
Pacific Banking Forum (PBF)
2024, Brisbane, Australia
Clients: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Treasury, Australian Government, U.S. Department f the Treasury, Adam Smith International
The Pacific Banking Forum, launched by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, brought together Pacific Island Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, regulators, international financial institutions (IFIs), multilateral development banks, policymakers, and Financial Intelligence Units, as well as commercial banks, alongside senior officials from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Japan, to address critical issues with CBRs in the region. The U.S. delegation was led by Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson.
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Attendance was restricted/by invitation only, with 334 delegates participating
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Attendees comprised Ministers and senior representatives from governments and financial institutions across the Pacific region
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CCM provided services covering all aspects of the Forum, including a secure registration system, venues (including off-site) and supply management, program design and presentation, stage management, VIP protocols, accommodation management and assisting with security arrangements
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CCM’s Premium App was deployed at the event, providing delegates with comprehensive program and background information, detailed schedule, and a delegate-to-delegate communications platform.
PBF was an important and exceptionally successful event which has led to significant outcomes as detailed in statements by U.S. Treasury (see Outcomes Statement of the Pacific Banking Forum | U.S. Department of the Treasury) and Australian Treasury (see Pacific Banking Forum Outcomes Statement | Treasury.gov.au)