Speeches

2010

Remarks at the Opening of the New Sydney Office of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Introduction Thank you Tony [D'Aloisio], and thank you for inviting me to the opening of ASIC's new Sydney home.

The Future of Financial Advice, Statement by the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, the Hon Chris Bowen MP

Mr Speaker, the Government is committed to ensuring that the financial advice Australians receive is in their best interests.

Keynote Address to the FINSIA Asia Financial Services Summit, Park Hyatt, Melbourne

Thank you Martin [Fahy, FINSIA CEO] for that kind introduction.

Address to Better Regulation Business Forum, Old Parliament House, Canberra

I'd like to thank Lindsay for organising this inaugural Better Regulation Business Forum.  It's a great initiative to get ministers, business and senior Government officials together to informally

Financial Markets and the Changing Regulatory Framework, Address to 2010 Annual Stockbrokers' Conference Crown Promenade, Melbourne

Good morning and thank you for the invitation to speak to your conference.

'Australia as a Financial Services Centre', Statement by the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law

Almost a year ago to the day, I outlined to this Chamber the Government's progress on advancing Australia as a financial services centre.

A Stronger and Fairer Superannuation System, Statement by the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law

Mr Speaker, the Government is committed to providing better superannuation for Australians. On 2 May 2010, the Government announced its long-term plan to deliver on this objective.

Leadership Challenges for the New Era, The 6th World Islamic Economic Forum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Australia's relationship with Malaysia Good afternoon and thank you for the invitation to be here.

Investment and Financial Services Association Post-Budget Breakfast Address, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to be here so soon after the federal Budget, which confirmed the strength and resilience of the Australian economy.

Address to Shareholder Class Action Conference, Quay Grand Suites, Sydney

Good afternoon I'd like to thank Robert Ishak and William Roberts Lawyers for the invitation to address the 2010 Shareholder Class Action Conference.

Luncheon Address, ASIC Summer School, Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

Good afternoon and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

Address to Self-Managed Super Fund Professional Association of Australia, Convention Exhibition Centre, Melbourne

Introduction Good morning and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today. This is an important time in the evolution of our superannuation system.

Address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

Good afternoon and thank you. I was particularly keen to take up your invitation to speak today.

Responding to the financial crisis - financial reform impacts and regulatory regime changes, Asian Financial Forum, Hong Kong

Good afternoon Its a pleasure to be here at the Asian Financial Forum. And its an honour to share the floor with my counterparts from Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

2009

Speech to Australian American Leadership Conversation, Australian Consulate-General, New York

Good evening, and thank you for that kind introduction. I would especially like to thank the Consul-General, Phil Scanlan, for his invitation to speak to you tonight.

Address to Financial Planning Association National Conference, Melbourne

Thanks very much to Jo-Anne for that introduction. I'm delighted to be here at the FPA's 2009 national conference.

Launch of ANZ Saver Plus Research, Melbourne

I guess, as you say Joan, I'm officially here as Minister for Financial Services and my responsibility for financial literacy.

'Closing Address: The New Age of Super', Address to ASFA 2009 Conference, Melbourne

Thank you for that kind introduction, Pauline. I’m delighted to talk at the ASFA Conference because ASFA plays an important role in the debate about superannuation.