ADC is an organization dedicated to facilitating the cross-collaboration of business, government, academia and the public regarding key Australian issues.
ADC Forum, an independent, not-for-profit leadership organisation, was founded in 1996 by Australian members of the World Economic Forum in Davos. It contributes to building a resilient global system by helping leaders make better decisions. Central to this is a collaborative engagement around major issues, bringing together business, government, academia and other parts of civil society. ADC Foru
22/08/2023
Exciting news!
The Australia-Rwanda Trade and Investment Council has organised the mission to enhance trade and investment ties between Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Australia 🇦🇺 .
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🔗https://adcforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brochure-Trade-Investment-Mission-November-2023.pdf
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07/07/2023
How can implement best practice digital asset regulation?
Learn more from the discussion with two international experts, Loretta Joseph, Chair of ADC Forum’s Australian Digital Standards Advisory Council and Council member Rick Mc Donnell about how Australia can move to world’s best practice in regulation to optimise the opportunities in the global digital economy.
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ADC Forum Webcast: How can Australia implement best practice digital asset regulation? A discussion with two international experts, Loretta Joseph, Chair of ADC Forum’s Australian Digital Standards Advisory Council and Council member Rick Mc Do...
30/06/2023
The Australian Digital Finance Advisory Council (ADFSAC), an initiative of the ADC Forum, welcomes the Australian Government Response to ‘Potential Policy Responses to De-banking in Australia’.
Learn more: https://shorturl.at/DEFK9
20/06/2023
A significant milestone!
The Australian crypto asset industry has launched the Australian Digital Financial Standards Advisory Council. The first-of-its-kind policy institute and think-tank will shape the regulatory landscape for crypto financial services in Australia.
🔗 Learn more here: shorturl.at/fryIY
25/03/2023
Over its 27 years of contributing to Australia's and the world’s challenges, ADC Forum has actively offered solutions throughout several crises. This year's Australian Leadership Retreat will address issues critical for the future of Australia.
Read press release: https://adcforum.org/blog/adc-forums-australian-leadership-retreat-to-address-issues-critical-for-the-future-of-australia
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24/03/2023
Today, the Treasurer of Australia, Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP addressed the Australian Leadership Retreat currently being held in Brisbane, outlining the economic challenges and opportunities for Australia.
Learn more: http://adcforum.org/blog/australian-treasurer-addresses-australian-leadership-retreat-in-brisbane
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22/03/2023
⏲1 day to go to the 2023 Australian Leadership Retreat!
Leaders from all sectors are ready to come together to exchange ideas and find solutions for global issues, all while promoting among current and new generations.
Learn more about the Australian Leadership Retreat 2023⬇️ www.adcforum.org/initiatives/australia-leadership-retreat
21/03/2023
🗓️Only 2 days until the 2023 Australian Leadership Retreat!
Get ready for an inspiring event that will focus on Australia’s position within the region and its solutions to the world’s challenges.
Learn more about the retreat ➡ www.adcforum.org/initiatives/australia-leadership-retreat
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20/03/2023
The countdown is on for this year’s Australian Leadership Retreat!
High level decision-makers, academicians, and community leaders from Australasia will share expert insights to tackle pressing global issues.
Expect game-changing solutions!
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30/11/2021
We recently interviewed Anatole Kaletsky founder and chairman of Gavekal on his insight on the Global Economy here are his views.
Australian Leadership Online Series 2021 - Insights into the Global Economy an interview with Anatole Kaletsky - ADC Forum Internationally respected economist, Anatole Kaletsky, provides insights into key issues impacting on the global economy, including the enormous investments arising from the COP26 targets. He presents a contrarian view on the risks of high inflation and an assessment of the performance of various as...
11/10/2021
Dr Jane Thomasen has written a summation of our recent Webinar on Australia as a Fintech Leader to access the summary and the video replay access this link
Australian Leadership Series - Australia as a Fintech Leader - ADC Forum Through his off-the-record conversations with top CEO’s around the world, Nik has gained exceptional insights into their thinking and how they see the way forward in a world where multiple crises are confronting us
ADC Forum Calls for Australia to Accelerate its Engagement in the Digital Asset Sector
ADC’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre, points out that Australia has the opportunity to learn from international experience to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets, it does not have to reinvent the wheel. Global lessons are that digital assets do not fit existing regulatory frameworks and Australia should not try to retrofit into an existing regulatory framework. Australia should approach regulatory design from first principles with an underlying emphasis on consumer protection and risk management moving forward. ADC includes a proposed Token Classification Framework to provide a basis for Australia to understand the different applications of tokens and consider an appropriate regulatory framework accordingly.
Australia and its business community must harness the opportunities this sector creates. Data 61 has done extensive research on the positive economic and social impact the sector will have on the Australian and global economy. The industry is large and growing rapidly, with Kraken valued at $10bUSD and Coinbase $85-100bUSD, there is opportunity Australian Digital Asset exchange market. There is considerable growth, economic opportunity and employment creation opportunities in digital assets. There is also the potential to attract overseas investment from a crypto friendly regulatory environment. One of the biggest firms that offers analysis on the cryptocurrencies, including DeFi, Chainanalysis has just completed its second $100 million fund raise in four months. This latest funding doubles the value of Chainanalysis to almost $2 billion.
In the first half of 2021, there has been more than $7.3 billion invested in Blockchain companies, three times higher than 2020. Our nation can realise its potential to become a leading player in the areas of digital assets by drawing on international experience and expertise, as well as the capability of world recognised experts in Australia.
Thanks to our great team who developed our submission Dr Jane Thomasen , Greg Medcraft, Loretta Joseph, Rick McDonnell, and Mike Bacina
