
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Calm Before the Storm? Global Economic Outlook
La Castelle Venue, 10 Restwell St, Bankstown NSW 2200

Jack Kouzi will present his economic outlook for 2027 and its implications for Australian businesses and investors.
TOPICS COVERED:
Global Economy: Are we living on borrowed time?
Interest Rates: Will central banks come to the rescue?
Inflation: Have we really won the battle?
Geopolitics: The biggest risk markets cannot price
Australian Property Market: The great Australian exception?
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jack Kouzi is Managing Director of VFS Group, a Sydney-based wealth management firm. He leads the firm's strategy and oversees its investment committee. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from UNSW and has more than a decade's experience managing wealth for private clients. His research focus includes Asian markets and Chinese equities. Jack previously addressed AABC members in 2023 and has supported the AABC for almost 10 years.
ABOUT THE AABC
The Australian Arab Business Council has connected business owners and professionals for 20 years. Members meet on the second Wednesday of each month, to hear from industry and economic leaders and build working relationships across the community. This is the final AABC dinner before the 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday 11 December 2026.
Speakers

Jack Kouzi
Managing Director of VFS Group
Jack Kouzi is Managing Director of VFS Group, a Sydney-based wealth management firm. He leads the firm's strategy and oversees its investment committee. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from UNSW and has more than a decade's experience managing wealth for private clients. His research focus includes Asian markets and Chinese equities.
Tickets
1 ticket × $80.00 + GST = $88.00
