers. With a wider and more comprehensive suite of offerings, we empower clients to achieve their financial goals through innovation, expertise, and global reach.
Corporate Access
CONNECTING INVESTORS AND OUR CORPORATE CLIENTS
CLSA Australia provides global investors with access to Australia’s leading corporations through a programme of Investor Forums, Access Days, non-deal roadshows, thematic group tours and bespoke trips.
Our suite of services includes hosting local and international investors, undertaking site and company visits with Australia’s largest companies, meeting with our unique expert speaker network, or utilizing our global network to travel overseas and visit the operations of offshore based corporates. We also host Australian corporates on the road across Asia, the Americas, Europe and the United Kingdom, meeting with institutional investors on tailored non-deal roadshows, and invite them to participate in CLSA Investor Forums and sector-focused access days in capital cities across Australia.
Read more on our comprehensive Corporate Access services here.
For further information please contact our Sydney based team: Corporate.Access.Australia@clsa.com
Contacts
Australia - Sydney
CLSA Australia Pty Ltd
Level 35, Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000