Welcome to ANZ’s Future Ready Now webinar series

Tuesday 31 March 11.30 – 12.30 AEDT

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Why food and agribusiness supply chains are under pressure - and why it matters

Geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and volatility in global input and commodity markets are placing new pressure on food, beverage and agribusiness supply chains – both in Australia and globally.

Food and agribusiness supply chains are essential to feeding populations – determining how food is grown, processed, moved and consumed around the world, from farms and processing plants to getting products onto shelves.

Their reliance on critical inputs such as fertiliser, fuel, shipping and storage means disruption – whether at a port, a fertiliser plant or a shipping lane – can quickly be felt by businesses and consumers, with consequences for food availability.

This session will examine how these forces are playing out against the backdrop of current geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, and what that means in practice for Australian and New Zealand businesses.

Key takeaways

• Clarity on the current geopolitical disruption drivers (Middle East tensions, shipping route instability, trade policy shifts) and the resulting impacts on trade flows, transit times and costs.
• A sharper understanding of Australia and New Zealand’s specific exposure as geographically distant trading economies, and what that means for lead times, inventory, supplier strategy and customer commitments.
• Practical risk-management actions to improve resilience in a volatile environment, including scenario planning, diversification of routes/suppliers and industry-specific contingency planning.

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Who should attend

Leaders and practitioners who manage exposure to trade, input costs, logistics, and geopolitical risk - supply chain and logistics, procurement and critical inputs, operations planning, risk and business continuity, treasury functions, especially in food, beverage and agribusiness (and other sectors with major freight/shipping or input exposure).
 

Wednesday 6 May 11.30 – 12.30 AEST

Real-time treasury in practice: Expert insights and real customer playbooks

Treasury leaders are shifting from periodic forecasting to always on visibility, but the path isn’t obvious. In this session, ANZ specialists and real customers will share how they’re improving accuracy, speed and decision-making using instant settlement signals and enriched data. You’ll gain practical frameworks plus the chance to join breakout discussions with treasury experts.

Key takeaways

• How real customers are lifting forecasting accuracy using ISO rich data, real-time rails and API-driven visibility.
• Where major gaps still sit in typical treasury setups and the expert recommended steps to close them.
• Practical techniques and tools that treasury teams can adopt without overhauling their entire architecture.

Who should attend

CEOs, CFOs, Treasurers, and finance or payments leaders, senior professionals across customer experience, technology, legal and procurement functions who are assessing the broader implications of payments modernisation.

Wednesday 5 August  11.30 – 12.30 AEST

The invoice automation advantage: Expert tips, case studies and 2026 readiness

With E-invoicing and ISO data reshaping finance operations, this session brings together specialists and real customers who’ve already made the shift. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and how to prepare your organisation for the 2026 landscape. Optional breakout discussions give you the chance to ask the experts about your own invoice workflow challenges.

Key takeaways

• How organisations are reducing delays, errors and manual effort through E-invoicing and richer payment data.
• What the 2026 environment will require and practical steps to begin preparing now.
• Real world examples of automation “quick wins” and process redesigns that save time and reduce cost.

Who should attend

Treasurers and finance or payments leaders, senior professionals across customer experience, technology, legal and procurement functions who are assessing the broader implications of payments modernisation.

November

Cyber incidents up close: Expert breakdown, customer stories and first hour priorities

Hear directly from experts in the Australian Government Cyber Security unit and ANZ specialists as they walk through how real cyber incidents unfold, especially those impacting finance and payment systems. You’ll hear real customer stories, understand what good response looks like, and join optional smallgroup discussions to ask questions relevant to your environment.

Key takeaways

• What modern cyber incidents look like and what the first hour really demands from finance and payment teams.
• Lessons learned from organisations who’ve faced attacks and restored operations quickly.
• Expert guidance on the simplest, highest value steps to improve your resilience.

Who should attend

Everyone - cyber security is a team sport!

Unlock strategies for success in Australian trade

As global trade continues to shape Australia’s prosperity, understanding the evolving landscape is more important than ever for business.

Bankable insights: How Australian businesses can navigate global disruption

• Gain up-to-date insights on trade trends and performance and the geopolitical landscape.
• Explore the challenges and opportunities facing Australian exporters and importers.
• Learn about practical steps businesses are taking to diversify and manage their international market risks.

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Real-time payments unpacked: Expert guidance, customer wins and practical hacks

Instead of theory, this session gives you direct access to experts who’ve delivered real-time payment transformations with leading Australian corporates. Learn how PayTo, NameCheck and ISO-rich data are reshaping B2B flows, hear real customer stories, and join optional breakouts where you can ask candid questions about integration, fraud controls and operational impacts.

Key takeaways

• What top corporates are actually doing with PayTo and real-time rails right now and what’s delivering the fastest wins.
• Expert guidance on reducing friction, disputes and fraud through real-time verification and identitylayer upgrades.
• Practical “quick wins” and improvement ideas drawn from real customer journeys.