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  • Economy

AI & climate: Looking through the lens of opportunity

Artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly lift productivity, while the net zero transition presents plenty of opportunities if we plan accordingly, according to NAB CEO Ross McEwan. 

  • 24.08.2023
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  • Business

NAB CEO speech: Economy, housing & net zero

NAB CEO Ross McEwan delivered a speech to an AICC event on economic conditions, housing supply and the transition to net zero.

  • 24.08.2023
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  • Climate

All systems go: Powering ahead

A new report shows that using Australia’s natural advantages could add up to $435 billion to the national economy by 2050.

  • 24.08.2023
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  • Climate

Australia needs to build fast to export decarbonisation to the world

Media release: Australia can reap a $435 billion economic dividend by capitalising on the global race to achieve net-zero emissions, according to a new report commissioned by NAB from Deloitte Access Economics (DAE).

  • 24.08.2023
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  • Climate

Australia’s decarbonisation challenge reveals $435 billion opportunity

Video: NAB Chief Climate Officer Jacqueline Fox sat down with Deloitte’s Claire Ibrahim to discuss the new All Systems Go: Powering Ahead report and what its findings mean for Australia.

  • 24.08.2023
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  • Property

Housing shortage the ‘biggest issue’ facing the country

NAB CEO Ross McEwan discusses the housing shortage, rising cost of living and labour shortage in an interview with the ABC’s Peter Ryan.

  • 17.08.2023
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  • Economy

NAB third quarter trading update

NAB has delivered its third quarter earnings update to the market.

  • 15.08.2023
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  • Business

Good businesses are going to flourish again

NAB CEO Ross McEwan is backing the resilience of the economy against expectations the rising cost of living will eat further into already subdued growth.

  • 06.08.2023
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  • Climate

Credible ESG data and disclosures critical for transition

NAB has said credible data and climate-related financial disclosure will play a critical role in transitioning the nation to net zero, as a new global standard-setting body prepares to release its approach to sustainability and climate statements.

  • 15.06.2023
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  • Budget

Statement on the Federal Budget

We welcome Government action to lessen rising cost-of-living impacts on the most vulnerable Australians. It is a challenging balancing act to provide financial support without fuelling the inflation you’re trying to reduce, which is why targeted measures are critical.

  • 10.05.2023
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  • Government

NAB backs new Government net zero transformation measures

NAB has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a new Small Business Energy tax incentive and the establishment of a National Net Zero Authority, to help Aussie businesses take advantage of the country’s transformation to a low emission economy.

  • 10.05.2023
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  • Half Year Results

A stronger bank

The importance of strong, stable banks has been in the spotlight this year. Handing down NAB’s HY Result today, CFO Gary Lennon said events overseas served as a valuable reflection point.

  • 04.05.2023
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  • Community

Nobody should struggle alone

  • 28.04.2023
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  • Climate

NAB welcomes latest investor roundtable

  • 21.04.2023
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  • Interest Rates

NAB statement on RBA Review

The RBA Review represents an important opportunity to ensure the central bank is best-placed to serve Australians over the long-term, NAB CEO Ross McEwan said.

  • 20.04.2023
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