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Networking (VIC): The Year Ahead in 2025
Kick off the year with us at an inspiring networking event hosted by the Commonwealth Bank!
Connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights during a captivating chat with industry leaders Alice Van Der Geest, Adam Donaldson, and Sam Playfair, as they share their outlook and answer your questions on the year ahead in 2025. After the discussion, relax and mingle over an evening of Lawn Bowls, delicious refreshments, and engaging conversations.
Don’t miss this perfect blend of thought leadership and fun to set the tone for a successful year—reserve your spot now!
Panel:
Sam Playfair – Director Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Adam Donaldson – Head of Macro Strategy, Commonwealth Bank
Alice Van Der Geest FCTA – Group Treasurer, Telstra
Gather your team, register today, and compete for the VIC Chapter Treasury Lawn Bowls Cup!
Event Details
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (for a 5:15pm start)
Venue: Port Melbourne Bowling Club –
Food and beverages provided.
Note: All participants must register to attend this event, with teams to be finalised at the event.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Commonwealth Bank Invite: Free
Thank you to our event partner Commonwealth Bank Institutional for their support of the Australian Treasury Community.
QLD End of Year Celebration
‘Tis the season to connect and celebrate!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, camaraderie, and holiday cheer at our QLD Chapter Networking event. Connect with treasury professionals from across Queensland, make new contacts, and strengthen existing relationships in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 5:00PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Flight Centre – Southpoint Level 15/275 Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Cost:
ACTA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 (inc GST)
Hour of Power (WA): Geopolitics and Commodities Outlook
The Hour of Power is an informal discussion forum for members of Corporate Treasury teams in WA. The purpose is to share experiences and learnings.
The following topics will be discussed with both presenters in-person:
– Geopolitical Landscape – how it might impact on WA – Jared Mondschein, Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre
– Impact on Commodities Markets – Vivek Dhar, CBA Commodities Strategist
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Jared Monschein
Jared Mondschein is the Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre. Previously, Jared was a Research Analyst at Bloomberg BNA in Washington, DC, where he focused on cross-border tax issues. Prior to joining Bloomberg BNA, Jared was a Research Associate in the Asia Studies program of the Council on Foreign Relations, an editorial assistant at Foreign Policy magazine, and an assistant editor at a policy journal in Beijing. |
Vivek Dhar
Vivek Dhar has worked as Commonwealth Bank’s lead mining and energy commodities strategist since late 2014 after working as a junior analyst for 4 years. Prior to working at Commonwealth Bank, Vivek interned at Deutsche Bank and Siemens. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne. Vivek works in the Institutional Banking & Markets division of the Commonwealth Bank. This division is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate, institutional and government clients and providing a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services.
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Details:
Date: Monday 2nd September 2024
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: L2, 300 Murray Street, Perth
Cost:
ACTA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 (inc GST)
Thank you to our event partner Commonwealth Bank for their support of the Western Australian Treasury Community.
Breakfast Briefing (QLD): The Next Tranche of Climate Preparedness
Come and join us for our latest Queensland Breakfast Briefing hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
This event will focus on climate preparedness and share insights on organisations’ decarbonisation journey and the upcoming reporting requirement, as well as the potential financing available for the transition.
– Decarbonisation roadmap development and emissions reduction – insights into how organisations are balancing impact with capital spend
– Financing the transition – what options are available to organisations to finance the transition of their business
Connect with treasury professionals from across Queensland, make new contacts, and strengthen existing relationships over breakfast.
Speakers:
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Director – Sustainable Finance Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
Co-founder Rennie Advisory Rennie Advisory |
Director ESG/Sustainability Rennie Advisory |
Details:
Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Level 22, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 6000
Cost:
ACTA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 (inc GST)
CommBank Invite: FREE
Thank you to our event partner Commonwealth Bank of Australia for their support of the Queensland Treasury Community.
Networking (VIC): Year Ahead Economic Update – Barefoot Bowls Event
Join us as we hear from the Commonwealth Bank who will provide an economic update on the year ahead.
Speakers:
- Adam Donaldson, Executive Director Macro Strategy, Commonwealth Bank
Then we roll on into Lawn Bowls for an evening of entertainment.
Details:
Date: Thursday 8th February 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (for a 5:15pm start)
Venue: Fitzroy Victoria Bowling and Sports Club – 578 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy VIC
Public Transport:
Tram #11 stops right outside the venue.
Tram 96 also runs nearby our facility on Nicholson St. This tram stop is a 5-minute walk to our venue and is another good option for those coming from the city. For more information and times please refer to PTV or Google Maps website.
Parking:
Unfortunately, the venue does not have private parking. There is limited side street parking outside of the venue and parking available in the eastern side of Edinburgh Gardens.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
CBA Partner Ticket: Free
Networking: VIC Chapter – Kicking Goals in Treasury
Join us as we hear from a high-profile panel to discuss footy, fun and finance in celebration of the upcoming AFL Finals; and with some great door prizes to be given away, make sure you wear your footy colours.
Details:
Date: Thursday 31st August 2023
Time: 4:45pm – 7:00pm (5:00pm start)
Venue: PwC – Melbourne
2 Riverside Qy, Southbank VIC 3006
Panel:
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Jacob Attwood – Group Financial Controller, AFL
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Jennie Loughnan – Head of State League Competitions AFL
MC’s:
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Leanne Evans – Treasury Manager, Coles
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Kevin Yeo – Treasury Advisor, Director PwC
Drinks and canapés provided.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Networking: WA Chapter
An evening of meaningful connections, insightful conversations, and professional growth awaits. Network with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential collaborators, all while enjoying a delightful selection of drinks and canapés.
Details:
Date: September 21, 2023
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm AWST
Location: FIIG Securities, Level 1/131 St George Terrace, Perth
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your professional circle and forge valuable relationships within the Treasury community.
RSVP by September 15th to secure your spot. Limited spaces available.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of networking.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
A special thank you to our event partners FIIG Securities, for hosting this event.
Networking: Turning Economic Insight Into Action
Join Paul Bloxham (Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities at HSBC) and Shaun Bond (Frank Finn Professor of Finance at The University of Queensland) in Brisbane in a first of its kind joint debrief about their personal approach to creating actionable insights.
From sourcing lead indicators, analysing data source validity, distilling insight into actionable outcomes, considering realistic constraints, requesting support in complex scenarios and how to engagingly communicate with stakeholders.
This event will be followed by a 2 hour networking opportunity in HSBC’s Brisbane Office between the Queensland ACTA Community, HSBC Clients, UQBS Professors and graduating UQBS Students.
Limited spaces available.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: HSBC Bank Australia – Level 11, HSBC Building, 300 Queens Street, Brisbane 4000
RSVP: by 12th September
Please ensure to provide any dietary requirements.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
INFINZ Members: Free
Networking: VIC Chapter Event
Join us for our upcoming live and in-person Networking event, hosted by Deloitte.
We are pleased to have a high profile panel, who will discuss the current markets, key priorities for the year ahead for both businesses.
Panel:
- Darren Murphy – Group Treasurer, Computershare
- Ed Collis – Group Treasurer, Seek
Facilitator:
- George Wong – Director, Deloitte
Details:
Date: Thursday 16th June 2022
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM AEST
Venue: Deloitte Melbourne – Level 31, 477 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
This event is limited to 50 people.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
