Westpac welcomes the start of data sharing through Open Banking

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Westpac has welcomed the launch of the next phase of Open Banking which allows personal banking customers to share certain data with trusted third parties. Starting yesterday, eligible Westpac customers

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Westpac releases findings into AUSTRAC Statement of Claim issues

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Westpac has announced the results of its investigation into the Anti-Money Laundering and CounterTerrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance issues, as well as releasing the Advisory Panel Report into Board Governance of

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Lyn Cobley retires from Westpac

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Westpac has announced that Lyn Cobley, Chief Executive of Westpac Institutional Bank, is retiring from the bank. Westpac CEO, Peter King, thanked Ms Cobley for her contribution in leading the

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Westpac executive changes

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Westpac has announced that David Lindberg, Chief Executive, Consumer and Craig Bright, Chief Information Officer, are leaving Westpac to take up new roles overseas. An international search has commenced for

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Peter King appointed Westpac CEO

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 Westpac Chairman Mr John McFarlane has announced the appointment of Mr Peter King as Chief Executive Officer. Mr McFarlane said, in moments of global stress and uncertainty, management stability and

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Westpac extends COVID-19 support for business

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Westpac is pleased to confirm its support of the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) extended Business Support Package, announced yesterday. Westpac Chief Executive Business Guil Lima said: “This is about offering

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Westpac announces support for businesses affected by Coronavirus

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Westpac has announced support measures for business customers financially affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus. The measures will be available to eligible customers immediately and will remain in place for

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Westpac announces John McFarlane as incoming Chairman

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Westpac Group has announced the appointment of Mr John McFarlane to the Westpac Board as Non-Executive Director and Chairman-Elect, succeeding Lindsay Maxsted on 2 April 2020. Mr McFarlane will commence

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Westpac completes Share Purchase Plan raising approximately $770 million

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Westpac has announced the completion of its Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”) following the closing of the SPP on 2 December 2019. The SPP raised approximately $770 million and approximately 31.9

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Westpac announces new Acting Group Executive Enterprise Services

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Westpac Group has announced that Alastair Welsh has been appointed Acting Group Executive Enterprise Services while Gary Thursby acts in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Incoming Acting Chief Executive

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