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The Melbourne APEC Finance Centre has created an extensive list of resources that brings together academia, the public sector and independent agencies associated with APEC and finance. This list should not be considered exhaustive.
APEC Secretariat
This is the key site for all official APEC bodies and activities. It includes all APEC publications and a calendar of APEC and related events.
APEC Australia 2007
APEC returns to Australia with the theme Strengthening our community. Building a sustainable future.
APEC Finance Ministers Process
The APEC Finance Ministers Process provides an annual forum for APEC Finance Ministers to exchange views on regional macroeconomic and financial developments and on national and regional policy priorities.
APEC by DFAT
APEC is a key regional forum, which promotes economic growth and prosperity in the region and strengthens the Asia-Pacific community.
ABAC (APEC Business Advisory Council)
The Council, consisting of three representatives from each economy provides advice to APEC L eaders and other fora.
The Australian APEC Study Centre
This website hosts a range of downloadable resources regarding trade, finance and environment issues.
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Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD) is the Victorian Government's lead agency for economic and regional development.
Partnerships Victoria
The Partnerships Victoria policy provides the framework for a whole-of-government approach to the provision of public infrastructure and related ancillary services through public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Business Victoria
Business Victoria is an online resource designed to help start, run and grow businesses.
Invest Victoria
Invest Victoria provides information and data on Victoria's economy and investment opportunities.
Australian Federal Treasury
The department focuses primarily on economic policy and is divided into four groups, Fiscal, Macroeconomic, Revenue and Markets with support coming from the Corporate Services Division.
Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) main responsibility is monetary policy, with the objective of achieving low and stable inflation over the medium term.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry.
Australian Securities and Investments Security Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.
Austrade
Austrade is the Australian Government's inward and outward investment agency.
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Australian Stock Exchange
As one of the world's top 10 listed exchange groups measured by its market capitalisation, ASX group helps listed companies raise capital and provides opportunities for investors.
Standard & Poor's
Standard & Poors is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data, and valuations.
National Australia Bank
NAB is an international financial services organisation that provides a comprehensive and integrated range of financial products and services through its group of banks.
ANZ
ANZ's world headquarters are located in Melbourne, where it first opened an office as the Bank of Australasia in 1835. ANZ is a publicly listed company providing financial services in personal, private banking, small business, corporate, institutional, and asset finance.
AXA
AXA is a provider of wealth management and financial protection products and services through brands including Australian Casualty & Life, ipac and Summit.
AIG
AIG Australia provides commercial insurance solutions for individuals, S&P ASX 200 companies, as well as many smaller businesses and professionals.
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Australia Financial Review
The Australian Financial Review provides authoritative content on business, finance and investment news in Australia.
Financial Standard
The Financial Standard is the investment research and publishing division of Rainmaker Information focused on providing trade news, investment analysis and education for superannuation trustees, financial planners, researchers, consultants, investment managers, and professional investors.
Money Management & Super Review
Money Management and Super Review are part of an online venture of the Financial Services publishing arm of Reed Business Information (RBI), which is owned by the global Reed Elsevier publishing group.
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Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Centre
AFDC, a Chinese government and World Bank initiative, aims to strengthen capacity building in the APEC region through financing research projects, organizing forums and providing training. In addition, AFDC and MAFC collaborate on finance sector projects.
Australian Financial Markets Association
The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) represents more than 120 participants in the wholesale banking and financial markets.
Finsia
Finsia - the Financial Services Institute of Australasia - is the new face of the Securities Institute of Australia and the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance (AIBF), and is recognised as a leading educator and membership body.
Institute of Actuaries of Australia
The Institute of Actuaries website includes information on actuarial practice, education, research and events.
Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies
The Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies is a partnership between public and private sectors, and industry and academe designed to enhance Melbourne's reputation as an international centre of financial practice, research and education.
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Limited
ASFA represents the superannuation industry, trustees and, through them, the members of funds. It undertakes research and develops policy to improve the administration of superannuation and retirement income for members, promotes best practice in super fund operations and provides a range of information and resources to its members.
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