ABE Forecasting Conference: Growth, policy, politics
Date
From: Wednesday February 15, 2017, 7:30 am
To: Wednesday February 15, 2017, 10:00 am
Featuring :
- Alex Heath, Reserve Bank of Australia;
- Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan;
- Ross Gittins, Fairfax Media;
- Josh Williamson, Citi;
- Besa Deda, St George Bank;
- Scott Haslem, UBS.
The conference is presented at no charge.
The number of seats is limited.
Registration is essential. To book on-line, please click here
Please note: AFMA accredited individuals can claim up to a maximum of three hours of continuing education based on their attendance at the conference. Exact hours depend upon relevance to each individual’s job role and can be determined by checking with your AFMA accreditation representative.
Program
07:15 Registration opens – light breakfast served
07:45 Welcome and introduction
Mr Stephen Halmarick, Chairman, Australian Business Economists
& Chief Economist, Colonial First State Global Asset Management
07:50 Forecasting and uncertainty - Statement on Monetary Policy
Dr Alexandra Heath, Head of Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia
08:10 The outlook for the economy and financial markets - Panel discussion
Ms Besa Deda, Chief Economist, St George Bank
Mr Scott Haslem, Chief Economist, Head of Macro Research, UBS
Dr Alexandra Heath, Head of Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia
Mr Josh Williamson, Director - Economic Analysis, Citi
08:35 Politics and policy - The United States of America
Dr Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan
09:10 The outlook for politics and government in Australia
Mr Ross Gittins, Economics Editor, Fairfax Media
09:45 Summary
Mr Stephen Halmarick, Chairman, Australian Business Economists
10:00 Close
We will confirm your registration by email. Please direct inquiries to info@abe.org.au
Venue
Reserve Bank of Australia
65 Martin Place, SYDNEY NSW 2000