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[AustCham Webinar] Australian Federal Budget: Insights from ANZ’s Chief Economist, Mr Richard Yetsenga

October 23, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 

[AustCham Webinar]

Australian Federal Budget: Insights from ANZ’s Chief Economist, Mr Richard Yetsenga

To discuss the content and implications of the recently released Australian Federal Budget, AustCham Korea is pleased to invite Richard Yetsenga, Chief Economist and Head of Research at ANZ, to share his insights. The Australian Government released its long-anticipated 2020-21 Federal Budget on October 6, 2020. Titled ‘Economic Recovery Plan for Australia’ the Budget aims to rebuild rebuild the economy, create jobs and secure Australia’s future in a post-COVID world.  In his presentation, Mr Yetsenga will cover some of the following discussion points:

  • Overview of the federal budget
  • COVID19 and its impact on the economy
  • Budget – Implications on business
  • Forecast

The briefing will be held between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on Friday, October 23rd and the Chamber is pleased to collaborate with AustCham Greater China, AustCham Philippines, AustCham Lao and ANZCCJ to host this session.

The webinar will be conducted via Zoom video conferencing and will provide a platform for attendees to ask questions prior to and during the session.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 23, 2020

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (KST) | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (AEDT)

The webinar is complimentary. Please RSVP below.

Download a copy of the 2020-21 Budget here.

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Speaker Introduction:

Richard Yetsenga

Chief Economist and Head of Research at ANZ

Richard Yetsenga is Chief Economist and Head of Research at ANZ, based in Sydney. He leads the Bank’s global research team, which focuses on Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Richard joined ANZ in 2011 from HSBC in Hong Kong, where he was Managing Director of Emerging Market Strategy. Prior to his seven years at HSBC, Richard held economics
roles with Deutsche Bank and the Australian Government.
Richard publishes on issues of broad economic relevance, including climate change, technology, inequality and the benefits of diversity. The ANZ Research team has been recognised with more than 40 top-three rankings in major industry surveys across Australia, New Zealand and Asia in the past six years, alongside numerous industry awards.
Richard regularly appears on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and other regional media, his work has been published by the Lowy Interpreter, and he is an editorial contributor in the Australian Financial Review, The Australian newspaper and the Hong Kong Economic Journal.

Company Introduction:

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)

ANZ employs more than 50,000 people and is represented in our primary markets of Australia and New Zealand, as well as Asia, the Pacific, the UK, Europe and the United States. We are:

  • one of the largest and most successful companies in Australia
  • the leading bank and largest company in New Zealand
  • Australia’s leading bank in Asia
  • the leading bank in the South Pacific

Our history dates back to 1835, and the values we live by today are hoping to build a sustainable future for our business, shareholders, staff, customers and communities. ANZ Seoul was established in 1978. ANZ Korea’s product range includes both trade finance services and corporate finance consisting of working capital loans, short term funding in both local Won currency and foreign currency, medium term loans and foreign currency term and revolving facilities. Treasury services are provided covering both money market activities and foreign exchange transactions. Interest rate swap services are also available.

Other services include money transfers and remittances via drafts and/or telegraphic transfers.

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