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Implemented in 9 months. Global from day one. Swift's blockchain-based ledger is ready for use, with ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY, Citi, DBS Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), FirstRand, HSBC, Banco Itaú, Lloyds Banking Group, Mashreq, MUFG, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UBS, UOB and Wells Fargo preparing to pilot 24/7 tokenised cross-border payments. This is a significant step towards scaling tokenised finance powered by the standards, security and global reach the industry relies on. By combining distributed ledger technology with Swift’s secure messaging network, the ledger: -Enhances liquidity efficiency -Improves cash flow visibility  -Enables seamless token recognition What’s next? This is the first use case. The ledger creates a foundation for future innovation in areas like programmable money and agentic commerce, and we're continuing to explore more use cases with our community - helping to take tokenised money closer to scalable, real-world adoption. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAucE_cJ #Ledger #Tokenisation #CrossBorderPayments

Not all growth is good growth. Chasing the wrong customers can stretch your operations, deplete your margins, and stress your team. Saying "yes" to everything doesn’t protect your company, it limits it. Join us for the next installment of the ANZ Business Growth webinar series, where we will unpack how to identify the customers who genuinely support your sustainable scaling goals. In this focused session, you'll learn: 🔎 How to define and recognise your truly ideal customers. 📊 The affects customer mix has on your margin, cash flow, and team morale. 🙌 Practical strategies to reshape your customer base over time. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 pm AEST 💻 Format: Online Webinar Register for this free webinar 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZN7_i2k #BusinessGrowth #SME #Strategy #CustomerSuccess #Leadership #ANZBusinessGrowth #CentreForBusinessGrowth

New ANZ insights show the FIFA World Cup lines up with a spending boost closer to home, with Australians flocking to pubs, cafes and takeaway outlets as they embrace both at-home viewing and shared match-day experiences.   Early analysis reveals ANZ customers have already spent over $7 billion during this year’s FIFA World Cup period so far, with strong spending uplifts recorded across key fan categories: takeaway food (up 6.75%), cafes and restaurants (up 5.5%) bars and hotels (up 5.2%), and sporting apparel (up 9.3%).   The data suggests major sporting events are powerful influencers of local consumer behaviour and spending patterns, even when matches are played overseas or outside peak viewing hours.   ANZ Managing Director, Data & Analytics, Joanna Gurry, said: “Whether Australians are gathering with friends at home, heading to their local pub to watch a match, or showing support through purchasing sporting merchandise, we're seeing spending patterns that seem to reflect the excitement and social connection major sporting events create.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gR7k-22N

Dylan Alcott AO's painting may not have made it but you can see those that did.    Enjoy 10% off Archibald Prize 2026 tickets, plus food and drink offers with your eligible ANZ card. T&Cs apply.    Learn more by heading to the Art Gallery NSW website: https://lnkd.in/gvq4Ec6s

Each year, we are so impressed by the talent showcased in the Young Archie competition at the Art Gallery NSW.    As proud presenting partner of the Archibald Prize and the Young Archie competition, ANZ is honoured to help shine a spotlight on the next generation of Australian artists.    Image 1: Young Archie 2026 Winner 5–8yrs category: Christian Pisarkiewicz, age 6 ‘My daddy’ Image 2: Young Archie 2026 Winner 9–12yrs category: Hugo Hui, age 9 ‘My family’s driver (Dad)’ Image 3: Young Archie 2026 Winner 13–15yrs category: Viraj Tandon, age 14 ‘Reflections’ Image 4: Young Archie 2026 Winner 16–18yrs category: Lauren Blunden, age 18 ‘Between’ To find out more about this year's exhibition, head to:  https://lnkd.in/gDVRj9fP