08 Apr 2020
The world has changed, business fundamentals haven’t
Andrew Cornell |
Business growth expert Dr Jana Matthews talks through what is needed for SMEs to survive COVID-19 and thrive on the other side.
Business Finance
06 Apr 2020
Waking up to a different world
David Plank | Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
As Australians stay home to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infection, the federal government is trying to flatten the curve of economic shock.
02 Apr 2020
Businesses benefitting people and planet
Consumers are demanding businesses focus on more than just financial returns.
01 Apr 2020
Aus retail: stockpiling peaks
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank | Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Spending on groceries, puzzles and work-from-home technologies peak as Australians stay home to flatten the curve.
01 Apr 2020
Cyberattack fears delay digitalisation
John O'Mahoney | Partner, Deloitte Access Economics Australia
APAC could miss out on hundreds of billions of dollars in growth over the next decade if countries don’t move on digitalisation plans.
30 Mar 2020
Q&A: Elliott on balancing the intensive care with recovery
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ CEO talks through the challenges facing the economy while balancing an acute response to the COVID-19 crisis with longer term rebuilding.
17 Mar 2020
Elliott: ANZ prepared for crisis, essential banking a priority
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ CEO says bank is in good shape to support customers and staff through the pandemic with long term shareholder interests in mind.
17 Mar 2020
Avoiding ethical blindness
Dr Simon Longstaff | Executive Director, The Ethics Centre
Businesses must keep conduct risk front of mind in all aspects of decision making.
11 Mar 2020
New work: transforming from within
Kathryn van der Merwe | Group Executive – Talent & Culture, ANZ
As businesses lean in to transformation, departments like human resources must adapt too.
08 Mar 2020
IWD2020: each for equal
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
This International Women’s Day, take a look at the women helping shape a more diverse future.
06 Mar 2020
Uncertainty in an era of disrupted trade
Khalil Hegarty, Kristen Bondietti & Jon Berry | Directors, ITS Global
The US-China trade war and coronavirus have disrupted trade more than any other events in recent history. Can businesses continue to prosper?
05 Mar 2020
IWD2020: equal economic ecosystems
Richard Yetsenga | ANZ chief economist
If economic policy is designed with men in mind, no wonder women feel left behind.
28 Feb 2020
The customer’s right to innovation
Emma Gray | Chief Data Officer, ANZ
Can Australia have a leading position in a future digital economy? Customer experience and privacy must be paramount.
27 Feb 2020
Sustaining momentum on sustainable finance
Katharine Tapley | Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, ANZ
Sustainable finance hit record high levels in 2019. Can this be sustained – and grow even further – in 2020?
26 Feb 2020
Banking’s next decade: change is the new normal
Andrew Gilder | Asia-Pacific Banking and Capital Markets Leader, EY
Fintechs and bigtechs are continuing to take on market share from incumbent banks. Now isn’t the time for banks to sit still.
19 Feb 2020
Diversity delivers dividends
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has moved beyond nice to have to shareholder priority.
11 Feb 2020
Cyber risks at home: bad for business
Paul Burrow & Catherine Wise | Senior Cyber Security Behaviour Managers, ANZ
As the line between workplace and home continues blurs, cyber risk for organisations spreads outside the office.
05 Feb 2020
Banks and payments: take your pick
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Incumbent banks and new players keep coming up with even more ways to pay – but is it musical chairs or deckchairs on the Titanic?
03 Feb 2020
George: Wealth simplification to help customers
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ Deputy CEO says the bank will work with partner companies to offer high quality wealth solutions to customers.
02 Dec 2019
ANZ Board Minutes: banks on the production line
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Graeme Liebelt believes the financial services have a lot to learn from manufacturing. And it’s time to get back to basics.
28 Nov 2019
Aus agri: the path to $A100 billion - part 2
Mark Bennett & Madeleine Swan | Head of Agribusiness & Associate Director Agri Research, ANZ
New capital and a focus on export risk underpin the likelihood for Australia’s agri industry to reach $A100 billion by 2030.
25 Nov 2019
Aus healthcare: in the waiting room
Glen Fisher | Associate Director for Health, ANZ
Australia’s healthcare sector is expanding to meet demand driving investment opportunities in healthcare real estate assets.
21 Nov 2019
Aus agri: the path to $A100 billion - part 1
Mark Bennett & Madeleine Swan | Head of Agribusiness & Associate Director Agri Research, ANZ
Will Australia’s agri industry reach its ambitious target of $A100 billion by 2030? Delve into the details in this two-part series.
13 Nov 2019
2019 bank profits: challenging, backwards, turbulent
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
The major Australian banks have reported their full-year results. The outcomes were grim, the future a challenge.
01 Nov 2019
ANZ Board Minutes: creating a nuanced focus
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Paula Dwyer discusses challenges in a post-Royal Commission environment and the need for more women in corporate Australia.
17 Oct 2019
US-China trade: a temporary truce
Tony Walker | Author and Political Analyst
An agreement may be in sight in the long-running US-China trade war. But history warns us of mirages.
16 Oct 2019
The umpires decide on climate change
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Whatever the position on climate science, change is coming and customers and regulators are calling for it.
11 Oct 2019
ANZ Board Minutes: is the golden era of banking over?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Ilana Atlas says this era of financial services – and corporate life – demands pace and flexibility.
07 Oct 2019
South Australia: the state making a statement
Steve Radeski & Cherelle Murphy | State Agribusiness Manager, SA & Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s driest state has endured ups and downs but the agri industry and broader economy are heading north.
26 Sep 2019
Speaking up for culture
Clare Molan | Whistleblower Program Lead, ANZ
New whistleblower legislation will deliver value to both organisations and their wider communities.
25 Sep 2019
Government and CEOs: a complex two-step
Tim Nelson | CEO, Korn Ferry Australasia
The relationship between businesses and government is complicated but, if done right, can have benefits for all.
24 Sep 2019
Climate change: shifting the economy
Richard Yetsenga | ANZ chief economist
The impact of climate change on global economies is reaching boiling point.
23 Sep 2019
Auditing culture to do better
Shane Buggle | Group General Manager Internal Audit, ANZ
Large organisations have complex cultures. Deeper understanding helps identify where change is needed.
23 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: full coverage
bluenotes shines a spotlight on the biggest trends dominating the banking and technology industries now and in the future.
21 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: machine learning - homines in machina
Arun Kayal & Shane White | AD Institutional Communications & Institutional Content Manager, ANZ
Machine learning isn’t all robotic – people need to be involved too. The lessons will change the game for banks and their customers.
20 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: fin meets tech meets fintech meets techfin
Arun Kayal | Associate Director Communications, ANZ Institutional
There’s a good reason why banking and technology experts have been turning up to Sibos for over 40 years.
19 Sep 2019
Empire rising: the West’s fear of China
Kishore Mahbubani | Professor at the National University of Singapore
Is a subconscious – or conscious – fear of the “other” fanning the flames of US-China tensions?
18 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: banking on a history of adaptation
Mark Evans | Managing Director Transaction Banking, ANZ
Banks don’t look - or function - the way they did a century ago. And they won’t be the same in the next century. Or the next decade…
17 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: businesses grow on Lygon
Adam Grant | Head of Trade & Supply Chain, ANZ
Distributed ledgers, long an answer without a question, are now being used to solve real problems for both businesses and customers.
17 Sep 2019
Illegal wildlife trafficking: why banks matter
Steve Cumber & Kim Downs | Financial Crime Advisory Lead & Fraud and ABAC Lead, ANZ
Illegal wildlife trafficking is wiping out threatened species, damaging habitats and communities.
16 Sep 2019
Private schools: to have and have not
Tim Suffield | Director Client Insights & Solutions, ANZ Institutional
Not all private schools are alike. Some are increasingly doing it tough as emerging forces pull the sector in different directions.
13 Sep 2019
The social net-worth: engrossed or engaged?
Ryan Crocker & Richard Cartmell | Social Business Development Manager & Community Manager, ANZ
Workplaces are getting more and more social online, whether people ‘like’ it or not.
12 Sep 2019
The future of Japanese tōshi in Australia
David Jacobs | CEO, Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee
Mature Japanese investors are looking Down Under for opportunities to grow their sales network and gain know-how.
11 Sep 2019
China: diagnosing healthcare challenges
Felix Sekulla | State Director Health Queensland, Commercial Banking, ANZ
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.
10 Sep 2019
ANZ Board Minutes: from the farm to the bank
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
John Macfarlane has run banks, farms, shopping centres – what’s the link?
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.
09 Sep 2019
Australia’s economy: boom or bust?
Alan Mitchell | Former AFR Economics Editor
According to the headlines, Australia’s economy is despairing. But is it all as bad as it seems?
06 Sep 2019
Brexit: deal or no deal for Australia?
Tony Walker | Author and Political Analyst
Australia’s ability to trade with the UK in a post-Brexit environment may not be as easy as advertised.
05 Sep 2019
SIBOS19: defending against trade-based money laundering
Arun Kayal | Associate Director Communications, ANZ Institutional
A shift in mindset by the financial services industry is needed to prevent trade-based financial crimes, says two ANZ experts.
03 Sep 2019
Changing the paradigm of pay
Mark Phillips | Partner, Ernst & Young Australia
The role of reward - traditionally fixed salary and bonuses - is changing in Australia and globally.
02 Sep 2019
Responsible investing is value investing
Mathew Browning | CEO, U Ethical
All companies, both big and small, must be properly recording and reporting the benefits and risks of their investments.
29 Aug 2019
Lowering the intensity on carbon
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ is cutting its own carbon emissions but more significantly is supporting customers to lower emissions more broadly.
22 Aug 2019
Gonski: our self-assessment and what we are doing
David Gonski AC | Chairman at ANZ
ANZ Chairman outlines actions the bank is taking to address issues raised by APRA self-assessment.
15 Aug 2019
Simple solutions to new problems
Kelsey Hightower | Staff Developer Advocate at Google Cloud Platform
Leaders must keep employees focused on customer problems and sharing their expertise, according to Google expert.
14 Aug 2019
Wanna buy a bridge? Too late, scammers have moved on…
Warren Brown and Dylan Ryan | Manager of Financial Crime Oversight and Fraud Risk Lead, ANZ
Forget Nigerian fortunes or Florida real estate - scammers now run highly sophisticated operations which weasel their way into everyday business without anyone noticing.
13 Aug 2019
Global trade: the war clouds darken
Tony Walker | Author and Political Analyst
Trade-offs look increasingly unlikely in the Trump-Xi trade war and economic rations are looking bleaker.
09 Aug 2019
Chopping down the bamboo ceiling
Julie Chai | Founder & CEO, The Asian Leadership Project
Despite recent tailwinds encouraging change, Asian-Australians still face many barriers in the professional arena.
08 Aug 2019
Action must meet opportunity in Asia
Isaac Rankin | Managing Director - Commercial, ANZ
Although not always easy, major benefits exist for businesses which expand into Asia.
07 Aug 2019
The global financial crisis: still going strong
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Competition and innovation need to be weighted carefully in the aftermath, and forefront, of a crisis.
06 Aug 2019
Job ads and vacancies: parting company
Catherine Birch | Senior Economist, ANZ
A puzzle is emerging in labour market data as job advertisements and vacancies, traditionally linked, have diverged.
26 Jul 2019
PODCAST: the new frontier for finance
Mel Cutler & James Dunnett | Head of Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Agriculture Relationship Manager, ANZ
Combining debt finance and impact investing has led to the unique purchase of two prominent cattle stations.
24 Jul 2019
Robocops on the cyber beat
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
As companies’ defence against cybercrime become more sophisticated, so too does the perpetrators of the crime.
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.
19 Jul 2019
Burning the candle at both ends
Tracy Middleton | Contributing Writer, Work Life by Atlassian
Job burnout is a growing epidemic - particularly in tech. Employers need to act to put out the flame.
16 Jul 2019
Bots are listening to your CEO’s conference call
Simon Jemison | Corporate Communications Consultant, SJ Advisory Australia
Quantamental technologies and natural language processing – investor calls are no longer just upbeat or downbeat.
04 Jul 2019
Fake friends: Trump and Xi
Tony Walker | Author and Political Analyst
The relationship between the US and China is still in murky water following the G20 Summit.
28 Jun 2019
Fair dinkum bionic banking
Sam Stewart & Jane Danziger | Global Head of Retail Banking & Head of GAMMA and Marketing, Sales & Pricing Practice at BCG
Satisfaction, trust and personalisation are just some of the customer expectations large institutions must provide to win in the future.
05 Jun 2019
More than just apples in Apple Isle agriculture
Alanna Barrett | Associate Director Agribusiness Research, ANZ
There are fewer, larger - yet stronger Aussie farms - what does this mean for communities and for the small island state of Tasmania?
04 Jun 2019
Tasmania: the southern state’s heading north
Cherelle Murphy | Senior Economist, ANZ
Tasmanians are enjoying robust economic conditions but housing and employment remain a concern according to ANZ Research.
03 Jun 2019
Long-term sustainability is taking off
Bronwyn Corbet | Director - Institutional, ANZ
Australia’s first sustainability linked loan helped Adelaide Airport manage their environmental impact.
23 May 2019
Making the transition to net-zero carbon emissions
Mark Whelan | Group Executive Institutional, ANZ
ANZ is working with customers to drive a low-carbon economy, says Insto Head.
21 May 2019
Australia’s place on the Asian menu
Staff writer | Institutional, ANZ
Australian agri exports to Asia are benefitted by geographical proximity and strong demand.
20 May 2019
Emissions busted
Kylie Swaine & Cosi De Angelis | Asset Finance Manager & GM, Transaction Banking & Asset Finance Solutions, ANZ
To combat rising carbon emissions, one transport company is harnessing new hybrid electric technology.
17 May 2019
Absence makes the team grow stronger
Dominic Price | Work Futurist at Atlassian
A culture of presenteeism can sometimes hold people back from working remotely which could be bad for business.
15 May 2019
Robots don’t like ESG
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Environmental, social and governance reporting may extend beyond the normal reporting criteria but it is highly important.
06 May 2019
China-Australia trade: knitted together
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Australia’s high-quality sheep and wool production is being bolstered by strong demand from Chinese markets.
03 May 2019
Instant help for SMEs to kit up
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
New legislation will provide a helping hand to SMEs wanting to upgrade equipment or tools.
11 Apr 2019
The Pacific: an arc of opportunity
Tessa Price | Regional Executive - Pacific Islands, ANZ
Renewed trade flows and digital innovation are opening up the relationship between the Pacific and Australia.
09 Apr 2019
NZ-China macro-economy: value-adding
Raymond Yeung | Chief Economist Greater China, ANZ
Major structural reforms in China may lead to agri and trade opportunities for New Zealand.
08 Apr 2019
A leaner, sharper & more agile institutional bank
Mark Whelan | Group Executive Institutional, ANZ
ANZ’s Whelan on the rebuilding of ANZ Institutional and the emerging opportunities for a fit-for-purpose business.
05 Apr 2019
Australia-Japan: the new wave of Japanese investment
Ian Williams | Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Japan’s direct investment into Australia has increased markedly over the last decade.
04 Apr 2019
Spending: vowels not the only difference between Aussies & Kiwis
Mike Ebstein | Director, MWE Consulting
Consumer confidence in NZ has outshone Australia for over a decade and it shows up in their spending. Will this trend continue?
29 Mar 2019
Cultural challenge: legacy thinking
Mark Evans | Managing Director Transaction Banking, ANZ
Outdated attitudes are as big a challenge to businesses as outdated technology.
26 Mar 2019
Australian sheep: shear opportunities ahead
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Seasonal conditions may have been tough for Australian sheep farmers but it’s a much better season for prices.
25 Mar 2019
Atlassian: why we don’t like watermelons
Alicia Aitken | Head of Investment Management for Strategic Projects, ANZ
Atlassian’s resident Work Futurist explains how OKRs – objectives and key results - can empower autonomous workforces.
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.
20 Mar 2019
Why the world wants more regulation. And what it means
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
There are a multitude of reasons why momentum is shifting towards more rules and regulations.
19 Mar 2019
Leaders must be the custodians of culture
Alexis George | Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group Executive Wealth Australia, ANZ
Improving culture will build a better nation, says former Australian of the Year David Morrison.
15 Mar 2019
Millennials: keeping time on their side
Zoe Fielding | Freelance journalist
Yes, there are unique challenges - and advantages - for the youngest working generation.
08 Mar 2019
IWD2019 full coverage: balancing for better
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
For IWD2019, we want to help shed light on some of the challenges faced by women as we all try to balance for better.
08 Mar 2019
IWD2019: the women behind Japan’s real “womenomics”
Melanie Brock | Consultant
Stereotypes of Japanese women are outdated and unhelpful; one project is helping celebrate their achievements.
08 Mar 2019
IWD2019: women in tech - founders to fighters
Maryann Jamieson | Domain Lead, Business Automation & Integration, ANZ
Where would the tech industry be today if women were present over the last decade?
08 Mar 2019
IWD2019: the benefits of difference
Richard Yetsenga | ANZ chief economist
Diversity is good for the economy (although diversity in economics is still lacking).
04 Mar 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: demystifying securitisation
Melissa Currie | Creative Content Producer, bluenotes
Securitisation has been blamed for financial market failure. The truth is less exciting but worth understanding.
27 Feb 2019
Non-banks: looking like banks, acting like banks, regulated like banks
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
As challenger banks promise to be better than the banks, can they avoid becoming banks themselves?
20 Feb 2019
NZ wine: full bodied and aging well
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
NZ’s wine industry continues to perform well on the back of profitability for wineries of all sizes.
19 Feb 2019
IWD2019: cyber experts and the talent gap
Lynwen Connick | CISO, ANZ
With the cyber security industry facing a talent shortage, a new school program hopes to inspire future experts.
06 Feb 2019
The long arm of data policing
Owen McMahon | GDPR Program Director, Enterprise Data Governance, ANZ
On privacy, the global regulatory landscape is not standing still.
31 Jan 2019
PODCAST: banking technology’s on Cloud 9
Gerard Florian | Group Executive Technology, ANZ
The cloud, open banking and blockchain technologies will certainly play a role in the future of banking.
30 Jan 2019
Purpose or profit? Or purpose and profit?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Successful organisations must do more than just make money – and they need to do it if they want to keep making money.
23 Jan 2019
The future of farming is big - literally
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
The size and shape of Australia’s farms is changing rapidly at a time when competition is ramping up. A new report offers a glimpse of the future.
22 Jan 2019
PODCAST: AI, the cloud and the future of skills
Gerard Florian | Group Executive Technology, ANZ
As technology continues to advance, organisations must ensure their environments and employees are able to keep up.
21 Jan 2019
GBA: more than the next Silicon Valley
Philomena Leung & Luke Hurst | Professor of Accounting & Governance, Macquarie University & Director of Research & Information, Asialink
The complexities of the GBA project are huge; the benefits could be even greater.
16 Jan 2019
Goat entrails and banks
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
What’s to come in 2019 for the banking and financial services sector?
15 Jan 2019
New year, new outlook
Richard Yetsenga | ANZ chief economist
2019 is shaping up to be a less stressful year than 2018 for global markets, says ANZ Research.
09 Jan 2019
Biz must just get on with the climate opportunity
Paul Orton | Head - Project & Export Finance, Institutional Banking at ANZ
Forget about the politics, ex-BoE director says – just get on with business in a world of climate change.
08 Jan 2019
Carnegie: innovation, not just private
Maile Carnegie | Group Executive Digital Banking, ANZ
The public service plays a pivotal role in driving the national innovation ecosystem, says ANZ’s Group Exec – Digital.
08 Jan 2019
More than robotaxis: the tech revolution and productivity
Richard Yetsenga | ANZ chief economist
We still don’t have an answer to a fundamental question: what will the tech revolution do to the nature of jobs?
07 Jan 2019
Financing a sustainable future
Bruce McKenzie | Associate Director, R&A - Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, ANZ
Sustainable finance can be a complicated service to understand but it’s a growing trend across the globe.
18 Dec 2018
ANIMATION: 2018 sustainability snapshot
Anna Stewart | Head of Corporate Sustainability, ANZ
Sustainability Review highlights actions to improve customer outcomes and restore community trust.
10 Dec 2018
What Australia can learn from the UK on open banking
Alex Scriven | Head of Open Data & Portfolio Management, Equifax
Australia’s financial services sector will have the opportunity to learn from the UK on open banking in 2019.
04 Dec 2018
Biz must empower people on cyber security
Lynwen Connick | CISO, ANZ
Technology can only go so far. The best businesses create a culture of security in the battle against online crime.
20 Nov 2018
Change, tech & banking, from the floor
Charles Wachira | Associate Director, Institutional, ANZ
What do the coming changes in financial services mean for the bank employee of the future?
16 Nov 2018
Food & views: combining the best of NZ
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Two of New Zealand’s biggest sectors have an opportunity to help each other - by turning tourists into customers.
15 Nov 2018
Bright times ahead for Sunraysia agri
Jason Marr | Regional Executive North West VIC, ANZ
Industry collaboration is starting to improve the bottom-line profitability of farmers in the Sunraysia region.
13 Nov 2018
Getting a taste of New Zealand
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
We chat to an NZ SME which puts quality food and connection to the land at the centre of its business.
23 Oct 2018
Short-term pain for long-term gains
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Investing in pharmaceutical innovation may not yield short-term returns but the long-term benefits are vital.
22 Oct 2018
Light at the end of the drought
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Drought is not new and neither is the strength of Australia’s farmers.
22 Oct 2018
SIBOS2018: full coverage
bluenotes contributors |
Read our full coverage of the Sibos 2018 conference in Sydney.
19 Oct 2018
The ASEAN opportunity continues to excel
Khoon Goh | Head of Asia Research, ANZ
The scale of the ASEAN opportunity is still often underestimated by Australian business.
19 Oct 2018
SIBOS2018: blockchain, airports & the trade of the future
Vivek Gupta | Head of Trade & Supply Chain, Greater China & North Asia, ANZ
How distributed ledger platforms and ecosystems develop in the trade finance space will be fascinating to watch.
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.
19 Oct 2018
Why we must enable banks to be enabled
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Ahead of Sibos 2018, ANZ’s CEO shares his thoughts on five key themes set to dominate discourse at the conference.
18 Oct 2018
Farmers supporting each other through the drought
Jason Wadley | Regional Executive, NSW South West, ANZ
Positivity in Henty despite growing pressures on the farming community.
18 Oct 2018
Everything you need to know about Sibos
Jane Cooper | bluenotes contributor
So what is Sibos anyway? Our comprehensive explainer fills you in.
12 Oct 2018
A cyber-pact to make the team stronger
Lynwen Connick | CISO, ANZ
The financial cost of cybercrime grows every year – as does the human cost.
12 Oct 2018
Slim Secret’s secrets to China
Mark Hand | Group Executive Australia Retail and Commercial Banking, ANZ
Australian health snack brand Slim Secrets made it big by helping Chinese consumers stay small.
09 Oct 2018
PODCAST: busting disability myths
Andrew Maxwell | Knowledge & Development Manager, Diversity Council Australia
Organisations must do more to include people with a disability into their teams and workspaces.
08 Oct 2018
Cybersecurity risk in business – it’s personal
Cosi De Angelis | GM Transaction Banking & Asset Finance Solutions, ANZ
To truly assess risk, a digital business strategy must consider cyber risks inside the business and the home.
05 Oct 2018
The rise of boss women
Katie Lahey | Executive Chairman, Korn Ferry Australasia
Could your organisation’s next CEO be a woman? If not you need to change the future, says Korn Ferry’s executive chairman.
03 Oct 2018
The competitive advantage of climate risk awareness
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Investments susceptible to climate risk will struggle as the world shifts to a lower-carbon reality.
02 Oct 2018
PODCAST: recognition and reconciliation
Andrew Maxwell | Knowledge & Development Manager, Diversity Council Australia
Stereotypes about Indigenous Australians in the workplace still exist, so how their growth and success be encouraged?
02 Oct 2018
NZ’s productivity problem
Tony Field | bluenotes contributor
NZ businesses are being urged to invest in innovation to boost their productivity.
01 Oct 2018
Lune: the cashless croissanterie
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
As people move away from cash, so too will businesses like Melbourne’s Lune Croissanterie – and there’re other benefits.
27 Sep 2018
Spinnakers up for innovation
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Doyle Sails has gone from a little company in NZ to taking on the global market, here’s what they’ve learnt along the way.
26 Sep 2018
Certainty, climate, investors & risk
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Investor forecasts on climate change are more certain than the weather.
26 Sep 2018
The Australian dream needn’t be over
Nick Higginbottom | bluenotes contributor, ANZ
Alternate property models are the solution to keeping a generation out of long-term renthood, developer says.
25 Sep 2018
PODCAST: #MeToo and the wallpaper of misogyny
Lisa Annese | CEO, Diversity Council Australia Limited
With 71 per cent of Australians having been sexually harassed at some point in their lives, workplaces must do more to support victims.
21 Sep 2018
The jobs AI is creating
Maryann Jamieson | Domain Lead, Business Automation & Integration, ANZ
AI is coming and in some cases already here – but the changes it brings will require businesses to hire real people, too.
21 Sep 2018
Three key takeaways from the GCAS
Paul Orton | Head - Project & Export Finance, Institutional Banking at ANZ
Ambitious targets, innovation and government action by 2020 critical to fulfilling promise of Paris Agreement, summit hears.
20 Sep 2018
PODCAST: as good as it gets for SMEs?
Daniel Gradwell | Associate Director - Property, ANZ
Growth environment is generally positive but small businesses are keeping tight belts, Ross Cameron says.
19 Sep 2018
bluenotes debate: data, security & disruption for SMEs
Cosi De Angelis | GM Transaction Banking & Asset Finance Solutions, ANZ
Our expert panel continues their deep dive into the ways digital tools & strategy are driving SME growth.
18 Sep 2018
PODCAST: the mental health continuum
Andrew Maxwell | Knowledge & Development Manager, Diversity Council Australia
Mental health issues impact all workplaces - here’s why leaders should care.
18 Sep 2018
How will we break the endless energy circle?
Alan Mitchell | Former AFR Economics Editor
New research by the Grattan Institute warns wholesale energy prices are “very unlikely” to return to lower levels.
17 Sep 2018
bluenotes debate: the digital strategy SMEs need
Cosi De Angelis | GM Transaction Banking & Asset Finance Solutions, ANZ
We chat to a panel of experts about the importance of establishing a digital strategy to drive growth in your SME.
14 Sep 2018
Citizen science: employees helping clean up the world
Cassandra Nichols | CEO, Earthwatch Institute Australia
Looking after the environment is a priority for many companies. We talk to an expert about how citizen science is lending a hand.
13 Sep 2018
AI: are humans obsolete?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
AI is already shifting human life. Where are we going now? Five experts give their view.
11 Sep 2018
PODCAST: empathy and the road to success for everyone
Andrew Maxwell | Knowledge & Development Manager, Diversity Council Australia
LGBTIQ+ inclusive cultures create a more productive and innovative workplace, says DCA.
11 Sep 2018
Digital to define the future for SMEs
Isaac Rankin | Managing Director - Commercial, ANZ
A digital strategy will soon be as much of the fabric of Australian SMEs as a balance sheet.
10 Sep 2018
Trade & the distance from Paris to Poland
Paul Orton | Head - Project & Export Finance, Institutional Banking at ANZ
Time is closing in on a consensus over how the Paris Agreement rules will be implemented.
07 Sep 2018
LONGREAD: the origins of agile
Jean Dieudonne | Product Owner, Business Owners Tribe, ANZ
What exactly is agile and where did it come from – we present a brief history of the hottest management model.
06 Sep 2018
ANZ, Atlassian & lessons from a meteoric rise
Gerard Florian | Group Executive Technology, ANZ
ANZ head of technology wants new deal with Atlassian to be a much-deeper relationship than vendor-client.
04 Sep 2018
Green lights for green financing
Sharon Klyne | bluenotes contributor
The need for green infrastructure is growing in Australia and New Zealand.
04 Sep 2018
PODCAST: Beyond food and festival
Andrew Maxwell | Knowledge & Development Manager, Diversity Council Australia
Most major cities in Australia boast restaurants of many cultures – but is this where our love for multiculturalism ends?
31 Aug 2018
SMEs: boost revenue $A385 billion a year
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
SMEs can save time and lift financial performance using digital and data, survey shows.
31 Aug 2018
ESG performance as important as financial performance: Elliott
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Bank seeks to balance the social and economic impacts of its decisions.
28 Aug 2018
bluenotes debate: the future of banks
Carina Parisella | Innovation editor
Are banks still necessary? A panel of banking and fintech experts debate the pros and cons of the financial services industry.
23 Aug 2018
Green thumbs in the financing sector
Katharine Tapley | Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, ANZ
As opportunities for green financing in Australia and New Zealand increase, so do does the interest in it.
21 Aug 2018
Bottling startup lightning
Carina Parisella | Innovation editor
A panel of experts discuss what startup founders can learn from big business – and what large corporates can take from a culture of disruption.
21 Aug 2018
Collaboration trumps genius
Carina Parisella | Innovation editor
It's hard to keep up in an increasingly tech-focused world, we chat to a political economist and a cancer researcher to learn more.
20 Aug 2018
PODCAST: Gone fishing? Still working…
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ADC Dr Kay Patterson discusses the many benefits of supporting those who want to stay in the workforce past the retirement age.
17 Aug 2018
Getting on with energy transformation
Luke Menzel | CEO, Energy Efficiency Council Australia
The debate surrounding Australia’s energy system has hit boiling point, so what should businesses do next?
16 Aug 2018
Creating Jamie
Shannon Newland | bluenotes contributor
Changing traditional industries are increasingly looking for creative thinkers.
15 Aug 2018
You’re too young for the golden age (of banks)
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Banking is essential; banks are not. What will the bank of the future even be?
14 Aug 2018
The benefits of finishing early
Rosemary Ryan | Freelance journalist
Studies show that retiring sooner rather than later can add years to your life.
10 Aug 2018
Māori business: a driving force in NZ’s economy
Siobhan Enright | bluenotes contributor
Māori businesses are booming and there’s a lot to be learnt from them.
10 Aug 2018
Pakihi Māori: he wāhanga nui i roto i te ōhanga o Aotearoa
Siobhan Enright | bluenotes contributor
Kei te puāwai ngā pakihi Māori, ā, he nui ngā akoranga ka puta i a rātau.
10 Aug 2018
New world order: a hard place
Tony Walker | Author and Political Analyst
Washington’s ability to enforce its Iranian sanctions regime globally will meet significant resistance.
09 Aug 2018
Hand: we’ve got to support our farmers
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ’s Mark Hand discusses newly announced relief measures for Australian farmers.
09 Aug 2018
How Australia works
David Plank | Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
The HILDA Survey data casts a light on how Australians are coping - or not coping - with their household and economic situations.
06 Aug 2018
The opportunity for precision farming in NZ
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
How can agtech help NZ farmers better run their businesses?
27 Jul 2018
Castles, moats and fending off digital raiders
Anthony Stevens | Founder & CEO, Digital Asset Ventures
The forces of digital disruption are undeniable. Here are two crucial planks of digital strategy all businesses need to know.
25 Jul 2018
The digital banking paradox
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Surely banks which want to be truly digital really can’t be banks at all?
23 Jul 2018
AI vs I in financial advice
Louise McCabe | Freelance journalist
Robo-advice is emerging around the world. How will it impact financial advice businesses?
20 Jul 2018
Future bright for top-end agri
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
Australia’s northern agriculture frontier is “a great place to have a go”.
19 Jul 2018
PODCAST: why shareholders care about purpose
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Consumers and investors are analysing more than just your core business strategy, says a social impact expert.
17 Jul 2018
Too small to fail
Mark Hand | Group Executive Australia Retail and Commercial Banking, ANZ
SMEs don’t fail nearly as much as you think they do. So why does the myth persist?
17 Jul 2018
Goodbye Kitty?
Terrie Lloyd | CEO, Japan Travel KK
Hello Kitty is in freefall. Who's going to save her?
13 Jul 2018
Just for kicks: lessons in business tactics from the World Cup
Tomasz Ng | bluenotes contributor
In football, the teams which think it through are the ones which prosper. It’s the same in business, these five tips show.
12 Jul 2018
Back to the future: the rise of mature age interns
Jessica Mudditt | Freelance Journalist
Australia’s workforce is aging. Are internships the answer to keep people engaged and employed?
11 Jul 2018
For banks, how big is too big to fail?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
In some markets there is a sound economic argument for dominant institutions.
10 Jul 2018
INFOGRAPHIC: how SMEs connect
Melissa Currie | Creative Content Producer, bluenotes
See how Australian SMEs are using social media to connect with customers, build brands and advertise.
06 Jul 2018
The king of the north
Bernadette Shaw | Regional Executive Business Banking NT, ANZ
It’s easy to overlook the agribusiness prospects offered by Australia’s Top End.
06 Jul 2018
PODCAST: open data and diagnosing financial hardship
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
Open banking will roll out through 2019. So what is it and what does it mean for consumers?
05 Jul 2018
The gothic bank and the rise and fall of Marvellous Melbourne
James Wilson | History editor
ANZ’s Queen St branch represents a fascinating time in the history of not just the bank but Victoria and Australia.
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.
03 Jul 2018
Capital idea for top-end agri
Brendan Rinaldi | State Manager, Business Banking SA & NT, ANZ
Northern Australian agriculture has enough fruits, not enough funds, research shows.
29 Jun 2018
For SMEs, knowledge is success
Cosi De Angelis | GM Transaction Banking & Asset Finance Solutions, ANZ
For owners and operators of small business, staying informed is staying ahead of the game.
28 Jun 2018
How to make your long-distance relationship work
Helen Brown | Managing Editor, Bisnis Asia
There’s opportunity in Asia for Australian businesses and partnerships are the key to success.
27 Jun 2018
PODCAST: both sides of price transparency
Richard Grayson | Head of Health, Business and Private Banking, ANZ
Transparency around healthcare prices could have an unintentional effect, expert suggests.
21 Jun 2018
Preparing for the talent crunch
Andrew Lafontaine | Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
New data suggests the future talent deficit will impact many regions and industries. What must be done to future-proof business?
19 Jun 2018
Putting the H in HCD
Melissa Currie | Creative Content Producer, bluenotes
It’s easy to fixate on features and functionality but ultimately consumers will judge your product on how it serves them.
14 Jun 2018
What’s up, brew?
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
The home of New Zealand’s rock-star hops was hit by two tropical cyclones this year. Does this signal a sour note for beer drinkers?
12 Jun 2018
The shifting perspectives on risk
Tim Dring | Oceania Banking & Capital Markets leader, EY
Strong third-party risk strategies are an important part of building a competitive advantage in financial services.
06 Jun 2018
The digital sun is rising in south east Asia
Donna Webster | Director of Capability Development, Asialink Business
The digital economy is transforming every aspect of social and business life in ASEAN regions.
04 Jun 2018
Australian banks can lead world on sustainability
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
BoM’s Dr Karl Braganza says Australian financial services currently lag Europe in understanding, application of sustainability.
04 Jun 2018
The hardest part of going agile
Alicia Aitken & Greg Szopa | bluenotes contributors
Agile ways of working is a hot topic at the moment but organisations must be wary of the hurdles.
30 May 2018
The reforms SA business owners need
Alan Read | SA Corporate Agriculture Director, ANZ
We chat with a panel of experts on the impact of South Australia’s state budget on business conditions in the region.
28 May 2018
The new capital landscape for NZ agri
Mark Hiddleston | Managing Director Commercial & Agri ANZ NZ
Where will the much-needed investment in NZ agri come from? Here are four potential sources.
24 May 2018
For SME scams, the best defence is defence
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
Australian incidents of business email compromise increased by 230 per cent between 2016 and 2017.
22 May 2018
How boomers are changing the landscape for small NZ towns
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
A retirement village in the centre of a small town could be a blueprint for boosting regional NZ.
21 May 2018
Trust and the senior executive
Donald Alexander | Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
Research shows trust in CEOs is getting better. It needs to. How can they keep the momentum going?
21 May 2018
What’s holding beef back?
Jason Taylor | Regional Executive, Central Queensland, ANZ
ANZ’s Mark Bennett shares trade themes from the ground in Beef Week.
18 May 2018
Privacy, personalisation and the right to be forgotten
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Society is on high alert when it comes to personal data use, so how can organisations better play by the rules?
16 May 2018
Bank results: what lurks beneath?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Results were solid – but stepping back from the headlines, the outlook for the sector is tough.
11 May 2018
How artificial and actual intelligence are changing the game
Maryann Jamieson | Domain Lead, Business Automation & Integration, ANZ
AI and automation are rapidly altering the workforce so do businesses still need a human touch?
10 May 2018
For beef, some good news in uncertain times
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Moves by China to restrict US exports could ultimately benefit Australia.
03 May 2018
Buxton: the art of giving
Peter Wilmoth | Feature writer
Art not just for art’s sake but for education and philanthropy – a property expert turns his eye to art and purpose.
30 Apr 2018
Peak milk?
Con Williams | Rural Economist NZ, ANZ
Stable cow numbers and performance improvements should see an increase in milk production in 2018-19.
30 Apr 2018
Who’s who in the entrepreneurial zoo?
Jessica Mudditt | Freelance Journalist
Gorillas, gazelles, unicorns and cheetahs: why does discussing business growth feel like a trip to the zoo?
27 Apr 2018
Businesses are in a tech war: Bloomberg chair
Shayne Elliott | Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Demand for improved customer experience means companies are at war for tech capability, says Bloomberg’s Chairman.
26 Apr 2018
It’s not a digital transformation without a cultural transformation
Sam Stewart | Partner Financial Services, Boston Consulting Group
As companies become more digital, they need to be mindful their culture matches their ambition.
24 Apr 2018
Q&A: Elliott on the choice to shape the future
Carina Parisella | Innovation editor
ANZ CEO chats to bluenotes about the origin of ANZ’s purpose and the leadership role of business in the community.
23 Apr 2018
Gate to plate in New Zealand
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Booming tourism and a healthy local market are challenging the NZ hospitality sector.
23 Apr 2018
NZ's robot overlords have other priorities
Miles Workman | Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
Will the rise of AI and machine learning considerably change the economic landscape in NZ?
18 Apr 2018
The curious case of funding costs
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Recent stability in funding costs for banks has been jolted - and no one’s completely sure why.
17 Apr 2018
Don’t leave voice of the customer to chance
Alicia Aitken & Greg Szopa | bluenotes contributors
Successful organisations listen to customers and deliver on the value promised.
13 Apr 2018
Australian exports: ripe for picking
Leanne Giles | Brand performance expert, ANZ
Demand for Australian wine exports is getting better with age, according to Zonzo Estate.
13 Apr 2018
Australia's global marketplaces
Jason Aravanis | Senior Industry Analyst, IBISWorld
Australian companies are increasingly looking to international markets for revenue.
11 Apr 2018
Conscious consumption: Kiwis heat up the food scene
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Producing food for health-conscious consumers who want - rather than need - to eat is changing the face of the NZ food.
11 Apr 2018
People’s banks historically not good for people
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
There are dangers in governments entering the private sector on the promise of a better deal.
04 Apr 2018
The future of agtech is connected – and sustainable
Madeleine Swan | Associate Director, Agri Research Australia, ANZ
Agtech makes farming more sustainable. We speak to growers on the ground about how technology is changing practices.
04 Apr 2018
Green, grouse and growing
Katharine Tapley | Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, ANZ
Macroeconomic trends are driving investors and issuers towards a sustainable future.
29 Mar 2018
Put out your Green Bins
Stuart McKinnon | Head of Institutional Relationships NZ, ANZ
Foreign direct investment in New Zealand is helping keep the streets cleaner and greener.
28 Mar 2018
Everyone wants a slice of China
Ben Barrett | QLD Director, Corporate Agribiz and Emerging Corporate, ANZ
Market access in China is the first step towards export opportunities for Australian agribiz.
28 Mar 2018
Keep KISSing in banking
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Banks are caught in a new kind of race - who can become more efficient, more quickly?
20 Mar 2018
Asia’s middle class set to drive Australia’s export success
Isaac Rankin | Managing Director - Commercial, ANZ
Asia’s middle class is an even bigger opportunity for Australian exporters than expected.
16 Mar 2018
Plum opportunities ahead for horticulture
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Australian fruit and nut exports to China increased by 500 per cent in the past four years.
15 Mar 2018
When DevOps talks, you’d better do what it says
Matt Nicol | bluenotes contributor
We speak to experts in the operational style winning helping businesses in sectors as diverse as railway, social media and banking.
28 Feb 2018
CEOs must set the tone to lead cultural change
Isaac Rankin | Managing Director - Commercial, ANZ
Two experts share insights into building winning business cultures.
26 Feb 2018
PODCAST: Alibaba, the sleeping giant of retail
Jo Masters | Senior Economist, ANZ
While Australian retailers are bracing their windows for the Amazon storm, Alibaba is walking freely through the door.
23 Feb 2018
Go with your gut: chef McConnell
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Restaurateur says there’s not always a guide book for operating a business.
22 Feb 2018
Six lessons learned in human centred design
Peter Dalton | Customer Experience Lead, ANZ
What is “human centred design” and how do you use it to design a banking app?
20 Feb 2018
Top consumer trends in Asia’s emerging markets
Ivan Uzunov | Research Manager, Euromonitor International
Asia’s emerging markets are experiencing rapid urbanisation – which is good news for retailers.
20 Feb 2018
How to get in (and out) of small business
Gabrielle Mitchell | bluenotes contributor
We share six tips for crafting a roadmap to business success – and six tips on getting out.
15 Feb 2018
Asia’s $A110bn emerging opportunity
Jan Bellens | Global Emerging Markets Leader, EY
Tech advances in emerging markets are opening up a significant growth opportunity for banks.
15 Feb 2018
LONGREAD: boomerang execs come back around
Jessica Mudditt | Freelance Journalist
Will returning executives become the next C-suite trend? There are reasons markets like Australia have never embraced the idea.
14 Feb 2018
Competition and/or stability in banking?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
The challenge for policymakers is to ensure disruption benefits the economy and doesn’t break it.
12 Feb 2018
How to keep a customer
Nigel Bowen | Freelance journalist
Winning a customer is hard. Keeping them is harder. Here are seven ways to do so.
08 Feb 2018
Six retail trends for 2018
Gabrielle Mitchell | bluenotes contributor
Omnichannel is back. People still want to touch an item before they buy it.
07 Feb 2018
When sharper credit's too sharp
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Well-intentioned but comprehensive credit reporting comes with risks for everyone. How do we handle it with care?
05 Feb 2018
Ice cream of the crop
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
We chat to two entrepreneurs looking to bring a new ice age to NZ.
05 Feb 2018
The idea exchange
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
On podcast, we discuss the mutual benefits of corporations partnering with academia.
02 Feb 2018
Mehra: getting back to basics on brand
Janak Rogers | Host, The ANZ Way podcast
ANZ’s GM group marketing talks through the thinking behind the bank’s ‘get on top’ push.
01 Feb 2018
Groundhog Day (and being a better leader)
Mike Irving | Performance coach
Research shows business coaching delivers tangible benefits to individuals and businesses.
31 Jan 2018
Digital and the power of mockery
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Is the ideal model for financial services in the future a bionic bank?
30 Jan 2018
PODCAST: a wombat, post-it notes and a 16 million person survey
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
We talk to the lead of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey about how being agile helped deliver a ‘yes’ vote in 99 days.
29 Jan 2018
Kiwifruit envy
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
The success story for NZ kiwifruit is remarkable – and ongoing. We speak to a grower about what’s next.
25 Jan 2018
Football’s cash derby
Steve Worthington | Professor at Swinburne University
ManU and Man City are massive rivals on the field – but their business models shows divided ideologies off field too.
23 Jan 2018
NZ wine tourism ripe for the picking
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
NZ’s wine industry is going from strength to strength and tourism looms as the next big growth opportunity.
23 Jan 2018
SMEs: go digital and grow
Gary Parkin | SA State Head Small Business Banking, ANZ
We hear from an SME saving 22 hours a week in administrative tasks since turning to cloud-based digital platforms.
19 Jan 2018
blueprints: game, set, match – the Australian Open
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
How much do doubles players earn compared with singles players at the Australian Open?
16 Jan 2018
Two must-read observations on NZ foreign investment
Con Williams | Rural Economist NZ, ANZ
The debate on the pros and cons that foreign investment provides for some of NZ’s key sectors is set to intensify in 2018.
15 Jan 2018
Hot desks go cold: rethinking open offices
Dominique Lyone | Managing Director at COS Working Spaces
Why the open-plan office sometimes doesn’t work - and what can be done about it.
12 Jan 2018
blueprints: booming movies
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
It’s summer, it’s movie time so which flick is the greatest of all time? We have the figures to show you.
10 Jan 2018
Fintechs no longer revolting
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Once upon a time, fintech meant revolution – but it’s now part of the financial mainstream.
09 Jan 2018
Why social enterprise could be the next boom
Tom Cropper | Freelance Social Enterprise Journalist
Social enterprises in New Zealand and Australia are proving you can make money and do good at the same time.
05 Jan 2018
The value in analysing analytics
Michael Gibson | Senior Analytics Delivery Lead, ANZ
Analytics are important to the success of all business – but why is adoption typically so low?
05 Jan 2018
Restoring, rationalising and reinventing risk
Doug Nixon & Will De Vere Gould | Financial Services Partner & Director, EY Australia
There’s a fundamental shift underway in the way banks manage risk. Where will it all lead?
04 Jan 2018
You’re already in the business of technology
Sylvia Pennington | Small Business & Personal Finance Journalist
Futurist Chris Riddell offers insights on the technological future of business, trust and the customer.
03 Jan 2018
Your best of 2017
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
As we start a new year, enjoy – or re-enjoy – a selection of your favourite pieces from 2017.
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.
18 Dec 2017
China strategy: focus on the niches
Xiaoguang Huang | CEO Greater China, ANZ
As we come to the end of 2017, we look at ANZ’s future strategy in China.
15 Dec 2017
blueprints: paying for Christmas
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
Going deeper into credit-card debt seems to be a common Australian Christmas tradition.
15 Dec 2017
A new kind of mental health support
Gerard Kerr | Head of Life Insurance, Wealth, ANZ
Insurance has an opportunity to improve by considering how it can support mental illness beyond merely honouring policies.
14 Dec 2017
Mindset: the final piece of the success puzzle
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
Australian businesses have the means and capability to change the way they do business – but do they have they mindset?
11 Dec 2017
The new order for NZ food
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
A new generation of consumers is changing the game when it comes to food – not just what we’re buying but how we’re buying it.
11 Dec 2017
Six tips for SMEs to thrive this Xmas
Gabrielle Mitchell | bluenotes contributor
We share expert advice on how they get the most out of this make-or-break time of year.
08 Dec 2017
Aussie agritourism, cubed
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
Visitor numbers continue to grow in winery regions – and one business is moving to take advantage.
07 Dec 2017
APIs, the secret sauce of the future for SMEs
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
SMEs with advanced levels of digital engagement are 50 per cent more likely to grow revenue.
05 Dec 2017
Xmas ‘17: ho ho or ho hum for retail?
Mike Ebstein | Director, MWE Consulting
We look at what the data says about the upcoming peak retail season.
01 Dec 2017
blueprints: more than child’s play
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
Almost 95 per cent of Australian and New Zealand homes play video games. Still think it’s just for kids?
01 Dec 2017
Six tips on family business (from award-winning family businesses)
Gareth Arbuthnot | State Manager Business Banking Vic/Tas, ANZ
We speak to owner/operators of two family businesses about what makes them successful.
30 Nov 2017
Banks realise climate change is a banking issue
Paul Orton | Head - Project & Export Finance, Institutional Banking at ANZ
Former BoE exec says banks are finally coming around.
29 Nov 2017
Biz must embrace diversity or fail
Carina Parisella | Innovation editor
In order to be successful, businesses need to drive more innovation – and that’s a by-product of diverse workplaces, MYOB CEO says.
27 Nov 2017
bluenotes’ Cornell recognised with award
Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes
Managing editor highly commended in StateStreet Institutional Press Awards.
24 Nov 2017
REWIND: financial literacy is a right for all
Roslyn Russell & Michelle Commandeur | Principal Research Fellow, RMIT University & Head of Financial Inclusion, ANZ
Two experts in financial literacy chat about the importance of access to financial education for society’s most vulnerable.
21 Nov 2017
The formula that could help techs beat banks – and what banks can do
Janak Rogers | Host, The ANZ Way podcast
Competition in finservices is going to ramp up over the next five years, ANZ digital boss says – but not from within the industry.
20 Nov 2017
VIDEO: taking stock on cattle prices
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
See insights from key ANZ experts on beef, grains and more in our commodities outlook.
20 Nov 2017
The sky is falling, aisle six
Mark Ganz | Director Client Insights, ANZ
Will the ‘Amazon effect’ destroy the Australian retail sector?
16 Nov 2017
Economic, green demands are a single package
Paul Goodwin | MD Institutional, ANZ NZ
Infrastructure and the environment are the key to shaping our future and cannot be considered in isolation.
13 Nov 2017
Get back to basics on brand: Howcroft
Leane Mason | Senior Relationship Manager – Specialty Retail, ANZ
Ad guru says businesses need to ensure diversity in marketing spend and avoid the seduction of digital.
10 Nov 2017
The danger of information overload at work
Alicia Aitken & Greg Szopa | bluenotes contributors
Good stories can help mitigate social risk in workplaces in times of tremendous change.
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.
09 Nov 2017
Tech-led change is not about the tech: Carnegie
Janak Rogers | Host, The ANZ Way podcast
Tech tools are far less important than leadership mindset when it comes to business change, ANZ digital boss says.
09 Nov 2017
Banking in time of war
James Wilson | History editor
In World War One employees from an ANZ predecessor bank volunteered at a higher rate than the general population.
08 Nov 2017
The KISS principle in banking
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
The underlying current of simplification in banking is easy to overlook and underestimate.
08 Nov 2017
Is the NZ lawyer of the future a robot?
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
AI and technology are going to fundamentally change the legal sector in the future. How do law firms hire with this in mind?
06 Nov 2017
Corporate reporting – it’s time to tell the whole story
Anna Stewart | Head of Corporate Sustainability, ANZ
For modern businesses, stakeholders want to know more than the numbers.
06 Nov 2017
NPS: the next step in CX
Peter Dalton | Customer Experience Lead, ANZ
NPS is a complete system and one which can be tailored and enhanced for individual companies.
01 Nov 2017
Diversity makes money
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Big investors back diversity and sustainability – and they’re right to, results suggest.
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.
25 Oct 2017
The consumer inertia in banking
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
If the financial services market is so competitive, why don’t consumers move around?
24 Oct 2017
The familiar, changing state of retail
Mark Ganz | Director Client Insights, ANZ
Retail is under siege from change – again. Is this time really any different?
19 Oct 2017
Want change to succeed? Learn what to forget
Alicia Aitken & Greg Szopa | bluenotes contributors
Atlassian R&D head Dom Price shares the secret to staying relevant within businesses experiencing rapid transformation.
10 Oct 2017
Clean, green & on screen: the modern cattle station
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
Keeping up with – and taking advantage of - changes in tech can be just as valuable as innovating.
10 Oct 2017
Attracting cyber talent crucial: Connick
Erica Hardinge | Head of Security Enablement, ANZ
ANZ CISO talks on video and podcast about the skills shortage in cybersecurity – and the risks if the issue isn’t solved.
06 Oct 2017
How culture connects Kiwi biz to history
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
With New Zealand’s Asian population set to double in the next 25 years, embracing cultural traditions are an important part of business.
04 Oct 2017
Regulators vow to be more cultured
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Culture’s hard to create – and maintain – but shouldn’t be written off as unmanagable.
03 Oct 2017
Bringing assurance back to insurance
Alexis George | Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group Executive Wealth Australia, ANZ
Australia’s insurance sector is suffering from a combination of public mistrust and the need for more-affordable, accessible cover.
03 Oct 2017
REALas, start-ups and learning to talk corporate
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ has acquired property pricing startup REALas – we speak to the founder on podcast and video.
02 Oct 2017
The next steps for Kiwisaver
Craig Mulholland | Managing Director of Wealth at ANZ Investments NZ
A survey shows a majority of New Zealanders support making their national savings initiative, KiwiSaver, compulsory.
28 Sep 2017
Security, honesty & the trust business
Mike Bullock | Chief Operating Officer, ANZ New Zealand
From sci-fi to reality at rapid pace, cyberattacks which could cripple businesses – and even nation-states - are a real threat.
26 Sep 2017
A winery to Asia: the Brown Brothers story
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
From grapes in the King Value to wine in Shenzen, Asia customers want an experience.
21 Sep 2017
SMEs: social is where your customers are
Guy Mendelson | Portfolio Lead - Business Owners, ANZ
In an increasingly competitive SME space reaching customers is more important than ever. Social media is an opportunity – if done correctly.
21 Sep 2017
Big data, big opportunity for SMEs
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Once a tool strictly for high street, big data SMEs are making use of the opportunities big data presents.
21 Sep 2017
Seven steps to smooth CEO switches for start-ups
Tony Rossano | Senior client partner and head of Global Technology Markets Practice at Korn Ferry Asia Pacific
CEO succession in start-ups is markedly different from anywhere else.
19 Sep 2017
Banking on climate change
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
There is another front - beyond politics and risk - for would-be financiers in the energy debate.
19 Sep 2017
Oh what a feeling, agile working
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ’s Colin Neave recalls his time at Toyota where a shift to a new way of work saw the company top the marketplace.
19 Sep 2017
WA zooms in on Asia
Kathleen Jahour | Head of Regional Business Banking WA, ANZ
Budget initiatives could help to fuel renewed economic prosperity in WA’s regional areas.
18 Sep 2017
Agility is the new workplace currency
Anouk De Blieck | General Manager, Human Resources, ANZ
The workplace of the future won’t be fixed - it will be virtual and flexible – and workers will need to adapt.
15 Sep 2017
blueprints: anatomy of a disaster
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
Explore our interactive infographic to discover the financial and psychological burdens of natural disasters.
07 Sep 2017
Unlocking the growth potential of Australia’s medium-sized businesses
Tania Motton | ANZ General Manager, Business Banking Australia
Australia’s medium-sized businesses are shrinking in number but their potential is enormous.
07 Sep 2017
Can Aus afford to be choosers on foreign investment?
Mark Bennett | Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Resistance to foreign investment in agriculture Australia risks costing the country on the global stage, expert suggests.
06 Sep 2017
Data, mining & data mining
Aaron Ross & Jonathan Bloch | Global Head of REI & Head of Strategic Banking, REI, ANZ
The Australian resources sector is slowly moving toward its inevitable big-data future – but must move quicker.
05 Sep 2017
Big food goes off
Dr David McKinna | Principal, agrifood consultancy McKINNA et al
Big brands have long dominated the food industry but the time of the smaller, premium, specialist brand is arriving.
01 Sep 2017
blueprints: behind mahogany doors
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
PwC’s latest CEO Survey offers insights into not just what the world’s business leaders think but how those views are changing.
31 Aug 2017
LONGREAD: Aus hospitality has a drinking problem
Necia Wilden | Career writer and editor
Brestaurant, anyone? Nights out are becoming more about the drinks as the restaurant sector adapts to changing conditions.
29 Aug 2017
Smorgon: the key to successful family succession
Brendan Rinaldi | State Manager, Business Banking SA & NT, ANZ
Only open and honest communication will work when it comes to succession in family business, PwC exec says.
29 Aug 2017
Fintech, cyber risk & solutions
Kevin Nixon & James Nunn-Price | Partners, risk advisory at Deloitte
Regulators are increasingly concerned about the impact of cyberattacks on the financial services sector.
25 Aug 2017
blueprints: tweets, texts & Tumblr
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
The digital lifestyle of Australian consumers has changed dramatically and business best pay attention.
23 Aug 2017
Does size matter when it comes to culture?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Banks face challenges in communication and culture – and earnings - which come simply from being too big and complex.
22 Aug 2017
Data and the key to success
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
How businesses actually use their data – rather than accrue it – will determine their success in the modern marketplace.
21 Aug 2017
Here’s cheers for NZ craft beer
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
More than just great beer; business smarts are key to capturing consumers in New Zealand’s craft-beer market.
18 Aug 2017
Mobile history: drive-up banking & more
James Wilson | History editor
In the first of our ANZ History Series we take a look at the evolution of banking mobility.
14 Aug 2017
From farm to fridge, give or take 8000km
Guy Thompson | BlueNotes contributing editor
Bulla CEO Alan Hood talks to bluenotes about milking the opportunities for Australian dairy in Asia.
11 Aug 2017
blueprints: from Pies to Patriots
Thomas Hounslow | bluenotes contributor
The world’s 50 most-valuable sporting clubs are in a league of their own compared to teams in Australia.
09 Aug 2017
Road transport: changed conditions ahead
Timothy Suffield | Associate Director, IIB, ANZ
Trucking needs $A3.5 billion in new capital over the next five years. Where will it come from?
08 Aug 2017
VIDEO: the agtech revolution starts with people
Simone Stella | bluenotes contributor
Agriculture faces a generational opportunity as the next wave of farmers come from a deeper technological background.
27 Jul 2017
A new way to cultivate capital for farming’s future
Sam Marwood | Co-founder at Cultivate Farms
An ag startup aims to rejuvenate Australia’s farming communities by match-making young and existing families.
26 Jul 2017
Ripped off or not?
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
The debate around credit card surcharges has raised its head again in the wake of a ruling in Britain.
24 Jul 2017
The accumulative benefits of agtech
Reina Webster-Iti | bluenotes contributor
Modern technology saves time and energy on the farm – and leads to better outcomes.
21 Jul 2017
Alibaba, fintech & techfin
Steve Worthington | Professor at Swinburne University
Move over financial services and fintechs – techfins are here to eat your lunch.
20 Jul 2017
How to get millennials involved in their future
Erin Truscott | Adviser & shareholder at GCA Financial Pty Ltd
Research suggests millennials aren’t engaged with financial advice – but there are ways the profession can help.
19 Jul 2017
Identity theft: stopping a digital zombie apocalypse
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Hordes of fake identities are being created for the purpose of illegally obtaining credit.
17 Jul 2017
Is Australia’s tech infrastructure letting farmers down?
Sarah Lang | Regional Executive, ANZ
Aus agri must increase productivity and efficiency - and technology can play a major role.
17 Jul 2017
Super: the great Australian apathy
Alexis George | Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group Executive Wealth Australia, ANZ
More than half of all Australians significantly underestimate how much superannuation they’ll need for independence.
12 Jul 2017
The new, old, new work paradigm
Andrew Cornell | Managing Editor, bluenotes
Rarely has there been a greater business focus on the need to fundamentally transform – and banks are at the epicentre.
11 Jul 2017
The tech tidal wave building for NZ agri
Briar McCormack | New Zealand editor
Producers should expect more tech-driven change around traceability, food quality, animal welfare and environmental issues.
11 Jul 2017
PODCAST: is India the next big thing?
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
On the cusp of regulatory change India – the world’s largest democracy – offers immense investment opportunity.