Australia – Beckoning as a financial headquarters

Australia is making an aggressive push to redefine itself as the centre for financial services for the region – even the globe. On Australia's side are technological expertise, a high standard of living and a skilled workforce: against it are high taxes and a late start. Minister for financial services and regulation Joe Hockey, Axiss Australia chief executive Les Hosking, and minister for state development and treasurer for New South Wales Michael Egan share their views with Chris Wright.