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Opportunities for issuers emerge amid evolution of syndicated loan markets
Borrowers now have more options for diversifying debt-financing sources, enabling them to meet demand across the full credit spectrum.
Follow the data to make better business decisions
Stay ahead of the curve with CommBank iQ’s insights on Australian spending habits and how they can inform strategic business decisions.
Australian business sends $150k to scammer
BEC scams are very effective if you don’t know what to look out for. See examples and learn how to avoid being scammed.
A roadmap to net-zero cities
Carbon markets are a powerful transitional tool in the journey to net zero and Australia is very well placed to supply the full spectrum of high-in...
Australia’s golden opportunity to lead the world in carbon credits
Carbon markets are a powerful transitional tool in the journey to net zero and Australia is very well placed to supply the full spectrum of high-in...
FI bond issuance builds on record 2023 as Kangaroo market deepens
For financial institution (FI) bonds, Australian dollar issuance levels so far in 2024 have been building on records set last year in several areas.
Bullish outlook for beef sector
CommBank presents at Beef 2024, Beyond Beef: Charting the Path to CN30, exploring the outlook for the beef sector.
Get ready and get ahead: preparing for mandatory climate-related financial reporting
Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures will likely be rolled out for many large organisations from January 2025. How can your business be ...
Connecting capital to accelerate the transition to net-zero
As the shift to sustainable energy picks up pace, experts and investors are working together to accelerate the deployment of capital to fund the tr...
Electric buses help race to net zero
With state governments and private bus operators all racing to transition their bus fleets to electric by 2050, financing has a critical role to pl...
Businesses think long-term about assets that drive cost and carbon-efficiency
In the face of rising costs and sustainability imperatives, businesses are exploring new ways to become more efficient and eco-conscious energy con...
Driving the competitive edge that keeps SA’s manufacturing sector on the world stage
With goals to open ‘unparalleled opportunity’, the South Australian government’s Advanced Manufacturing Strategy is set to make the state’s manufac...
Finance powering Australia's renewable energy future
Conditions couldn't be better at Nyngan Solar Farm, seven hours inland from Sydney. Sun beats down on the 250-hectare site, where fields of solar p...
CommBank’s cutting-edge tool for building sustainability upgrades
With commercial buildings accounting for around 24 per cent of Australia’s national electricity consumption and 10 per cent of national greenhouse ...
EV sector confronts industry challenges head on
Australia has witnessed a rapid acceleration in the adoption of electric cars, with the Electric Vehicle Council reporting more than a 120 per cent...
Agtech at the forefront of cereal breeding programs
Agtech adoption and development of new technologies are critical to Australia's agricultural sustainability, profitability, and resilience. CommBan...
6 things we learned about climate tech at SXSW Sydney
As experts debated the pathways to seed, accelerate and scale climate tech innovation for a net-zero future, here’s what we discovered.
Championing change for Aboriginal Housing Company
The Aboriginal Housing Company is paving the way for Indigenous communities in NSW with its residential support and community connection.
Firms are making it personal when competing for top talent
Professional services firms are finding new ways to attract and retain good people in a stubbornly tight labour market. Two law firm leaders share ...
CommBank launches Australian banking first to help prevent payment scams
CommBank launches new tech tools to detect potential financial scams – helping protect you and your customers’ financial transactions.
Building a cyber attack recovery plan
Having a cyber attack recovery plan is a critical step in building your business’ resilience.
Access management and protecting business from cyber threats
Why managing each user’s access to information is vital in protecting your business from cyber threats.
Economic Insights for the week ahead
Senior Economist Belinda Allen shares her perspective.
Businesses can't afford to ignore cyber security
Why your business can't afford to ignore cyber security
Connecting to the local region key to business success
Having a base in regional communities gives urban planning and infrastructure consultancy Premise the ability to provide the expertise of a top-tie...
Can digital solutions help healthcare professionals meet growing demand?
As patient numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, general practitioners are using digital technology to work more efficiently and improve patient e...
Creating value from carbon neutrality
Australia has a fantastic opportunity to use its land and resources to generate value from high-quality carbon credits. But our systems need to sca...
Australia’s carbon market set for big changes in the years ahead
The release of the Chubb Review and the government’s position paper on changes to the Safeguard Mechanism further solidify a paradigm shift for Aus...
Combatting climate change with agri solutions
With the transition to a green economy accelerating, Australia’s world-class agricultural sector is reimagining itself for a more sustainable futur...
Global energy transition: Trends in Australia’s mining investment
Despite a sharp increase in mining and energy project investment, the evidence does not point to the start of a ‘green’ mining super-cycle.
China Economic Update
Carol Kong reports on China’s reopening bringing forward the economic recovery, led by household consumption.
Brian Cox’s universal view of the planet
Famed particle physicist Brian Cox provides a whirlwind tour of the universe, black holes and the possibility of alien life. He also makes the case...
Building for a green future
Developers are considering the carbon footprint of projects during their building, ongoing use and eventual end-of-life. The focus is on reducing, ...
Factors influencing the supply of labour in 2023
There are a number of competing forces that could impact the labour market in Australia over the next year.
2023 Global & Australian Outlook: The pivot from ‘today’ to ‘tomorrow’
Vantage Point by Stephen Halmarick - Chief Economist
Australia needs to boost its tech talent to meet economic demands
The Productivity Commission warns that a lack of skills and a reliance on legacy systems threatens Australia’s ability to keep pace with developmen...
Financing the batteries that can support Australia’s renewable future
Large-scale batteries are a key component of the electricity grid’s transition to renewable power.
Digital twin technology – the next frontier
Creating a data-driven digital replica of a business or process is unearthing unprecedented pathways to optimising business outcomes.
AI unlocks opportunity across the agriculture supply chain
Research scientists are using artificial intelligence to integrate farm-level data with regional and global intelligence to find the data sweet spo...
CommBank Health and KPMG Report: Healthy Options
The Healthy Options examines the perspectives of patients, providers, and private health insurers to understand the impacts and efficiency opportun...
Doing good with unused goods
Alison Covington walked away from a successful corporate career to create the Australian arm of Good360, an organisation that connects communities ...
Balancing risk and opportunity unlocks success for winemakers
Clare Valley winemakers Matt and Ali Paulett have built their family business in new and interesting directions – but every part of the operation s...
Australian manufacturing is thriving
CommBank’s inaugural Manufacturing Insights Report shows that the Australian sector is in great shape.
Blockchain adds transparency to supply chains
Blockchain and smart contracts can help strengthen global supply chains impacted by the pandemic by adding transparency and enhancing reaction times.
Bridging the gap between machine and human decision making
The CommBank Behavioural Science team discusses transparency in automated decisions and embedding human values into AI systems.
Customer spotlight: creating opportunity in Indigenous communities
KAPCO is an Indigenous-run agricultural cooperative and social enterprise. Find out how KAPCO have created a scalable model for Indigenous capacity...
COP26: how the private sector can propel us to net zero
COP26 has reinforced the momentum for change and highlighted the critical role the private sector plays in the transition to net zero. Learn more o...
Carbon markets a global opportunity for collaboration
Carbon pricing will be a key instrument for de-carbonisation, driving the lowest cost abatement across the economy, ensuring polluters pay and supp...
Cobram Estate forges a future with sustainability at its core
A leading producer of extra virgin olive oil in Australia, Cobram Estate is blazing a trail in sustainable agricultural production.
Getting to net zero: A clear pathway
To play its part in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, Australia must commit to reaching net zero emissions. Business has a crucial ro...
Building through the pandemic
A welcome pipeline of building approvals will drive residential construction across Australia over the next 18 months, albeit amid rising material ...
Developing a deeper understanding of your customers
Developing a deeper understanding of your customer’s changing needs can improve your business. Learn more about your customers today, with CommBank...
Asia’s smart cities: putting sustainability first
Future-focused cities like Singapore use tech and big data to solve urban challenges, and promote sustainability.
Appetite for sustainable issuances ripe for growth
Commonwealth Bank recently partnered with KangaNews to assess the state of the green, social and sustainability (GSS) market.
Build cyber security into company culture
The key to fortifying your defence against cyber breaches is to build accountability into every role in your organisation.
Cyber security is everyone’s business
We discuss security in the current environment, what’s at stake for your business, and what you need to do to manage your cyber risk.
Evidence based financial wellbeing
By understanding how people make financial decisions, we can better design products and services that seek to improve our customers’ financial well...
