14 Sep 2023
The next frontier for digital assets
Shane White |
Central bank digital currencies will change the way banking works. And we’ve only just begun to understand their potential to transform payments.
articles by Shane White
17 Aug 2023
Funding a sustainable world
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Capital is a huge part of the journey to net zero emissions. But no one is expecting a smooth trip. This is how momentum will be maintained.
20 Jul 2023
An energy efficient path to reducing emissions
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Meeting climate targets is about doing sensible, cost-effective things now - including updating the electricity network – to make energy use more efficient.
06 Mar 2023
The orange bond: investing in women
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The orange bond helps investors support underserved sections of the economy – like supporting women towards more sustainable and climate-resistant livelihoods.
13 Jan 2023
Soft landing for inflation? A hard ask
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga and former NZ Prime Minister John Key dissect the outlook for inflation.
14 Nov 2022
Queensland’s perfect storm of growth
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The economic opportunity in Queensland is significant but it comes with challenges.
07 Oct 2022
Making a difference in banking with APIs
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Companies are becoming more sophisticated in their use of application programming interfaces. And there’s still a long way to go.
29 Sep 2022
De-fi the metaverse
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The development of digital currencies continues apace and all companies need to think about what it means for their business.
15 Sep 2022
A path forward to open banking
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The benefits of open banking will become increasingly clear as retail and institutional customers begin to participate in the system.
01 Sep 2022
To succeed as a leader, embrace diversity
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
As the war for talent heats up, good leaders should see an explosion in their diversity statistics – they’ll be rewarded for it.
11 Jul 2022
Ferguson: murky economics to be ongoing
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Hopes for a quick resolution to conditions battering global markets may be misplaced, according to author and historian Niall Ferguson.
28 Jun 2022
Seeding a stronger future in bonds
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Following a cycle of volatility, bonds and loan markets are settling into a slightly slower - but still compelling - 2022.
24 Jun 2022
Financing a greener economy
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Even amid volatility on global markets, the focus on sustainable finance remains high as investors become more educated and demanding on green issues.
19 Apr 2022
Supplying a more automated future
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Transparent, data-driven and automated supply chains will create opportunity and optimism in the future.
09 Dec 2021
ANZ recognised in KangaNews awards
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ awarded more than a dozen times by KangaNews, including in the growing sustainable finance space.
16 Nov 2021
Gillard: turbocharging a more equal future
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Former Australian Prime Minister says the pandemic should be an opportunity for businesses learn and do more to combat inequality in the workplace.
06 Oct 2021
Sibos 2021: platforming a better customer experience
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Interacting with – and learning from – global experts in payments and clearing allows ANZ to offer an enhanced proposition to customers.
28 Jul 2021
Putting pressure on monetary policy
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on old-school monetary policies and whether they can survive in a modern economy.
05 Nov 2020
Wozniak: disrupting the C-suite
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Legendary Apple co-founder says it’s time for businesses to give disruption a seat at the executive table.
31 Jul 2020
PODCAST: crisis shifts consumer preference for good
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Buying and selling products and services will never be the same as consumer expectations change during crisis.
03 Jun 2020
Post-COVID China: recovery and the demand gap
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
A gap in demand must be closed for China – and the world’s – economy to recover fully from the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: fintech takes one for the team
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The banking industry can thank fintechs for helping them refocus on the customer, say three ANZ experts.
22 Jul 2019
The secret life of data
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Deeper analysis of data can help businesses better understand their customers’ buying behaviours.
10 May 2019
Machine learning: change the way you think
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Increasing productivity returns and solving big problems are just some of the benefits of machine-learning algorithms.
15 Apr 2019
Q&A: the Asian century never ended
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ’s Farhan Faruqui outlines the bank’s plans in an Asian region still brimming with opportunity for business.
22 Mar 2019
The invisible cost of nature
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Companies must change or lose trillions of dollars to unsustainability risks, experts suggest.
28 Feb 2019
Bishop: an uncertain world needs leadership not populism
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Outgoing MP and Former Australian Foreign Minister discusses the importance of strong leadership in times of global upheaval.
19 Oct 2018
SIBOS2018: fintech, speed dating & banking’s north star
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Emerging technology in financial services is driving industry collaboration to an all-time high.
03 Jul 2018
Precision & a little help on the way to startup success
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
We speak to a startup success story which changed the direction of its business – thanks to a little help from a partner.
08 Jun 2018
The power of a little extra care
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
It’s an adviser’s job to know their clients as well as their money – but should they be asking ‘are you ok?’
10 May 2018
The ten biggest Twitter themes of #Budget18
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
We share a brief look at the biggest themes on Twitter from #Budget2018.
09 May 2018
BUDGET 2018, in tweets
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
See what some of Australia’s most-respected commentators said on Twitter in the aftermath of #Budget2018.
02 May 2018
bluenotes debate: leadership, diversity & change
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
A panel of experts share insights into the mechanics of leadership and the importance of reflecting the diversity of your customer base.
19 Apr 2018
IN PICTURES: financial wellbeing in Australia
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
See the key findings of ANZ’s latest financial wellbeing report in visual form.
19 Apr 2018
IN PICTURES: financial wellbeing in New Zealand
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
See the key findings of ANZ’s latest financial wellbeing report in visual form.
26 Mar 2018
Q&A: China, banks & DLTs
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Two experts chat about how Chinese banks are using blockchain technology - and the lessons Australian banks can take.
22 Mar 2018
Non-banks to take greater slice of corporate loan market
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Australia’s syndicated loan market will keep expanding – with non-banks a key driver.
09 Mar 2018
China cash to hang around in bonds
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
China’s bond-buying splurge across the Asia Pacific looks set to continue, expert says.
07 Mar 2018
IWD2018 PODCAST: bringing success to work
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Diversity in business is an asset as unique insights can be drawn from a broad range of experiences.
05 Mar 2018
Asia demand for $A bonds here to stay
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Telstra Group treasurer says flow of liquidity out of Asia into $A bonds will likely continue.
26 Feb 2018
bluenotes debate: blocks, banks & bits
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
We chat to four experts who cut through the blockchain hype and look at how banks will make effective use of the technology.
25 Jan 2018
The banker to the Open stars
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
We speak to David Higgins, manager of ANZ’s ‘Player Bank’ Australian Open branch.
18 Jan 2018
Dylan Alcott: that winning culture
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
From the court to the office, Open champion says the most vital ingredient of success is culture.
19 Dec 2017
The craft: new frontiers for Australian micro-brewing
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
With Australia covered, craft beer producers are looking offshore for their next round – and Asia has a thirst for the product.
10 Nov 2017
Community & CX in Chinatown, one floor at a time
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ’s Peter Cai takes us on a tour of the bank's Chinatown branch, a cultural centre completely designed around customers and the community.
30 Oct 2017
Q&A: change, customers and killing cash
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Visa’s Jack Forestell and ANZ’s Tony Maughan talk about tech, leadership and agility.
28 Jul 2017
Catherine Fox recognised with Walkley
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
bluenotes contributor, guest editor recognised for work on gender equality.
04 Jul 2017
How the mobile revolution changed jobs – and the world
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Workers share their experiences of operating in a world with computers in their pockets.
14 Jun 2017
Q&A: payments, charity & loose change
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Payment tech has changed the game for charitable giving. Shout’s Charlie Carpinteri and ANZ’s Bob Belan sit down to chat about the sector.
11 May 2017
The ten biggest Twitter themes of #Budget2017
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Here’s what set the world of social alight on the night of the budget.
24 Jan 2017
Identity fraud is easier than ever – but so is prevention
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
On a seemingly normal Tuesday, George (not his real name) attempted to access his internet banking when he came across a message saying his account had been locked for security reasons and encouraging him to contact his bank immediately.
06 Dec 2016
VIDEO: the state of innovation in Australia
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Australians have always had a thirst for cutting-edge technology and could be at the forefront of a push to consolidate mobile devices, de-cluttering the growing device clutter of workday life.
29 Nov 2016
INFOGRAPHIC: Australia has chequed out
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Like shoulder pads, undercuts and cargo pants the humble cheque is out of fashion in Australia and falling well out of use. Indeed, new research shows Australians have abandoned the use of cheques and the pace of desertion is increasing.
08 Aug 2016
VIDEO: Needless secrecy and the joint fight against corruption
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Australia must lift its game in the fight against corruption. The nation needs faster and more-visible law enforcement, increased disclosure and continued cooperation between business and anti-fraud groups.
04 Jul 2016
Insights from industry breaking disruptors
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Century old industries are being turned on their head as disruptive organisations find new and innovative ways to operate and succeed in our new digital-driven world.
02 May 2016
The NPP, fraud and spies (vs spies)
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
For as long as humans have used payment systems there has been fraud. IBM Director of Counter Fraud Management Constantin von Altrock says the two sides are likely to fight each other forever - like Antonio Prohias’ Spy vs Spy. But there are steps the sector can take to mitigate the damage.
17 Mar 2016
Elliott reiterates Asia commitment
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has reiterated the bank's commitment to its Asian presence but says the lender will need to work harder to drive value from what it has built in the region.
22 Jan 2016
APAC geeks dominate fintech uptake: study
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Digital-savvy consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are more likely to adopt new financial technologies than their peers around the world but the same consumers in Australia are lagging below their Asian neighbours, a new study has found.
11 Dec 2015
BlueNotes debate: social media vs the hierarchy
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
BlueNotes Debates brings together important voices across the business, economic and social spectrum to thrash out crucial issues of the day. In our latest debate, we pitted experienced executives and social media experts against each other to discover whether the world of social media is upending the C-Suite.
01 Oct 2015
Smith to step down, Elliott to be new ANZ CEO
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ CEO Mike Smith will step down from the role after eight years and will be replaced by current chief financial officer Shayne Elliott following an internal and external search for a successor.
04 Sep 2015
Banks still haven't nailed digitisation
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Banks around the world still haven't completely nailed digitisation, ANZ Australia CEO Mark Whelan says, opening the opportunity for financial services players that can get it right.
03 Sep 2015
Where your company's competition really is
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The modern use of data has irrevocably changed the nature of business competition, IBM Analytics executive Inhi Cho Suh says, leaving companies in the same sector no longer pitched directly against each other.
24 Apr 2015
Adspend turns social in record quarter for Australia
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The upheaval in the media landscape has powered tidal growth in search and social media advertising spend which is showing no sign of abating. TV spending, meanwhile, remains strong in the face of new rivals like content streaming service Netflix.
08 Apr 2015
BlueNotes awarded for excellence
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ's BlueNotes has received a major international accolade, the Excellence Award for Multi-audience Communication from the International Association for Business Communicators. BlueNotes celebrates its first birthday this month and this is the publication's second major award.
23 Mar 2015
Breathing life into biotech
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
In the latest in BlueNotes' series on the Passion and Science of Giving, The Verde Foundation director Jefferson Harcourt, also the founder of Grey Innovation, explains to BlueNotes senior production editor Shane White what Verde is about, what the group hopes to change and how the venture fits into the emerging entrepreneurial philanthropy realm.
03 Mar 2015
Why aren't more Australian companies peering behind the bamboo curtain?
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Why aren't more Australian companies peering behind the bamboo curtain into Asia? At a recent ANZ town hall, chief executives of ANZ's Asian businesses offered some thoughts.
02 Feb 2015
How the world of giving is changing for good
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Large charitable contributions from notable Australians are raising the profile of philanthropy and starting new conversations about the concept of giving.
11 Dec 2014
SME growth blockers and how to get past them
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Small and medium-sized Australian companies that have fallen off the growth curve are often faced with similar issues, regardless of their industry.
25 Nov 2014
Australia’s new window into China and beyond
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Australia’s first renminbi trading hub will be the country’s ticket to increased global network connectivity and go beyond improving our trading relationship with China.
12 Nov 2014
Iron ore will never recover former peaks
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
If the iron ore market wasn’t tough enough already, there’s a new forecast out that will have mining executives turning in their sleep: iron will never pass the key $US100 a tonne threshold again.
03 Nov 2014
Asia’s forgotten giant: the sun rises again in Japan
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
For nearly half a century, Japan was Australia’s number one trading partner. It is still number two. But you wouldn’t know that from much of what you read.
17 Oct 2014
Four observations from Mike Smith on markets and the economy
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ chief executive officer Mike Smith spoke on a range of economic issues as part of The Australian & Deutsche Bank Business Leaders Forum in Melbourne on Friday.
10 Oct 2014
BlueNotes is brand site of the year
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ’s BlueNotes has won its first award, after being named Brand Site of the Year at the BEfest 2014 Awards at Sydney’s Luna Park on Thursday in front of a who’s who of the content marketing industry.
24 Sep 2014
When will consumer confidence recover?
Shane White | Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
There was a sense of puzzlement at the Spends and Trends conference on Wednesday, hosted by SMI and Mumbrella with the support of ANZ BlueNotes, and it centred on consumer confidence. Why hasn’t it picked up - and if it does, when will it flow through to the advertising and media market?