Jane Hume MP: Policy in unprecedented times

With stocks markets experiencing high volatility and economists warning of a first recession in 27 years, retirees and the broader community are looking for leadership. The Assistant Minister discussed the latest policy initiatives and how we navigate a dual public health and financial crisis.

Speaker: Hon. Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology

Moderator: Colin Tate, chief executive, Conexus Financial

Length: 40 mins, 59 seconds

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Returns, resilience and reinvention: What private markets’ top brass are worried about

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