| Time | Program |
| 8.30 | Registration |
| 8.55 – 9.00 |
Conference opening by chair, Colin Tate, director of Conexus Financial. |
|
9.00 – 9.15 |
Opening and welcome National manager, financial services, Austrade, Gary Johnston highlights the growth of Australia’s superannuation and investment market, fuelled by a mandated superannuation system, and the opportunities for offshore service providers. |
|
9.15 – 9.45 |
Westpac senior economist, James Shugg, outlines the economic environment in Australia, discussing the landscape for local and international investment. |
|
9.45 – 10.15 |
Senior manager investments, AustralianSuper, Peter Curtis, outlines the needs and demands of large institutional investors in |
|
10.15 – 10.30 |
Questions and panel discussion |
|
10.30–11.00 |
Morning Tea Break |
|
11.00 – 1.00 |
Market Entry There are various options for offshore fund managers wishing to enter the Australian market. This detailed session will outline three common options used and the key commercial and regulatory drivers in choosing the most appropriate option for a business. The session will cover marketing to Australian investors, working with third party service providers to establish an Australian presence and setting up an Australian office. The panel of experts includes: Sheridan Lee Principal of third-party marketing firm, Shed Enterprises |
|
1.00 – 2.00 |
Lunch Break |
|
2.00 – 2.30 |
John Wilson, managing director of Pimco Australia, discusses the experience of the large bond manager in Australia and their model of |
|
2.30 – 3.00 |
David Dawson, managing director and Warren McAuley, partner of executive search and advisory firm, Primary Asset Consulting |
|
3.00 – 3.15 |
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