IACC’s Launch of Financial Services Leadership Forum

Date : 30 April 2024

Location : Mumbai

The Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce #AustCham India launched its ‘Financial Services’ Leadership Forum’, on 30th April in Mumbai at the residence of the Australian Consul General, Mr. Paul Murphy and it was a terrific event, with 40-45 representatives from the financial services sector, Western India chapter members and representatives from the Australian Government.

Welcome remarks and the announcement on the launch of the forum were made by Ms. Petula Thomas, CEO, IACC. A special thank you to Mr. Paul Murphy, Australian Consul-General in Mumbai, for his insightful Opening remarks and for his support. Mr. Rufus Pinto, Co-Chair of the Financial services forum, shared his vision of what the leadership forum would aim to do. Mr. Aditya Suresh, Head of Equity Research Business, Macquarie Group superbly moderated a discussion with Mr. Dhiraj Nim, Economist and FX Strategist, ANZ on the themes and issues relevant for the Indian economy.

The brilliant, honest insights from Dhiraj Nim, including during Audience Q&A (great questions by Sandeep Bhatia and Neelesh Gore) was appreciated by all. A huge thank you to CPA Australia, Event Platinum Sponsor and HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited, Event Gold Sponsor for their support towards this initiative. Ms. Preeti Dang, Country Head, CPA Australia also spoke about CPA Australia, its membership and their growth plans in India.