Considering doing business with China?
In the lead up to the Australian events for Australia China Business Week, we bring you part two of our series and reveal more of the insights discussed at last month’s Shanghai event. If you’re considering doing business with China then read on to learn more about the Chinese market. Read more
Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – April 2013
For the year to April 2013, Australians spent $13.5 billion online - a level that is equivalent to around 6.0% of traditional retail spending. Online retail sales have continued to grow at a vastly stronger rate than the traditional bricks & mortar retail sector. Read more
Get more from your SMSF this EOFY – May 2013
Chances are you have a self managed super fund (SMSF) because you like the extra flexibility that it can provide. But to make the most of your fund, you need to keep up with the latest rules and legislation changes. Read more
NAB Commodities: Update on BREE Resources & Energy Major Projects
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics’ (BREE) latest biannual update on the state of mining, infrastructure and processing facilities projects in Australia has provided further evidence that the peak in mining investment is quickly approaching. Read more
Rural Commodities Wrap – May 2013
With the exception of dairy, the prices of most other agricultural commodities have headed south this month. In April, the Rural Commodity Index rose marginally USD terms by 0.8% while fell by 2% in AUD terms. This month, lamb is our commodity in focus. Read more
Key considerations for your business strategy into China
Considering doing business with China? Australia China Business Week, the most significant Sino-Australian business events of the year, kicked off in Shanghai last month ahead of upcoming events in Melbourne and Sydney. We reveal the insights shared by the Shanghai delegates. Read more
Quarterly Agribusiness Survey – March 2013
After a positive December quarter result, the March quarter result has relapsed into negative territory, to be more consistent with the negative pattern observed in the three quarters prior to the December quarter. On balance, more survey respondents reported poor conditions than good. Read more
China Economic Update – May 2013
Partial economic indicators lack any strong indication that conditions are improving in China. While indicators for April came in broadly consistent with expectations, the market has revised expectations lower in response to a run of disappointing outcomes since the start of the year Read more
Quarterly Australian Commercial Property Survey – Mar 2013
The NAB Commercial Property Index rose in Q1’13 (but still remained negative), driven by an uplift in sentiment in the office, retail and industrial property markets. Read more
Fruitful new markets – at home and overseas
Until the age of 19, Evangelos Kalafatis grew fruit and herded sheep in a remote Greek village. Today he heads a family business that supplies stone fruit, apples and pears to supermarkets across Australia – and which features in the NAB Agribusiness calendar for May. Read more
2013 Federal Budget news, insights and expert analysis
Understanding how the Federal Budget impacts you and your business can be complex. Our team of leading economists, tax and superannuation experts keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from the 2013 Federal Budget so we can help you get all your ducks in a row. Read more
Federal Budget 2013 – Fact sheets
With the Federal Budget being handed down yesterday, we want to ensure you understand what it means for you and your business. Our team of economists and industry experts have analysed what the Budget means overall for Australian businesses, as well as focussing on specific industries Read more
