These are turbulent times in the financial markets and planning the topics for FEI’s lunches too far in advance can be dangerous.  However, we are delighted that for our final lunch of the year we had arranged for David Murray to be our speaker.  We cannot think of a more appropriate person to share thoughts with us on what is happening in the global markets and the banking world - his experience of thirteen years as CEO of a major bank (the Commonwealth Bank of Australia) but without current “front-line” responsibilities place him in an almost unique position to view the unfolding events.  As you will know, David is now Chair of the Future Fund and he will of course also talk about the role of Fund in these times and the future.

Please book now for this important event to ensure your place.  Clayton Utz, one of our corporate sponsors, has kindly agreed that we may use their excellent board room (which seats 80 or so) as the venue for the lunch.  You are welcome to bring guests and colleagues. 

Although this is our last lunch of 2008, it is not our final event of the year – don’t forget our annual dinner on the evening of Wednesday 26 November, when we shall try to forget the woes of the markets for a few hours.  We shall send details to members soon, but start organising your tables now!

Date/time:       Tuesday 11 November 2008 (from 12.30pm - 2.00pm)

Venue:             Clayton Utz boardroom, Level 35, No. 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney

Prices:             FEI members              $85.00             Corporate bookings (of ten or more) $850.00

Non-members             $95.00             (all prices inclusive of GST)

Booking:          See below for details (the second page of this email will provide the form for making your booking).

Brief biography of David Murray

David Murray was appointed Chair of the Future Fund’s Board of Guardians in April 2006 for a period of five years.

David spent 39 years at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), holding the role of Chief Executive Officer from 1992 until his retirement in 2005.  He therefore has extensive experience in the finance and banking sector and knowledge of financial markets.  He also has strong corporate governance credentials having guided CBA through a number of major changes, including privatisation in 1996.  In 2003 David was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution in the areas of banking and corporate governance. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2007.

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Financial Executives International of Australia

Level 57, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000 (ABN 92 000 601 954)

Lunch Booking Form and Tax Invoice (see note at foot)

David Murray lunch, Sydney, Tuesday 11 November 2008

Bookings: Please book and pay by credit card using this form.  Complete the details below, sign, scan the form and email it as a PDF to admin@fei.org.au. Alternatively, fax it to 02 9238 6215, confirming by email that you have done so.  All bookings will be acknowledged by email.  We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex.

Phone bookings: If you first book by phone, you must also complete this form and send it as above to give us a signed credit card authorisation.

Cheque payments and direct deposit: Mail your cheque with this form to FEI at the address above.  For companies wanting to pay for corporate bookings by direct deposit, email admin@fei.org.au for details.

Bookings and cancellations: The deadline for bookings / cancellations is 5pm Thursday 6 November 2008.  The full amount will be payable if FEI does not receive your cancellation by email, fax or letter by this date.

Dietary requirements: Advise by phone or on this form of any special dietary requirements.

FEI Sydney lunch contact: Catherine Kennedy admin@fei.org.au - Fax 02 9238 6215 - Ph 02 9238 6214.

Member's name ____________________________________ Date ________________

     (ie when this booking is sent to FEI)

Member’s company ______________________________________________________

Email/phone (only required if a non-member is paying) __________________________________________________

                                                                                                             Number              Cost       

FEI members at $85 each (including $7.73 GST)                              ______         $________

Non-members of FEI at $95 each (including $8.64 GST)                  ______         $________

Corporate bookings of ten or more at $85 each (incl $7.73 GST)     ______         $________

Total cost including GST                                                                 ______         $________

Insert here the names and companies of your guest(s): (add a separate list if necessary)

Payment method (check appropriate box): Mastercard¨    Visa¨    Amex¨    Cheque¨

Cardholder’s name: ____________________________________________________

Card number: _______________________________Expiry Date (mm/yy) _____/_____

For Amex cards only: Four digit security code (located above the card number) ______________

Signature: _______________________________________   Date: _______________

To create a Recipient Created Tax Invoice upon payment, record your company’s ABN here and keep a copy for your records: _______________________________