ASIC has released the first of its new quarterly series of data relating to Australia's cash equity markets. The data includes indicators of efficiencies and market characteristics sourced from ASIC's market surveillance system. Such indicators will provide a quarterly representation of the market landscape that is not otherwise available.

ASIC Deputy Chairman Belinda Gibson said the additional information will further inform the discussion on market developments. The data includes information gathered during the first quarter of 2013, with subsequent updates published every quarter. A review of the data will be made after 12 months.