Financial services keynote speaker
Motivational speaker for financial services: performance under pressure.
Carina Bruwer is a keynote speaker for banking, insurance and financial services teams: sectors where pressure, regulation and technology change reshape the work every year.
A keynote for banks, insurers and advisers
Financial services teams are used to measuring risk. Carina Bruwer's keynote, 'The Art of Turning the Tide', looks at what to do when the risk arrives anyway: how to stay decisive and adaptive, how reinvention becomes a discipline and how to turn pressure into your best work.
She has keynoted for Absa and FNB executive programmes through Stellenbosch Business School (USB), Old Mutual at two events in a single month, Sovereign Trust SA and DBS Bank's global leadership audience across Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia and Australia.
What financial services audiences say
An Old Mutual host described the keynote as deeply inspirational, engaging and entertaining, and said it exceeded all expectations. Carina tailors each talk after a discovery call, so the examples fit your business, from retail banking and wealth to insurance and technology change.
Recent financial services keynotes
- Absa / USBKeynote · February 2025
- DBS Bank · Global leadership audience (Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia)Keynote · June 2025
- FNB / USBKeynote · August 2025
- Sovereign Trust SA LimitedKeynote · September 2025
- Absa / USBKeynote · September 2025
- Old Mutual · Cape TownKeynote · January 2026
- Old MutualOMI Digital Learning Day keynote · March 2026
Financial services in action
Old Mutual · 2026
Two stages, one client: Old Mutual, twice in a month
A head-office keynote that 'exceeded all expectations' — and a second booking within weeks, for a day all about AI and human readiness.
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DBS Bank · 2025
Swimming against the current with DBS Bank's global leaders
A keynote for Asia's leading bank, with senior guests flown in from six countries — on resilience, limitless potential and thinking differently.
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SalesGuru · 2026
Three cities, three days: headlining SALESGURU Live
Headlining a national sales tour — three cities in three days, hundreds of sales professionals, and feedback that didn't stop when the tour did.
Read the case study ›What hosts say.
“Deeply inspirational, engaging and entertaining — it captured everyone's attention from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations and left a lasting impression on me and many others.”
“Everyone at Novartis was just blown away by Carina. More than one guest — including a team member of 18 years — said she's by far the best speaker they've ever had. It made a massive impact.”
“She connects deeply with her audience — not just inspiring in the moment, but sharing insights and life lessons that resonate long after the event is over.”
Booking a speaker for a financial services event: your questions
Has Carina Bruwer spoken for banks and financial services companies?+
Yes. Her financial services keynotes include Absa, FNB, Old Mutual, DBS Bank and Sovereign Trust SA, including executive programmes through Stellenbosch Business School (USB).
How much does a financial services conference speaker cost?+
Carina does not publish a standard fee, because every engagement is different: format, location, tailoring and extras such as a live flute performance all affect the investment. Send an enquiry with your date, audience size and venue and you will receive a tailored proposal within one business day.
How long is the keynote?+
The signature keynote, 'The Art of Turning the Tide', runs 45 to 60 minutes. A 30-minute version, a fireside chat and an extended session with a leadership workshop are also available.
Can the talk be tailored to our business?+
Yes. Every client gets a discovery call before the event so the stories and takeaways fit the audience, industry and outcomes you want.
How far in advance should we book?+
For South African events, book at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead where possible. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
More answers on the keynote speaker FAQ.
Bring Carina to your event.
Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal.