Ex-U.S. Government Officials Dominate at SALT

The SALT conference continued in Las Vegas on Thursday, featuring  its fair share of former U.S. government officials. From ex- CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus to former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, public policy heavyweights facilitated thoughtful discussion on the economy and the geo-political landscape.

Former Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard and ICapital Network Managing Partner Lawrence Calcano added to the dynamic by providing insight from global and technological perspectives.

1. Petraeus: Iran will be reintegrated into global economy post sanctions

Senate is holding a vote on a bill that would allow Congress to review any final nuclear deal with Iran. Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus gives his thoughts on Iran nuclear negotiations and the North American and Chinese economies.

2. Panetta: Cyber attack can cripple America

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says cyber attacks are the battlefield of the future and could paralyze America.

3. Technology disrupting private equity

ICapital Network Managing Partner Lawrence Calcano explains how his company uses new technology to help investors diversify their portfolios.

4. Scaramucci: Bernanke says low demand driving deflation fears

FOX Business Contributor Anthony Scaramucci discusses Former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s views on the markets and economy from SALT 2015.

5. Larry Summers: We need a better pipeline infrastructure

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers expresses his concerns over a stagnant economy and what will move the needle on growth.

6. Former PM Gillard on U.K. elections

Former Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard weighs in on the U.K. elections, Hillary Clinton and the Australian economy.