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Protiviti Australia sponsors Australian Financial Review Banking Summit 2025

Protiviti Australia is proud to announce its platinum sponsorship of the 2025 Australian Financial Review Banking Summit, to be held on March 18 at the Hilton Sydney. This premier event brings Australia's banking leaders, top regulators, dealmakers, and analysts to discuss future challenges and opportunities in the financial sector.

As a leading global consulting firm, Protiviti is committed to supporting initiatives that foster insightful discussions and drive innovation within the banking industry. Our sponsorship of the summit underscores our dedication to collaborating with industry stakeholders to address emerging challenges and shape the future of financial services in Australia.

"We are delighted to support the Financial Review Banking Summit as a platinum sponsor," said Matthew Pirera, Managing Director and National Financial Services Industry Lead at Protiviti Australia. "This event provides a vital platform for industry leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolving landscape of banking and finance. At Protiviti, we are committed to helping our clients navigate these changes with confidence and agility."

Protiviti Managing Director and Technology Lead Leslie Howatt further elaborates that, “It’s wonderful to be involved in this event, and we’re delighted to sponsor alongside key partners such as AWS and NextGen. Together, we can really bring complex challenges like data and AI governance, and security and privacy to the forefront.”

The 2025 AFR Banking Summit will feature a comprehensive agenda, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Notable speakers include:

Andrew Irvine, Group CEO, National Australia Bank
Matt Comyn, CEO, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Anna Bligh, CEO, Australian Banking Association
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic), Reserve Bank of Australia
John Lonsdale, Chairman, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Melanie Evans, CEO, ING Australia
Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac Banking Group
Cynthia Scott, Group CEO & Managing Director, Zip Co
James Chessell, Editor-In-Chief, The Australian Financial Review

These industry leaders will share their insights on topics ranging from the macroeconomic outlook and regulatory developments to technological advancements and sustainability in banking. Don't miss Protiviti Australia's technology consulting lead Leslie Howatt on the data and AI panel alongside industry experts Makenna Ruston, CEO of @CommBank iQ, and Nicholas Davis, Co-Director Human Technology Institute, at the University of Technology Sydney.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with industry partners to drive positive change and innovation in the banking industry.

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