Australian banking first to crack down on scammers

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Westpac has unveiled a new security feature which seeks to significantly reduce customer scam losses. An Australian-first innovation, Westpac SaferPay will alert customers to potential scams through a series of

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Westpac doubles down on backing women in business

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Westpac has injected $63 million of capital to support female entrepreneurs, helping more than 350 women start or grow their business, since announcing a $500 million commitment[1] to back more female-led

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Consumer sentiment lifts off lows

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The Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 6.2% to 86 in February, from 81 in January. This is the biggest monthly gain since April last year, when the RBA

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New alerts to help stamp out financial abuse 

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Westpac is doubling down on its efforts to protect customers with the launch of new alerts that will help identify potential power of attorney abuse. The new detection capability will

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Westpac joins Australian banks to combat scams

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Westpac has joined forces with Australian banks to implement an industry-first Scam-Safe Accord which will provide better protection for customers in the fight against scams. An initiative led through the

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Steven Gregg appointed Westpac Chair

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Westpac Group has announced the appointment of Steven Gregg as a Non-executive Director and Chairman-Elect. Mr Gregg is a seasoned leader with more than 35 years’ experience spanning chair, director

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Consumer gloom lifts slightly

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The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 2.9% to 82 in October, up from 79.7 in September. Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan said: “The consumer mood has improved slightly

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Westpac and Queensland Rugby League announce major partnership backing equal participation in sport

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Westpac is delighted to announce a major new three-year partnership with Queensland Rugby League (QRL) that will see Westpac become front of jersey sponsor for the Queensland Maroons men and

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New scam prevention measures for Westpac customers

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Westpac has announced new digital payment security features to help combat scam losses. In an Australian banking first, Westpac will integrate its sophisticated fraud detection systems with its digital payment

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New measures to combat financial abuse

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Westpac is implementing new measures to stamp out financial abuse and make banking even safer for customers. The new protections include embedding safety into the design of all the bank’s

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