China Executive Briefing | Chinese Investment: Where To From Here?

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Join Asia Society Australia for our 8th China Executive Briefing as our expert panel of Hans Hendrischke (University of Sydney), Amanda Rasmussen (FTI Consulting) and Bryn Davis (Minter Ellison) discuss the current state and future prospects of Chinese investment into Australia.

Under the backdrop of a frosty bilateral relationship and global pandemic, Chinese investment into Australia has nosedived in recent years. From a peak of $19.1 billion in 2008, overseas direct investment from China plummeted to $778 million in 2021.

Despite attempts to repair the bilateral relationship, restrictions on capital outflows from Beijing and stricter screening from Australian regulators has created a challenging environment for Chinese investors who have sought alternative global markets.

Given the current state of Australia-China relations, what are the future prospects, if any, for Chinese investment into Australia?

Our expert panel will look at the performance of Chinese outward investment globally since the pandemic and the latest investment signals from Beijing. Our speakers will consider Australia’s current policy settings for foreign investment, the sectors with the most promise for future Chinese investors and where other countries can provide balance to Australia’s inbound investment profile.

Date: Tuesday, September 27
Time: 2:30pm AEST
Venue: Online
Public Registration link: https://invtdu.to/_3n7v8

Please note this event is open to the public and will run as a webcast only. Registration is essential. For any enquiries, please contact programaustralia@asiasociety.org

About our Speakers

Hans Hendrischke, Professor of Chinese Business and Management, University of Sydney

Hans Hendrischke is professor of Chinese business and management at the University of Sydney Business School. He leads the Business School’s China Research Network and chairs the Business and Economics Cluster of the University’s China Studies Centre. Hans’ main research interests are the emergence of China’s private enterprise sector and more recently the global expansion of Chinese enterprise activity, including their investment in Australia and the wider region.

The focus of his teaching and PhD supervision is on business institutions from an enterprise perspective and the embeddedness of Chinese entrepreneurship in formal and informal institutions.

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Amanda Rasmussen, Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Amanda Rasmussen has considerable experience conducting a wide range of investigations in Greater China. She has managed numerous due diligence, asset tracing and business intelligence investigations relating to fraud, undisclosed related party transactions and allegations of collusion. Amanda's particular expertise is in-depth business intelligence engagements into the structure, financial positions, political connections, assets and risks associated with several very high-profile Chinese multinationals, and the backgrounds, reputations and sources of wealth of high-net worth individuals across the Asia Pacific region.

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Bryn Davis, Partner, MinterEllison

Bryn Davis is a merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction specialist with more than 11 years’ experience within MinterEllison’s corporate team. His expertise spans buy- and sell-side transactions for public and private clients, particularly in the energy and resources, agribusiness and technology sectors. His particular focus is on inbound investment. He has helped public, private and listed entities navigate the complexities of Australian corporate law, foreign investment regimes and other key regulatory risks.

He assists with ongoing operational matters such as capital raising, commercial contracting, continuous disclosure, corporate governance, divestments, joint ventures, restructures and regulatory communications.

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James Scullin, Director, Programs, Asia Society Australia

James Scullin joined Asia Society Australia in June 2021. He is a program and project manager with experience developing diverse and tailored programs for Australian business with a focus on Asian business engagement, foreign policy, climate change and cultural awareness. Prior to Asia Society, James was National Project Manager for the Australia China Business Council (ACBC).

In this role, James developed and managed a multitude of projects, working with ACBC’s business membership and Federal and State Governments to foster greater understanding and business engagement with China. His project portfolio included high-level national China policy briefings, China-Australia Free Trade Agreement advocacy across regional Australia, market entry delegations to China, an Australia-China business podcast, and online business support camps.

James has also worked with trade and investment advisory firm TradeWorthy on Asia Development Bank research on Belt and Road integration in ASEAN countries. Previously, James lived and worked in Beijing as an environmental consultant on European Commission climate change and development projects. He also worked as a tour leader to North Korea and in 2020 self-published the photography book Hotels of Pyongyang.

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China Executive Briefing presented in partnership with

Asia Society Australia acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government

Event Details

Online

Tue 27 Sep 2022

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Melbourne Time

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