Emerging Economist Series 2016/17
Date
From: Tuesday November 8, 2016, 12:15 pm
To: Tuesday November 8, 2016, 2:00 pm
David Murray AO joined the Commonwealth Bank in 1966, was appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 1992, and retired from this position in 2005. In November 2005 the Australian Government announced that Mr. Murray would be Chairman of the Future Fund. His statutory term ended in April 2012. In November 2013 Mr. Murray was appointed to head the Government's inquiry into Australia's financial system. The inquiry made recommendations to foster an efficient, competitive and flexible financial system, consistent with financial stability, prudence, integrity and fair treatment. Mr. Murray is a member of the Oliver Wyman Senior Advisory Board and Senior Advisor to Credit Suisse. He has previously served as a member of the Finance Sector Advisory Council and was the inaugural Chair of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. He is Chair of the Butterfly Foundation, dedicated to addressing eating disorders in Australia. In 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to Australian Society in banking and corporate governance and, in 2007, he was made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO). Mr. Murray holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Business Administration. He holds an honorary Ph.D. from Macquarie University and the University of Technology, Sydney
Six luncheons with prominent Australian policymakers
The Emerging Economist Series is a unique professional development opportunity now in its seventh year. It involves six luncheons, held at the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney, where young economists have the opportunity to discuss critical issues with prominent Australian policymakers, as well as network with colleagues in business, academia and the public service. The luncheons include an interview-style discussion with Australia’s foremost policymakers and economists, exploring the issues they have faced during their careers and highlighting Australia’s key economic challenges going forward.
Subscription is for one person to attend all six lunches in the Series – this can be shared with your colleagues. Lunch dates to be confirmed.
Two or more registrations - $660 per person | Individual registration - $880
The Series kicks on on Thursday 1 September with Liza Carver as our guest speaker.
View the 2016/17 Program
Venue
RBA
65 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000