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ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named

Created at 24 Jul · 12:08 AM1 source
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ASX Ltd announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tobin intends to retire. Tobin joined the Australian stock exchange operator in 2022 and will continue in his role until a successor is appointed. The announcement follows the naming of Anthony Attia as the new CEO, set to start September 1.

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Key Numbers

2022year Tobin joined ASX
September 1date new CEO Attia assumes role

Who's Involved

Andrew Tobin
CFO of ASX, intending to retire
ASX Ltd
Australian stock exchange operator
Anthony Attia
Incoming CEO of ASX
Darren Yip
Interim CEO of ASX
ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named

↳ Why This Matters

The retirement of a key finance executive at a major stock exchange operator, especially shortly after a new CEO appointment and amidst regulatory scrutiny, signals potential shifts in leadership and strategy.

Key facts

  • ASX Ltd's Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tobin intends to retire.
  • Tobin joined ASX in 2022 and oversees finance, treasury, strategy, and corporate affairs.
  • Tobin will continue as CFO until a successor is appointed.
  • Anthony Attia is set to become CEO on September 1.
  • ASX has recently experienced operational issues and regulatory scrutiny.

Australian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Tobin, intends to retire. Tobin, who joined ASX in 2022, leads the company's finance, treasury, strategy, and corporate affairs teams. He has agreed to remain in his position until a successor is appointed.

Interim CEO Darren Yip acknowledged Tobin's significant contributions over the past four years, particularly as the company navigated a challenging operating environment. ASX has recently been under increased regulatory scrutiny following operational issues, including a company-name mix-up in August 2025 and an outage of its announcements platform in December 2025.

The company reiterated that Anthony Attia, who was appointed as the new CEO from Euronext, will officially assume his role on September 1.

Frequently asked questions

Andrew Tobin joined ASX in 2022.

Anthony Attia, formerly of Euronext, will become the new CEO of ASX.

Anthony Attia is set to assume the role of CEO on September 1.

ASX has faced heightened regulatory scrutiny due to operational issues, including a company-name mix-up and an outage of its announcements platform.

What Happens Next

01ASX will finalize the appointment of a successor for the CFO role.
02Anthony Attia will assume the role of CEO on September 1.

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How It Developed

ASX Ltd announced CFO Andrew Tobin intends to retire.
Tobin joined ASX in 2022 and leads finance, treasury, strategy, and corporate affairs.
Interim CEO Darren Yip stated Tobin will remain CFO until a successor is appointed.
Yip noted Tobin's significant contribution during a demanding operating environment.
ASX faces heightened regulatory scrutiny due to operational issues.
Incoming CEO Anthony Attia will assume his role on September 1.
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Sources

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Australia's ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO namedReuters
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PDF ASX Market Announcementannouncements.asx.com.au
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ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire — Capital Briefcapitalbrief.com

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