Past Events

Crossroads: The 2019 Banking and Finance Oath Conference

Financial Services is at a crossroads. And The Banking and Finance Oath is inviting current and future leaders to be part of the discussion, to think critically about how they can ethically navigate those crossroads, at their Conference on Thursday 8 August.

Moral and Strategic: Re-establishing Corporate Legitimacy

EVENT SOLD OUT Join senior business leaders and members of the Banking and Finance Oath for an important conversation to discuss the rise of social, environmental and economic challenges.

2017 Banking and Finance Oath Conference -applying an ethical lens.

The inaugural Banking and Finance Oath conference placed an ethical lens over a number of areas within the industry that are challenged with complex decision making and potential conflicts of interest.

The Banking and Finance Ethics Conference

The Banking & Finance Ethics conference will discuss the importance of trust and an ethical foundation for the financial services sector; exploring the crucial role individuals play in ensuring that the industry operates with integrity.

Culture in banking and finance: Who’s really responsible? - 22 November 2016

Culture in banking and finance: Who’s really responsible? - 22 November 2016 Date: 22 November 201612:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Park Hyatt Melbourne1 Parliament SquareEast Melbourne, VIC 3002  Ticket cost: $58 The audio is available and broken down into two files. The Introduction by speakers establishing their responsibilities. The Group discussion. Speakers The discussion will be moderated by Joanne Gray, Editor, Boss and Leadership at Fairfax Media.The panel will...

Ethics In Finance Goes Mainstream

On Monday September 5, The Banking and Finance Oath will join Tobacco Free Portfolio with a discussion about how value driven investing is influencing the landscape of the banking and finance industry.

Professor Gillian Triggs joins BFO Like-Minded Lunch

An invitation only formal lunch for 20 senior leaders nominated by The BFO Board and the Policy Council. This lunch will be hosted by Trevor Rowe, Chairman Rothschild with special guest Gillian Triggs.

General David Morrison joins BFO Like-Minded Lunch

An invitation only formal lunch for 20 senior leaders by The BFO Board, Policy Council and signatories. This lunch will be hosted by Pauline Vamos, CEO ASFA with special guest General David Morrison.

Wealth Networking Series: Delivering Excellence in Advice

The Banking and Finance Oath (BFO) together with the Women in Banking and Finance are pleased to share with you a discussion on the ethics, future and excellence of the financial advice industry. Highlights now available to view.

The Leadership Circle

A series of events for senior leaders and those identified as future leaders in the industry. The essence of the Leadership Circle is personal storytelling.

Dr Bronwyn King joins The BFO Like-Minded

An invitation only formal lunch for 20 senior leaders nominated by The BFO Board and the Policy Council. This lunch will be hosted by Trevor Rowe, Chairman Rothschild with guest speaker Dr Bronwyn King.

The BFO Leadership Circle

‘Banking and Finance leaders discuss their tough choices’

The BFO Industry Leaders' Dinner

The BFO Industry Leaders’ Dinner - 2 May 2013 Date: 2 May 2013 On Thursday 2nd of May a formal Industry Leaders Dinner was held in Sydney. The dinner brought together 90 current and former influential leaders in the banking and finance industry with a moderator that facilitated an open discussion between the panelists. Stephen Dunne, Chairman of The BFO, addressed the audience and a lively and engaging discussion followed. Speakers This was an invitation only event, featuring four...

The Oath

  • Trust is the foundation of my profession.
  • I will serve all interests in good faith.
  • I will compete with honour.
  • I will pursue my ends with ethical restraint.
  • I will help create a sustainable future.
  • I will help create a more just society.
  • I will speak out against wrongdoing and support others who do the same.
  • I will accept responsibility for my actions.

In these and all other matters;
My word is my bond.

The Vision

A banking and finance industry that meets the community’s needs and has its full confidence thereby fulfilling its integral role in society.