Agenda

Managing risk in times of crisis

Day One

Tuesday 16 May 2023

08:30	Registration
09:15	Welcome and opening remarks from the ACT Janet Legge, Chief Executive (Interim), Association of Corporate Treasurers
09:30	Opening keynote \| Future human behaviour and societal change Thimon de Jong
10:15	The macroeconomic environment in 2023 Samuel Tombs, Chief U.K. Economist, Pantheon Economics Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, SOAS China Facilitated by Tomos Morgan, BBC UK and International News Correspondent, BBC
11:00	Morning refreshments Exhibition hall
11:15	Talking Treasury theatre session 1: ACT students meetup
11:35	Stage sessions Choose between stages A, B, or C
	Stage A Managing your treasury journey through the digital economy Edited---HSBC_MASTERBRAND_LOGO_RGB600x142-cropped.png	Stage B Loan markets – trends, drivers and strategies edited-smbc_group_kihon.png	Stage C How do treasurers use data to manage risk edited-Barclays_Eagle-Wordmark_RGB_Cyan_Medium.png
12:25	Lunch Exhibition hall
12:30	Invitation-only lunch \| Never let a good crisis go to waste: what will you do differently to safeguard your cash in the future? Over lunch you will hear from Jonathan Curry, Global CIO, Liquidity as he engages in conversation with Tia McCarthy, Director, Liquidity, corporate coverage. In light of recent concerns about bank liquidity, HSBC experts will discuss the crisis, how they manage these dynamic risks as a professional investor, and what you can do to improve the safety of your cash. white-bg-HSBC_MASTERBRAND_LOGO_RGB600x142-cropped.png
12:35	Talking Treasury theatre session 2: Navigating FX risks - currency volatility and the importance of multiple liquidity providers EDITED-MillTechFX-150x70.png
12:55	Talking Treasury theatre session 3: The ACT’s new sustainability course: An Introduction to ESG (environmental, social and governance)
13:15	Talking Treasury theatre session 4: How to monetise treasury surplus cash in a transparent and disruptive way EDITED-Instimatch-Global-150x70.png
13:35	Talking Treasury theatre session 5: ACT membership meet your council
13:50	Stage sessions Choose between stages D, E, or F
	Stage D The new payments horizon - unlocking opportunities and managing risk EDITED-NW-LOGO-HORIZONTAL-POS-RGB.png	Stage E After the shock and disruption, where now for corporate credit quality? EDITED-Logo_FitchRatings_150x70.png	Stage F Boardroom Presenting: winning small group meetings when the stakes are highest edited-Invesco_Global_Logo_Blue_Pos_RGB150x70.png
14:40	Afternoon refreshments Exhibition hall
15:00	Talking Treasury theatre session 6: De-risking identified uncertainty: an introduction to tax and contingent risk insurance edited-Howden---Navy_PNG_24_06_2020-17_10_24150x70.png
15:20	Stage sessions Choose between stages G, H or I
	Stage G Refinancing outlook for corporates in a tighter credit environment edited-S&P-Global-Ratings150x70.png	Stage H Sustainable supply chains - the importance of building resilient trading partners edited-Lloyds_Bank_logo_1-700x162150x70.png	Stage I Let’s get real about real time! Discover the reality of on-time treasury edited-Bank-of-America-150x70.png
16:10	Move to next session
16:20	Treasury labs Choose between treasury labs 1-4
	Treasury lab 1 Carbon markets - their place in treasury risk management EDITED-NW-LOGO-HORIZONTAL-POS-RGB.png	Treasury lab 2 Will climate change alter the way banks lend? edited-smbc_group_kihon.png	Treasury lab 3 The practicalities of executing a treasury transformation project against competing priorities Edited---HSBC_MASTERBRAND_LOGO_RGB600x142-cropped.png	Treasury lab 4 Inflation: transitory after all edited-MUFG.png
16:55	Move to next session
17:00	Keynote conversation Sarah Breeden, Executive Director, Financial Stability Strategy and Risk and member of the Financial Policy Committee, Bank of England Facilitated by James Winterton, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
17:45	Networking drinks reception Exhibition hall
19:00	Gala Dinner Dress code: No need to change! Just join us straight after the first day of the event. Caernarvon Ballroom, Celtic Manor Resort

Day Two

Wednesday 17 May 2023

08:00	Breakfast Exhbition hall
08:00	VIP Breakfast Panel hosted by BNP Paribas The transformation of treasury: net zero investment and sustainable finance insights For pre-registered corporate attendees only edited-BNPP_Sign+L_EN_1l_Q150x70.png
09:00	Welcome to day two
09:10	‘Risks or Opportunities?’ – market evolution and its impact on treasurers Main Auditorium James Mortimer, Head of Corporate Banking, UK, HSBC Elena Paitra, Head of Corporate Banking Europe, SMBC Donal Quaid, Group Treasurer, NatWest Facilitated by Naresh Aggarwal, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
10:05	Move to next session
10:15	Stage sessions Choose between stages J, K or L
	Stage J Taking stock of key ESG developments edited-sustainable-fitch-logo-COLOUR-rgb---200x124-copy.png	Stage K Managing counterparty risk in a rising rate environment edited-ntam-left-rgb150x70.png	Stage L Complementary financing solutions: combining bank and surety capacity in syndicated guarantee facilities edited-Howden---Navy_PNG_24_06_2020-17_10_24150x70.png
11:05	Morning refreshments Exhibition hall
11:15	Talking Treasury theatre session 7: Using embedded banking to deliver better business outcomes edited-fispan.png
11:35	Treasury labs Choose between treasury labs 5-8
	Treasury lab 5 Forecasting 2.0: the evolution to liquidity planning and free cash flow edited-Kyriba-LogoHighRes-150x70_1.png	Treasury lab 6 Pension volatility: is there more to come? edited-BW_Master_Logotype_0.png	Treasury lab 7 Scope 3 implications for corporate supply chains and the role of the treasurer EDITED-NW-LOGO-HORIZONTAL-POS-RGB.png	Treasury lab 8 CEE: growth rebounds despite geopolitical risks edited-150x70-Unicredit-new-logo_1.png
12:10	Move to next session
12:20	Treasury labs Choose between treasury labs 9-12
	Treasury lab 9 Fixing the roof while the sun is still shining: a guide to building a robust cash investment approach and infrastructure with Rob Scriven edited-treasury-spring.png	Treasury lab 10 Are you an outlier? Key findings from the Corporate Treasury and Debt Report 2023 Herbert Smith Freehills and ACT Corporate Debt Survey	Treasury lab 11 Unwinding Covid: cash forecasting in volatile market times edited-TIS-150x70.png	Treasury lab 12 Treasury recruitment: an update on recent trends in the treasury market In association with ACT Future Leaders in Treasury
12:55	Lunch Exhibition hall
13:15	Talking Treasury theatre session 8: Innovation in treasury learning and assessment delivered by the ACT
13:35	Talking Treasury theatre session 9: ACT Membership Future Leaders
13:55	Corporate Case Studies Choose between case studies 1-3
	Corporate Case Study 1 The stages and impact of a £31bn mega-merger: Virgin Media and O2 James Marshall, Head of Treasury, Virgin Media O2	Corporate Case Study 2 Navigating refinancing and ESG targets in a heightened risk environment Matt Cooper, Tax & Treasury Director, Places for People	Corporate Case Study 3 Giving WACC a new lease of life Ben Walters, Deputy Treasurer, Compass Group
14:30	Move to next session
14:40	Corporate Case Studies Choose between case study 4 or treasury labs 13 or 14
	Corporate Case Study 4 Managing the 'new' and the 'unexpected' in volatile markets: Anglian Water’s debut maple financing Taralyn Miller, Vice President Debt Capital Markets Origination Team, TD Securities Alessandra Mogorovich, Assistant Treasurer, Anglian Water	Treasury Lab 13 An update from IMMFA on latest developments in Money Market Funds: what could they mean for treasurers? EDITED-IMMFA.png	Treasury Lab 14 A treasurer’s guide to opening a crypto wallet Facilitated by Naresh Aggarwal, Associate Director - Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
15:15	Move to next session
15:25	Afternoon keynote: ESG and finance: building a credible transition plan Main Auditorium Sean Hanafin, Chief Executive Officer, Silver Birch Finance Fabrizio Palmucci, Senior Advisor, Climate Bonds Initiative Muhsin Al Rustom, Group Chief Financial Officer, ASYAD Facilitated by Helen Slinger, Executive Director, A4S
16:05	Closing remarks Main Auditorium Dino Nicolaides, President, Association of Corporate Treasurers
16:10	Close of conference Coaches available to Newport train station