Treasury Leadership Forum Australia
Standard Chartered, Sydney August 11, 2026
The inaugural Treasury Leadership Forum for Australia brought together clients, industry leaders and colleagues to examine how treasury and trade are evolving amid rapid technological and geopolitical change.
Discussions focused on two priorities high on the treasury agenda – the convergence of AI-driven insights and digital payment technologies, and the digitalisation of global trade.
From enhanced forecasting and fraud prevention to faster cross-border transactions enabled by stablecoins and other digital currencies, participants explored how practical applications of innovation can drive greater efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
The forum also highlighted how digitalisation of the trade ecosystem can offer a path to more resilient, efficient, and inclusive trade. A clear message emerged – success will depend not only on adopting new technologies, but also on equipping teams with the skills and confidence to embrace new ways of working and unlock value at scale.
Thank you to Standard Chartered for the invitation and to their clients, all speakers, moderators and everyone who joined – making the inaugural forum a success.
Sean looks forward to continuing the conversation and partnering with new clients on their treasury and trade transformation journey.
Learn more about the Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum event series: https://lnkd.in/eTDnsy3M
Sean White, Shehan Fonseka, Jacob Berman, Nicole Wong, Ankur Kanwar, Pradeep Nair, Edward Lee, Nicholas Chia


