The Grant Thornton Bankers’ Boot Camp has long been a trusted cornerstone of the banking & financial services calendar. As a valued partner to bankers across Australia’s financial institutions, Grant Thornton continues to deliver industry insights and technical expertise through this flagship series. 

In our last series, we welcomed close to 4,000 registrations across nine webinars held in November 2024, March 2025, and June 2025. 

This year’s program will feature a series of virtual webinars hosted by Grant Thornton specialists and guest speakers. Together, we will unpack the key issues facing the industry and provide bankers with actionable insights to support their next customer conversation. 

Agenda - Day 1

Economic update with Dr Keith Suter AM 

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
8am AEST | 9am AEDT

We’re pleased to welcome back Dr Keith Suter AM, one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators and a long-standing contributor to the Bankers’ Boot Camp series.  

Renowned for his ability to distil complex global dynamics into clear, actionable insights, Dr Suter will explore the implications for Australia’s economy, banking sector, and customer sentiment in 2026. His keynote will offer forward-looking predictions both locally and globally, equipping bankers with the context and confidence to navigate the conversations and challenges their customers may face in the year ahead. 

Speakers: 

  • Matt Byrnes – National Head of Restructuring Advisory at Grant Thornton Australia 
  • Dr Keith Suter AM - Global Futurist and Media Commentator 

 

Risk in focus: AML, Cybersecurity & ESG governance

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
9am AEST | 10am AEDT

In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, risk management is no longer a back-office function; it’s a strategic imperative.  

This webinar brings together a panel of experts to unpack the most pressing risk themes shaping the year ahead: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Cybersecurity, and ESG governance. The session will explore how these domains intersect, what they mean for the bank’s customers, and how to turn regulatory complexity into strategic advantage. Expect practical insights, real-world examples, and guidance to help you stay ahead of the curve. 

Speakers: 

  • Matt Byrnes – National Head of Restructuring Advisory at Grant Thornton Australia 
  • Neil Jeans - Partner, Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
  • Daniel Farthing - Partner, Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
  • Samantha Sing Key - Partner, Sustainability Reporting Advisory at Grant Thornton Australia

 

Agenda and registration details for Days 2 and 3 will be available soon - stay tuned.

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Series facilitator

Matt Byrnes

National Head of Restructuring Advisory

Matt joined Grant Thornton over 25 years ago and has held a number of leadership roles including National Head of Restructuring Advisory, National Head of the firm’s manufacturing industry group, and forming and leading Grant Thornton’s Asia practice. He is a passionate champion of the firm, its clients and people. 

 

Keynote speaker

Dr Keith Suter AM

Global Futurist and Media Commentator 

Dr Keith Suter AM is one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators and a thought leader, author and media commentator on national and foreign affairs.

Featured speakers

For all series enquiries please contact:

Amy Watson

Executive Assistant | amy.watson@au.gt.com | +61 3 8663 6026