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  • Business

How Aussie businesses can grow and thrive in 2024

NAB Group Executive Business and Private Banking Andrew Irvine addressed the final Trans-Tasman Business Circle gathering of 2023 to outline why he believes the Australian economic glass remains “half full” and to discuss his hopes for 2024.

  • 07.12.2023
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  • Climate

A co-ordinated approach to net zero

At the third Investor Roundtable, NAB CEO Ross McEwan spoke about the approach NAB is taking with its customers and the importance of a coordinated approach to reaching Australia’s 2050 net zero target.

  • 05.12.2023
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  • Podcasts

Podcast Plug: NAB CEO joins Morning Call to discuss 2024 outlook

In his first Australian podcast, NAB CEO Ross McEwan sat down with the Morning Call Weekend Edition to give his take on the Australian economy and the year ahead.

  • 01.12.2023
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  • Full Year Results

NAB announces 2023 Full Year Results

Releasing NAB’s 2023 Full Year Results, NAB CEO Ross McEwan said the bank and its customers were benefitting from the consistent execution of its strategy over several years.

  • 09.11.2023
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  • Media Release

Balancing speed and safety in the digital economy

NAB CEO Ross McEwan delivered a speech to an ALCC event on economic conditions and new scam research from NAB.

  • 07.09.2023
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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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