2015 could be a good year for smaller businesses. Dean Pearson, NAB’s Head of Industry Analysis, looks at opportunities sector by sector, suggests ways to make the most of them and explains how technology is helping to level the playing field for SMEs. > Read More
NAB Residential Property Index falls as house price expectations pared back and rents weaken. Sentiment softer in all states (and still deeply negative in WA). Almost 10% of all property is being purchased by first home buyers as an “investment”. > Read More
2015 could stand out as a year of change for the health sector – so where do the best opportunities lie? Dean Pearson, NAB’s Head of Industry Analysis, and Melissa Timbs, Senior Policy Advisor – NAB Health, look at how the changes could work in your favour. > Read More
Mentors have played an important role in Lynn Kraus’ career, so she’s now using her own skills and experience to help others on their journey. Already one of EY’s most senior women in Oceania, Kraus was named Mentor of the Year at the 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards. > Read More
2015 could be a very good year for agribusiness, with easier access to Asian markets and favourable economic conditions. Five of NAB’s leading commentators take a close look at the opportunities and share their tips on how to make the most of them. > Read More
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The USD Marches On, While AUD Collapses
The USD is stronger across the board, helped by a steady-as-she-goes FOMC Statement yesterday. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index is 0.6% stronger today. Among the biggest losers is the AUD, with is off by nearly 2.0%. > Read More -
In Focus: Queensland Beef Industry Outlook
Combined with strong industry fundamentals, Queensland saw significant rainfall during December 2014 and January 2015. In response, cattle prices have risen substantially as producers look to restock. However, despite this optimism, a number of challenges remain. > Read MoreBy Phin Ziebell -
Biggest Issues Facing Australia Today: Special Report
NAB has released its first annual pulse check on the big issues facing Australia today. Important concerns include cost of living, access to healthcare, employment, the economy and terrorism/security concerns, while indigenous issues, infrastructure and transport and taxation are lowest. > Read More -
NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014
The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index fell slightly to 63 points in Q4 2014 (63.8 in Q3). Wellbeing was rated lower for all questions, especially “not anxious yesterday” which fell to its lowest level since the survey started. Wellbeing rated highest in Queensland and lowest in Victoria. > Read More -
Emerging Commodities: Quinoa
Since 2008, global quinoa consumption has rapidly increased. In Australia, planting has been concentrated largely in Western Australia. While there are potential benefits from diversification for wheat producers, concerns remain around reliability of yield, weed control and marketing. > Read MoreBy Phin Ziebell -
Indigenous Business Award winner: Amanda Healy
Amanda Healy grew up on mine sites and worked for some of Australia’s leading mining companies before starting her own business, Maxx Engineering. As winner in the Indigenous category at this year’s Ethnic Business Awards, she plans to use her success to inspire other indigenous women. > Read More -
FOMC Marks Time As RBNZ Drops Tightening Bias
The USD Index is little changed, but yields are marginally lower after the Fed issued a post meeting Statement repeating it can be “patient” in beginning to normalise monetary policy. > Read MoreBy Gavin Friend -
Game changer for agribusiness banking
A recent survey of over 5,000 farming customers found that 74 per cent had made changes to their businesses as a result of natural resource sustainability in the past two to three years. NAB is stepping up its recognition of the benefits of sustainable business practices. > Read More -
Secrets of a successful Wagyu farmer
David Blackmore’s melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu beef is recognised around the world thanks, he says, to a healthy farm and happy cattle. Today his biggest challenge is keeping up with demand from some of the world’s leading chefs and restaurateurs. > Read More -
Australia & the World on two pages – January 2015
Moderate sub-trend global growth continues with a diversity of economic conditions (expansion in US, UK, India and China, weakness in Euro-zone, Japan, Latin America). Falling oil prices should boost global activity, although the impact varies between oil exporting and importing countries. > Read More -
Taking The USD Down A Peg
The USD stands lower this morning against all G10 currencies, on the back of remarkably weak US durable goods orders. The EUR was a key beneficiary, up as much as 1.6% for the day, before paring those gains to sit at 1.1360. > Read More -
Managing change in the fire services
Following her appointment to lead the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting service across Australia, Michelle Bennetts improved morale and successfully created a more engaged national service of fire fighters, which saw her achievements recognised at the NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards. > Read More
