National Australia Bank (NAB) stories

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

Figma has launched its AI-powered Make tool in Australia, enabling users to create interactive prototypes from natural language prompts or existing designs.

Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.

Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

Visa has partnered with ANZ, NAB, HSBC, and Westpac to launch Visa B2B Integrated Payments in Australia, streamlining business transactions for all companies.

A new report reveals a pivotal shift in Australian firms towards skills-based workforce management, with 93% of leaders open to hiring based on skills profiles.

Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

AWS's Chief Technologist for Australia and New Zealand, Rada Stanic, discusses advancements in generative AI and its transformative potential for businesses.

Fortinet and National Australia Bank have launched the third Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, boosting cybersecurity skills among students during Awareness Month.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.

National Australia Bank has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services, enhancing its multi-cloud strategy to improve technology capabilities and customer experiences.