The ASA Investor Conference 2025 continues today at the W Sydney, following strong national media coverage yesterday, including front-page coverage in The Australian Financial Review and prominent placement in The Australian’s Business section. The coverage highlighted director engagement on ESG and insights from leading portfolio managers. Yesterday also saw the announcement of ASA’s 2025 AGM Focus Issues and the winners of the 2025 ASA Awards.
Today’s program shifts focus to regulators and policymakers, examining the implications of the Federal Election outcome for Australia’s capital markets, investor confidence, and regulatory priorities.
Journalists are invited to attend either in person or via Zoom on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 May.
Hosted by the Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA), the two-day event brings together more than 300 retail investors, CEOs, chairs, economists and regulators. The program features over 60 speakers across keynotes, panels and workshops, addressing governance, leadership, regulation and investment strategy.
(Zoom link details included further down in the release)
“Retail investors are a vital part of Australia’s capital markets, and their voices matter now more than ever. With over 300 people gathering post-election, this conference gives investors a rare opportunity to engage directly with CEOs, chairs, regulators, and economists — the people shaping market outcomes in the year ahead.”
— Rachel Waterhouse, CEO, Australian Shareholders’ Association
Selected sessions include:
🔹Tuesday 8:00am – 8:30am
Economist Session: A Macro Overview of the Global Economy
Anna Wong, Chief US Economist, Bloomberg Economics
Join us for a live cross to New York City as Anna Wong provides a global economic outlook, examining key trends, risks, and opportunities shaping markets in 2025 and beyond.
🔹Tuesday 9:00am – 9:45am
Meet the Regulators: Maintaining the Integrity of the Markets
Therese McCarthy Hockey (APRA), Peter Crone (ACCC), Sarah Court (ASIC), Daniel Moran (ASX), Jeremy Hirschhorn (ATO)
Moderated by James Thomson
How do regulators keep markets competitive during periods of inflation and international uncertainty? Hear from some of the key figures in financial regulation about the risks, challenges, and opportunities in our evolving investment landscape.
🔹Tuesday 3:30pm – 3:50pm
Powering the Digital Economy
Craig Scroggie, CEO, NEXTDC
Moderated by Phil Muscatello
As demand for AI, cloud, and data-driven technologies accelerates, so does the need for world-class digital infrastructure. In this session, Craig will share how NEXTDC is scaling to meet these demands, navigating Australia’s energy transition, and integrating ESG into its long-term vision.
Day 2: ASA Investor Conference 2025 Media Link
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 290627
About us:
About the Australian Shareholders Association
The Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been representing retail investors and advocating for better corporate governance since 1960. ASA supports thousands of individual shareholders across Australia by providing independent education, company monitoring, and a unified voice at ASX-listed company AGMs. Through events, research, and advocacy, ASA empowers retail investors to make informed decisions and engage confidently in the investment landscape. For more information, visit www.australianshareholders.com.au.
Contact details:
For more information, please contact:
Rachel Waterhouse
CEO
Australian Shareholders’ Association
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0402 336 352