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Protecting your business from cyber-threats
With global geopolitical turmoil driving an upsurge in cybersecurity risks, experts say you need a combination of strong culture, hardened technolo...
28 June 2022
The Travelling Economist: United States – Eruption
The second edition from Stephen Halmarick, CommBank’s Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research
20 June 2022
The clever ways AI is helping manufacturing
Significant advances in computational power and robotics are being applied to large-scale manufacturing processes with outstanding results.
20 June 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
CommBank Senior Economist Belinda Allen shares her view for the week ahead.
17 June 2022
Right balance brings right people
Renee Kelly was driven to build her allied health business in regional Victoria to help address the needs of her community.
17 June 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
CommBank Economist Stephen Wu shares his insights on the week ahead.
3 June 2022
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 ...
31 May 2022
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...
31 May 2022
Why digital leadership matters
Accounting firms that have invested in digital skills and technology are setting the pace in a sector that is booming amid soaring client needs and...
30 May 2022
WA outlook is strong despite disruption
Labour shortages and supply-chain constraints are the key challenges facing businesses in Western Australia, but the outlook is positive as the sta...
29 May 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
A busy week ahead for economic data. The national accounts on Wednesday will be of particular focus.
27 May 2022
The Travelling Economist: Perth – West is the best
Welcome to the first edition of the Travelling Economist series for 2022 from Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist, CommBank.
23 May 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead with Belinda Allen
Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank Belinda Allen shares her insights on the week ahead.
20 May 2022
How AI is making healthcare better
Healthcare is one industry that can immediately benefit from the insights, accuracy and speed of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
13 May 2022
Economic Update: RBA May 2022 Board meeting
The RBA Board today announced that it would increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 0.35%.
3 May 2022
Mapping Australia's path to transition
Five focus areas where our customers can take actionable steps today to bring Australia closer to its net zero emissions goal.
3 May 2022
Will higher funding costs impact sustainable finance?
Our views on the impact of funding costs on sustainable finance.
3 May 2022
How sustainability helps drive business value
How embedding sustainability helps drive business value.
2 May 2022
How social purpose impacts consumer purchasing
Attract more business by becoming purpose-led.
2 May 2022
The role of carbon farming as Australia targets net-zero
Landholders in agriculture have an enormous opportunity to support Australia achieve net-zero carbon emissions targets by 2050.
28 April 2022
Sustainability and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
Sustainability back in focus as interest in hybrid and electric vehicles returns
7 April 2022
Australian manufacturing is thriving
CommBank’s inaugural Manufacturing Insights Report shows that the Australian sector is in great shape.
1 April 2022
The regtech solutions transforming compliance
Proven by the world’s largest institutions, regulatory technology (regtech) is an important tool for businesses of all sizes, with benefits extendi...
25 March 2022
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 time...
25 March 2022
Supply chains manage ESG risk
Supply chains are in focus as businesses look to embed their ESG strategy across their operations. How can supply chains be used to manage ESG risk...
9 March 2022
Western Sydney: the post-pandemic powerhouse
Over the next 30 years, Western Sydney will become an economic powerhouse, driven by manufacturing, logistics, construction, healthcare and a diver...
25 February 2022
How good are humans at detecting cyber attacks?
An organisation’s staff are at the forefront of its cyber defences. A new study investigates how to best train your staff for cyber attacks.
16 February 2022
Bridging the gap between machine and human decision making
Advances in data science and AI are uncovering new opportunities for enhanced customer experiences in the financial sector.
4 February 2022
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...
21 January 2022
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...
3 December 2021
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...
2 December 2021
Investing in reimagined cross-border payment propositions
Following this year’s Sibos conference, we discuss our approach to investing in strategic global payments capability.
1 December 2021
Fuelling the future with green hydrogen
Australia has the potential to be a leading producer in green hydrogen if it moves quickly and invests in the infrastructure.
29 November 2021
Dr Alan Finkel and the pathway to net zero
Dr Alan Finkel recently spoke with Matt Comyn about Australia's path to net zero.
29 November 2021
How leading businesses are harnessing ESG practices to reach net zero
Four Australian companies explain how they are already transitioning to a more sustainable future.
29 November 2021
Investing in a sustainable future
Institutional investors play a vital role in helping carbon intensive businesses transition to long-term sustainability, supporting the broader glo...
29 November 2021
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.
26 November 2021
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...
26 November 2021
Driving Indigenous Businesses Forward
As Australian businesses seek to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their everyday operations, an increasing nu...
26 November 2021
Building through the pandemic
The building and construction sector is booming, despite the high price of materials and ongoing labour shortages, thanks to a deep pipeline of wor...
16 November 2021
Private sector can and must lead economic recovery
CommBank presented the 2021 John Monash Oration, where Jennifer Westacott AO spoke about the private sector’s role in leading the economy.
12 November 2021
The hallmarks of a resilient business
Building a resilient, adaptable business has never been more important. Discover the characteristics of a resilient business today with CommBank Fo...
15 October 2021
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...
15 October 2021
The accelerating digital transformation of Australian business
Even before Covid-19, many businesses were looking for ways to digitise and go online. Learn more about digital transformation with CommBank Foresi...
15 October 2021
How to access and manage working capital for business success
The importance of working capital cannot be understated in the success of a business. Learn how accessing and managing it has changed with CommBank.
15 October 2021
Is it time to phase out cheques?
The use of cheques is in universal decline and in Australia, they now account for just 0.2% of payments. Is it time to phase out cheques?
13 October 2021
Building the workforce of the future
Technology, COVID-19 and a focus on overall wellbeing have changed the workplace forever. Learn about building businesses of the future with CommBa...
13 October 2021
Royal Adelaide Hospital loan raises bar on sustainability
RAH has secured the first sustainability loan in Australia. Discover how smart financing can help Australia transition to a more sustainable future.
23 August 2021
Asia’s smart cities: putting sustainability first
Future-focused cities like Singapore use tech and big data to solve urban challenges, and promote sustainability.
17 August 2021
Making AI fit for purpose
Read about the 8 key principles that underpin the federal government’s ethical AI framework.
12 August 2021
Tasmania retains top spot among states
Its success in supressing the Covid-19 virus has meant Tasmania hasn’t been forced to lock down its economy to the same extent as other states.
6 August 2021
Tapping hydrogen to decarbonise the economy
Hydrogen has been considered an expensive new energy option, but as the countdown to zero emissions grows globally, it’s attracting renewed interest.
27 July 2021
The case for a circular economy
Discover how business and consumers can make the switch to a more sustainable circular economy.
14 July 2021
Sustainable finance critical for a cleaner, greener future
As investors foresee the end of fossil fuel usage within the next decade, they’re increasingly turning to sustainable investments underpinned by as...
3 June 2021
How data can help unlock the future economy
Data and analytics can help change our behaviour and inform the decisions required to address the planet’s challenges.
31 May 2021
Unleashing the potential of technology
The CommBank Emerging Technology team has a mission to accelerate the Bank’s adoption of new and emerging technologies.
11 May 2021
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.
7 May 2021
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.
28 April 2021
Regional economies outperform metro
Regional Australia has outperformed some state capitals over the pandemic in several key economic metrics.
8 March 2021
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.
16 February 2021
The way we work has changed forever
RedBalloon’s Naomi Simson shares her insights for businesses that have been forced to pivot and digitise in response to the coronavirus.
5 February 2021
Optimism, entrepreneurship and regional hubs to mark post-Covid Australia
In CommBanks first Navigating a new landscape webcast, futurist Bernard Salt predicts that post-Covid Australia will be characterised by optimism, ...
5 February 2021
Data – Are you investing in one of your biggest assets?
Without data, your business is at risk of failing to meet customer expectations, handing market share and profitability over to your competitors.
4 February 2021
Working capital to drive high-value manufacturing
Australian manufacturers now have a golden opportunity to upskill their workforce, adopt leading-edge technologies, and commercialise ideas on a gl...
19 January 2021
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 wel...
28 November 2020
Removing cash from your business
History shows that crises often lead to significant change in the way things are done. But I doubt anyone initially anticipated that COVID-19 could...
18 November 2020
How to address the weakest link in your business' cyber defences
As cyber crime rises, so should our efforts to boost security and address one of the weakest links in cyber defence – people.
12 November 2020
How to make cyber security integral to your online business
In the age of coronavirus, protecting one's online business has become more vital than ever. We explore three ways to integrate cyber security into...
8 November 2020
Liberating staff through Robotic Process Automation
Robotic Process Automation could prove an effective solution for businesses grappling with the impact of the coronavirus. Rather than replacing hum...
30 October 2020
Real-time, trackable cross-border payments edge closer
Payments the world over are becoming faster and marketplaces are increasingly interconnected.
9 October 2020
Choosing the right ecommerce platform for your business
Now that you’ve decided to take your business online, the right eCommerce platform is a key part of the puzzle.
1 May 2020
A complete guide to taking your business online
Here's what you'll need to consider before moving your business online.
1 May 2020
How to create a better digital experience using customer data
Kate Morris, founder of Australia’s beauty retailer Adore Beauty, shares her advice for answering customer pain points using data analysis.
1 May 2020
The four traits of innovative organisations
Read our data-first approach to defining innovation and highlights from the CommBank National Business Insights Report (FY19).
18 December 2019
