Chinese Monthly Update – 22 March 2013
In this months economic update we revisit our outlook for the Chinese economy and what we can expect to see from the People’s Bank of China over the forecast horizon. Read more
Quarterly Agribusiness Survey – December 2012
Post‐farmgate agribusiness conditions lifted in the December quarter to be moderately positive after three consecutive quarters of decline. Customer demand, availability of suitable labour, government policy and regulation to act as constraints. Medium‐term expectations improved… Read more
State Economic Update – March 2013
The disparity between business conditions that became increasingly pronounced following the GFC has narrowed over recent quarters; however, the convergence of conditions readings largely reflects a weakening in previously stronger performing industries and regions, suggesting… Read more
Is a self managed super fund right for your agribusiness?
Self managed super funds (SMSFs) have a number of benefits for farmers including control, flexibility and concessional tax treatment, but they’re not for everyone. Bill Adams, NAB’s National Manager of Agribusiness Wealth, discusses the pros and cons of SMSFs. Read more
China Economic Update – March 2013
It has been an eventful month with the annual National People’s Congress (NPC) getting underway early last week, while a number of policies to curb property prices were also announced in the lead up to the gathering – triggering a sharp correction in equity markets. Read more
US Economic Update – March 2013
Economic (GDP) growth appears to have resumed in March quarter after December quarter lull. We are expecting GDP growth of 2.2% in 2013 and 2.9% in 2014. Growth to be supported by some fading headwinds, growing business investment and continued recovery in the housing market. Read more
Protect your business from cyber crime
Sophisticated criminal gangs are putting Australian businesses at risk by attempting to take over their computers, stealing security information such as passwords and using these to siphon money from their bank accounts. Learn how you can help protect your business. Read more
5 tips for managing your time
Not enough hours in the day? Good time management can help you to grow your business and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Time management specialist Geoff Prior helps people to work more effectively – and here he shares his top five tips. Read more
Australia & the World on two pages – March 2013
Financial markets have lifted as confidence in the global growth outlook has firmed but late 2012 data for world exports and industrial output remained soft, showing modest expansion in activity at best. Read more
Options ahead to make a start in farming
A year on from the establishment of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), NAB Agribusiness is foreseeing a time when the system may assist more people to get into farming. NAB Agribusiness Head of Southern and Western Australia, Neil Findlay explains. Read more
Global & Australian Forecasts – March 2013
Global economy still sluggish in late 2012 but equities strengthen on stronger risk appetite and expectations of sustained global recovery. Partial data suggest better start to 2013; we still see marginally better growth in major advanced economies this year, accelerating in 2014. Read more
Monthly Business Survey – February 2013
Business conditions & confidence both edge down in February. High AUD hurting manufacturing and lack of non-mining demand weighing on most sectors. Large falls in orders, poor capacity use, and weak capex plans (esp. mining) don’t augur well for near-term (weak) domestic demand. Read more
