Business Research & Insights

The best of Australia’s professional services firms are meeting today’s challenges head on – and there are plenty of lessons to learn from them, says NAB Head of Professional Services Donald Jamieson.

Amid a tight labour market, the shortfall in accountants is acute. But firms aren’t taking that lying down.

Growth weak as consumers remain on sidelines.

The August employment data showed the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%, as widely expected, but payrolls growth has slowed and a trend rise in the unemployment rate is still intact.

You’re invited to our NAB Health Insights Webinar being held on Thursday 17th October 2024.

Share splits are done for corporate purposes, but it can also create liquidity and diversification opportunities for investors

Consumer spending, according to NAB’s transaction data, went up 0.5% in both retail and total spending after being broadly flat last month.

Business confidence fell 5pts to -4 index points, with significant falls in recreation & personal services, transport & utilities, construction and manufacturing.

At a high level, there is still more demand for housing than available supply, but the flow of advertised supply and demand are becoming increasingly balanced.

Being able to make decisions around the dining table is just one reason for Simfresh’s success. Strong family bonds, careful planning and an eye for opportunity also play their part.