Zuber exits at a crucial time for banks
In a sector of the market known for its big personalities and ego, the highly regarded Zuber is old school and humble.
Westpac
Westpac appoints new treasurer
Westpac CEO Peter King has one more key slot to fill after naming Joanne Dawson group treasurer to replace Curt Zuber, as the bank navigates the COVID-19 fallout.
Banks, miners weigh on ASX
Banks and miners weighed on the ASX 200 and Westpac’s Bill Evans pushed his RBA easing prediction out to November from October.
New date tipped for interest rate cut
One of Australia’s major banks predicts the Reserve Bank won’t cut interest rates until the Federal Government hands down its budget.
Stakes raised in dirty-money war
It’s not only Westpac and Crown that have been put on notice about the importance of taking a tough line on money-laundering.
Banks boost ASX as Westpac jumps
Major banking stocks pushed the ASX 200 to finish firmly higher, as Westpac clocked its best one-day rise in nearly four months.
Shake-up will speed up loans: Westpac CEO
Westpac CEO Peter King praised the overhaul as a significant government initiative that would reduce red tape for consumers seeking a loan.
Westpac in damage limitation mode
The lender made the right decision by re-engaging with Austrac and copping a record $1.3bn penalty.
Westpac breach the ‘greatest failure’
The damning indictment by Attorney-General Christian Porter came as Westpac capitulated in the face of Austrac’s demand for a top-end penalty.
Long, winding road to Westpac’s $1.3bn disaster
When a shocking realisation dawned on Westpac that its critical early warning system was a house of cards, here’s what happened next.
How teller raised alarm on ‘customer 12’
It was a Westpac teller who raised the alarm about possible criminal activity by a person dubbed customer 12.
ASX, $A down on offshore jitters
The $A was around a 9-week low and shares fell after Fed officials said more stimulus was needed, but Westpac provided some recovery for the ASX 200.
Westpac won’t be the last: Austrac
Financial crime regulator Austrac says the record $1.3bn fine it secured against Westpac won’t be the end of action against major companies.
How Westpac facilitated child sex
Westpac has copped a staggering $1.3 billion fine for failing to stop transactions that funded child exploitation and terrorism.
Westpac to pay $1.3bn fine for Austrac breaches
Westpac has agreed to pay a huge $1.3bn fine to settle its case with Austrac, which says the bank’s delays hindered law enforcement.
Frydenberg, Trump show they get it
With surprisingly symmetrical, era-defining changes, the pair are determined to let workers and small businesses get on with it.
Westpac, Austrac close to deal
The penalty paid by Westpac is likely to be well over $1bn, significantly higher than the bank’s $900m provision.
Shares gain $38bn, $A drops
Australia’s share market ended a 4-day losing streak with its best day in 9 weeks, adding $38bn of market capitalisation.
Westpac tips budget day rate cut
Westpac believes the Reserve Bank is gearing itself for an interest-rate cut on the same day the Federal Government will deliver its budget.
Shake-up for private banking
Winners and job losses emerge as CBA and Westpac overhaul their private banking divisions.
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