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Webinar: Why is Cash Flow Forecasting Always the No.1 Headache for Treasury Teams?
Having a consolidated cash flow forecast that can be relied upon remains a challenge for treasury teams and regularly tops the results of industry surveys. Poorly executed forecasting exposes companies to a raft of financial and operating risks. We will run through a real-life case study and highlight the different challenges currently impacting companies and provide some insights to developing your cash flow forecasting process.
Presenters:
- Tom Alexander – Partner, Rochford
- Thomas Averill – Managing Director, Rochford
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2020
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST
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Webinar: Demystifying the Australian Repo Market – Opportunities for Corporate Treasurers
The Australian repo market is an important and growing part of the short term funding and liquidity markets and has been a key tool utilised during the Covid-19 crisis. Join our speakers from ASX and NSW TCorp for insights into the Australian repo market, how repo works, what tri-party repo is all about, and opportunities for corporate treasurers.
Speakers:
Sasha Conoplia, Sales Manager, Settlement & Collateral, ASX
Hendrik van Senden, Liquidity Manager, Balance Sheet & Liquidity, NSW TCorp
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 14th October 2020
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Webinar: The COVID Budget – And What It Means For You
Following the Federal Budget announcement, and thanks to our Corporate Partner Deloitte, we delve into the 2020 Budget, and explore what it means for you.
Presenters:
David Watkins – Partner, Deloitte
Details:
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST
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Webinar: Critical Market Update
Join us for the latest currency market developments as well as commodity market development for Oil and Iron Ore and what lays ahead. It is confirmed the world is entering an economic recession phase with a potentially severe synchronized downturn. After six months of dealing with a virus that is too infectious to be contained without shutting down whole economies, CBA would provide their best advice based on the events that occurred in the markets.
Presenters:
Gareth Aird – Head of Australian Economics (Executive Director), Commonwealth Bank
Vivek Dhar – Director – Mining and Energy Commodities Research, Commonwealth Bank
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Webinar: Global Pandemic: A Force for Change in Treasury
A global pandemic like COVID-19 is uncharted territory for everyone and has already had a significant impact on treasury, working capital, and risk management. As market volatility and economic uncertainty increase, treasurers must rethink everything they do, from basic liquidity management to complex foreign exchange and interest rate risk management.
Join this webinar with speakers from Deloitte, Iluka, and FIS to learn how this pandemic is a force for change in Treasury and how treasurers can navigate through with a strategic focus on process, technology, and policy improvements.
Speakers:
Steven Cunico – Partner, Deloitte
Steve Wiley – VP Treasury Solutions, FIS Global
Rebecca Dawson – Director, Deloitte
Tom Plant – Group Treasurer, Iluka
Presentation
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Webinar: Critical Market Update During COVID-19
Webinar: Critical Market Update During COVID-19
We welcome CBA experts to host the webinar to discuss the latest currency market developments as well as commodity market development for Oil and Iron Ore and what lays ahead. The world is in the grip of a severe synchronized downturn, sparked by a virus that is too infectious to be contained without shutting down whole economies. We have not seen anything like this in over a century.
Presenters:
Gareth Aird – Head of Australian Economics (Executive Director), Commonwealth Bank
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Vivek Dhar – Director – Mining and Energy Commodities Research, Commonwealth Bank
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Webinar: The Economics of IBOR Transition
Webinar: The Economics of IBOR Transition
LIBOR (IBOR) transition requires both qualitative and quantitative considerations. We will explore the quantitative implications with reference to the impact COVID 19 has had on the financial market rates and indices. Treasurers have a potential opportunity to drive the time of when and how they can transition their funding, investments, and derivative hedges onto new indices.
Speakers:
Paul Traver – Director – Treasury Services, KPMG
Nick Burrough – Market Specialist, Bloomberg
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Webinar: Libor Replacement
Despite the current global health and financial market issues, the move to replace Libor still continues. The webinar is aimed at assisting Treasurers and their staff prepare for the eventual conversation they will need to have with their bank counterparties around transitioning to a Risk-Free Rate (RFR).
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience with Automated Bank Guarantee Management
Decentralized, paper-based trade finance management is inefficient, error-prone and unsustainable. Bank guarantees are hard to track across multiple financiers, geographies and jurisdictions, resulting in issuance delays, fraud risk, lack of visibility of credit lines and unnecessary costs which can significantly impact liquidity and supply chains.
Join our webinar in partnership with Surecomp to discuss how leveraging technology for automated bank guarantee management can enhance liquidity, facilitate trade and build supply chain resilience.
Speakers:
Suchi Guharoy
Global Director of Solution Consulting | Surecomp
A seasoned financial services leader with more than two decades’ experience, Suchi has extensively consulted with banks and corporates across the globe on their technology investments. With a thorough understanding of industry standards, methodologies and the regulatory landscape, she is committed to helping clients solve business challenges with innovative solutions. Currently Global Solution Consulting Director at Surecomp – an award-winning provider of digital trade finance solutions – Suchi leads the practice of functional and technical subject matter experts who provide unique customer-centric solutions to the trade finance ecosystem. Prior to Surecomp, Suchi has held senior product-focused roles at FIS, Oracle and Temenos. She has a MBA in Finance and a post-graduate degree in Economics and Statistics.
Kurt Smith, FCTA
Director | Marengo Captial
Kurt Smith is the Vice President and Technical Director of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association, and a Director of Marengo Capital, a corporate advisory company. Kurt has over 25 years’ experience in creating and managing for value in banking, funds management, private equity, fintech, utilities and mining services. Kurt has a Ph.D from the University of Western Australia, and an M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge.
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Webinar: The Disunited States of America: For Treasurers it does matter who wins
Join economist Tom Averill & moderator Ben Leaver, for a robust discussion and Q&A on why Australian Treasurers need to exercise caution & play close attention to the upcoming US Election – and the lessons from the past we need to heed.
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.
Moderator:
Ben Leaver, CEO, Australian Corporate Treasury Association
Details:
Date: Wednesday 14th August 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 13:30 PM AEST
Delivery: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided by 4pm the day before, and 1 hour before)
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Thank you to our event partner Rochford for their support of the Australian Treasury Community.
Webinar: Demystifying Bank APIs – The Qualitative and Quantitative Benefits for Treasurers
Over the past few years, there has been much talk of API Banking and the real-time treasury experience it helps enables. However, adoption has been tentative and there remains a healthy degree of misconception and misunderstanding.
The purpose of the discussion is to bring together senior industry practitioners to help clarify API Banking; what it is, the considerations and drivers, the potential benefits, and the approach to get started.
- What are Bank APIs (SCB)
- Comparison with legacy bank connectivity – SFTP/SWIFT
- Bank API landscape (SCB)
- Open Banking vs. Premium APIs
- Advantages and Benefits (SCB + GT)
- APIs as a Digital Enabler – how APIs can benefit your business (APIs are building blocks that can be assembled into digital solutions to solve your pain-points)
- API Banking Digital Use Cases – examples
- Challenges to adoption (SCB + GT)
- Lack of standardisation across banks, ERP/TMS systems constraints, client operational readiness to move from batch to real-time or to operate both in parallel
- How to overcome these challenges
- How to get started – recommended approach
Speakers
- Mark Willis – Global Head of API Open Banking Ecosystems, Standard Chartered Bank
- ByronGardiner – Digital Client Advisory and Strategic Platform Partnerships, Standard Chartered Bank
- Joe Susienka – Senior Product Manager, GTreasury
- Robert McGuinness – Director, Sales & Account Management – APAC, GTreasury
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Webinar: Unpacking a Power Purchase Agreement
Power Purchase Agreements are a popular instrument used by organisation that seek sustainability benefits.
This webinar will delve into the intricacies of PPAs, providing valuable insights into their workings, benefits, and various types prevalent in Australia.
Key Topics to be Covered:
1. How does the PPA work?
– Uncover the mechanics and intricacies of Power Purchase Agreements, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their operation.
2. Values that PPA provides to the offtakers (buyers) and generators (sellers):
– Explore the advantages that PPAs bring to both buyers and sellers, ensuring a win-win scenario for all stakeholders involved.
3. Types of PPAs in Australia:
– Gain insights into the different types of Power Purchase Agreements prevalent in the Australian market, allowing you to make informed decisions.
4. Accounting Considerations:
– Understand the accounting nuances associated with PPAs, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting.
5. Valuation Principles:
– Learn the essential valuation principles related to PPAs, empowering you to make informed investment decisions.
This webinar is a must-attend for professionals in the energy sector, finance, and sustainability.
Speakers:
- Amber Shergis – Associate Director, EY’s Infrastructure Advisory
- Stefanija Cubelic – Director, EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)
- Joshua Loh – Manager, EY’s Actuarial
Details:
Date: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 13:30 PM AEDT
Delivery: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided by 4pm the day before, and 1 hour before)
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $55 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Thank you to our event partner EY for their support of the Australian Treasury Community.
Webinar: The Year that was; the Year Ahead
Join Commonwealth Bank’s Chief Economist, Stephen Halmarick who will reflect on 2022 and discuss the key themes for the global and Australian economies and markets in 2023. He will focus on the expected pivot in central bank monetary policy and inflation, as well as the implications for Australian consumers, corporates and investors.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM AEDT
Delivery: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided by 4pm the day before, and 1 hour before)
Presenter:
Stephen Halmarick – Chief Economist, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: $110 (inc GST)
Non-Member (Full Time) Students: $25 (inc GST)
INFINZ Members: $25 AUD (inc GST)
Webinar: 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) live online, 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.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 14th September 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM AEST
Delivery: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided by 4pm the day before, and 1 hour before)
Panel:
- Paul Bloxham – Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities at HSBC
- Shaun Bond – Frank Finn Professor of Finance at The University of Queensland
Facilitator:
- Amit Mehta CCTA – Queensland State Chapter Chair, Australian Corporate Treasury Association
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
Non-Member (Full Time Student): Free
INFINZ Members: Free
