Bringing the Banks to Book: A Forum on the Royal Commission Fallout

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Bringing the Banks to Book: A Forum on the Royal Commission Fallout

The Royal Commission has revealed a pervasive culture of greed and customer abuse in the Australian financial services sector and exposed some of Australia’s biggest banks to potential criminal prosecution.

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s damning report will trigger big changes in the financial sector including tougher regulation and better compensation for victims. But do the recommendations go far enough? Will they deliver real change?

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion with three leading experts:

• Professor Allan Fels AO is an economist and lawyer and was the first chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

• Adele Ferguson AM is a multi-award-winning investigative journalist and business columnist whose reporting over several years helped trigger the Royal Commission.

• Ian Ramsay is Professor of Commercial Law at Melbourne University, was head of the Federal Government inquiry on auditor independence and chaired the independent panel that reviewed the financial system’s external dispute resolution and complaints framework

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Date & Time
Friday 1 March 2019, 12:15 to 2:00pm

Venue
Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar
Level 1, Crown Metropol Hotel
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Cost
$65 MPC members; $85 non-members; $45 students
Includes two courses and a drink
(All prices are GST inclusive)

Bookings
RSVP by 26 February 2019

FAQs

Are Melbourne Press Club events exclusively for members?

Anyone can attend Melbourne Press Club lunches, though if you are not a financial member please choose the non-member option when registering.

How do I find out more about Melbourne Press Club events?

Visit our website for information about coming events. If you would like to join our mailing list, please contact us at admin@melbournepressclub.com with the heading 'MPC mailing list'.  

How do I inform the venue about dietary requirements?

You can let us know of any dietary requirements by filling out the relevant question in the online registration form.

Where is Mr. Hive? 

Mr Hive is located on the first floor of the Crown Metropol Hotel. The address is 8 Whiteman Street, and the nearest outdoor entrance is at the corner of Whiteman Street and Clarendon Street.

What is the Melbourne Press Club's refund policy?

Bookings for Melbourne Press Club events can be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days prior to an event.