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Harker quits Westpac board, blaming lung transplant

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Investment banking veteran Steve Harker has resigned as a director of Westpac, in a move blamed on serious illness.

The resignation announced late Tuesday comes after questions about his ties to a controversial trust-fund business.

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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
Neil Chenoweth is an investigative reporter for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney and has won multiple Walkley Awards. Connect with Neil on Twitter. Email Neil at nchenoweth@afr.com.au

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