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Strong partnership with clients sees CBA top 2021 Australian debt capital markets league table
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) was the leading bank for Australian debt capital markets in 2021 according to Bloomberg data, raising $19.7 bi...
25 January 2022
CBA’s Global Markets sales and research score highly in Peter Lee 2021 client surveys
Strong results across fixed income, FX and rates and in inaugural ESG rankings.
11 December 2021
Creating sustainable outcomes for the environment and Indigenous communities
Commonwealth Bank has extended its partnership with the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.
6 December 2021
Urgent need to address evidence gap in disability and financial abuse knowledge
New research has found people living with disability have a potentially higher risk of facing economic and financial abuse in the context of domest...
3 December 2021
Bank harnesses AI to improve customers’ financial wellbeing
Commonwealth Bank’s Dr Andrew McMullan and Dan Jermyn sat down with CBA Newsroom to discuss how the bank is harnessing its AI capabilities to deliv...
2 December 2021
2022 CBA John Monash Scholars announced
One of this year’s scholarship recipients, Tim Rownes, aims to use his Scholarship to support Australia’s net zero carbon transition.
23 November 2021
Strong customer demand leads CBA to innovate
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn and strategic partners, Gemini and Chainalysis, discuss CBA’s move into crypto.
12 November 2021
Aussies put home buying plans on ice as they emerge from lockdown
Home buying spending intentions have taken a hit in October, but remain buoyant for the year, according to CommBank’s new Household Spending Intent...
9 November 2021
Supply constraints put brakes on motor vehicle spending intentions
CommBank’s new Household Spending Intentions Index has revealed motor vehicle spending intentions slipped in October after enjoying a strong year.
9 November 2021
CBA launches inaugural sustainability conference, Financing Australia’s Transition
The virtual one-day event welcomed more than 1,300 registrants from the business, government and investor communities and focused on trends and dev...
28 October 2021
A career in STEM can be for anyone
From communications to user experience design, x15ventures graduate Jaime Di Laudo discusses her career journey to date.
15 October 2021
How technologists and engineers are key to building the bank of the future
CBA’s tech leaders spoke to iTNews about how they’re structuring their teams to deliver the bank’s goal of digital-first, highly personalised produ...
15 October 2021
World-first digital platform launched to support domestic and family violence victim-survivors
The One Stop One Story Hub pilot will make it easier for victim-survivors to access a holistic range of essential services without needing to retel...
14 October 2021
Vietnam: From division to healing - paying our respects half a century on
This year’s Remembrance Day will mark the 50th anniversary of the last Australian combat troops to return home following their service in the Vietn...
11 October 2021
Govt recognises CBA’s digital features and data analytics as ‘innovative’
The government has singled out Commonwealth Bank’s data-driven and unique digital experience in a new report.
17 September 2021
Three CEOs on the future of inclusion and diversity in the workplace
Matt Comyn, Alan Joyce and Jennifer Westacott speak with Fran Kelly on the role of corporate Australia in championing inclusion.
17 September 2021
CBA opens up access to economic and sustainability reports
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is making it easier to access economic and sustainability reports produced by the bank’s Global Economic & Mar...
16 September 2021
Xccelerate21 winners ready to make a splash
The Splashup co-founders look to shake up the ecommerce retail space with their AI-driven product helping shoppers and retail businesses alike.
9 September 2021
RBA takes a ‘bet each way’: CBA Economist
At the yesterday’s RBA meeting, the Board remained upbeat about the economic outlook while recognising the need for further support, according to C...
8 September 2021
Next Chapter – One Year On
In the twelve months since its launch, the program has reached several milestones in its goal to help domestic and family violence victim-survivors...
2 September 2021
Australian dollar depreciation remains likely following Jackson Hole meeting
CBA economists see labour force data and the spread of the COVID delta strain in the US determining a possible announcement of asset purchase taper...
30 August 2021
x15ventures engineer appointed as latest Distinguished Engineer
The new appointment further integrates the venture-scaler entity with the Bank to help deliver global-best digital experiences for customers.
25 August 2021
Australia’s communities a key focus for CBA
After a tough year, Commonwealth Bank of Australia remains as committed as ever to supporting and celebrating its customers and communities.
11 August 2021
Customer support remains critical priority: CBA
In a bid to help those customers who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, Commonwealth Bank of Australia continues to implement new customer ...
11 August 2021
CBA continues acceleration of its digital strategy
Over the last financial year, Commonwealth Bank has made significant headway along its ambitious path to deliver customers with global best digital...
11 August 2021
CBA delivers for customers and shareholders
The strength of our business combined with a focus on supporting our customers has resulted in strong returns for our shareholders with an increase...
11 August 2021
x15ventures reimagines it’s Xccelerate21 Community Day
Ten startup teams made it through to Xccelerate21’s Community Day; a day of networking, masterclasses and mentoring – all done virtually.
6 August 2021
COVID restrictions impacting economy: CBA economist
The lockdown in New South Wales will have a significant impact on the Australian economy, says CBA’s Head of Australian Economics.
3 August 2021
CBA launches new guide to help those with serious illnesses better manage their finances
In a bid to help customers suffering from a serious illness or injury better manage their finances and understand what resources are available to t...
14 July 2021
Using Artificial Intelligence to deliver personalised customer experiences
The Australian Government has collaborated with Commonwealth Bank to test the national framework surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence.
9 July 2021
How Aussies perceive their tax refund
Creating the right ‘choice architecture’ at key financial moments could help customers to achieve their financial goals faster, writes CBA’s head o...
7 July 2021
CBA unveils new indigenous artwork
In honour of NAIDOC Week and to help celebrate Australia’s First Nations voices, Commonwealth Bank has unveiled a new special piece of art.
6 July 2021
Xccelerating the future of retail
CBA’s x15ventures and Stone & Chalk call for experienced entrepreneurs to apply for Xccelerate21 in line with this year’s theme of ‘Retail Reimagin...
1 July 2021
RBA rate hike likely in November 2022
CBA's economists believe the Reserve Bank will increase rates sooner rather than later.
23 June 2021
x15ventures and Stone & Chalk to find Australia's up-and-coming retail startups
Winners of the Xccelerate21 program will be offered a $150,000 investment from x15 through a standard SAFE.
22 June 2021
CBA’s fixed income research highly rated by investors in new industry poll
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's economic research and analysis has ranked very highly in a new industry poll by KangaNews.
16 June 2021
CBA helps NHFIC issue its first sustainability bond
CBA’s institutional bank helps support the construction of affordable and sustainable housing.
1 June 2021
Pandemic fuels positive interest in local brands
During the inaugural Australian Made Week, one Byron Bay business shares its business and community response to COVID.
28 May 2021
The future of work is family friendly says CBA CFO
Major employers like the Commonwealth Bank have a commercial obligation to support a diverse mix of employees who have different carer responsibili...
25 May 2021
Celebrating Australia’s community cricket heroes
Cricket Australia recognises the contribution of volunteers, programs and initiatives at the 2020-21 national Community Cricket Awards, in partners...
21 May 2021
x15ventures launches new venturing platform ‘xStack’
CBA’s venture-scaling entity has launched a new platform designed to help new ventures scale their operations quickly and successfully.
21 May 2021
Fiscal policy supports strong recovery: CBA economists
Last night’s Federal Budget was defined by a number of fiscal measures that are designed to support a wide range of sectors and drive economic growth.
12 May 2021
What to expect from the 2021/22 Australian Budget
A high level break down of what we can expect from next week’s Federal Budget.
7 May 2021
“Stewards of the land”: farmers in the market for land, expansion opportunities
Following years of drought, high confidence amid favourable conditions has placed farmland in high demand.
6 May 2021
Inspiring tomorrow’s tech talent today
CBA and Telstra have joined forces to host a ‘Girls in Tech’ event to educate and inspire the next generation about the wonderful and interesting c...
4 May 2021
Girls in Tech inspires young women to dream big about STEM
Female high school students at the 2021 Girls in Tech event learned that, if you keep an open mind and keep learning, your career can go to remarka...
4 May 2021
Making the jump from corporate to startup
Last week, x15ventures invited the Startmate Fellowship’s Autumn21 cohort of 100 passionate women to join an evening of networking and a panel disc...
28 April 2021
Lest we forget – commemorating ANZAC Day
For the first time in two years, Australians will once again be able to commemorate ANZAC day in public.
23 April 2021
CBA helps Lendlease issue its second green bond in five months
Our institutional bank continues to meet increasing demand for sustainable finance.
15 April 2021
CommBank's Benefits finder records new customer milestone
In a new podcast, CBA Newsroom speaks to Financial Wellbeing General Manager, Mohamed Khalil, about the bank’s digital feature Benefits finder and...
14 April 2021
The life and growth of the Matildas
Australia’s football team, the Matildas, have certainly come a long way since their humble beginnings in the late 1970s.
13 April 2021
Kicking goals from the elite level to the grassroots
CBA and Football Australia have signed a dynamic new partnership to develop the national women’s game at all levels - using the 2023 Women’s World ...
13 April 2021
CBA helps Sydneysiders get additional savings on trips that mix public and private transport
This is an expansion of the Opal digital card trial run by Transport NSW in partnership with Mastercard, CBA and EML Payments Limited.
7 April 2021
Digitising dairy: The tech future of Australia’s Ag industry
More Aussie farmers are investing in agriculture technology to increase efficiencies in the paddock and get more time for themselves.
26 March 2021
Australia’s teachers innovating to keep motivation high
The theme for the fifth annual Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards this year is: through life’s challenges, great teachers inspire – and how apt that...
19 March 2021
CBA reinforces commitment to domestic and family violence victim-survivors
The Federal Government has unveiled the third phase of its national campaign to reduce violence against women and their children.
11 March 2021
Australia’s housing market set for strong price gains
Residential property prices are set to rise 14 per cent across the nation’s eight capital cities over the next two years, forecasts CBA Head of Aus...
16 February 2021
Innovation drives growth in lending
At its half year financial results earlier today, Commonwealth Bank reported above system growth in all of its core businesses.
10 February 2021
CBA’s 1H21 result underpins ambition to build “tomorrow’s bank today” for customers
Interim profit delivers improving outcome for shareholders with half year dividend of $1.50 a share, writes Danny John.
10 February 2021
CBA sees significant drop in repayment deferrals
At its half year financial results briefing today, Commonwealth Bank reported a huge reduction in the number of home and business loan repayment de...
10 February 2021
Commonwealth Bank’s Technology Briefing: Recap
Yesterday, Commonwealth Bank hosted its latest Technology Briefing at its new tech hub at South Eveleigh in Sydney. CEO Matt Comyn was on hand to d...
29 January 2021
Pandemic sees drive towards digital banking
The current health pandemic has forced more Australians to conduct even more of their banking digitally, new data from Commonwealth Bank has reveal...
28 January 2021
x15ventures continues its rapid growth trajectory, launches 5th business
One year after its launch, Commonwealth Bank’s venture scaling entity, x15ventues, continues to grow and strengthen its value proposition.
28 January 2021
Australian bushfires – one year on
This time last year, Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne auctioned his cherished Baggy Green cap to raise money for the bushfire appeal. The c...
8 January 2021
Monetary policy and COVID set to steal focus in 2021
CommSec’s Chief Economist, Craig James, shares his expectations and predictions for the year ahead.
5 January 2021
Victorian town shows true grit in months following bushfire
12 months after bushfires tore through Gippsland in Victoria, the town of Mallacoota is rebuilding and recovering.
31 December 2020
A year like no other
CommSec’s chief economist, Craig James, shares his reflections on the year that was.
30 December 2020
Picton Rural Fire Service gets a makeover
Picton volunteer firefighter, Gareth Jamieson, reflects on last year’s horror bushfire season and discusses the lessons learned.
24 December 2020
CBA supports Australian-first PPP Green Loan
Green finance to help Australia’s transport sector in the transition to a low carbon economy.
16 December 2020
CommBank’s Conscious Inclusion fireside chat
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) hosts an online fireside chat, Conscious Inclusion – A Conversation about Prevention, Gender Equality and Domestic and Fami...
16 December 2020
Six ways to protect yourself when Christmas shopping
CBA’s Group Chief Information Security Officer, Keith Howard, shares his top tips to staying safe when shopping online.
15 December 2020
Stay on top of your spending this festive season
A window into our psychology can help us avoid that January spending hangover, according to CBA’s Head of Behavioural Economics, Will Mailer.
11 December 2020
New documentary follows the lives of Indigenous trailblazers
The new documentary, Changing Our Nation, celebrates the power of education and the ripple effect it has on our lives, our communities, and our nat...
11 December 2020
NSW town given a fresh start following devastating fires
Last weekend, the town of Buxton officially opened its memorial playground, honouring those who lost their lives in the 2019/20 Australian bushfires.
7 December 2020
CommBank launches 2021-2023 Accessibility and Inclusion Plan
The current health pandemic has provided Commonwealth Bank with the opportunity to re-think and refresh its Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.
3 December 2020
CommBank hosts Conscious Inclusion panel event
Commonwealth Bank has hosted a livestreamed panel event titled Conscious Inclusion – Identity, Inequality and the Prevention of Domestic and Family...
1 December 2020
CBA digital wallet transactions soar during coronavirus
CBA dual network support launches for eftpos amid surging digital wallet transactions.
1 December 2020
Optimistic Aussie farmers spend big on equipment
Farmers across the country are taking advantage of positive weather conditions, low interest rates, and enhanced government support measures.
20 November 2020
Australia’s leading community treasurers announced
Australia’s leading not-for-profit (NFP) treasurers have been recognised for their contribution to the sector, and to the broader community, at Com...
18 November 2020
Commonwealth Bank hosts virtual customer forum
Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s CEO, Matt Comyn, has hosted the bank’s second customer forum this year – the first to be fully virtual.
13 November 2020
A CBA soldier’s story
Coming home from World War II didn’t happen overnight and was often a long journey, as one solider (and former Commonwealth Bank staffer) explains.
11 November 2020
CBA women during the war: The home front
WWII changed many things, including the way women in the workforce were perceived.
11 November 2020
Update on COVID-19 temporary loan repayment deferral data
Commonwealth Bank provided an update on its loan repayment deferral data for the month of October 2020 reporting a net reduction of 59% in total lo...
11 November 2020
CBA at war: Financing the war
The Commonwealth Bank played a significant role in helping fund the war efforts, promoting fund-raising campaigns and advertising the bonds.
11 November 2020
CBA in strong position to weather current economic challenges
Disciplined execution of our strategy and strong operational performance continued to deliver good outcomes for our stakeholders during the Septemb...
11 November 2020
Lest we forget
It’s been 75 years since the end of WWII. And while a lot has happened in the intervening years, the sacrifices made by so many men and women – inc...
11 November 2020
CBA at war: Did you know?
Commonwealth Bank played a significant role in supporting Australia as it navigated World War Two. By the end of the conflict in 1945 – the 75th an...
11 November 2020
x15ventures on the look-out for the next big business idea
x15ventures – Commonwealth Bank’s venture building entity – has rounded up 10 of the country’s best start-ups as part of its new Xccelerate program.
10 November 2020
Investors shrug off US Election uncertainty
While a final decision regarding the next President of the United States may still be some time off, CommSec Senior Economist Ryan Felsman, looks a...
6 November 2020
US Presidential election result could cause Aussie dollar to rise
Commonwealth Bank’s Head of International Economics, Joseph Capurso, explains what impact the US Presidential Election result may have on the Austr...
6 November 2020
RBA cuts interest rates to deliver economic boost
Commonwealth Bank’s economists, Stephen Halmarick and Gareth Aird, explain what impact these measures will have on the national economy.
3 November 2020
Reserve Bank partners with CBA and others on Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency research project
An industry blockchain project involving the RBA, CBA, NAB, Perpetual and ConsenSys Software.
2 November 2020
Melbourne Cup rate cut a firm favourite
A November rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia now looks all but certain, according to Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick.
27 October 2020
Institutional investors increase demand for 'green' finance
Two green bonds issued this week highlights the growing demand for sustainable finance, according to Commonwealth Bank.
23 October 2020
CBA supports Bribery Prevention Network
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has joined forces with several other ASX-listed companies, government and civil society organisations to launch the ...
21 October 2020
Commonwealth Bank 2020 Annual General Meeting introductory video
Commonwealth Bank 2020 Annual General Meeting introductory video.
13 October 2020
2020 Commonwealth Bank Annual General Meeting: Chairman's Address
Address by Catherine Livingstone AO, Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the Bank’s 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The webcast o...
13 October 2020
2020 Commonwealth Bank Annual General Meeting: Chief Executive Officer's Address
Address by Matt Comyn, CEO and Managing Director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the Bank’s 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
13 October 2020
Commonwealth Bank one step closer to net zero emissions
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has taken another step forward on its journey to carbon neutrality, partnering with the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.
12 October 2020
Commonwealth Bank unveils new brand identity
Highlighting the next step in its transformation, Commonwealth Bank has this week unveiled its refreshed brand identity and complementary marketing...
12 October 2020
Evolution not revolution
For the first time in decades, Commonwealth Bank of Australia has reimagined its logo to reflect the next chapter in the bank’s history. In a...
12 October 2020
Brand loyalty: A history of the Commonwealth Bank logo
I go, you go, we go together. What better way to express that as a company than in a logo. Danny John and Steven Politzer report.
12 October 2020
A sight for core "i's"
Customers expect brands to know who they are and translate information and insights into simple, value-add interactions, explains Commonwealth Bank...
12 October 2020
A Tale of Two Pandemics: The Spanish Flu 1919-1920 - economic impacts and recovery
Exactly 100 years ago, another pandemic - the Spanish flu - brought the country to its knees. Despite the passing of time, economically and sociall...
7 October 2020
RBA throws weight behind job creation to beat pandemic blues
Official Cash Rate remains on hold at 0.25 per cent prior to the handing down of the federal budget.
7 October 2020
"Extraordinary" budget focuses on a jobs-led recovery
Businesses large and small, infrastructure, agriculture and housing feature in fiscal measures designed to lift the economy out of the coronavirus-...
7 October 2020
The (behavioural) science of budgeting
Does Budgeting and spending money make you anxious? CBA’s Head of Behavioural Economics, Will Mailer, explains how to get on top of your finances.
1 October 2020
Budget to “dig deep” to support the economy
With the Federal Government set to hand down its 2020/21 Budget next week, Commonwealth Bank’s Head of Australian Economics, Gareth Aird, details w...
30 September 2020
CBA sustainability-linked loan captures international interest
Australia’s first sustainability-linked loan tied to achieving better social outcomes is capturing international interest.
17 September 2020
CBA recognises tomorrow’s cyber security talent
CommBank has hosted its first ever Virtual CommBank Cyber Prize ceremony, recognising talented students from across five different Australian unive...
26 August 2020
Commonwealth Bank retains digital leader position
Digital banking is now more commonplace than ever before, with new data showing $1.2 billion is transacted through the CommBank App every single day.
12 August 2020
CBA delivers strong performance in a challenging environment
Commonwealth Bank has unveiled a cash net profit from continuing operations for the 2020 Financial Year of $7.3 billion.
12 August 2020
A tale of two pandemics: CBA during coronavirus
Holly Pascoe takes a look at the bank's response to the coronavirus and how our people have supported our customers.
22 April 2020
A tale of two pandemics: CBA during the Spanish flu
Danny John and Juli Liddicoat investigate what the world looked like for Commonwealth Bank employees and customers, as seen through the eyes of the...
22 April 2020
Supporting customers in a time of need
Angus Sullivan, Group Executive of Commonwealth Bank’s Retail Bank, shares how the Bank is supporting its retail customers.
17 April 2020
Profit result builds on Commonwealth Bank's core strengths
Commonwealth Bank has delivered a solid profit result for the first half of the 2020 financial year by building on the core strength of its retail ...
12 February 2020
Australian economic outlook is positive: CBA Economist
COVID-19 had a significant impact on the Australian economy and financial markets in 2020, but the outlook for 2021 is, thankfully, more positive.
29 December 2019
