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The Ashes opener at Optus Stadium is set to bring tens of thousands of fans to the city over the next five days and inject more than $50 million into the WA economy, according to NAB analysis. That means packed pubs, busy cafes and hotels at near capacity – a real boost for local businesses heading into the festive season. Big events like this don’t just deliver great sport, they create opportunities for small businesses to grow, give staff extra shifts and reinforce the country’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class sport. Here’s to a summer of sport that supports local jobs and communities! Read more on NAB News: https://lnkd.in/gWgXY-cd

Sale or scam? As Black Friday and Cyber Monday push record sales, criminals push even harder with new NAB data revealing goods and services scams are up nearly 40%. “These are global organised crime groups working around the clock” says Chris Sheehan, NAB Executive Group Investigations. His top tips to avoid getting caught? ✅ Pause before you pay ✅ Check the URL ✅ Go direct to the brand’s site ✅ Don’t click links in texts or social ads ✅ If it feels urgent, that’s the red flag The good news? NAB’s real time payment alerts are helping customers abandon over $1,000,000 in suspicious payments every day. Head to NAB News for the full story and the latest scams and fraud info: https://lnkd.in/gqBFYR33

The October NAB Consumer Spend Trend is here – and Aussies are opening their wallets. Spending grew solidly across goods and services, kicking off Q4 with momentum. This new report from NAB Economics & Market Research dives into how Australians are spending – by state, age, income and mortgage status – using real transaction data for timely insights. Curious about the trends? Read the full story on NAB News: https://lnkd.in/ghsvqa4W

That’s a wrap on another nabtrade Charity Trading Day! Thank you to everyone who made a trade in support. The event raised $467,000 for the Odonata Foundation and $58,000 for the ASX’s Refinitiv Foundation. Odonata Foundation Chief Operating Officer Matt Singleton said the money raised would help to save native species and build biodiversity. “The generous donation will be invested into our 500-in-5 Species Recovery Model, which aims to build threatened species populations back up to at least 500 animals, dispersed across five or more safe havens and wild sites. This approach creates insurance populations of endangered species and promotes stronger genetics, a key to their long-term survival.” “NAB’s support, from both nabtrade and the NAB Foundation, is not just a donation, it’s a direct investment in the survival of some of our country’s most vulnerable species and ecosystems, including the eastern quoll, southern brush-tailed rock-wallaby and eastern barred bandicoot,” said Mr Singleton. Hannah O. Tomm Ben-David Jordan Grace Adrian Hanley Anita Mead Magnus Nilsson

The smiles say it all! Our brand new $1.7m NAB Coomera branch is now open at Westfield Coomera, backing the Gold Coast with more banking choices and convenience.    With the Gold Coast booming, the new branch means locals can pop in for their everyday banking or sit down for a chat about the big things in life, whether that is buying a home or growing their business.   Coomera is part of NAB’s $13 million investment in our Queensland branch network, including more than 32 major branch upgrades and extended trading hours at 10 locations across the state. https://lnkd.in/g2M6zbyg

Tomorrow is nabtrade's Charity Trading Day, where the power of trading will make a real difference in the community. This year 80% of brokerage fees will go directly to the Odonata Foundation, supporting their work to restore biodiversity and protect native species across Australia. To amplify our impact, the NAB Foundation will match nabtrade’s donation to Odonata. The other 20% of brokerage fees will support the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation, which helps a range of causes. For colleagues like William Couts, this day is a highlight of the year. Making a difference for customers and the community is what makes William proud to work at Australia’s biggest business bank. Visit nabtrade.com.au/charityday for more info.

It’s been an interesting week in economic data! Our Head of Australian Economics, Gareth Spence unpacks the encouraging results from the October NAB Monthly Business Survey, what the latest labour force figures reveal and the key reasons behind NAB’s updated interest rates forecast. https://lnkd.in/gE8wtEdS

Sydney is set to be thunderstruck, with the double header of Metallica and ACDC expected to pump $424m into local businesses. New NAB analysis forecasts a 26% surge in spending in the CBD, inner city and stadium precinct. That’s an extra $90m across 10 days going to local businesses, with accommodation, hospitality and retail expected to be among the big winners. Read more on NAB news: https://lnkd.in/gki4tm3g

We had one final challenge for our 2025 NAB graduates: stepping into the shoes of an executive team. Over two days, they applied everything they’ve learnt rotating through key business areas – strategic thinking, collaboration and customer focus – to deliver outcomes that matter most. The verdict? They nailed it. And now, they’re ready for the next big step in their careers.

While most Year 12s are preparing to graduate, Shepparton teen Bella Cooper is already starting her career at her local NAB branch. Through a First Nations School-based Traineeship with Maxima, Bella has spent the past two years balancing school with gaining hands-on experience in the branch - helping customers, building confidence, and gaining real-world skills. Her story shows what’s possible when opportunity meets determination. Read more about Bella’s journey here: https://lnkd.in/gZs7uWPp