Australia business conditions show promising improvement in August-survey
A measure of Australian business conditions showed a welcome improvement in August as sales and profits weather coronavirus lockdowns in parts of the country, offering hope of a speedy recovery once restrictions ease.
Australia’s NAB posts 10.3% rise in cash profit, upbeat on outlook
National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX), the country’s No. 3 lender, said on Thursday its third-quarter cash profit rose 10.3% as it was able to move funds set aside for potential COVID-19 losses back into profit.
Australia’s NAB to buy Citi’s local consumer business in $882 mln deal
National Australia Bank (NAB.AX) will buy Citigroup’s (C.N) local consumer unit for about $882.24 million, the companies said Monday, as the American bank exits the region while buy-now, pay-later rivals challenge the old credit card business model.
Dollar in retreat as Powell says Fed won’t raise rates on ‘fear’ of inflation
The U.S. dollar remained on the back foot against major peers on Wednesday after a two-day drop as U.S. Federal Reserve officials including Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed that tighter monetary policy was still some way off.
Australia’s NAB reveals anti-money laundering probe, shares fall
National Australia Bank (NAB.AX) said on Monday it is under investigation for suspected serious and ongoing breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws, sparking concerns about potential fines and higher compliance costs.
