Singapore Annual Conference 2018

08:30     Coffee & registration 08:55     Introduction Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist 09:00     The global outlook Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist
  • What has changed since the financial crisis?
  • What are the risks of a new one?
  • The outlook for the US, Europe & Japan.
09:15    The coming slowdown in China Julian Evans-Pritchard, Senior China Economist
  • Can China kick its addiction to debt?
  • Is a strong President Xi positive for reform?
  • What is the outlook for growth over the years ahead?
09:30   What impact would a slump in China have on the rest of the world? Mark Williams, Chief Asia Economist
  • How would much slower growth in China reshape the global outlook?
  • Which countries would suffer from weaker Chinese growth – and might any benefit?
  • Are China’s purchases of global assets likely to surge or slump?
09:45     Is India finally coming of age? Shilan Shah, Senior India Economist
  • What is the policy outlook ahead of the 2019 general election?
  • Is PM Modi now tackling much-needed reform?
  • Is India poised to become an EM powerhouse?
10:00     Life after mining – what will Australia do next? Paul Dales, Chief Australia & New Zealand Economist
  • What are Australia’s long-term prospects?
  • Which sectors will provide the next boom?
  • What does this mean for asset prices and the Australian dollar?
10:15     Wrap-up of key financial market forecasts Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist 10:20    Questions and discussion Chaired by Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist 10:45     Close & coffee
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