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“Sports, for me, will cure everything. It keeps me active, it helps me with time management, efficiency and concentration, but most importantly it keeps me learning."    At the age of 11, an accident left channakeshava J (Keshav), who works in our Group Capability Centre in ANZ Bengaluru, without his right hand. From this, he channeled his passion for sports into becoming an inspiring athlete.     "By 18, I was the first participant from India to compete in long jump and the 100 metre sprint in the 2003 Junior Asian Games in Hong Kong.    "In 2021, I was honoured to represent India in Uganda at a Para Badminton Tournament. In 2018, I qualified for the Asian Para Games in Jakarta as the first tenpin bowler to represent India."    As the 2024 Paris #Paralympics take place, Keshav is excited to support the athletics and badminton events, with a keen eye on what future challenges he could conquer.    Read Keshav's story: https://lnkd.in/eKib9Ar3

"While going through a normal hormonal dance phase (perimenopause), I realised that it can shake things up a quite a bit for some of us. Having spoken to few colleagues, there was a feeling of “I am not alone in this journey” and ”I wish someone told me this earlier” and so on.   "Hence the natural thought was to start a community to connect with others to share, learn and support each other along the way. We have started the conversation about women’s health, a topic which has been hushed away for way too long.     "I'm grateful to leaders like Antonia Watson for her support and the amazing team of volunteers to help nurture the community."    Kaberi B. is the leader of our Women's Health community, and is shining a spotlight on health and wellbeing topics relevant to all women, girls and gender-diverse people.     We're proud of our many different employee networks, bringing together employees with lived experience and their allies.       Explore your opportunities and join a team that celebrates diversity: https://lnkd.in/gRUR2F4Q       #WomensHealthWeek #YourVoiceYourChoice

Founded in 1910, Bulla Dairy Foods began its journey when Thomas Sloan pioneered a new method of thickening cream. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, Bulla is still owned by the same three founding families, with operations in Victoria’s verdant dairy country around Colac and Melbourne. For several decades, ANZ has supported Bulla in expanding into new markets, innovating with new products, and established new manufacturing facilities. As ANZ relationship manager Tony Fato outlines in this article, trust and ongoing investment in relationships are essential for fostering the growth of a company like Bulla. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXqpTzeW

Pavan Prakash, ANZ Mobile Lender, gets that life can get busy.     Life moves fast, and so does he. He recently helped a customer with a home loan, going from application to settlement in less than 5 days.    “I knew when I received a call from a customer, who’d just been let down by their previous financial provider and was facing a looming settlement deadline, that I was going to be able to help.”   “The part of the job I love the most is the flexibility we can offer our customers and the difference it makes to them.”   If you’re looking for someone who’ll go the extra mile for you, connect with Pavan on LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/g9XPXYNk

Still haven't sorted your Father's Day gift, and wondering how to beat last years' socks? We've got you covered. Here's what's popular with our customers 👇     🍽️ For Father's Day, ANZ customers have increased their spend on takeaway and eating out by 14%.     🛍️ Our consumer spending data shows that men spend more on clothing and accessories for Father's Day, with an 8% increase compared to a normal weekend.    🍷 According to our consumer spending data, women are spending 22% more on wineries and bottle shops for Father's Day compared to a regular weekend. Shoutout to our incredible Events team, Suzan Cheema and Jocelyn Tiong, for making events like these possible.

We all have a scam story.      Everyone has a part to play in shutting down scammers. By talking to each other, we can make sure no one is alone in the fight against scams. This week at work, we’re opening up about scams that have affected the people we care about.      Here’s what ANZers are saying…     ACCC #ShareAScamStory 

“As a child who loved science growing up in the 1970s, using artificial intelligence to do specific, often complex jobs seemed a logical next step for society.   “When I look back, I smile at the enthusiasm of my younger self for a technology that was still many years away.   “My passion for #AI was sparked at university in the late 1980s studying computer science and mathematics. While I was doing the normal undergraduate things of learning to drive, working part-time jobs and hanging out with friends, I also had my special project playing around with AI.   “In 1989 I created a so-called “digital twin” of a zinc processing plant that was the first of its kind in the world.”   That’s our Chief Information Security Officer, Dr Maria Milosavljevic GAICD FACS sharing her impressive background and passion for applying AI to security. A big part of her job is making sure everyone at ANZ understands and plays their role in safeguarding both the bank and our customers, turning security into a shared mission.   Read more about her inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/gac5B_pC

"We're throwing sand in the gears of scammers. We're on average stopping about $12 to $14 million dollars of scam attempts every month."    ANZ’s Head of Customer Protection, Shaq Johnson, spoke to Nine News this week on scams and how his team spot the red flags to protect our customers.    Shaq says we've seen a 49% reduction in customer scam losses from October 2023 to June 2024.   “The measures we’re implementing are having an impact – and while it’s an encouraging sign, there is more to do, including continued focus on education to inform people about how criminal syndicates are targeting their victims, changing methodology, and what to look out for.”

"I had a customer who said she had a boyfriend that she met through social media, and he needed to go into her internet banking. I said to her, "Have you physically met this man?"     "She started crying and I told her we will help.”   Imagine someone you care about being caught up in a romance scam and feeling completely lost and vulnerable. Now, more than ever, we need to be able to spot the red flags, and like Cameron did, support and protect one another.     Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the scam epidemic: https://lnkd.in/gixdM8zq   #ScamsAwarenessWeek #ScamsWeek24 #ShareAScamStory ACCC

POV: You're in your 20s and decide to pack up your life and move overseas to a country where you don't speak their language.   Meet 陈佳萱 (Angie Chen), ANZ China's Head of Multinationals, who did just that – moving from Taipei to Ho Chi Minh City without a job or a word of Vietnamese.     Angie had been in Ho Chi Minh City a few years when she set her sights on ANZ. “Being proactive and not hesitating to ask for opportunities” is what Angie says led to her being appointed ANZ Vietnam’s Head of Greater China.    Over two decades in Vietnam, and now in China, she has managed banking relationships with the world’s biggest corporations. As ANZ China’s Head of Multinationals, she helps them navigate slowing GDP, rate cuts and fierce competition to grow their business globally.    “You unleash potential when you step outside the box. The fears that hold us back are often mere illusions, shattered by our courage,” is Angie's life and career advice.     When’s the last time you took a leap of faith and made a bold career move?