Financial Performance Conference 2025 by Zanders

Join us as we introduce today’s agenda, key theme, and a few important housekeeping notes to ensure a seamless and impactful experience. Let’s chart the course for a future of excellence – starting now!

Risk is at the core of every critical decision in today’s complex business landscape. Discover how Treasurers, Risk Managers, and Modelers can effectively navigate uncertainties and create value for their organizations.

This engaging panel discussion will bring together industry experts to provide actionable insights and real-world examples empowering you to approach risk with confidence and strategic clarity by gaining a broad, cross-sector perspective on risk management.

This session will explore the concept of disruption in today’s rapidly evolving financial industry. We will delve into how innovative technologies and shifting market dynamics are transforming traditional business frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies that organizations can adopt to embrace disruption, stay competitive, and lead in an ever-changing environment. Key takeaways will include the mindset needed to navigate and leverage disruptive forces for sustainable growth.

AI is reshaping banking as we know it – but are we using it to its fullest potential? From fraud detection to customer engagement, operational efficiency to risk management, knowing where and how to implement AI is crucial.

Should your organization focus on narrow AI for precision-driven automation, or is it time to embrace generative AI for more dynamic, adaptive solutions? How can the right balance of both revolutionize the way banks operate?

Join us to explore the strategic integration of AI in banking, helping you unlock the power of both narrow and generative AI for maximum impact.

Risk is at the core of every critical decision in the business landscape. In this engaging panel discussion, experts and Zanders will pause to offer a holistic view of risk management across industries.

Join us as we explore how Treasurers, Risk Managers, and Modelers can effectively navigate uncertainties and create value for their organizations. This session will provide actionable insights and real-world examples from seasoned professionals, empowering you to approach risk with confidence and strategic clarity.

AI is revolutionizing treasury operations and driving innovation through data analytics and large language models (LLMs). While many teams have experimented with AI in pilot projects, there’s a growing shift and demand towards integrating it into broader transformation strategies. In this session, we will provide insights into how AI can enhance the productivity, performance, and decision-making in your treasury team. Discover the key drivers for success with AI within treasury – digitized workflows, data strategy, skilled teams, and collaboration between AI and treasury experts. We will discuss actionable knowledge on how to leverage AI for more efficient and forward-thinking treasury operations.

As innovation and technology evolve faster than ever before, so do the risks that come with it. This session will focus on the emerging non-financial risks reshaping the landscape of banking today, with a spotlight on the growing threats of cyber security breaches, fraud, and geopolitical risks in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. In this session, we will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and strategies to mitigate these technology-driven and geopolitical risks, ensuring that financial institutions stay ahead of the curve. Understanding and managing these risks is key for the future of secure and resilient banking.

The financial industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by technological innovation and shifting consumer expectations. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and private payment platforms are emerging as future alternatives by promising faster transactions, broader financial inclusion, and a revolution in credit access.

The key questions of this session are:
1. Will CBDCs stabilize economies or disrupt traditional banking?
2. Can payment platforms replace banks without introducing new risks?
3. How does the global competition between governments and tech giants shape the future of banking?

How do organizations enhance the strength of the finance function? In today’s financial landscape, Treasury is no longer a standalone function. To navigate uncertainty and drive sustainable growth, it must be seamlessly integrated into the CFO’s broader strategy. By integrating Treasury with 6 expert finance functions, organizations can enhance liquidity, risk management, and overall financial strategy, strengthening their position in a complex financial landscape. This session explores how Treasury can balance liquidity, optimize financial structures, and work in tandem with the CFO’s office to build a resilient organization. Join us as we delve into the importance of unified operations and how collaborative leadership across finance teams can position companies to thrive amidst global complexity.

Are we keeping up with financial criminals? As technology advances, so do the tools and tactics used to commit financial economic crimes such as money laundering, fraud, and bypassing traditional banking systems. At the same time, innovation presents new opportunities for detection, prevention, and disruption.

In this session, Dick Diego Crijns elaborates on the dark tactics criminals use to exploit large corporates and financial institutions for financial economic crimes. Through compelling examples drawn from anonymized real-life cases, you will gain insights into the hidden vulnerabilities within your own organization. Discover the critical role your institution plays in the fight against financial economic crime and find ways to enhance your strategies for tackling these threats. Are you ready to become more aware and proactive in safeguarding your organization?

How can treasuries enhance FX risk management in a volatile market? This session offers a firsthand look at a leading multinational’s approach to optimizing hedging strategies.

Learn how Philips applied a dynamic hedging approach—incorporating hedging costs, currency correlations, and an advanced Value at Risk (VaR) model—and how this can improve efficiency and add value to treasury operations.

Driven by substantial business growth, evolving market conditions and shifts in business strategy, multinational corporations are increasingly undertaking financial transformation projects to professionalize their finance organizations. These efforts position finance teams as key partners, capable of adding value across the organization. Streamlined treasury and finance teams play a critical role in driving growth and improving profitability. In this breakout session, the speaker will share firsthand insights into the key drivers, challenges, and lessons learned from the financial and treasury transformation project.

In today’s financial landscape, regulatory compliance is a top priority for Chief Risk Officers (CROs). The road to compliance is filled with challenges. In this session, we’ll explore the pressing issues that CROs face—from navigating the increasing costs of compliance to managing cross-jurisdictional complexities. We will examine the growing importance of emerging risk frameworks like ESG and how they’re reshaping the regulatory environment. Looking ahead, we’ll uncover how cutting-edge innovations such as AI, automation, and RegTech are revolutionizing the future of banking regulation, offering new solutions to old problems. Join us for an insightful discussion on how the industry is adapting and evolving in response to the regulatory landscape.

Cash flow forecasting has been a top priority for corporate treasurers for decades. Continuously improving the accuracy of forecasts while minimizing the time and costs involved remains a persistent challenge. In this session, a Vendor, alongside a client speaker, will demonstrate how to streamline and enhance the entire cash flow forecasting process. Attendees will gain valuable insights and market best practices on how to implement an optimized forecasting process that drives productivity and performance.

As we stand at the precipice of rapid change, financial leaders must, next to shaping the future of their organizations, also adapt to emerging trends. This closing keynote session will reiterate the key strategies for disruption, transformation, and sustained performance in an increasingly volatile, complex, and ambiguous world.

Drawing on insights from these industry pioneer and leading-edge case studies, we will examine how financial organizations can leverage innovation, data, and technology to drive transformative change. How can we create a culture of agility that can quickly pivot to seize new opportunities while mitigating risks at the same time? We’ll explore the critical role of leadership in fostering resilience, empowering teams, and executing strategies that position companies for long-term success.

Join us for this session where we distill the key takeaways from the day’s discussions and explore the actionable insights that can drive your financial strategies forward. Whether you’re looking to refine your approach to risk management, embrace innovative technologies, or enhance your treasury’s decision-making, this session will provide the tools and inspiration you need to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. Take a moment to reflect on the highlights, insights, and opportunities uncovered throughout the event. Leave inspired and ready to start navigating Financial Excellence in the Age of Disruption.