FSC announces headliner for Trans-Tasman leaders summit

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FSC announces headliner for Trans-Tasman leaders summit

He chairs Australia’s $250 billion wealth fund

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By
Kenneth Araullo

The Financial Services Councils (FSC) of Australia and New Zealand have announced that the Hon Peter Costello AC (pictured) will be the headline speaker at the first-ever Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit, scheduled from March 4- 6, 2024, in Auckland.

Costello is the chairman of the Future Fund Board of Guardians, overseeing the investment of Australia’s $250 billion sovereign wealth fund. He also serves as the chair of Nine Entertainment, Australia’s largest media company. He is also notable as Australia’s longest-serving treasurer.

Costello said that we are living through seismic shifts in the geopolitical landscape, all of which are disrupting the world.

“I am honoured to be part of the inaugural FSC Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit, where I will talk about developments in the global economy and explore what it means for Australia and New Zealand investors,” he said in a news release.

The Leaders Summit is curated by industry experts to ensure that delegates gain valuable access, knowledge, and practical insights into the common issues confronting industry leaders in the region. Topics to be covered include the future of financial advice regulation, the impacts of climate change on investing, sustainable retirement solutions, and the economic opportunities and challenges in our region.

“The financial services sectors of both Aotearoa and Australia are excited to hear from Peter Costello, the first announced speaker amongst an array of stellar speakers that will bring a global focus to financial services policy and regulation,” FSC NZ CEO Richard Klipin said.

The FSC also noted that additional announcements regarding speakers, encompassing political, regulatory, and industry-leading insights, will be made in the run-up to the event.

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