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Register to hear expert analysis on the implications of geopolitical turmoil for the global economy. Sign up for the 2024 ABE Annual Forecasting Conference here https://lnkd.in/g7VTBDNu Tuesday 13 February in Sydney Featuring Misha Zelinsky Misha Zelinsky is a leading expert on the rise of global authoritarianism.  A Fulbright Scholar, economist, lawyer, and author, Misha spent 2022 and 2023 covering Russia’s invasion from inside Ukraine as a war correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. For this work, Misha is personally sanctioned by the Putin regime.  A graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, he is an expert associate at Australia’s National Security College. Misha is a director of AustralianSuper, an industry superannuation fund with over $300 billion under management.  Thanks to his time leading the Australian Workers’ Union, Misha has been a senior political figure with a reputation for expertise in supply chain sovereignty, national security, industrial policy, countering foreign interference, international trade and energy security. A contributor to MSNBC, BBC, and ABC, Misha’s work features in Australian and international print publications. His five-thousand-word profile reported from inside President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown won wide acclaim.  Misha is a regular columnist for The Australian Financial Review, writing on the future of democracy, Australian domestic policy, national security and geopolitics.  He is the host of popular foreign policy podcast ‘Diplomates – A Geopolitical Chinwag’, a show that regularly features in Australia's top 10 podcasts. Misha’s book The Sun Will Rise, detailing the events of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine was released in December 2023. This event is generously sponsored by Haver Analytics

ABE Annual Forecasting Conference - Geopolitical turmoil and implications for the global economy in 2024 Tuesday 13 February EY Centre - Sydney With keynote speakers Misha Zelinsky, Geopolitical and national security expert; Dr Marion Kohler, Reserve Bank of Australia; John Kehoe, The Australian Financial Review, and a panel of leading market economists Paul Bloxham, HSBC; Su-Lin Ong, RBC Capital Markets; Amber Rabinov, AustralianSuper. Register here https://lnkd.in/g7VTBDNu #geopoliticalrisk #macroeconomics #monetarypolicy #politicaleconomy #Marionkohler #mishazelinsky #johnkehoe

ABE presents our annual dinner featuring RBA Governor Michele Bullock as guest speaker. The Governor will canvass current issues in monetary policy and implementation of the RBA review. Sydney Wednesday 22 November, 6:00 pm for dinner at 6:30. Grand Ballroom, Fullerton Sydney on Martin Place. Dinner includes three courses and beverages. There is no livestream of this event… in room only. Cost: $250 members, $275 non-members, $2700 tables of ten guests. Sponsored by Barrenjoey and Westpac. Information: https://lnkd.in/gsW7Xwkv Registration: https://lnkd.in/gqMktbCj

ABE presents a lunchtime briefing and discussion: Breast cancer awareness: How economics-informed policy can drive better health solutions. Sydney Thursday 26 October, 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ABE have organised a panel of leading experts from the fields of economics, business and healthcare to canvas the economics of breast cancer. Speakers: Tanya Buchanan, Cancer Council Australia; Angela Jackson, Impact Economics; Railya Mousina, Specialist Breast and General Surgeon; Laura Edwards, National Breast Cancer Foundation; Diana Mousina, AMP Australia. There is no livestream of this event… in room only. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. $10 from every ticket will be donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation. Sponsored by AMP Australia and Dexus. Information: https://lnkd.in/gCN4KJ9K Registration: https://lnkd.in/geeCes3n

WEBINAR this Thursday 07 September. Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. “Some closing remarks”. 12:45 to 14:00. The Anika Foundation and Australian Business Economists present a briefing in support of The Anika Foundation. The Foundation works to understand and improve mental health in young people. This will be the last speech delivered by Dr Lowe as Governor. There is no fee to attend. Donations to the Foundation are voluntary, encouraged and welcome. Donations are tax deductible and GST-free. Governor Lowe has agreed to take questions from the audience. Information https://lnkd.in/gbESKkg4] Registration https://lnkd.in/gv4dDijN?

Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. “Some final remarks”. Thursday 07 September, 12:45 to 14:00. The Anika Foundation and Australian Business Economists are pleased to present a briefing in support of The Anika Foundation. The Foundation works to understand and improve mental health in young people. This will be the last speech delivered by Dr Lowe as Governor. By webinar only. There is no fee to attend. Donations to the Foundation are voluntary, encouraged and welcome. Donations are tax deductible and GST-free. Governor Lowe has agreed to take questions from the audience. Information https://lnkd.in/gqbCSgCk Registration https://lnkd.in/gmdK_gkJ #rba #monetarypolicy #centralbank

ABE presents a breakfast briefing and discussion with Minister Chris Bowen. Climate Change, Australia’s Role as a Renewable Energy Superpower and the Role of Financial Markets in the Race to Net Zero. Sydney Tuesday 15 August, 07:15 to 09:30. Includes a panel discussion with Guy Debelle (Fortescue Future Industries) and Geoff Summerhayes (Zurich Australia and New Zealand, Pollination) moderated by Nicki Hutley, independent economist and Climate Councillor. There is no livestream of this event… in room only. Cost: $125 members, $145 non-members, $995 tables of 8 eight guests. Information https://lnkd.in/gmXKsKui Registration https://lnkd.in/gvwRc-dC #climatefinance #climatechange #chris_bowen #renewable_superpower

ABE presents a briefing with Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary, The Treasury. The Federal Budget 2023-24: A post-Budget briefing. Melbourne Thursday 18 May, 12:15 pm - 2:00. The Langham Melbourne, Southgate. The architecture of the Budget, including forecasts, measures, impacts. Dr Kennedy will take questions from the audience. There is no livestream of this event… in room only. Cost: $185 members, $215 non-members, $1640 tables of 8 eight guests. Information: https://lnkd.in/gYZrvZ34 Registration: https://lnkd.in/gdDw3xg5 #federal_budget #fiscal_policy #steven_kennedy #budget #interest_rates

ABE presents Prof Rod Sims AO, Chair, Superpower Institute. Competition and markets, climate and energy – Challenges and opportunities. A briefing and discussion. Wednesday 03 May 2023. Join us for a light lunch at EY Sydney or join by webinar. Registration in advance is essential. Information https://lnkd.in/gdPEugpd Professor Sims will canvass these propositions: 1. The proper functioning of our market economy depends on sufficient competition; 2. Harms flow from a lack of sufficient competition. We can fix this; 3. Market economies should price externalities. In dealing with the climate challenge, we are not doing this.; 4. The climate transition presents Australia with significant opportunities. We should realise them.