ABE exists to inform, connect and influence the economic and policy debate in Australia. ABE provides a forum that enables the business community and financial market participants to benefit from being well informed about economic issues, policies, trends and developments. ABE connects its members and the wider community with one another, with leading economists and thought leaders in a way that enhances the economic debate in Australia. ABE serves as an important vehicle for policy makers, regulators and key decision makers to collaborate with financial market participants, the business community and market economists to influence the quality of the economic debate and policy outcomes.