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Aly Merchant

Aly Merchant - Senior Associate - Group Treasury, Westpac
Aly Merchant - Senior Associate - Group Treasury, Westpac

It is a privilege to be selected as a 2025 Banking and Financial Services Oath (BFSO) Young Ambassador. To me this opportunity provides a chance to contribute meaningfully to the future of Australia’s financial services sector by driving positive change and upholding the strong ethical foundations on which the industry is built.

The Young Ambassador Program plays a pivotal role in developing ethical leadership skills, and I am excited to apply the knowledge and insights gained through the program and my current experience in banking to promote ethical decision making across all levels.

I look forward to collaborating with the 2025 cohort of Young Ambassadors drawing on our diverse skills, perspectives, and career paths to drive ethical decision-making and foster meaningful dialogue that strengthens trust across the sector.

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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.