Events

Networking (VIC): The Year Ahead in 2025

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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 fireside chat with industry leaders Hope Tsasi and Alice Van Der Geest, as they share their outlook for 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:

Hope Tsasi FCTA – Managing Director, Client Risk Solutions and Co-Head of Capital Markets & Syndicate, 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 – 130 Spring Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207 

 

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

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‘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)

Networking (NSW): The Protection of Treasury During Global Elections

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Join our discussion on 19th September when our esteemed ACTA Panel, together with guest host, Thomas Averill from Rochford Capital, discuss how this years’ elections have affected Australian treasuries and the strategies to consider ahead of the possible turbulence to end 2024.

 

Panel: 

 

     
 Thomas Averill

Founder and MD
Rochford Capital

  
David Rowe, FCTA

Group Treasurer & Group Director
Corporate Procurement
Worley

Paula Dupuy, FCTA

Board Member
Australian Corporate
Treasury Association

 

Details:

Date: Thursday 19th September 2024

Time: 17:30 PM – 19:00 AEST

 Venue: Grant Thornton – Level 17, 383 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000



Drinks and Canapés will be provided


Cost:

ACTA Members: Free 

Non-Members: $55 (inc GST) 

Non-Member (Full Time) Students: Free 

INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)

 

Thank you to our event partner Rochford for their support of the NSW Treasury Community.

Hour of Power (WA): Geopolitics and Commodities Outlook

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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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

Networking (QLD): The Protection of Treasury During Snap Elections, Planned Elections and their Ramifications for Australian Businesses.

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Join our discussion on 08th August when our ACTA Panel, together with guest, Thomas Averill from Rochford Capital, discuss how this years’ elections have affected Australian treasuries and the strategies to implement ahead of the possible turbulence to end 2024.

Presenter: 

Thomas Averill, Founder and MD, Rochford Capital.

Tom is an economist specialising in global economic history and specific interest in currency and derivative products. Before co-founding Rochford, he spent 8 years at HiFX Plc, originally in the UK before arriving in Sydney early 2007 to launch HiFX’s FX Advisory business in the Australian market place.

Thomas has more than 20 years experience advising some of the largest companies in Europe and Australasia on Treasury risk management.

 

Details:

Date: Thursday 8th August 2024

Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm

Venue: Tattersalls Club, Conservatory, The Mixing Room, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Phone: (07) 3331 8851

Club Policies: All members and guests will be required to adhere to the Tattersalls Club House Policies including dress code regarding attendance at the time of the booking. (Click here to view the Tattersalls Club House Policies)

 

 

Cost:
ACTA Members: Free

Non-Members: $55 (inc GST) 

Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)

INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)

Rochford Ticket: Free

 

Thank you to our event partner Rochford for their support of the Queensland Australian Treasury Community.

Networking (WA): Hour of Power

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The Australian Corporate Treasury Association invites you to join us for the upcoming July 2024 – Hour of Power event hosted by Wesfarmers Limited.

The Hour of Power is an informal discussion forum aimed at Corporate Treasurers in WA. The purpose is to share experiences and learnings.


The following topic will be discussed:

 – Commodities & Carbon Markets Outlook update – Vivek Dhar, CBA Commodities Strategist – by video link

 –  Insights from recent trading in Carbon Markets and the role of the new ACCU and LGC Futures Contracts due to be launched by ASX, likely end of July 24 launch. To be provided by Liam Pepper, Perth based Director, Global Commodities and Trade, CBA

 

 

Vivek Dhar, CBA Commodities Strategist

 


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.

 

 

Liam Pepper, Perth based Director, Global Commodities and Trade, CBA

 

Liam works in CBA Commodities, Trade and Carbon business. He engages with miners and processors of Lithium, Copper, Rare Earth and other “transition” commodities. Specifically, he provides price risk management and financing solutions and supports carbon offset procurement programmes. In other parts of the franchise CBA funds renewable projects development and related commodity and carbon market exposures related to this are also managed by Liam’s business. He is happy speaking to Commodity and carbon Market supply and demand fundamentals and price signals as well asthe extent to which CBA is participating in and funding the transition.

Details:

Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024

Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Venue:  Wesfarmers Limited – Brookfield Place, Tower 2, Level 14 – 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, W.A


Cost:

ACTA Members: FREE

Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)

INFINZ Members: $25 (inc GST)

 

Thank you to our event partner Wesfarmers Limited for their support of the Australian Treasury Community.

Breakfast Briefing (QLD): The Next Tranche of Climate Preparedness

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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: 

     

Brendan Herriott 

Director – Sustainable Finance

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Simone Rennie

Co-founder Rennie Advisory

Rennie Advisory 

Nicole Meacock

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

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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

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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:

  • Jacob Attwood – Group Financial Controller, AFL

  • Jennie Loughnan – Head of State League Competitions AFL

MC’s:

  • Leanne Evans – Treasury Manager, Coles

  • 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

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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.