Perth is set for a significant economic windfall as the Ashes Test Series kicks off this week, with the five-day contest between Australia and England tipped to pour millions into the WA economy, according to NAB analysis.
21.11.2025 | 2 min read
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Perth first Ashes opener set to deliver major boost for businesses
Economy
When markets fall Gen Z don’t panic sell they buy
Market
When markets drop, Gen Z investors don’t get spooked. They run towards the action, and invest differently to previous generations, new nabtrade data shows.
25.11.2025 | 3 min read
From lipstick to lattes: Small joys drive Aussie spending trends
Economy
Australians are embracing everyday pleasures and simple treats, with new NAB Economics data showing an increase in spending on personal enjoyment and wellbeing - even as cost-of-living pressures persist.
21.11.2025| 1 min read
October NAB Consumer Spend Trend - consumer spending on a strong footing
Economy
NAB’s October Consumer Spend Trend report shows consumer spending kicked off Q4 strongly, rising 0.7% in October with gains across discretionary categories and utilities as energy rebates ended.
20.11.2025 | 2 min read
The Forward View Australia - Goldilocks on hiatus
Economy
21.11.2025 | 1 min read
Statement on the passing of former NAB CEO Nobby Clark
Announcements
12.11.2025 | 1 min read
Announcements
NAB announces Executive changes
Announcements
NAB Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Irvine today announced changes to the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team.
21.10.2025 | 1 min read
NAB Business Summit: CEO’s productivity fix to restore Australia’s “economic miracle”
Economy
NAB chief executive Andrew Irvine has urged the country to resolve three fundamental productivity challenges in order to resume a 100-year “economic miracle” where each generation has enjoyed greater prosperity than the previous one.
03.09.2025 | 1 min read
Scams
“Let’s hang up together”- NAB banker foils $10k scam at Adelaide branch
Scams
A quick-thinking NAB banker has prevented an Adelaide customer from losing $10,000 to an impersonation scam.
25.10.2025 | 2 min read
Burnie banker recovers stolen money
Scams
Australians lost $2.74 billion to scams in 2024, according to the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report. NAB’s Executive, Group Investigations Chris Sheehan said it was incredibly hard to recover funds due to the speed and sophistication organised criminals moved with.
24.09.2025 | 2 min read
Indigenous banking
Shepparton teen banks on finance career
Indigenous affairs
While many Year 12 students are just starting to consider their next steps, Bella Cooper – a proud First Nations student at Greater Shepparton Secondary College – already has a plan in motion, actively building a career in banking, starting with NAB.
10.11.2025 | 2 min read
Changing the rules of the game
Indigenous affairs
As part of Indigenous Business Month 2025, we sat down with three leaders for a candid conversation about their journeys, challenges, and hopes for the future.
17.10.2025 | 2 min read
Personal finance
The banking hack that’s saved Aussies over half a billion dollars
Personal finance
Since its launch in 2010, NAB’s zero-dollar fee transaction account has saved customers more than half a billion dollars, putting real money back into their pockets.
04.08.2025 | 2 min read
Consumer collectables – handle with care
Personal finance
From Pokémon cards to NFTs and now Labubu figurines, collectables are having a moment.
But as prices soar and hype builds, NAB is encouraging younger investors to ask a simple question: is this a smart place to put your money?
31.07.2025 | 2 min read
Property
Thinking about buying your first home this spring?
Property
Australia’s housing market is continuing to move as we head into the busy spring selling season. National house prices have now risen six months in a row. That puts values around 3% higher since the start of the year.
03.09.2025 | 2 min read
NAB welcomes expansion of Home Guarantee Scheme
Property
NAB welcomes the expansion of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), saying it will help thousands more Australians get into their own homes, sooner.
25.08.2025 | 2 min read
Economy
Green shoots among challenges for NSW small businesses
Economy
Despite tough conditions and challenges, NSW’s 800,000 small businesses remain resilient and adaptive, with signs of cautious optimism ahead of 2026.
24.10.2025 | 2 min read
Longer evenings bring brighter spends
Business
Longer evenings aren’t just good for beach walks and backyard BBQs, they’re also great for small businesses with NAB data revealing an 8%* jump in consumer spending after clocks go forward.
17.10.2025 | 2 min read
NAB Foundation
NAB Foundation launches new First Nations scholarship program
NAB Foundation
NAB Foundation has today announced the launch of the First Nations Futures Scholarship Program, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of First Nations business leaders.
01.10.2025 | 2 min read
NAB Foundation backs conservation charities on World Nature Conservation Day
NAB Foundation
In recognition of World Nature Conservation Day 2025, the NAB Foundation has announced $180,000 in new grants to support two leading conservation organisations—Odonata Foundation and Bush Heritage Australia.
28.07.2025 | 2 min read