PBF Chapter 1: The Business of Banking & The Economic Environment

This webinar is designed for those completing the Professional Banking Fundamentals Qualification. This session will look at the business of banking and the economic environment.  

Our speaker will discuss the role of banks in the financial system, the development of banking and the different types of financial services organisations that operate in Australia.  

We will discuss the elements of the economic environment in which banks operate, including the role of financial markets and the global banking environment. 

Our speaker will share their thoughts on why this chapter is important and their experience as it relates to this chapter.

Learning Outcomes

• The session will assist you in your progression towards the Professional Banking Fundamentals qualification.
• Offer you real life examples of how to apply the content in Chapter 1

Speaker

The Hon. Anna Bligh AC, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Banking Association

Anna Bligh is a respected Australian leader and former premier of Queensland. Since 2017, she has led the Australian Banking Association through a period of critical reform, delivering on the recommendations of the Royal Commission.

While working to strengthen bank culture and rebuild trust, Anna has also led the industry’s response to COVID-19, ensuring bank customers across Australia are supported through the pandemic.