Exchange April 2019
The April Exchange Newsletter is out now! The newsletter covers upcoming CPD events including the Treasury Management Course and Fundamentals, and more!
Posts
Exchange March 2019
The March Exchange Newsletter is out now! The newsletter covers upcoming CPD events including Essential Treasurer and Fundamentals, and a blog post from our WA Chapter Chair sharing tips for the modern treasurer.
Exchange February 2019
The February Exchange Newsletter is out now! The newsletter covers International Women’s Day events, liquidity insights from JP Morgan Asset Management, funding opportunities for women in finance and more.
Events
Women in Treasury (NSW) – Leadership Series & Economic Update
Join the Women in Treasury committee for our International Women’s Day event, generously sponsored by HSBC. This event marks the annual WiT Leadership Series, dedicated to showcasing the stories and career paths of senior women within the Australian Treasury community. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into professional development and have the opportunity to network with peers and other treasury professionals.
This event aims to ignite ambition and foster connections with remarkable women who are shaping the treasury landscape. Join us for an economic update by Paul Bloxham, HSBC Chief Economist for Australia, NZ & Global Commodities, and hear from another distinguished speaker as part of our Leadership Series.
We are delighted to feature Anastasia Clarke, Chief Financial Officer at Charter Hall, in a fireside chat moderated by Amanda Taylor, Managing Director, Head of Large Corporates and Sustainable Finance at HSBC Australia & New Zealand.
Speakers:
Paul Bloxham – Chief Economist, Australia, NZ & Global Commodities at HSBC
Anastasia Clarke – Chief Financial Officer at Charter Hall
Amanda Taylor – Managing Director, Head of Large Corporates and Sustainable Finance, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC Australia & New Zealand
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025
Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm (5:00pm start)
Venue: Level 36, Tower One – International Towers Sydney, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Canapes and drinks provided – Please ensure to confirm any dietary requirements.
Cost: This is a free event, and seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you to our event partners HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking for their support of the Women in Treasury community.
Women in Treasury (WA) – Leadership Series: A Conversation with Kaylene Gulich, WATC
We warmly invite members of Corporate Treasury teams to join us for an exclusive conversation with the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC).
We are thrilled to present an inspiring fireside chat featuring Kaylene Gulich PSM, CEO of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation, and Stephanie Tomsic, CCTA – WA State Chapter Chair of ACTA. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from leaders at the forefront of Western Australia’s treasury landscape.
In this candid discussion, Kaylene will share her experiences in managing a high-profile role within the WATC, offering perspectives on career development, leadership in finance, and the intricacies of work-life balance. Learn about her professional journey, the impact of her current role, and how her efforts are contributing to the financial sustainability of the Western Australian state.
This event isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about fostering meaningful connections with some of the remarkable women leading the treasury sector. Whether you’re looking to ignite your ambition, gain practical insights, or expand your professional network, we’re confident this event will offer valuable takeaways.
Join us for an empowering and engaging experience. We look forward to welcoming you!
Speaker:
Kaylene Gulich PSM – CEO, Western Australian Treasury Corporation
Ms Gulich commenced as the CEO of WATC in February 2019.
Ms Gulich has extensive experience in public policy, a broad knowledge of financial markets and considerable expertise in the Western Australian economy.
She has previously held senior roles within the Department of Treasury, as the Executive Director of both the Economic, and Infrastructure and Finance business units.
As well as being a member of the CPA Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Ms Gulich is currently on the Board of Directors at the Australian Financial Markets Association, VenuesWest and the Western Australian Institute of Sport, and is the Treasurer of IPAA WA. Ms Gulich was awarded a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to Western Australia through a range of roles.
Event Details
Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Time: 12:15pm – 2:30pm (12:30pm start)
Venue: Commonwealth Bank – L1 Raine Square, 300 Murray Street, Perth WA
(take two flights of escalators from the reception lobby)
Light lunch provided – Please ensure to confirm any dietary requirements
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
Women In Treasury group: Free
If you have any questions about this event, or are interested in joining the WA Committee for the Women in Treasury group, please email Ella Gorringe at egorringe@wesfarmers.com.au
Thank you to our event partners Commonwealth Bank for their support of the Women in Treasury community.
Webinar: AI in Treasury – Friend or Foe
This webinar serves as an introductory event for treasury professionals, offering an overview of the current status of AI in financial operations, highlighting emerging risks, and exploring how to normalize AI usage in daily tasks to enhance their roles.
We want to hear from you! Let us know your questions or tasks that AI might solve, but you’re unsure where to start. Whether it’s optimizing liquidity buffer levels or staying ahead of future regulatory changes, this is your chance to unlock AI’s potential in your day-to-day work.
Send your questions or tasks to: comms@actatreasury.com.au or to any of the NSW WiT Committee Members.
Speaker:
Andrea Schmidt – Head of Systematic Markets & AI Lead for IB&M, Commonwealth Bank
Andrea is currently executive director of systematic markets at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and is responsible for artificial intelligence across CBA’s institutional banking & markets division. During her 7 years at CBA, Andrea has grown a team that builds digitisation, quantitative insights and pricing solutions for CBA’s global markets and commodities businesses. Andrea has previously worked at Deutsche Bank in Sydney and Frankfurt where she was looking after electronic trading channels, and previously worked on foreign exchange hedging products as part of the global structuring team.
Facilitators:
Bláthnaid Byrne – Founder, Women in Treasury NSW
Rudaba Anjum – Group Treasurer, AGL
Details:
Date: Thursday 19th September 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: This is a free event.
Don’t forget to send your questions or tasks to: comms@actatreasury.com.au or to any of the NSW WiT Committee Members.
NSW WiT Committee Members
- Bláthnaid Byrne
- Janani Selvakumar
- Nanette Lowe
- Shona Shedden
- Sophia Li
- Rudaba Anjum
Thank you to the Commonwealth Bank for their support of the Women in Treasury Group and the Australian Treasury Community
Women in Treasury Networking – Sydney
The Women in Treasury group invites you to an exciting afternoon of networking and captivating storytelling. Join us as we delve into the career journey of Christine Kelly, Head of Retail Finance & Deputy Fund Manager at Charter Hall. Learn about her unique path through treasury, and into a broader finance role. Gain invaluable insights into professional development and the pivotal role of a robust network.
It’s an event designed to spark your ambition and connect you with the extraordinary women shaping the world of treasury.
Speaker:
Christine Kelly – Head of Retail Finance & Deputy Fund Manager at Charter Hall
Details:
Date: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Time: 4:30PM – 7:00 PM AEDT (5:00pm start)
Venue: Deloitte – Quay Quarter Tower, Level 45, 50 Bridge Street
Cost:
ACTA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
Women In Treasury group: Free
Thank you to our event partner Deloitte for their support of the Women in Treasury group.
