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Introducing CommBank Tomorrow+: supporting customers on their sustainability journey
CommBank Tomorrow+ is one of the ways we are helping to build a brighter future for all.
15 September 2025
Wagga's Wonder Women
As the CommBank Tour rolls into Wagga Wagga, the branch marks 111 years of community connection and service.
12 September 2025
CBA makes submission to RBA’s consultation on merchant card payment costs and surcharging
CommBank says changes to interchange fees could have unintended consequences and may not deliver the expected benefits to small businesses and cons...
12 September 2025
Regional Australia continues to attract metro movers amid national slowdown
NSW border town of Albury experienced a 16-fold increase in net migration from capitals in the year to June 2025.
8 September 2025
4 in 5 The Brighter Side viewers take action to improve their financial wellbeing
From grocery hacks to scam smarts, The Brighter Side returns with money-saving hacks and inspiring stories to help boost financial confidence.
5 September 2025
CommBank’s x15ventures strikes deal with first-of-its-kind fintech fund
x15ventures and Triple Bubble announce shared commitment to fintech with a program that swaps talent, shares experience, and explores new ideas.
18 September 2025
Unemployment steady but jobs markets showing signs of softness
Australia’s labour market weakened in August, with employment falling and fewer people looking for work.
18 September 2025
Household spending ticks higher in August as recovery takes hold
Overall consumer spending momentum remained solid across Australia, while Sydney’s wettest August in decades dampened rise in spending in the harbo...
11 September 2025
Household spending lifts GDP as rate cuts take hold: CBA Economists
Rising real incomes and improved sentiment drive stronger-than-expected growth.
3 September 2025
Helping severe weather-hit farmers get back on their feet
CommBank and Rural Aid support regional communities re-build with practical deliveries while volunteers lend a hand in areas impacted by floods and...
29 August 2025
The CommBank Tour hits the road to boost financial fitness in regional Australia
Nedd Brockmann joins CommBank’s national tour, as it travels across the country delivering practical financial tools and scam education.
29 August 2025
July inflation surprise adds pressure ahead of RBA’s next move: CBA Economists
The timing of electricity rebates and travel costs drove a sharp rise in the latest CPI data, but inflation’s march higher unlikely to continue.
27 August 2025
CommBank's Can4Cancer hits $20 million fundraising milestone
CommBank’s employee cancer fundraising program, Can4Cancer has raised $20m for Tour de Cure.
25 August 2025
CBA appoints Belinda Allen as Head of Australian Economics
Vivek Dhar and Adam Donaldson appointed to newly created leadership roles, providing actionable insights to help customers navigate a rapidly chang...
25 August 2025
Backing regional growth: CommBank celebrates agribusiness in northern NSW
CommBank Tour hits the road in Gunnedah, celebrates future of region at customer event in Tamworth.
22 August 2025
Conditional pre-approvals climb off back of rate cuts
Aussies look to take advantage of lower rates and increased borrowing power.
21 August 2025
Australia’s spending slowdown may be turning a corner: CBA Economists
After a slow start to the year, household spending is showing signs of life, and economists expect momentum to build into 2026.
21 August 2025
Getting to know Kylie Allen, CBA’s Executive General Manager of Regional and Agribusiness Banking
CBA veteran of 20 years shares her story and CBA’s commitment to supporting regional businesses and farming communities across the country.
18 August 2025
Footy fever fuels spending in July as consumer rebound firms
British & Irish Lions tour and State of Origin decider lift spending in July, with rate cuts poised to boost consumer optimism into 2026.
15 August 2025
CommBank enhances engineering experience with Agentic AI
Project Coral is an Agentic AI framework developed by CommBank to unlock time for engineers
15 August 2025
Introducing the new-look CommBiz Mobile: Better business banking on the go
The enhanced CommBiz Mobile app follows a 17 per cent increase in customers managing business payments via mobile in the past 12 months.
15 August 2025
Unemployment falls as September rate cut looks unlikely: CBA Economists
CBA Economists don’t see job market conditions putting any real pressure on inflation.
14 August 2025
CommBank and OpenAI embark on Australia-first strategic partnership to advance AI solutions
CommBank and OpenAI team up to explore cutting edge generative AI-enabled banking services for customers
13 August 2025
Our updated E&S Framework and climate disclosures
As extreme weather events continue to impact the livelihoods, safety and wellbeing of our customers, communities and our people, we remain committe...
13 August 2025
Spending and saving patterns a year-on – households see some light
After four years of cost-of-living challenges, there are signs that the financial pressures are beginning to ease says CBA CEO Matt Comyn.
13 August 2025
RBA cuts rates, one more to come: CBA Economists
CBA economists expect the next RBA cash rate cut will come in November.
12 August 2025
CBA lowers interest rates on business loans
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, reducing rates on eligible variable-rate business loans.
12 August 2025
CBA cuts home loan interest rates
The Commonwealth Bank is reducing variable home loan rates following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
12 August 2025
CBA sees customer scam losses fall by 76% and adds two new forms of armour to help keep customers safe
CBA unveils Australian-first Gen AI Scam Checker tool in the Truyu app and online card transaction verification in the CommBank app.
11 August 2025
Building AI capability through global collaboration
Hear how our Seattle Tech Hub is accelerating AI skilling for CBA technologists
7 August 2025
RBA rate cut a done deal: CBA Economists
Softer inflation and steady jobs data clear the way for a third rate cut next week.
7 August 2025
CBA kicks off Engineering Career Comeback program for returning tech talent
New cohort welcomed as part of CBA’s commitment to future-ready skills
6 August 2025
Rate cuts lift Aussie home prices, keeping affordability tight: CBA Economists
Australia’s housing market is picking up speed, but the upswing is expected to be short-lived.
6 August 2025
Commonwealth Private launches self-directed investment offering with J.P. Morgan
Private Wealth Advantage brings together deep local expertise from CBA’s Private Bank and global insights from J.P. Morgan Asset Management
5 August 2025
Average small business tax refund tops $5k: Tax tips and traps for business owners filing their tax return
With CommBank data showing most small business tax refunds are processed in the first quarter of a financial year, here are some tax tips for busin...
31 July 2025
CPI rubber stamps 25bp August rate cut: CBA economists
Trimmed mean CPI eases to 2.7 per cent annually, a positive result for underlying inflation.
30 July 2025
Supporting Australia’s prefabricated housing sector
CommBank backs Oly Homes expansion and launches CommBank Assessed Manufacturers for prefab home buyers.
29 July 2025
WA continues its streak as Australia’s strongest economic performer: CommSec State of the States
Strong retail and business investment keep WA on top, while anticipated rate cuts could eventually support a lift in performance for NSW and Victor...
28 July 2025
CBA Collaborates with MIT Sloan Initiative on the Digital Economy to Advance Responsible and Human-Centred AI
New collaboration to research ways to use AI to drive innovation, better manage AI risks, and understand human-AI collaboration.
25 July 2025
Award winning research paper highlights the bank’s focus on research into AI
CommBank wins Best Full Paper Award at an International AI conference.
25 July 2025
Commonwealth Bank’s statement in response to A Current Affair story on customer scams
Commonwealth Bank’s statement in response to A Current Affair story on customer scams
23 July 2025
CommBank Next Chapter Innovation partners help to address financial abuse in First Nations communities
CommBank releases its FY26-28 Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) .
21 July 2025
From 4 trades to 40,000: How 30 years of CommSec has shaped Aussie investing
CommSec reflects on its 30-year journey and the future of investing.
17 July 2025
CommBank champions women in tech and AI at Vogue Codes Summit
Discover how the CommBank-sponsored Vogue Codes Summit helps to inspire more women to pursue careers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology.
17 July 2025
Household spending uptick in June, but consumers remain cautious
A lift in household spending is expected for the remainder of 2025, however a slower interest rate cutting cycle could dampen this recovery.
10 July 2025
CommBank, J.P. Morgan, ASX and HQLAX selected to help research key RBA digital currency project
Innovative approach will look at ways of using digital currencies and digital collateral records to deliver greater efficiencies and improved liqui...
10 July 2025
One in ten eligible home loan customers reduced repayments following May rate cut
New CommBank data reveals NSW home owners are most likely to reduce their repayment amount as rates drop.
7 July 2025
CommBank unveils new brand platform Doubt Never Did, designed to inspire Australians
Cinematic hero film leads a bold new brand campaign across TV, social, OOH and digital.
7 July 2025
CommBank View FY26 Outlook
While global risks remain elevated, Australia’s economy is showing signs of resilience .
2 July 2025
Strengthening scam protection: Introducing Confirmation of Payee
In an important step towards enhancing protections against scams and fraud, most retail Australian banks are introducing a new security feature, Co...
2 July 2025
New CommBank report reveals financial blind spots holding Australians back from greater financial confidence and joy, as free Financial Fitness program launches
New CommBank report reveals financial blind spots holding Australians back from greater financial confidence and joy, as free Financial Fitness pro...
2 July 2025
CommBank Sunnybank delivers scam awareness in Mandarin
CommBank’s Sunnybank branch is helping local community stay one step ahead of scams with inclusive safety seminars in English and Mandarin.
30 June 2025
Inspiring Aussies share their doubts in new CommBank campaign
Hear how Australians from sport, entertainment and social enterprise turned doubt into action – as part of CommBank’s refreshed brand platform cham...
30 June 2025
CommBank harnesses near real-time, AI-powered intelligence to outsmart the scammers
In an Australian banking first, CommBank is collaborating with cyber-intelligence firm Apate.ai to harness near real-time scam intelligence and hel...
27 June 2025
SMEs resilient in the face of rising costs
With around 90 per cent of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) having experienced an increase in costs in the past year, keeping up with utilities, ...
26 June 2025
May inflation data the final piece of the puzzle for back-to-back rate cuts
A recent run of data since the May RBA meeting suggests inflation will stay sustainably in the band, says CBA economist Harry Ottley.
26 June 2025
ChatIT recognised in the Microsoft 50 AI Innovators list
Award-winning AI assistant has transformed IT support for CommBank employees.
26 June 2025
Australia’s first Sustainable Finance Taxonomy released
CBA’s Head of Sustainable Finance & ESG Charles Davis and ASFI Executive Nicole Yazbek-Martin discussed what the taxonomy means for large corporate...
24 June 2025
CommBank launches new service to help customers with home energy upgrades
Solar panels installed on a fully electrified home with an electric vehicle could save Australians $2,300 per year.
23 June 2025
Labour market pulls back in May, but good news overall
The unemployment rate remains is low and employment has risen by 362,000 over the past year, pointing to a solid labour market, says Belinda Allen.
20 June 2025
Gen Z lead the way with Australia’s most popular money management tools, seeing increased savings
Young Australians taking advantage of digital money management tools are seeing increased savings, with travel top of mind.
19 June 2025
Gooooal! CommBank and Football Australia sign landmark deal to lift Australia’s biggest game to new heights
CommBank becomes the largest supporter of football in Australia’s history sponsoring the game at all levels and abilities, and extending its suppor...
19 June 2025
Rural Aid supports farming communities with CommBank partnership
New Rural Aid donation helps farming communities recover from severe weather events throughout regional and rural Australia.
13 June 2025
Household spending subdued in May, but consumers show signs of life with restaurant, recreation spending uplift
Households using money saved from energy rebates, lower petrol prices, and interest rate cuts to treat themselves.
12 June 2025
CommBank returns to support Vogue Codes 2025
CommBank returns as a supporting partner for Vogue Codes 2025, aiming to inspire more women to pursue careers in technology
10 June 2025
CommBank grows customer recognition program, making it simpler to unlock value
CommBank Yello to offer a broader range of benefits, including for everyday essentials.
5 June 2025
Soft GDP figures reinforce case for further rate cuts
Economic growth stalled in the first quarter of 2025, but rate relief and rising incomes could support a recovery, says Stephen Wu.
5 June 2025
CommBank accelerates AI integration with major data migration to cloud
Collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and HCLTech, the bank has undertaken one of the largest and fastest migrations in the Southern Hemisph...
4 June 2025
Carrie's Place Domestic Violence Surprise Grant
Five regional organisations, including Carrie’s Place, each receive $120,000 as part of $4 million distributed through the CommBank Community Grants.
3 June 2025
Community unites for flood recovery effort in New South Wales
People and businesses assess damage from catastrophic weather event
29 May 2025
Lifeblood and CBA employees’ gift of life to Australians in need
CommBank’s first dedicated team donation day sees a record-breaking number of team donations in a single day, to support the Australian Red Cross L...
29 May 2025
Cat’s out of the bag: Greater Geelong tops regional migration ladder
Geelong takes first place among Australian movers, as net migration to regional Australia climbs 40 per cent above pre-Covid levels.
28 May 2025
Judgment in Count Financial Limited class action
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) notes that today the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a claim brought as a class action against Count Fina...
27 May 2025
Best mates break Into the market With CommBank’s Property Share
How young Aussies are getting their foot on the property ladder sooner.
23 May 2025
Gen Z cuts back on healthcare with cost of living pressure
Gen Z and younger millennials cut back on costs while young families and retirees spending more on health.
23 May 2025
Surprise! $120,000 grant drives change for North Queensland youth
Watch as Queensland Youth Services receives an unexpected $120,000 CommBank Community Grant to amplify their youth programs and create a lasting im...
21 May 2025
CBA Emergency Assistance for flood affected areas in the Mid-North Coast and Hunter region of NSW
Special assistance now in place to help support customers in impacted areas.
21 May 2025
CBA announces interest rate reductions - May 2025
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
20 May 2025
CBA cuts interest rates for business bank customers - May 2025
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, reducing rates on eligible business banking products.
20 May 2025
Behind the scenes: fashion designer’s tips on running a small business
While a background in finance definitely helps, Ms Zheng shares that grit, patience and efficiency - crucial ingredients when it comes to starting ...
19 May 2025
14 per cent of eligible home loan customers took advantage of February rate cut to increase cash flow
New CommBank data shows the majority of eligible home loan customers left their direct debit repayments unchanged following the variable rate reduc...
19 May 2025
Holidays boost household spending in April, but consumer rebound remains sluggish
A soft consumer and global uncertainty have led to a downgrade to GDP expectations, with additional interest rate cuts needed to improve spending m...
15 May 2025
The $120,000 surprise helping young people hit the mountain bike trails in regional Tasmania
Watch how St Helens Neighbourhood House in north-east Tasmania is surprised with a $120,000 CommBank Community Grant to expand its support for youn...
14 May 2025
Brat to business: Gen Z and Millennials turn bold ideas into business start-ups
New data shows Millennials and Gen Z continue to be the driving force behind new business in Australia, as CommBank shows support for young entrepr...
14 May 2025
‘I didn’t know grief was a feeling’: How one magic organisation is helping kids heal after loss
Watch Tommy and Eden share how Feel the Magic is helping grieving children across Australia – and how a surprise CommBank Community Grant is expand...
7 May 2025
WA makes it a hat-trick as Australia’s top performing economy: CommSec State of the States
Strong population growth fuels WA’s performance, as interest rate cuts provide optimism for the mortgage-sensitive states of New South Wales and Vi...
28 April 2025
Celebrating a century of partnership and community
100 years with the Australian Post-Tel Institute.
24 April 2025
Getting to know CBA’s new Chief Economist
Since joining Commonwealth Bank as Chief Economist in March, Luke Yeaman has stepped into the role during a time of heightened global uncertainty. ...
23 April 2025
Anzac Day at Commonwealth Bank
Every year, on 25 April, Australians come together to commemorate those who have served the nation in time of war, conflict and on peacekeeping ope...
22 April 2025
Anzac Day: From the home front to the frontline
Supporting our service people overseas was a matter of pride and honour for CBA staff during World War Two while not forgetting those most in need ...
22 April 2025
CommBank builds a brighter future for Bendigo
CBA backs Bendigo for the win on the back of strong regional growth.
17 April 2025
CBA warns small business customers to be extra vigilant this Easter: SMEs step up battle against scams
More businesses are taking proactive steps to protect themselves from scams but criminals are likely to ramp up their activity over Easter.
15 April 2025
Household spending lifts in March but consumers remain cautious
Interest rate cuts are expected to fuel a consumer recovery in 2025, however rising global uncertainty could weigh on sentiment.
11 April 2025
CBA Emergency Assistance for flood affected areas in Queensland and NSW
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support in flood affected areas in Queensland and NSW.
1 April 2025
CommBank establishes Seattle Tech Hub to further accelerate its AI capability
Recognising the role of technology and innovation in delivering excellent customer experiences.
27 March 2025
Less than 10% of Aussies would discuss their scam experience with family
The research also reveals people’s confidence in spotting a scam decreases with age.
24 March 2025
Beyond the belt: New hotspots emerge as movers migrate past commuter communities
Regional living prevails as CommBank and the Regional Australia Institute’s latest Regional Movers Index reveals Australians are migrating further ...
19 March 2025
Helping Australia’s small businesses unlock value and reduce costs with CommBank Yello for Business
CBA Business Bank’s customer recognition program is now available to more than 340,000 small business customers.
18 March 2025
Board renewal
Chair of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Paul O’Malley, today announced the appointment of Alistair Currie to CBA’s Board as an Independe...
17 March 2025
CommBank expands strategic partnership with generative AI company, Anthropic
Partnership to further CBA’s ambition to reimagine customer experiences.
14 March 2025
Stories from the frontline: ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
CBA’s frontline teams in southern QLD and northern NSW stepped up support in the lead up to landfall.
14 March 2025
No love this Valentine’s Day as spending falls in February
Constrained consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending in 2025.
13 March 2025
Courage and community: Ingham stands strong after floods
How the Ingham branch team showed up for their customers and community, as floods devastated the North Queensland town
6 March 2025
CBA Emergency Assistance for areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the east coast of Australia
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.
5 March 2025
CBA completes divestment of remaining shareholding in VIB
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) today announces that it has completed the sale of its remaining 4.4% shareholding in Vietnam International Com...
5 March 2025
CommBank strengthens online security
CommBank introduces NetBank multi-factor authentication to help protect customers from common cybercrime threats, including online banking fraud.
4 March 2025
One million reasons to smile: CommBank and Clown Doctors celebrate a joyful milestone
To help sick kids across the country, CommBank branches kick off a month of fundraising for the Clown Doctors – with all donations in March matched...
3 March 2025
x15ventures names Gable as Xccelerate winner
The Seattle startup secures investment from CommBank’s venture-scaling arm as part of Xccelerate24, which received applications from global data an...
19 February 2025
CBA reduces interest rates on business loans - February 2025
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, reducing rates on eligible business lending products.
18 February 2025
CBA announces interest rate reductions - February 2025
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision.
18 February 2025
CBA partners with NSW Government to deliver banking services, building a brighter future for people, businesses and communities
CBA to deliver innovative payments and transaction banking services at scale, to shape the State’s digital future.
14 February 2025
CBA Emergency Assistance for Tropical Cyclone Zelia affected areas in WA
Commonwealth Bank is providing Emergency Assistance to Tropical Cyclone Zelia affected areas across the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
14 February 2025
Household spending flat in January as Aussies take a break after stronger fourth quarter
Spending stalled at 153.4 in January, following a strong sales spending to finish 2024.
13 February 2025
Telstra and CommBank expand collaboration to increase fraud detection rates
New ‘Fraud Indicator’ technology launched to help protect Australians as government data confirms close to 200,000 people experienced identity thef...
10 February 2025
Shining a light on Hidden Disabilities
CommBank teams step up to proactively help more customers access banking with dignity and ease.
6 February 2025
CommBank and AWS expand collaboration to deliver global best cloud and AI capabilities, enabling idea to production in six weeks
CommBank has entered a five-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to continue as the bank’s preferred cloud provider. This ag...
4 February 2025
CBA Emergency Assistance for flood affected areas in North and Far North Queensland
Commonwealth Bank is providing Emergency Assistance to flood-affected areas across North and Far North Queensland.
3 February 2025
CBA backs prefabricated construction industry to boost housing supply
An industry-leading collaboration aims to help off-site construction reach scale, while lending changes will support customers buying prefabricated...
31 January 2025
WA tops economic leaderboard as Queensland rises up the ranks: CommSec State of the States
WA leads on five of eight economic indicators as Australian state economies remain resilient in the face of higher interest rates and inflation pre...
28 January 2025
24 January 2025
Australian football star Mary Fowler joins CommBank as brand ambassador
CommBank Matildas forward Mary Fowler partners with CommBank to inspire Australians to get financially fit and drive further growth in women’s spor...
23 January 2025
Salter Brothers expands luxury retreat portfolio with Sustainability-Linked Loan from CommBank
Sustainable finance supports environmental and social outcomes for leading investment manager.
23 January 2025
80 per cent of Aussie small businesses experience cash flow challenges
As small to medium businesses brace for continued economic challenges in 2025, CommBank is partnering with AGSM @ UNSW Business School to offer a f...
16 January 2025
Spending drops in December after Black Friday sales boost
CommBank Household Spending Insights Index fell 1.8 per cent to 163.2 in December.
15 January 2025
