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The Melbourne APEC Finance Centre recently commissioned research on current financial system regulatory arrangements in the areas of private pensions, funds and asset management across APEC economies.

With the release of the research data by Mercer, MAFC is convening a dialogue to discuss the findings and issues with regards to the funds management sector in Asia.

 

Objectives

The objective of the dialogue is to assess the current challenges in regulatory arrangements with regard to private pensions, funds and asset management, and also to discuss the respective industry, regulatory and consumer positions.

Dialogue format

A two-day interactive dialogue will bring together regulators and experts from economies within the Asia-Pacific region including China, Indonesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, India, Fiji, Japan, USA, South Korea and Australia. It will also involve experts from relevant international organisations in the region and from the UK, as well as from the private sector including funds managers.

Issues

The dialogue will focus on issues including potential impacts on financial markets and on public finances, regulatory changes, governance and investment policies, industry and consumer responses, and emerging best practices in regulatory frameworks.

Date and venue

The 5th and 6th of March 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.

Program

The latest program is available here.

Event circular

The latest circular that provides all logistical details is available here.

Application

To participate please complete the application form here.

Sponsorship

This event is kindly supported by the Victorian Government.

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For further information

mafc@apec.org.au