Financial Review Banking Summit | Protiviti Australia

Protiviti Australia is proud to announce its registration sponsorship of the 2026 Australian Financial Review Banking Summit, to be held on March 16 at the Hilton Sydney. This premier event brings Australia’s banking leaders, top regulators, dealmakers, and analysts together to discuss future challenges and opportunities shaping 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.

The 2026 AFR Banking Summit will feature a comprehensive agenda, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. These industry leaders will share their insights on topics ranging from the macroeconomic outlook and regulatory developments to technological advancements and sustainability in banking.

Notable speakers will include:

Anthony Miller - CEO Westpac
Melanie Evans - CEO ING
Matt Comyn – CEO Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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

"We’re pleased to partner with the Financial Review Banking Summit as a registration sponsor,” said Matthew Pirera, Managing Director and National Financial Services Industry Lead at Protiviti Australia. “It’s a great forum that connects senior leaders across banking, regulation and technology at a critical time for the industry."

"The next chapter of banking will be defined by trust, technology and resilience,” said Matthew Pirera, Managing Director and National Financial Services Industry Lead at Protiviti Australia. “By supporting this summit, we’re backing the discussions that will influence how the industry evolves over the next decade."

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