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INSIGHTS
Asia Pacific
The future of Japanese tōshi in Australia
Mature Japanese investors are looking Down Under for opportunities to grow their sales network and gain know-how.
Asia Pacific
China: diagnosing healthcare challenges
China has a massive population and rudimentary healthcare system. One tech company is using artificial intelligence to combat rising healthcare challenges like cancer and other diseases.
Asia Pacific
SIBOS19: fintech takes one for the team
The banking industry can thank fintechs for helping them refocus on the customer, say three ANZ experts.
Agriculture
ANZ Board Minutes: from the farm to the bank
John Macfarlane has run banks, farms, shopping centres – what’s the link?
Banking
Interest factor zero
The idea unprecedented negative interest rates will spur the economy isn’t coming to fruition, so what are they doing?
Trade
Brexit: deal or no deal for Australia?
Australia’s ability to trade with the UK in a post-Brexit environment may not be as easy as advertised.
Trade
Defending against trade-based money laundering
A shift in mindset by the financial services industry is needed to prevent trade-based financial crimes, says two ANZ experts.
Asia Pacific
Pursuing solutions: Indonesia ready for growth
Indonesia’s economy is poised for a much-needed leap in growth – and the stakes have never been higher.
Business Finance
Responsible investing is value investing
All companies, both big and small, must be properly recording and reporting the benefits and risks of their investments.
Sustainability
Lowering the intensity on carbon
ANZ is cutting its own carbon emissions but more significantly is supporting customers to lower emissions more broadly.
Payments
Know your credit history
Credit cards in Australia have changed a lot since they were first introduced 45 years ago.