2026 April E-Newsletter
A Message from our Executive Director
Dear Members,
Welcome to our April edition of the RMA Australia E-Newsletter.
We were pleased to offer the following webinars this month:
Agentic AI Governance and Risk Management, hosted by PwC Australia.
The session featured a highly engaged panel that provided clear explanations and practical, real-world examples throughout.
One notable insight shared was that many Chief AI Officers at leading organisations in Australia are increasingly coming from risk management backgrounds. A perspective that is proving invaluable as organisations navigate the evolving AI landscape.
Thank you to everyone who attended and submitted questions. We saw a record level of audience interaction and engagement, with more than 450 people joining online, making the session really impactful.
We were also pleased to bring you:
Geopolitical Risk – An Australian Context, hosted by NAB.
Brad Carr from NAB and Ben Simpfendorfer from Oliver Wyman explored geopolitical risk through an Australian lens, offering timely insights on this important topic.
As always, if you are unable to attend a session live or would like to revisit a topic, recordings of our webinars are available in the member library.
This month, I would also like to welcome our newest member, DBS and highlight the excellent work of our ECRP (Emerging Career Risk Professionals) team. Their efforts in promoting the many benefits of joining RMA Australia early in your risk career are helping build a strong, connected future community of risk professionals.
Kind regards,
Richard Gilbert
Executive Director
RMA Australia
Welcome to our newest member
DBS Bank operates in Australia primarily as an institutional and corporate banking provider, serving large companies, financial institutions, and investors rather than retail customers. Through its Australian presence (often referred to as DBS Australia), the bank focuses on areas like trade finance, capital markets, treasury services, and sustainable financing, leveraging its strong Asia-Pacific network to connect Australian clients with opportunities across Asia. Known for its digital innovation and emphasis on sustainability, DBS uses its Australian operations as a strategic hub to support cross-border business flows between Australia and key Asian markets.
Emerging Career Risk Professionals (ECRP) – Spotlight on..
🎓 Kate Law – ECRP member and CA Risk Specialist 🎓
Kate has been a member of the ECRP since July 2025 and values the opportunity to regularly connect with like-minded professionals, particularly to share ideas and collaborate to solve risk challenges across the industry.
She is also passionate about supporting individuals early in their risk careers, actively participating in in-person RMA events and providing mentorship to help others grow professionally and build meaningful connections.
Kate is a Certified Risk Specialist with CA ANZ, which has provided her with a strong foundation in risk knowledge and skills. She is currently expanding her expertise into the ESG space and is supporting Bupa’s project team in ensuring compliance with new mandatory climate reporting disclosures, while also contributing to the uplift of broader ESG risk management across the organisation.
To learn more about the ECRP, visit our website or email [email protected].
If you’re interested in joining as a mentee, simply fill out the form linked here or below.
Spots are limited – so don’t miss out!
📸 Kate Law Source: LinkedIn
Upcoming Events
20 May l 4 – 5 pm AEST l Webinar l The Role of Solar in Australia’s Energy Transition l Hosted by KordaMentha.
