IACT Academy 2025

Level 1 - An introduction to Core Treasury Functions

This half-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to core treasury functions in a global context. Participants will gain a clear understanding of international clearing and payments systems, the fundamentals of foreign exchange (FX), and key cash management techniques, including the strategic use of pooling. The course also covers interest rate key fundamentals, equipping learners with the tools to effectively understand financial risk and help optimise liquidity in a dynamic market environment.

We kindly ask that all attendees arrive on time to avoid any disruptions to the speakers and fellow participants. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated. Refreshments served during breaks. It is essential to register as capacity is limited. 

• 1:45pm-2:10pm Registration, please register on time
• 2:10pm-2:20pm Welcome and outline of the afternoon sessions
• 2:20pm-3:20pm International Clearing & Payments with Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland and Chair of the Irish Payments Council
• 3:30pm-4:20pm Forex Basics speaker TBC
• 4:20pm-4:35pm Coffee Break 
• 4:35pm-5:25pm Cash Management / Pooling 
• 5:30pm - 6:15pm Interest Rates with Kiera Agnew, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Assistant Treasurer at Kellanova and Jason Murphy Co-Founder, Executive Director @ Centrus and President of the Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers

Cost: Members €100 | Non-members €150

Academy attendees receive complimentary tickets to our annual pre-Conference networking event also taking place in the Convention Centre from 6pm - 9pm.

Level 2 - For Professionals with a Foundational Knowledge

This half-day training course is tailored for individuals who completed our level one last year’s course and is a deeper dive into the intersection of Treasury, Tax, and Legal frameworks, with practical insights into optimising financial strategies.  The course explores cash pooling, intercompany lending, interest rate management, and trade finance tools, empowering participants to navigate complex corporate finance environments.

Participants of our 2024 Academy should consider registering for this year’s level 2.

We kindly ask that all attendees arrive on time to avoid any disruptions to the speakers and fellow participants. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated. Refreshments served during breaks. It is essential to register as capacity is limited. 

• 1:45pm-2:10pm Registration, please register on time 
• 2:10pm-2:20pm Welcome and overview of afternoon sessions
• 2:20pm-3:20pm International  Clearing Payments with Barry  Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland and Chair of the Irish Payments Council
• 3:30pm-4:20pm Trade Finance TBC
• 4:20pm-4:35pm Coffee Break 
• 4:35pm-5:25pm Tax, Treasury & Legal Structures with Anthony Ney, Senior Treasury Manager at Flutter Group and Des Hortsmann, Cash Management & Sales Executive at BNP Paribas
• 5:30pm-6:15pm Interest Rates with Kiera Agnew, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Assistant Treasurer at Kellanova and Jason Murphy Co-Founder, Executive Director @ Centrus and President of the Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers

Cost: Members €100 | Non-members €150

Academy attendees receive complimentary tickets to our annual pre-Conference networking event also taking place in the Convention Centre from 6pm - 9pm.

For multiple bookings please contact Michele Fogarty at info@treasurers.ie