Sydney Financial Forum Events
Join Australia’s top financial leaders, policymakers, and experts at Sydney Financial Forum (SFF) events.
Gain exclusive insights, expand your network and be part of discussions shaping the financial services sector.
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Guest Speaker: The Hon. Daniel Mookhey, Treasurer of NSW
Key Topic: Key thinking shaping his upcoming budget 
Date: Friday 5 June
Time: 7am-9am

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Past Events & Key Insights
Explore highlights, expert insights, and discussions from our previous events.
Economic Update: Turbulent Times
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Guest Speaker: Dr. Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac

Dr Luci Ellis gave an update on current economic issues and gave her analysis of how these might affect the Australian business landscape.  

She was joined by Cherelle Murphy, EY’s Chief Economist and Peter Achterstraat who hosted a Q&A with Luci and Cherelle and the Forum audience.
Economic Update with Dr Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac
 
US political dynamic and business & investment implications
Date: Wednesday 16 March 2026
Guest Speaker: Former New York Governor George Pataki

We were very pleased to co-host, with Norton Rose Fulbright, a small boardroom lunch with former New York Governor George Pataki.

It was a very insightful session. There was a wide-ranging discussion at the meeting with an emphasis on the appetite for investment in various sectors.
Former New York Governor George Pataki discussing US political dynamic and business & investment implications
 
NSW Trade, Investment and Innovation in a Changing Global Outlook
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Guest Speaker: The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, NSW Minister for Industry and Trade

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The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, NSW Minister for Industry and Trade discussing NSW Trade, Investment and Innovation in a Changing Global Outlook
 
Addressing NSW’s Housing Needs and the latest Planning Reforms
Date: Thursday 4 September 2025
Guest Speaker: The Hon. Paul Scully, Minister for Planning & Public Spaces NSW

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The Hon. Paul Scully, Minister for Planning & Public Spaces NSW discussing NSW’s Housing Needs and the latest Planning Reforms
 
In Conversation with The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Guest Speaker: The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW

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The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
 
Growth Unleashed
Date: Friday 14 February 2025
Guest Speaker: The RT. Hon. Lord Mayor if the City of London, Alderman Alastair King

Key insights - Growth Unleashed 
The RT. Hon. Lord Mayor if the City of London, Alderman Alastair King discussing Growth Unleashed
 
NSW Digital Strategy Launch
Date: Thursday 3 October 2024
Guest Speaker: The Hon. Jihad Dib MP - NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Youth Justice, Member for Bankstown

Learn more about the NSW Digital Strategy
The Hon. Jihad Dib MP discussing the NSW Digital Strategy Launch
 
The Australian Regulatory Environment: ASIC's priorities
Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Guest Speakers: ASIC Chair Joe Longo with Q&A facilitated by Peter Achterstraat AM, NSW Productivity Commissioner
 
 
Energising NSW - Energy Security and the Transition to Net Zero Emissions
Date: Wednesday 19 June 2024
Guest Speakers: Dr Kerry Schott AO - Associate Director, Marsden Jacob Associates, with Cameron O’ Reilly - Chair, Carbon Market Institute, Director, AGL
 
What We Gain by Building More Houses in the Right Place
Date: Wednesday 12 April 2024
Guest Speaker: Peter Achterstraat AM - NSW Productivity Commissioner

Download NSW Productivity Report - What We Gain By Building More Houses in the Right Place
 
State of the Housing System
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2023
Guest Speaker: Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz - President of Chief Executive Women, Chair of National Housing Supply & Affordability Council and Non-Executive Director

Download State of the Housing System Report
 
NSW economy, the budget and the State’s longer term fiscal challenges
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2023
Guest Speaker: NSW Treasurer, the Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC
 
Quality of Advice Review
Date: Wednesday 13 March 2023
Guest Speaker: Michelle Levy - Chair, Quality of Advice Review Report

Download Quality of Advice Review Report
 
Challenges and Opportunities of the Tax Administration
Date: Wednesday 2 November 2022
Guest Speaker: Commissioner of Taxation, Chris Jordan AO