WESTPAC

Funds management

The major bank has revised its monetary policy expectations off the back of the Reserve Bank's hawkish rhetoric....

Funds management

Westpac has come under fire from shareholders over greenwashing with Market Forces describing the firm as a ‘laughing stock’....

Funds management

Industry experts are predicting a further December rise in interest rates today, with hikes expected to continue until mid-2023 to address inflationary pressures. ...

Funds management

Westpac has confirmed the potential sale of the Asgard and BT Panorama platform is still a consideration as funds under administration on BT Panorama declines 8%....

People & Products

PEXA has hired a former Westpac executive as its group chief operating officer....

Life/Risk

Westpac has completed the sale of Westpac Life Insurance Services Limited to TAL but expected to report a total after tax loss on sale of $1.37 billion....

Funds management

Australia’s four major banks have delivered $14.4 billion in combined headline cash earnings for the 2022 half year, up $700 million or 5.1% from 2021 half year results....

Expert Analysis

General advice may help you reach a broader audience, but personal advice provides a better way to meet client needs and manage compliance risk, writes Steve Davison....

Policy & Regulation

Westpac has been ordered to pay penalties of $113 million for compliance failures in banking, superannuation, wealth management and insurance....

Policy & Regulation

Westpac-subsidiary BT Funds Management has been fined $20 million for incorrectly charging commission payments to certain superannuation fund members....

Financial planning

Westpac has reduced headcount by more than 1,100 people in the past quarter, contributing to a $191 million decline in expenses, as it brings forward its simplification p...

Financial planning

In an unprecedented move, the corporate regulator has launched multiple civil penalty proceedings again the bank for matters including fee-for-no-service for deceased cus...

Funds management

Australia remains a key market for Pendal with its Australian funds experiencing record inflows as it explores bringing global products to the region....

Funds management

The big four bank expects its remediation program related to financial advice is “largely finalised” although it has provision to pay out a further $1.14b in total remedi...

Funds management

Shareholders of ANZ, NAB, and Westpac have lodged resolutions calling on the banks to stop funding new fossil fuel projects as the banks have continued to undermine net z...

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