AVCJ Australia Forum debates Oz supers’ expectations
The opening to the 8th Annual Australia & New Zealand AVCJ Private Equity and Venture Forum delved straight into the issues that are most pressing for the industry Down Under. Australia’s connection to Asian growth, question marks around taxation and the growing skepticism among the super community were many speakers’ top priorities.
At a private dinner for leading LPs and GPs last night, at least half of those present agreed that Asia's continued growth would have a positive effect, not just on the Australian economy, but on the private...
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