Financial Risks in an Unpredictable 2026 – WEBINAR

RMA Australia is pleased to bring you our first event for the new year – Financial Risks in an Unpredictable 2026, hosted by Notwithoutrisk Consulting.

2026 promises to be another wild ride for financial markets.

Stagnant economies across the world, geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and market volatility will see financial services firms and their clients staring into another challenging year.

RMA Australia is hosting a panel of eminent business leaders and market specialists to provide members insights into what may lie ahead and how to navigate these turbulent times.

The session will examine how financial risks are evolving and interacting in less predictable ways. It will provide a structured, forward-looking perspective for leaders responsible for financial resilience, capital strength and long-term sustainability.

The panel will be moderated by Peter Deans, Principal and Founder, Notwithoutrisk Consulting.

Please note this session will be LIVE ONLY – so make sure you attend the webinar on the designated day. There will be no recording available on the RMA website.

FURTHER INFORMATION:-

About the Panel:-

Lianne Bolton, Non-Executive Director, Gateway Bank

Lianne Bolton is a former Chief Financial Officer of a number of financial services groups. Lianne has over 30 years’ experience in financial services, with experience in capital raising, securitisation, balance sheet management and risk management.

Lianne’s diverse background spans executive roles in public and privately owned companies across Australia, South Africa and the UK.

Craig Parker, Credit Ratings Specialist

Craig has held senior roles in the finance sector. The most recent being as Managing Director – Corporate & Infrastructure ratings at S&P Global Ratings. This entailed an exposure to major Australasian and Asian corporates, undertaking the risk analysis of corporate, project, and structured debt raisings. S&P is the leading provider of credit ratings on issuers of private and public debt instruments.

Ben Roberts-Thomson, General Manager, Group Treasury, Commonwealth Bank

Ben Roberts-Thomson is General Manager in CBA’s Chief Investment Office, leading the Liquid Investment and Offshore Treasury teams. These teams manage CBA’s ~$200b liquid asset portfolio and Group Treasury functions in eight international locations.

Ben has 20 years of financial industry experience across global markets and treasury roles, joining CBA 10 years ago from Deutsche Bank London. He’s alumni of University of Queensland, Harvard Business School and holds the CFA charter.

Tim Ledingham, Treasurer, Bank of Queensland 

Tim Ledingham is a banking and financial markets professional with 37 years of experience, holding a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Tasmania and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA. Tim has been Bank of Queensland’s Group Treasurer since 2009, previously holding senior treasury roles, and overseeing functions including capital management, securitisation, debt and equity capital markets, liquidity, balance sheet risk management and trading. Tim possesses extensive expertise in acquisition activity, integration work, and capital markets financing. He is a voting member of the bank’s Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) and a Board Member of BQL Management.

About the Moderator:-

Peter Deans, Principal and Founder, Notwithoutrisk Consulting and Creator & Founder of 52 Risks

Peter has over 39 years banking and finance experience. Peter Deans is a former Chief Risk Officer and is today an industry leading risk management and strategy advisor through his firm, Notwithoutrisk Consulting. Peter is also CEO and Founder of the tech startup, Shelf Labs.

Notwithoutrisk Consulting is the webinar sponsor.