NAB brings together a group of treasurers from authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) to discuss recent developments and experiences in the securitisation market.
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NAB brings together a group of treasurers from authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) to discuss recent developments and experiences in the securitisation market.
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The RBA has recently paused the official Cash Rate at a 12 year high of 4.35% in this tightening cycle.
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Delivering low-cost, real-time international payments to match today’s customer experience in the domestic space was a key part of discussions for NAB executives reflecting on the marquee financial services conference.
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Industry participants are exploring a range of different approaches to support Australia’s infrastructure needs as the economy faces into a higher inflationary environment.
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Australia needs a vast amount of capital to build out the utility-scale wind and solar projects to power a net-zero future by 2050. NAB’s Executive, Specialised Finance, Andrew Smith and Executive, Capital Markets, Sarah Samson explore potential debt funding options in market.
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The NAB board member and Queensland University of Technology chancellor reveals what drives her passion for social change and equity as special guest at the inaugural NAB Women in Funds and Infrastructure networking event.
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NAB’s digital claims solution has enabled a system of fast, transparent payments for healthcare practitioners, government schemes and the communities they support.
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Welcome to NAB’s regular newsletter on the Sustainable Finance market from an Australasian perspective.
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The inflation figures surprised on the upside in October leading many pundits to believe there will be a rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day. At this webinar we will discuss the RBA decision on the first Tuesday in November and what this means for interest rates.
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The AUD experienced a volatile month in September spending some time above USD 0.6500 before testing levels below 0.6300 in the early part of October.
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Transition targets underpinned by science-based standards are helping to drive opportunities for issuers and investors globally as sustainable finance markets continue to evolve.
One of Australia’s most successful executives gives some inside tips at NAB’s Women in Property Finance industry networking event and reveals the biggest intellectual challenge of her post-Mirvac life.
NAB is working with insurers to help build knowledge and resilience in the face of extreme weather events and volatility arising from climate change.
Having credible, science-based transition plans will be crucial for organisations to help direct and unlock capital flows on the road to net zero.
A higher-than-expected US PPI print contributed to higher yields, while equities ended the week on a muted note.
Carbon markets have a role to play in the transition to a net zero economy, especially when seeking to meet and beat Australia’s interim targets this decade.
National Australia Bank recently hosted a webinar in collaboration with NAB Japan Securities Ltd to discuss the Australia’s economic & financial outlook.
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The RBA has continued to keep borrowers on their toes in deciding not to raise the official Cash Rate at the July meeting, leaving the target rate at 4.10%. In the statement of the meeting they noted “Some further tightening of monetary policy may be required to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe”.
The RBA has continued to keep borrowers on their toes in deciding not to raise the official Cash Rate at the July meeting, leaving the target rate at 4.10%. In the statement of the meeting they noted “Some further tightening of monetary policy may be required to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe”.
Organisations can build on today’s climate transition work to better identify the risks and opportunities nature-based assets provide as new reporting standards come into play.
The US FOMC hiked rates by 25bps to 5.25-5.50% as universally expected.
A series of NAB-led deals involving major telcos and private capital from infrastructure investors points the way to effectively monetising undervalued assets for growth.
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Jamie Bonic, Head of FX Investor Sales APAC, and Ray Attrill, Head of FX Research, joined ASFA to discuss the launch of NAB’s Super FX hedging survey.
The RBA Board is ‘Finely Balanced’ at the moment and we consider future meetings ‘live’. What does the Interest Rates pathway in the back half of 2023 & how can NAB Markets support commercial borrowers in managing this risk?
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The RBA Board is ‘Finely Balanced’ at the moment and we consider future meetings ‘live’. What does the Interest Rates pathway in the back half of 2023 & how can NAB Markets support commercial borrowers in managing this risk?
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The growing wave of digital transformation in finance is helping solve today’s key corporate treasury challenges by leveraging the latest developments in data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning
NAB presents detailed insights into superannuation investment behaviours and trends in our comprehensive survey of Australian Superannuation Funds undertaken every two years and opening again for 2023.
Kapitol Group shows how a culture of innovation and the right banking partnership has helped build a small construction start-up into a significant industry corporate in just five years.
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Payments are at the heart of every business and with today’s rapid technological changes there are even more exciting opportunities to leverage in the space.
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The strong return of international students is helping to bolster a sector undergoing post-pandemic changes amid challenging economic conditions.
A NAB panel explores the practical implications involved for superannuation funds in their net zero investment ambitions.
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On-demand video from our 2023 virtual Capital Markets Conference – Transition and Challenge.
A strong start to the new year after a volatile 2022 is offering attractive conditions for capital markets participants ready to act while stability holds.
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NAB researchers have undertaken a detailed review of a large sample of the portfolio holdings disclosure (PHD) data made available in 2022 under regulatory changes for the industry.
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Inflation continues to dominate the markets narrative, what does the pathway for Interest Rates in 2023 hold & how can NAB Markets support commercial borrowers in managing this risk?
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Tapas Strickland, Head of Markets Economics NAB, James Sheehan, Head of Business Markets NSW/ACT, and Tracy Ferguson State Director Business Markets NSW discuss the February 2023 RBA meeting and outlook, inflation, the labour market, and potential risks ahead.
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NAB and ASFA examine superannuation portfolio holdings disclosure data released this year as part of regulatory changes aimed at enhancing industry transparency.
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Investors head Down Under with NAB to meet local issuers keen to engage with a uniquely stable, long-term funding source amid volatile times.
With inflation continuing to dominate markets, what does this mean for the pathway for Interest Rates and how can commercial borrowers manage this risk? Watch this webinar tailored to Regional & Agri clients now.
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With inflation continuing to dominate markets, what does this mean for the pathway for Interest Rates and how can commercial borrowers manage this risk? Watch this webinar tailored to metro clients now.
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The rise of e-commerce as an enduring consumer trend is driving a new kind of payments experience within the corporate and government space.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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View the Full Report Reconciling a record divergence between business conditions and consumer sentiment This week It’s a relatively quiet week on the Australian data front this week, with really only the RBA Board Minutes tomorrow and a speech by Deputy Governor Bullock on Wednesday, which will review the RBA’s bond purchase program and presumably […]
Central Banks around the world continue to lift interest rates to combat 40-year high inflation numbers, although are there signs inflation is peaking? What does that mean for interest rates and what are the implications for commercial borrowers? Watch now.
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We'll help you find the right foreign exchange risk management strategy by understanding your core business and the challenges you face every day.
After clocking 5.5 million podcast plays and 15,000 daily listeners, NAB’s Morning Call is celebrating six years of market highlights, with even more expert analysis to come.
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Global Central Banks have been lifting interest rates to combat 40-year high inflation numbers. What does this mean for commercial borrowers? Watch now.
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Global Central Banks have been lifting interest rates to combat 40-year high inflation numbers. What does this mean for commercial borrowers?
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
On-demand video from our virtual Transitioning to Net Zero conference.
A NAB networking event connects women across construction and property finance to help promote female participation in the sector.
NAB’s first sustainability-linked foreign exchange (FX) derivative aligns environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets with financial risk management for a major London-listed infrastructure investment company.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has started raising rates for the first time since November 2010. What does this mean for commercial borrowers? Watch now.
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The rise in ESG investing can help address gaps in Australia’s affordable and specialist housing sector through innovative funding models, NAB’s experience in the UK shows.
A landmark $1.8 billion green sustainability-linked loan sets ambitious targets for reducing energy and water usage for a major fleet of city trains and maintenance centre.
Australia’s first female Deputy Chief of Army has a personal stake in building workplace diversity as she outlines her strategic insights – from geopolitics to sustainability - as special guest at the NAB Capital Markets 2022 conference.
Strong performance in the emerging technology sector shows how NAB is helping to create a robust industry ecosystem and deliver on what it takes to make it as a new digital business.
It was the theme which came through strongly at every session at NAB’s Capital Markets 2022 conference, with ongoing sustainability momentum proving a game changer for issuers and investors.
Growth in sustainable financing continues to exceed market expectation.
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Head of FX Strategy, Ray Attrill and Director, Currency Overlay Solutions, Mike Symonds discuss the results of our 10th Biennial Superannuation FX Hedging survey with ASFA.
On-demand video from our virtual Capital Markets 2022 conference – driving growth and economic recovery.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A bumper year of corporate issuance in Australia and the re-emergence of value in offshore markets leaves Australian issuers with great funding choices heading into 2022.
NAB’s global debt syndicate teams share their insights on Asia, the US, Europe and the UK debt markets for the year ahead.
Everyone deserves a safe and liveable home, which is why NAB is helping create more suitable homes for Australians in need.
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.
Strong management and a robust institutional framework are driving an optimistic outlook in the higher education sector for when international students return to campus life.
NAB's 2021 biennial Super Fund FX Survey highlighted that on average, close to 47% of funds’ assets are allocated offshore.
New NAB research shows how asset managers are working towards a more sustainable future through their investing activities and how companies can best embrace the change.
Global experts give their insights into the recent Glasgow summit in a special roundtable discussion presented by NAB Corporate & Institutional Banking.
The breathtaking pace of cyber attacks in a constantly evolving threat landscape needs an even faster shift in thinking for today’s business leaders.
As part of NAB’s Bank for Transition interview series we speak to Associate Professor Rae Dufty-Jones and Dr Neil Perry from Western Sydney University on the future of building sustainable communities and how government is listening.
Our 10th biennial survey – the only survey of its kind to examine hedging techniques of Australian Super Funds – captures their shifting priorities in this rapidly changing landscape.
After the fanfare of the opening statements and commitments, the second week at Glasgow meant bridging divides to reach a consensus deal in extra time as the Paris 2015 ambitions start to take flight.
An insight into what the road to carbon neutrality really looks like
While the world’s press and pundits assess the ongoing talks in Glasgow, we look at what’s happened so far and what to expect during this crucial time for climate action.
A new NAB report offers insights into how asset managers are incorporating sustainability metrics into their investing activities and what companies can do to develop best-in-class strategies.
Companies with strong ESG characteristics are experiencing increased availability of equity and a reduced cost of equity.
The NAB Corporate Cash Index draws on our own Corporate and Institutional Banking client insight analytics to reveal cash management trends.
Responding to changing asset manager behaviours and expectations.
NAB’s second Renewables Survey shows the transition to renewable energy by Australian businesses remains slow but there's a growing recognition of the social and reputational benefits.
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.
Lots of economic data to digest on Friday but none of which had a major impact on markets, while Saturday’s China official PMI data showing a further (and bigger than expected) fall in its Manufacturing Index threatens to play with the grain of recent AUD underperformance.
A look at how industry leaders are changing their behaviours across the infrastructure cycle from investment to planning to delivery.
Digitalisation is enabling more aspects of our world to connect.
Immediate access to cash for Australian businesses through a PayPal and NAB collaboration.
The NAB Corporate Cash Index draws on our own Corporate and Institutional Banking client insight analytics to reveal cash management trends.
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market - in Australia and abroad.
Hydrogen holds great promise in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors in the transition to a low carbon economy, as Australia’s trading partners ramp up their commitments to net zero.
Our Head of FX Investor Sales APAC and Head of FX Research joins ASFA CEO to discuss the 2021 survey.
An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.
NAB recently hosted our inaugural Capital Markets 2021 Virtual Conference for issuers and investors.
NAB recently hosted the inaugural Capital Markets 2021 Virtual Conference for issuers and investors.
The Australian corporate bond market faces a range of opportunities and challenges over the coming year, a recent NAB Capital Markets Forum heard.
Superannuation funds will need to be nimble to take advantage of new investment opportunities, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference heard.
Leaders in conversation on the Road to COP 26 and Beyond.
Turmoil in financial markets can have a dramatic impact on superannuation funds’ currency hedging strategies, the recent Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference heard.
In July last year, NAB’s FX Strategy team revised our G10 currencies spot forecasts to reflect increased conviction that the US dollar’s decline had much further to run.
According to BNEF, 2020 was a record year for sustainable debt issuance with annual issuance reaching US$732.1 billion across both bond and loan formats, representing a 29% uplift on 2019 levels.
Companies that need to adapt and transition to lower carbon and more sustainable growth are tapping into a range of new sustainability-linked debt offerings to help finance this transition.
Q3 2020 saw increased issuance momentum with a record US$155bn of sustainable finance debt raised fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and global sustainability concerns.
The banking sector has an important role to play in supporting industry through the economic recovery.
Europe’s Green Deal sets the 27 member states on a path to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. District heating and cooling is part of the solution.
The effects of COVID-19 will be felt for years and cut across all prisms of life as we know it. What does Australia’s National Outlook look like now?
2020 has presented some unique challenges for corporate treasurers. Looking ahead, now is the time for many to review liquidity management strategies to ensure they are well placed as we adjust to a new post COVID-19 normal.
Thousands of businesses around Australia are re-assessing their supply chains, inventories and financing options to deal with future shocks in the wake of disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Over recent months, every organisation has had to adapt and innovate to find new ways of doing business.
We’ve partnered with The Australia—United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce and the New South Wales Government to launch the second business insight report in this three part series: Impact 2020: Seven Lessons in Social Value.
Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bond market nearly doubles in Q3 2020.
A rethink of corporate strategies sees a renewed appreciation of the importance of resilience in the supply chain
Leveraging real-time pre-transaction risk controls to unlock card based procurement efficiencies.
We outline three recent accelerating trends in the Australian payments space.
Calling today’s tech leaders and future disruptors. Nominations are now open for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
Facilitating the flow of capital towards sustainable initiatives and investing in our economy to drive recovery, create jobs and supercharge innovation has never been more important.
An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.
Focussing on the 3 Golden Rules of counterparty risk management will help your business navigate these uncertain times.
Medium term outlook buoyed by positive growth in the Industrial sector despite challenging outlook across Office & Retail asset classes.
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An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.
A temporary easing in rules around equity capital raisings has helped a surge in activity and this is expected to continue as companies shore up their balance sheets.
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience for many Australian businesses.
A look at how corporate purpose, responsible investment and government leadership are driving greater outcomes for the economy, environment and society.
The COVID-19 pandemic is set to accelerate the shift to the digital economy, expanding the relatively new asset class of digital infrastructure.
Experts at a recent webinar discussed the role of the FX Global Code in easing the market turbulence caused by COVID-19.
A monthly look at the ESG debt markets from an Australasian perspective.
New COVID-19 social bonds have been met with overwhelming support from investors, leading to rapid growth in the sustainable debt market and a welcome outperformance, experts told a NAB Roundtable.
Our latest transaction insights paper looks at the journey of the New Payments Platform (NPP), Australia’s domestic payment clearing and settlement infrastructure launched two years ago.
A look at the Australasian ESG debt markets during the last month.
The longest period of bond market disruption since the GFC appears to be ending.
A monthly look at the Australasian ESG debt markets.
E-commerce has been impacting the sales of bricks-and-mortar for years but the arrival of COVID-19 has accelerated changes in shopping behaviour.
COVID-19 has placed significant pressure on corporates and implicated their operations. Efficient cash management and adequate liquidity is one of the key principles to ensure survival.
Large sections of the Australian economy are now working from home or in remote locations. Corporate Australia has had to quickly shift operational processes and adjust to new work from home arrangements, many for the first time.
The implementation of social distancing has meant some businesses are reviewing their customer interactions at the point of payment.
With public debt markets in flux due to the spread of COVID-19, patience is the watchword for Australian borrowers in private capital markets.
Our latest transaction insights paper includes recommendations for managing credit card rejections and provides clarity on the credit card authorisation process.
All businesses need to be aware of how criminals may use the current crisis to target businesses.
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Fraud threats to organisations are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted.
Extracting maximum use from products and resources, by recycling and reusing as much as possible, will help move Australia closer to a circular economy that minimises waste.
NAB’s Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit looked at the trends that are likely to shape the way we live, work and interact for years to come.
Recent changes in legislation will allow member-owned organisations to issue a new type of share- without changing their corporate structure.
The ASX is moving to a blockchain-based system that will unlock efficiencies for the entire financial services industry.
A financial system that has taken centuries to evolve will change dramatically in the next few years.
Investors are directing capital towards the projects and companies that will remain viable in the transition to a low-carbon economy, a major international conference was told.
The social cost of the bushfire disaster has been immense, with no precise way to gauge the economic impact until official data becomes available.
In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, corporate finance teams have a range of options to improve efficiency, productivity and security with bank communication.
Venture capital is too important for investors to ignore as it occupies an increasingly large part of the global economy and provides opportunities not available elsewhere, experts told the 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Climate change is a long-term problem, but when it starts to affect asset prices it will happen very quickly, experts told the recent 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Listed companies and superannuation funds can lift returns and boost Australia’s economic growth if they work together, the recent 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia heard.
The offshore wind industry is booming, with 22GW of installed capacity worldwide and the first project planned for Australia.
Janari Tonoike, head of NAB Japan Securities Limited, National Australia Bank’s (NAB) new Tokyo-based, wholly-owned subsidiary, showcases the long-standing relationship between Japan and Australia, and explains how the new entity can help investors and borrowers in both markets and beyond connect better in a challenging global business environment.
In October 2019, National Australia Bank hosted a Round Table with emerging lenders to share their experiences on the journey to bank securitisation funding and beyond.
As the end of year approaches, we’d like to recognise how our corporate and institutional clients are making a difference, in Australia and around the world.
The AFR takes an in-depth look at Australia’s infrastructure outlook.
Financial institutions including NAB are working on a range of ways to support customers as the global economy faces challenges from climate change, a recent conference was told.
Now is an optimal time for Asian investors and contractors to explore Australia’s thriving infrastructure sector.
Investors are keen to understand how their portfolios are exposed to global risks from climate change and want more green and sustainable products to invest in, a recent conference heard.
We helped Neuberger Berman set up Australia’s first listed investment trust focused on global fixed income, to turn global bonds into income for Aussie investors.
More Australians will be able to access affordable housing following a $2 billion commitment from NAB which will see more homes being built across the nation.
Three decades of stable economic growth, generated by widespread political and economic harmony, is in danger of being eroded by increasing political polarisation.
With the help of some big thinking and timely funding, Port of Melbourne has gone from strength to strength as they meet the needs of a growing Australian economy.
Global renewable energy owner, operator and developer, Pacific Hydro partnered with NAB to realise its renewable energy vision.
Treasury representatives from Associated British Ports, Peel Ports, NSW Ports and the Port of Tauranga recently met to explore and share their insights on the opportunities and challenges facing port owners and operators.
Companies sometimes seek changes to covenants during the life of a 10 to 15-year note. In this article, we examine the issues that can prompt such a request.
The recent NAB Super Evolution conference considered the implications of low interest rates on investments and asset allocations, and how that could affect superannuation returns.
Amid an expensive market and an uncertain global economy, fund managers are cautioning discipline, though there are opportunities for investors to look outside traditional markets and work on assets.
The super sector will undergo changes in the next five years that will bring fewer and larger funds, more intrusive regulators and a sharp focus on returns and fees, says Martin Fahy, chief executive officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia.
A landmark PPP refinance meets the needs of investors for a low-risk investment as well as the needs of borrowers for longer-dated debt.
The looming generational change in agriculture will bring many development opportunities for the sector.
In a rapidly consolidating sector, trustees must consider many factors as they eye potential tie-ups.
Our 9th biennial survey – the only survey of its kind to examine hedging techniques of Australian super funds – captures their shifting priorities in this rapidly changing landscape.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are fast becoming incorporated into mainstream practice across all sectors of business.
The bond market has long been opaque, with bonds traded in parcels far too large for the average investors, but what might a more accessible bond market look like?
Technology has already revolutionised back offices at superannuation funds and wealth management businesses, and is soon to transform customer service as well.
The Better Infrastructure Initiative recently launched a Customer Stewardship Roundtable series. Read the insights from the first event.
Panelists at NAB's annual DCM conference discussed the ideal confluence of demand and supply in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, which is home to some of the worlds fastest growing economies.
NAB recently brought together a group of insurance professionals with ESG market experts and practitioners to explore risk, operations, reputational and investment issues.
Investing in infrastructure is a long-term trend that will continue to endure global economic challenges, generating healthy returns and diversification opportunities as investors enhance focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
The rising global stature of Asian investors and their search for fresh avenues to deploy their expanding wealth is aiding the growth of new markets.
Australia is at a crossroads and we face a stark choice – strive towards a more positive future of growth and prosperity or suffer a slow decline.
In a new CSIRO report, Australian energy productivity and low emission technologies offer affordable, reliable energy and create new opportunities and sources of comparative advantage if three key levers are implemented.
A report by CSIRO, NAB and 20 other organisations, draws on the latest scientific data and states that Australia is at a crossroads and faces a stark choice – strive towards a more positive future of growth and prosperity or suffer a slow decline.
There’s one factor above all others that can help lift a nation’s productivity growth and boost its prosperity and living standards according to a recent report by CSIRO, NAB and 20 other organisations. That factor is technology adoption.
According to a new report by CSIRO, Australia will have well-connected, affordable capital and satellite cities that offer equal access to quality jobs, lifestyle amenities, education and health services if three levers are implemented.
The Australian National Outlook 2019 provides a compelling view about Australia’s future.
We invited Treasury representatives from four non-bank financial institutions and one UK-based asset manager – Liberty Financial, La Trobe Financial and Resimac Group in Australia and Kensington Group and TwentyFour Asset Management in the UK - to an International Round Table to discuss the opportunities and challenges in their respective mortgage and securitisation sectors.
Australia offers Asian investors portfolio diversification in a stable economic and political environment.
Sustainable bonds are appealing to a wider set of investors as the market develops, a recent conference was told.
High net worth and sophisticated investors are increasingly looking to corporate bonds as a way to preserve capital while delivering higher yields than cash or government bonds.
NAB recently invited Treasury representatives from Heathrow, Changi, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland airports to a virtual Global Round Table to discuss the opportunities and challenges of rapid growth in passenger traffic.
After 27 years of steady economic growth – a record unmatched by any other developed economy – some are asking whether Australia is overdue for a recession.
A little innovation based on a big idea.
Global investors are increasingly allocating funds to infrastructure and many investors are implementing new methods and measures to both adapt to and lead a stewardship mandate into infrastructure investment.
US private placements to stay a step ahead of the funding options pack for Australian corporate borrowers
As more local governments around Australia seek new ways to treat food waste, councils in southeast Melbourne have met the challenge of bulging landfill and increasing greenhouse emissions by composting household organic waste on an industrial scale.
Where do Australian businesses stand on renewable energy usage?
There’s growing awareness across industry, government and the community that we need to improve the way we design, build and operate the buildings in which we heal.
Australia’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation which includes the increased penetration of renewable energy technologies.
As electricity prices continue to rise and domestic gas supply across eastern Australia tightens, Cooper Energy is one company that’s thinking big so it can be a significant part of the solution.
There is an increasing expectation that blockchain will play a major role as a future economic driver.
Tapping into a giant retirement savings pool.
New infrastructure is a fundamental piece of Western Sydney’s growth plans.
Pioneered by City of Melbourne, participants of the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project combined their renewable energy demand to support a new renewable energy development.
Macquarie saw demand for long tenors and appetite for socially responsible investments.
The Chinese economy is liberalising and opening up to the rest of the world, paving the way for foreign investors to tap into opportunities in the increasingly wealthy nation, the 2018 ASFA Conference heard.
Corporates will need to be nimble and be ready to access issuance windows at short notice in 2019.
Conditions are expected to remain strong for corporate and institutional level borrowers in Australia in 2019.
After a year of credit spread tightening, investors are becoming more cautious and selective.
Private markets can offer consistent and steady support for issuers, the First Look Conference in Sydney was told.
Australia’s superannuation funds are turning to venture capital for the outsized returns the sector can generate and to diversify their portfolios, the 2018 ASFA Conference heard.
As 2018 draws to a close, we’d like to share some of the achievements of our Corporate and Institutional clients over the past year.
Australia’s superannuation funds should seriously consider infrastructure investment opportunities that help build the nation, NAB Chief Customer Officer of Consumer Banking, and former Premier of New South Wales, Mike Baird, says.
Australian businesses are set to benefit from a collaboration between NAB and Alipay which will revolutionise how Chinese tourists pay for products and services. NAB Executive General Manger of Deposit and Transaction Services Shane Conway said more than 1 million Chinese tourists visit Australia each year spending more than $11 billion. “By making China’s number […]
Build-to-rent could provide new avenues for investors as well as improve housing affordability, a NAB conference has been told.
Infrastructure may be complex but that is never a reason for tolerating under performance and insensitivity to customers.
Customer stewardship matters because infrastructure is an intimate part of nearly every aspect of our lives, therefore quality of services and astute long-term investment decisions have never been more important
It’s beginning to dawn on investors – and the people for whom they invest – that they’re in a unique position to change the world, without sacrificing financial gains.
Customer stewardship means putting the customer at the centre of our infrastructure.
Alternatives are emerging to give Australia’s fledgling fintech firms easier access to funding.
Using blockchain to boost green investment: How to create trust, transparency and liquidity for green infrastructure opportunities.
Business should recognise the powerful role it can play in ensuring Australia has the right infrastructure, in the right places; infrastructure that’s affordable, reliable and sustainable.
Growing interest from investors has underpinned the rapid development of the renewables sector, a key industry conference has been told.
Financial market approaches to understanding the resilience of assets to climate change are fast evolving and ensuring customers and clients are ready to act to limit climate change is a key focus at NAB.
Representatives from Australia’s finance sector discuss the importance of managing climate resilience.
Representatives from Australia’s infrastructure sector discuss how they’re responding to the risks associated with climate change.
In a Victorian first, Sacred Heart Mission and the Victorian Government recently launched the state’s first Social Impact Investment, an innovative financing structure that supports positive social change.
Property issuance in the US Private Placement market is back in favour with investors across North America.
Active asset management still offers value despite the rise of low-fee passive strategies in the fixed-income sector.
Caution but not panic is the mantra among top Australian property investors as they adjust to a new phase of the market cycle.
The financial crisis and its aftermath fundamentally reshaped bank business models, allowing investors to focus mainly on macroeconomic factors when they analyse the sector. Speakers at the KangaNews-NAB Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit shared insights into the present and future of bank investment.
A major conference of the UN Environment Finance Initiative in Australia has been told that the weight of money is driving the shift towards a more sustainable economy.
The digital economy has given rise to its own infrastructure needs, and investors are paying attention.
As the current phase of privatisations approaches its conclusion in Australia, local infrastructure investors are looking to international markets for investment opportunities. At the same time, global capital that was drawn to the Australian market by the deep pipeline continues to actively pursue Australian deals. This has created significant competition in Australia and seen infrastructure investors increasingly focus on a broader class of assets.
Globally, the finance sector is directing ever-greater amounts of capital to address social and environmental challenges. Australia has more work to do on this front.
For corporates with a growth agenda but no formal credit rating, the bond market is providing a new avenue for capital.
Participants at the 2018 Asian Debt Capital Market conference discuss some of the key megatrends bringing depth and dynamism to Debt Capital Markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
When Australia’s first green residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) tranche was issued by NAB in February 2018, it was an exciting development for the sustainable debt market in its own right. The transaction also marks another step in the process of unlocking the bank’s balance sheet for sustainable lending and borrowing.
At NAB’s 2018 Asian Debt Capital Markets Conference, experts, issuers and investors zeroed in on the forces that will build connections and foster future opportunities.
Major Australian organisations are now directly investing in large-scale renewable energy projects through the new NAB Low Carbon Shared Portfolio, the first of its kind in Australia.
The Low-Carbon Shared Portfolio is the first of its kind in Australia.
A UN Environment project brings together experts to help banks stress test for climate change.
The world’s first sustainability bond from a university is funding a better future for students and for vulnerable communities.
Part-privatisation was the catalyst for an epic US private placement deal for Australian utility Ausgrid.
Breaking into the Australian renewable energy market with a new mode of financing was a great challenge and a golden opportunity for Goldwind. Three deals later, the company’s aiming to power one million Australian homes.
The launch of the green-loan principles (GLPs) presents an opportunity for another evolutionary step in sustainable funding. By standardising and codifying what qualifies as green bank lending, the GLPs could make sustainable finance relevant to a wider cohort of borrowers according to David Jenkins, director, sustainable capital markets at NAB.
A new debt market is evolving that could help give mid-sized Australian companies that don’t have a credit rating more options to secure debt funding from investors.
NAB and Asiamoney's latest poll on Asian and European investors’ appetite for Australian debt tells a story of consistency and stability as the region presents a safe option amid turbulence - while also offering sustainable opportunities.
This week NAB's 100th green energy project provides funding for the Crowlands Wind Farm project in Western Victoria.
NAB’s review of first quarter corporate debt issuance.
Ports and airports, toll roads and tunnels. These are just some examples of infrastructure sold into the US Private Placement (USPP) market over the last several years.
NAB’s general manager, capital markets and advisory, Jacqui Fox, and head of debt syndicate, Mark Abrahams, highlight the key themes for Australian credit in 2018 and why they point to a positive fundamental story despite the resurgence in equity market volatility early this year.
Clare Lewis, NAB Director Corporate Debt Markets Origination talks about the outlook for the corporate bond market in 2018.
NAB has debuted several innovative green and social bonds in recent years. In this article we go behind the scenes to find out how a new, green investment product reaches the market.
Fresh from the annual Private Placement Industry Forum in Miami, we consider the options for investors looking to add a rock-solid asset to their portfolio.
Listed Investment Companies evolve and thrive in 2017.
Global air traffic and demand for aircraft stays strong in 2017.
As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, state and federal government budgets are facing a growing challenge of balancing the competing needs of health-care expenditure with other areas of spending such as schools and roads.
The transformation to a low-carbon economy is gathering pace.
The US Debt Capital Markets provided options for issuers.
NAB’s Securitisation team goes from strength to strength, being the clear house of choice for customers and thought leader in the market.
2017 has been the best year for both issuers and investors since 2006.
Steve Killelea, the man behind the Global Peace Index, explains its potential value in helping make investment decisions.
The growth of the Reg S bond market has been one of the defining trends of the Asian capital markets in recent years. Driven by the seemingly unstoppable rise of Asian wealth – especially deep-pocketed Chinese investors – US dollar bond sales in the region no longer depend on the participation of US institutions.
2017 was marked by a return to stability following the volatility of recent times and the rise of innovative new products, especially in the green and social sectors.
In a wide-ranging state-of-the-market perspective, Steve Lambert, Executive General Manager, Corporate Finance at NAB, attributes Australian transaction breakthroughs in 2017 to long-term positive trends on the demand side.
*Launch of world-first low carbon shared portfolio backing renewable energy*.
The regional US$ Reg S bond market has become one of the fastest growing debt capital markets worldwide.
Reduced government funding and a growing population are forcing local councils to find alternative funding for public assets and community projects. NAB has already started filling the gap, with new mechanisms opening up funding sources usually closed to small lenders.
As Australia moves beyond the mining boom, we need to secure new sources of growth to ensure our future prosperity.
This independent report for National Australia Bank (NAB) by the Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University, examines the outlook for the South Korean economy and its growing importance in the Asia Pacific region.
Mike Baird, NAB’s Chief Customer Officer-Corporate and Institutional Banking talks to the opportunities the infrastructure market offers and how our clients can benefit from Australia’s infrastructure investment.
Chris Black, a portfolio manager from Alexander Funds Management shares his insights on portfolio construction and what tips non institutional investors should and should not mimic from institutional investor portfolios.
Tom Wirth, NAB’s GM of Balance Sheet Strategy shares his insights for Ethical investing and what role it can play in a portfolio.
This fourth in a series of Policy Outlook papers, by The Better Infrastructure Initiative and The University of Sydney’s John Grill Centre for Project Leadership, addresses the pressing issue of how to create customer-led infrastructure and the long term benefits it brings to stakeholders.
Securitisation has been one of the compelling stories in the Australian market in 2017. Issuers are keen, investors are willing and there’s abundant appetite for new and exciting assets and structures.
Increased global liquidity, Asia’s growing wealth and the rise of the regional investor base have made the US$ Reg S market an increasingly important source of funding for Asia Pacific issuers. NAB sees US$ Reg S issuance from Australian corporates tripled from 2016 to 2017, with ample room to grow.
Australia’s high-yield fixed-income market has evolved from being virtually non-existent just a few years ago to now offering a reasonably consistent funding option for Australian companies.
It’s among the top three challenges facing us all according to the World Economic Forum – climate change adaptation. But there are challenges to financing such investments in Australia. How can we ensure critical infrastructure is resilient for a changing climate, integrating physical risk into investment practices?
Beyond reaching institutional investors, socially responsible investment (SRI) assets need to develop sufficient scale and momentum to attract interest from the wholesale markets.
With technology developing at an unprecedented pace and customer expectations constantly evolving, business survival is dependent on understanding and adapting to this changing landscape.
Aussie superfunds face a world where investment themes are changing and there’s a continued search for yield. NAB’s latest Superannuation FX Hedging survey indicates they’re up to the challenge.
NAB’s most recent FX Hedging survey shows that superfunds are adapting their hedging strategies, thanks in large part to an increase in size.
US$90 trillion in new investments by 2030 have been estimated as necessary to meet the goals of UNCOP21 to address climate change. National Australia Bank (NAB)'s David Jenkins says the opportunity for green bonds to mobilise capital for this transition to a low carbon economy is immense.
The Queensland Government’s first social bond that seeks to reduce reoffending by young people has been launched by Life Without Barriers and NAB.
Ethical investment was a hot issue at the KangaNews-NAB Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit in July. NAB’s Mark Todd and a panel of ethical investment industry leaders discussed how this market is developing in Australia.
Our 8th biennial survey captures the shifting priorities of Australian super funds in a rapidly changing landscape.
A panel of fund managers and NAB’s Connie Sokaris discussed the vexing issue of how to create income in a low interest environment at the KangaNews-NAB Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit.
NAB’s Mark Todd and a panel considered the future of fintech and the implications for investment at the KangaNews-NAB Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit.
At a basic level, SRI asset managers often adopt one of two approaches whilst for an individual investor, there are three main approaches.
SRI aims to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions and the industry is growing rapidly.
Using cross-sector partnerships to connect and capture data that underpins system-wide problem solving can create better societal outcomes.
The second report in the Catalyst Insights Series, was developed following a roundtable focused on enabling the public and the private sector to work together to create better societal outcomes.
The nation’s first Sustainability Bond demonstrates how the corporate and education sectors can partner to address pressing issues facing our society and environment.
Any examination of the Asia-Pacific region’s capital requirements, whether by a government, issuer or investor, must begin with the acknowledgement that demographic and financial pressures mean countries can no longer ‘go it alone.’
There’s a fine balance between risk and reward in major infrastructure projects. Understanding the opportunities and challenges is equally important, as is securing the right kind of funding.
We’re already living in smart cities. The challenge facing Australia is how to ensure our cities deliver the best possible living and working environments in the future.
While consumers use the convenience and technological advances offered by credit cards for over 35 per cent of their payments, corporate cards are used for under 2 per cent of business payments.
NAB Chairman, Dr Ken Henry shares his vision for how we can address Australia’s infrastructure needs, as our population grows.
This paper calls for customer-led infrastructure and specifically identifies examples of the 'DIY protagonist - those individuals, businesses and communities who have identified a need for specific infrastructure and have made it happen.
Asian investors are poised to play a key role in helping to manage Australia’s current stock of infrastructure, and planning and funding it for the years to come.
Socially responsible investing (SRI) means integrating non-financial factors – such as ethical, social or environmental concerns – into the investment process with the aim of earning both a financial return and a moral ‘return’.
A confluence of trends will see Asian investors take an expanding role in Australia’s efforts to address its future infrastructure needs, supporting more innovative and customer-centric approaches to infrastructure that meet investors’ financial, sustainability and business development goals.
FinanceAsia and National Australia Bank’s latest poll of Asian bond investors shows strong demand to boost exposure to Australia — and a clear idea of which sectors will reap the benefits.
Research by NAB shows Australians don’t think about infrastructure projects as just concrete, bricks and mortar, but rather as the services or conveniences that are derived from them. The role of the customer, and their satisfaction, has been a weakness in the infrastructure governance settings for some time.
As more investors seek to deploy sustainable capital, National Australia Bank says green bond issuers are being offered a golden opportunity.
Steve Lambert, EGM Capital Financing, explains, innovation and volatility again dominated 2016. Markets were challenged by social, political and economic events which brought about new opportunities for our customers. We delivered insights and solutions to help them face into the increasing environment of disruption and regulation.
Experts from National Australia Bank say the challenges of climate change and countries' need for infrastructure funding mean the green bond market has enormous potential.
As Australia’s population ages and ‘baby boomer’ retirements head toward their zenith in 2025, a discussion on the Retirement Risk Zone, that is the 10 years leading to retirement, is timely.
Asia-based bond investors surveyed by FinanceAsia and National Australia Bank are seeking safety in higher-rated credits.
Conversations about the role infrastructure plays often begins from the perspective of what we don’t yet have, what doesn’t work well, and how much more money we need to deliver better outcomes. NAB believes we are better served by reframing that conversation into one which first acknowledges the wealth of the existing infrastructure framework.
This is the sixth in a series of reports prepared by the Australian Centre for Financial Studies for National Australia Bank aimed at explaining the potential role of corporate bonds in retail investor portfolios and promoting growth of the corporate bond market.
EGM Capital Financing, Steve Lambert, discusses two common themes that were present over the past 12 months - Innovation and volatility. It seems that 2015 saw more firsts in the market while at the same time it seeemed markets were closing just as quickly as they opened.
NAB joins with the Australian Centre for Financial Studies to launch their report ‘Improving access to the Corporate Bond market for retail investors’ which assesses where the market currently is, the factors affecting its growth, and the impediments to connecting investors and issuers.
Government funding for new infrastructure in the higher education sector has recently dried up. As a result, a number of universities are accessing capital markets and bank loans for their infrastructure financing needs – in turn offering significant opportunities for debt providers.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia estimates that $700 billion of funding is needed over the next decade to finance the long term infrastructure investments – the nation building – we need to secure our future. We look at the building blocks that are falling into place.
As Steve Lambert, EGM Capital Financing, explains, 2014 was the year that opened up new opportunities for customers - from the new funding model for local government to the higher education sector emerging as a new borrower in the market. We review the year in our magazine.
Director, Corporate Debt Markets Origination at NAB, Brad Scott discusses the recent developments in the Market Term Notes (MTN) market, along with the outlook for the rest of the year and the opportunities that are opening up for investors.
How to add Australian Debt Securities & Corporate Bonds to a portfolio. The fourth research report examining the Australian corporate bond market. In this report we place the Australian market in an international context and speculate on what the future holds for the asset class.
How to add Australian Debt Securities & Corporate Bonds to a portfolio. We bring you the third of five research reports examining the Australian corporate bond market. In this report we cover the important topic of accessing the fixed income market and the various methods investors can use to access debt securities and corporate bonds.
Australian Debt Securities and Corporate Bonds - What’s the risk? Important considerations for Investors. We bring you the second of five research reports examining the Australian corporate bond market, prepared for National Australia Bank by the Australian Centre for Financial Studies
We bring you the first of five research reports examining the Australian Corporate Bond Market, prepared for National Australia Bank by the Australian Centre for Financial Studies.
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