NAB boss calls for radical rethink on property
Bank CEO Andrew Irvine says governments should ‘take friction’ out of the planning process for new homes and urged innovation in residential design to suit modern family sizes.
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Resources, banks drive ASX 200 gains
ASX 200 soars to two-week high after strong US gains. RBA boss says no rate cuts likely in the near term. ASX Ltd dips amid calls for chair exit. Banks rise on positive signs for net interest margins. Dispute settlement lifts Synlait, A2M. PWR Holdings dives.
New NAB boss raises the bar
In her first interview as head of NAB’s corporate and institutional bank, Cathryn Carver talks culture, customers and growing the business.
Nowra, Muswellbrook tips for Monday: Serial Offender to nab cash
A Matthew Dale-trained filly can get punters off to the right start at Nowra on Monday … provided the daughter of Better Than Ready can overcome her wide barrier.
Turning wine bottles into trendy tiles scores start-up millions
A Nowra firm that recycles glass into high-end tiles has attracted $7.75m from a big name backer as it looks to enter the benchtop market and expand manufacturing.
Crash: ‘Golden paddle’ Fox will change landscape of Aussie sport
Jess Fox has a story like no other, and her historic win will soon vault her into the same air as Perkins and Thorpe, as sponsors line up to nab Australia’s Olympic hero, writes Robert Craddock.
Big bank’s shock gift to home buyers
One of Australia’s biggest banks has just delivered a big gift to Aussies desperate to lock down a home of their own.
Two reasons Aussies are ditching streaming
One of Australia’s largest banks has crunched the numbers to show Aussies are pulling back on streamers and ‘micro treats’ to maintain spending on the two key things that are most important to them.
Chemist Warehouse titans bank on Melbourne retail
A consortium including billionaires Jack Gance and Mario Verrocchi has swooped on a high-profile corner block in Melbourne’s South Yarra for about $15m.
Chill felt by office sector as workers steer clear
Plenty of staff still prefer to work from home despite companies’ demanding they return to the office, and that’s leaving many buildings largely underused, a report from NAB shows.
‘Swastikas’: Cops nab alleged extremists
A young man and woman have been arrested for a sweep of alleged offences that police say are linked to right-wing extremism.
Thousands affected by major bank outage
A major bank has resolved an outage after customers flooded social media with frustration when they couldn’t access accounts.
Beleaguered Beston to update on financing and milk supply
Beston Global Food company, which has a debt load which dwarfs its valuation – largely held by NAB – is poised to update the market on its funding and milk supply.
NAB scam detection keeps $100m safe
National Australia Bank’s move to payment alerts to its digital payment processes has saved customers from sending more than $100m to potential scammers in the past 15 months.
8000 nabbed by new cameras in one week
More than 8000 drivers have been nabbed by new cameras in one state in their first week of operation.
Politics Now: Social media does no harm to kids, claims Meta
Local Meta executives told a joint select committee that social media was ‘safe and positive’ for children, while admitting the tech giant had no local staff to police dangerous content.
Scams are a ‘plague’: NAB boss
Andrew Irvine described scams as the “scourge” of our times, as he described how NAB is attempting to counter cybercrime.
Fix ‘woeful’ housing supply: NAB’s Irvine
The NAB chief executive says housing supply is the big issue, while Bendigo Bank CEO Marnie Baker has raised concerns over more borrowers being pushed to non-bank lenders.
ASX falls; Aug rate hike bets rise
Inflation rose 4 per cent in 12 months to May; RBC, NAB push back cut call. August rate hike: Deutsche, UBS. AUD jumps. Harvey Norman tanks. Star lifts on Steve McCann as CEO.
Banks, major health insurer in generative AI pilot
If you’re a customer of NAB, ANZ, CBA or BUPA, chances are generative AI has been used to field your inquiries in a move the sector says is lifting ‘customer engagement’.
Nasty shock after mum puts camera on fridge
A Queensland mum checked her nanny cam, set up to nab kids taking chocolate from the fridge. She was horrified to see something much more sinister.
NAB raises pressure on polluter clients
Australia needs a more co-ordinated approach to its net-zero emissions goals, NAB’s Rachel Slade says as the bank raises the stakes for its polluting clients.
Business confident despite labour shortages, costs
NAB’s new head of business banking Rachel Slade has toured around the country the past few weeks to gauge sentiment among Australia’s big and small businesses.
Why the big four banks’ bullish run is looking wobbly
They’ve starred on the share market in 2023-34, but shares in CBA, ANZ, NAB and Westpac look set for tougher times. Here’s why.
Helping hand for struggling SMEs
Former NAB and ANZ executive Anthony Healy is on the lookout for firms to add to his portfolio of investments in the Australian Business Growth Fund.
Bitumen Bandits nabbed by police
Police have nabbed two men and a boy who were part of a gang known as the Bitumen Bandits for an alleged fraud that ripped off dozens of Aussies.
ASX 200 falls; Karoon hit with first strike
Shareholder revolt at Karoon Energy AGM. Qenos creditors agree to collapsed group’s sale. BHP risks overpaying for Anglo American: RBC. Xero soars while Nufarm falls after results.
ASX 200 erases losses to end flat
Fletcher drops 11 per cent on profit warning. Household spending growth slows: CBA. PwC restructures. Business conditions ease: NAB. Lendlease down as fights tax bill, sets investor day. ASIC probes ANZ bonds sale.
Beston Global Food struggles as milk prices rise
The future of Beston Global Food appears to be hanging in the balance after NAB tried to sell $55m worth of debt owed by the company to credit funds but failed to reach a deal.
Energy stocks, banks lift ASX
ASX 200 up 1.6 per cent this week. UK exits recession. Financial stress at highest in 8 years: NAB. CBA shareholder class actions dismissed. Bonza administrators in talks with ‘interested parties’. Life360 drops.
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