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FEAR & GREED | Business NewsInterview: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller on his first 141 days in the jobYesterday Westpac reported a slight dip in first-half earnings, with an interim profit of $3.3 billion - down 1% on the same period last year. But fewer mortgage customers are struggling to make their repayments, and Westpac has also seen strong growth in business lending.Westpac Chief Executive Anthony Miller talks to Sean Aylmer about the results, the federal election, navigating a Trump world, and how he's handled his first 141 days in the job.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0515 min
Westpac WireHow to navigate Australia’s evolving payments landscapeBig changes are coming to Australia’s payments system and Westpac’s Kathryn Carpenter urges businesses to act early in order to reap the potential benefits.2024-11-2808 min
Best of BusinessCatherine McGrath: Westpac chief executive defends tough emissions targets for Kiwi farmersWestpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels. Westpac is among the major banks that introduced emissions reduction targets for farmers - including reducing the emissions intensity of the dairy farms it finances in Australia and New Zealand. However, these targets translate into Westpac Australia allowing Australian dairy farmers to continue producing more CO2-equivalent emissions per tonne of milk than New Zealand dairy farmers. Chief executive Catherine McGrath says Kiwi dairy farmers start at a better level than their Australian counterparts. 2024-11-2107 min
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The SME StreamSatish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest Westpac Regional RoundupIt's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod says feedback from the North Island was more downbeat, with Wellington being the worst off because of a shrinking public service. He says there was a rosier picture in the South Island. Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge they’ve got a mix of tourism and agriculture among other industries helping to support a positive sentiment in the South. LISTEN...2024-10-0802 minBest of BusinessSatish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest Westpac Regional RoundupIt's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod says feedback from the North Island was more downbeat, with Wellington being the worst off because of a shrinking public service. He says there was a rosier picture in the South Island. Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge they’ve got a mix of tourism and agriculture among other industries helping to support a positive sentiment in the South. LISTEN...2024-10-0702 min
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSatish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest Westpac Regional RoundupIt's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod says feedback from the North Island was more downbeat, with Wellington being the worst off because of a shrinking public service. He says there was a rosier picture in the South Island. Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge they’ve got a mix of tourism and agriculture among other industries helping to support a positive sentiment in the South. LISTEN...2024-10-0702 min
Westpac WireTrump vs Harris: What it means for the Australian economyWestpac’s Head of International Economics Elliot Clarke highlights two potential risks to the Australian economy emerging from the upcoming U.S. Presidential election.2024-10-0208 min
Retail: UnpluggedWestpac NZ Economic Overview August 2024Join us as we discuss Westpac’s updated economic overview with Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod. Released August 2024, we look at where Westpac believes interest rates are headed, what the implications could be for retailers and how this could impact consumer spending patterns in the coming months. Please note this was recorded 12 August, before the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s August policy meeting.Westpac Economic Overview Report August 2024Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a busines...2024-08-1608 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Data key to unlocking the power of AIFor companies to get the most out of AI, strong data management and governance must be a top priority, says Pieter Vorster, Westpac’s head of data platforms.2024-07-0111 min
Westpac WireBudget insights with Pat BustamanteWestpac Group Senior Economist Pat Bustamante gives his take on what the federal budget means for renters, mortgage holders and small business owners.2024-05-1506 min
The NZ Property Market PodcastGuest episode - Geri and Heiko from WestpacSend us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!One for the hopeful first home buyersIn this guest special, Nick speaks to Geri Fraser and Heiko Jonkers from Westpac. Geri is the Product lead for Housing and Heiko the Social and Affordable Housing Guru!The main topics of interest discuss are the shared equity and leasehold options which are often misunderstood or simply not known about. Listen in to hear about what these options are and how Westpac have dedicated considerable commitment to ensure more New Zealanders can take that first...2024-04-3040 minThe NZ Property Market PodcastGuest episode - Joanie Rankin WestpacSend us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!On this guest episode Nick speaks with Joanie Rankin, Mobile Mortgage Manager at Westpac. Joanie has been a Mobile Mortgage Manager (MMM) for 3 years but has been in the home lending industry for 6 years. Joanie has been with Westpac for 9 years now in various customer facing/service roles and has an in-depth knowledge across several fields of banking. Joanie is very passionate and finds it hugely rewarding to help people into their first homes and loves being a part of their home buying journey.I...2024-03-1145 min
Westpac WireTech trends to watch in 2024Westpac Chief Technology Officer David Walker highlights the key trends to watch out for in the tech sector in the year ahead.2024-02-1508 min
AblequestMajella Knobel - TOUCH (Westpac Open Air Cinema)Westpac and Mastercard have collaborated to produce Australia's first pictureless feature film, TOUCH, which premieres on 13 Feb at the Westpac Open Air Cinema. Majella Knobel, head of access and inclusion at Westpac, talks to Barbara Sullivan about the film and the bank's many other accessibility initiatives. Original air date: 09.02.24Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-0914 min
Westpac WireWestpac's Callow on the A$ outlook in 2024The Australian dollar’s fortunes in 2024 hinge on a finely balanced outlook for global interest rates, says Westpac senior currency strategist Sean Callow, while Aussie visitors to Japan and New Zealand should get good bang for their buck.2024-01-3110 min
The Citizens ReportWestpac’s deception has left Coober Pedy’s bankless residents living in fear - MR 31/10/23Because Westpac lied to the Senate inquiry into regional bank closures back in February, the residents of Coober Pedy in remote South Australia are stuck in a financial “nightmare”.
Senior 9News.com.au journalist Emily McPherson has documented their nightmare in a very important 27 October article titled “Coober Pedy's last bank closed eight months ago. Here's what happened next”.
The residents revealed:
• They avoid going to the bank because the closest bank is now 540 km away in Port Augusta.
• Coober Pedy’s opal tourism economy is heavily cash-dependent, but taking cash to Port Augusta “is a safety issue”—with no mobile coverage for...2023-11-0104 minFinance AM220923220923 by Westpac Bank2023-09-2105 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: PayTo set to transform the payments landscapeStruggling to keep track of all your regular payments and subscriptions? PayTo could be the answer. Jeff Byrne, managing director for global transaction services at Westpac, explains why the new feature can help transform Australia's payments landscape.2023-09-0809 minWestpac WireFX BEAT: Struggling A$ may have further to fallThe Aussie dollar has dropped to nine-month lows in recent weeks, and Westpac senior currency strategist Sean Callow sees little prospect of a trend reversal in the short-term.2023-08-2210 min
Market Outlook in conversationAugust 2023 – RBA and growth outlook, inflation's downtrend, employment's resilience, US outlookMonetary policy and the consumer outlook (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)A reprieve for GDP: Westpac’s revised 2023 and 2024 forecasts – 6:00min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)Australian inflation: promising signs, but a long road ahead – 13:30min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)Employment’s resilience, a critical support for activity – 19:45min (Economist Ryan Wells)Gauging the end of the US and global tightening cycles – 26:00 min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke)
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Westpac WireWestpac young executive award winner Jessica HallettJessica Hallett has been named among AFR BOSS magazine’s young executives of the year. In a podcast interview, she spoke to Wire about her globe-trotting career and the leadership lessons she’s picked up along the way.2023-07-2114 min
The Leadership JourneyLeading From the Front: Nash Subotic of WestPac Wealth Partners on Culture, Training and Blue Ocean Strategy
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Leading From the Front
Nash Subotic of WestPac Wealth Partners on Culture, Training and Blue Ocean Strategy
Nash Subotic, CEO and the driving force behind WestPac Wealth Partners, has spearheaded the creation of an admired financial services firm known for its remarkable growth. With a formidable presence in over 10 states, an impressive $17 billion life insurance face amount, $2.5 billion assets under management, and a robust team of 270 professionals, Nash has diligently focused on leading an organization that thrives on its culture, training, and innovation.2023-06-1022 min
Westpac WireFX BEAT: ‘Good Times’ AUD can prosper from China reboundIt’s been a bumpy ride for the Australian dollar so far in 2023, but the currency should draw support from signs that China’s economy is building momentum, says Westpac senior currency analyst Sean Callow.2023-04-2710 minWestpac WireWestpac's Sean Callow on the AUD's prospects in 2023The Australian dollar has made a stellar start to 2023, hitting its strongest levels in five months. It’s a trend that can be sustained in the months ahead, Westpac senior currency market strategist Sean Callow tells Wire in a podcast interview.2023-01-3011 min
Westpac WireSwimming Australia's Jess Corones on how tech is helping Aus in Olympic fast laneSpeaking at Westpac's recent internal technology convention TechX, Swimming Australia performance scientist Jess Corones tells Amazon Web Service's Justin Lennon how cutting-edge data analytics was key to helping the Australian swim team to bring home the most successful Olympics medal haul in history last year.2022-12-1151 minFinance AM29Nov2229Nov22 by Westpac Bank2022-11-2902 min
Westpac WireNerida Caesar on career choices, leadership, and future tech trendsWestpac director Nerida Caesar tells Westpac Wire about the insights and inspiration she’s drawn from more than three decades of experience as a top executive in Australia and overseas.2022-11-2823 min
Westpac WireWork to tackle exploitation is not over"Seeing the impact of experts tackling the scourge of online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines has compelled us to extend Westpac’s support for this work," says Westpac's Chief Sustainability Officer Siobhan Toohill in a conversation with the International Justice Mission's Lucille Dejito.2022-11-0434 min
Westpac WireBOARD WALK: Audette Exel on zeitgeist shifts, data versus ideology and what’s nextBoard director and social entrepreneur Audette Exel AO says the zeitgeist has shifted in the way big businesses see their role in the community, in a broad ranging podcast interview with Westpac Wire, the first in it's Board Walk series.2022-09-2928 min
Westpac WireSocial entrepreneur Luke Terry: Global spotlight to shine on Aussie entrepreneursThe Social Enterprise World Forum, to be hosted in Brisbane in September 2022, will be transformative for Australia’s burgeoning social enterprise sector, says renowned social entrepreneur, Luke Terry, in a podcast interview in conversation with Westpac Wire's Emma Foster.2022-08-0822 min
The iTnews PodcastBT/WESTPAC | Richard Holmes, CIO of Westpac’s specialist business divisionWestpac’s BT is modernising its Panorama financial planning platform by migrating it to run in the cloud, which should also make the platform easier to separate from the group if it is divested as planned.In this week’s episode of the iTnews podcast, Richard Holmes, CIO of Westpac’s specialist business division - the division set up to divest non-core banking assets - discusses the challenges of ring-fencing large IT assets and unwinding tight system integrations to prepare those assets for life outside of the Westpac Group.2022-06-2617 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Ben Young says ‘Dynamic CVC’ feature sees 80% dip in fraudWestpac’s head of financial crime insights Ben Young says the ‘dynamic CVC’ digital card feature has seen fraud drop by 80 per cent among customers who use it.2022-06-2409 minMarket Outlook in conversationApril 2022 - revised RBA view, Budget 2022, Australia's labour market, household debt, and US recession risksKey themes discussed this month include:Westpac’s revised RBA view (Chief Economist Bill Evans)Budget 2022: the outlook and risks 8:15min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)Australia’s labour market: strength to persist 14:55min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)Household debt, serviceability and the economy 19:45min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)US recession risks 29:25min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).
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Westpac WireNew survey shows big net-zero ambition liftWestpac chief sustainability officer Siobhan Toohill interviews Westpac institutional bank chief Anthony Miller and Economist Impact's Georgia McCafferty on the findings of a new report which flags a “profound attitudinal shift” driving up the net-zero ambitions of corporates and investors.2022-03-1022 minMarket Outlook in conversationFebruary 2022 - the year ahead for the RBA, the 2021/22 commodity price rally, Australian housing and US FOMCKey themes discussed this month include:The year ahead for the RBA (Chief Economist Bill Evans)Westpac’s 2022 outlook for the Australian economy 11:58min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)Assessing the sustainability of the 2021/22 commodity price rally 17:15min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)Australian housing in 2022, lessons from history 21:40min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)The US FOMC: inflation, uncertainty and policy normalisation 26:55min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).Any information provided in this podcast is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.
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Westpac WireTECH IN 10: David Walker on new deal to boost Westpac into cloudWestpac's chief technology officer David Walker says a new partnership with Microsoft will see the bank "double down" on its use of cloud technologies, in the latest Tech in 10 podcast.2022-02-0711 min
What the FluxWestpac hit by Westpac shareholders over exec pay | Kraft's major cream cheese shortage | Zara, H&M dominate with wardrobe updates post lockdownWestpac’s shareholders have hit Westpac with a ‘protest vote’ over the new pay plans for its executives. Kraft, the brand behind Kraft Singles, is getting crafty with its marketing - due to a major cream cheese shortage. Sales at Zara and H&M are back to pre-pandemic levels (or in some cases are better) thanks to post-lockdown wardrobe updates. --- Sign up to the Flux app for our $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: h...2021-12-1605 minMarket Outlook in conversationDecember 2021 - Westpac’s revised growth view and the significance of global developments for the RBA, Australian household wealth and the investment outlook.Key themes discussed this month include:Vigorous recovery and the implications for policy (Chief Economist Bill Evans)Australian household wealth, a robust foundation for strength in consumption 11:25 min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)Business investment’s promising pipeline 15:18 min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)Key commodity market dynamics for the year ahead 18:16 min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)The global economy: opportunities to outweigh the risks in 2022 27:00 min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).Any information provided in this podcast is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.
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Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Rachel Thewlis on Westpac's new payment terminals, including accessibility featuresWestpac technical product manager Rachel Thewlis talks to Westpac Wire's Emma Foster about the bank's new Android-based EFTPOS payment terminals, soon to replace around 110,000 end-of-life terminals across Australia. She explains why accessibility has been at the forefront of the terminal's design, including getting input from people who are blind or have low vision. A transcript of the interview is available at www.westpac.com.au, search for the story titled "Tapping accessibility in new payment terminals".2021-11-3010 minMarket Outlook in conversationNovember 2021 - RBA's revised outlook, Australian inflation and key drivers of business investment into 2022Key themes discussed this month include:The RBA’s revised outlook and the implications for interest rates (Chief Economist Bill Evans)Australian inflation: assessing its persistence and the risks 15:15 min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)A view of Australia’s re-opening from Westpac’s Card Tracker 20:35 min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)The three key drivers of Australian business investment into 2022 24:50 min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)Global inflation: pro-active markets and the response of central banks 30:55 min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).Any information provided in this podcast is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any pe...2021-11-0938 min
Westpac WireJason Yetton: Westpac fires up ‘banking as a service’ with AfterpayWestpac’s first banking as a service partner, buy-now-pay-later giant Afterpay, has switched on its money app, leveraging the “most modern banking architecture in Australia”, says the bank’s executive Jason Yetton in this podcast interview with Westpac Wire.2021-11-0817 min
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams AfternoonsSam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder - Westpac NZ's annual profit rockets up by 56% to $1.01bWestpac New Zealand's cash earnings shot up by 56 per cent to $1.01 billion in the year to September, boosted by a $404 million turnaround in asset impairment charges. Net interest income benefitted from a 3 basis point increase in margins and lending growth of 5 per cent driven by $5.7b in mortgage growth. Deposits increased by 7 per cent, or $4.9b, which fully funded the bank's loan growth and lifted its deposit-to-loan ratio to 82 per cent, the bank said. Westpac said strong momentum in the economy has contributed to a "solid" full year result. Acting chief executive Simon Power said Covid-19 was ca...2021-11-0209 min
Westpac WireEliza Mathews, sustainable finance head, on deals boom, ESG and greenwashing risksAs GPT Group and Estia Health become the latest Australian companies to unveil sustainable finance deals this week, Westpac’s sustainable finance head Eliza Mathews says they certainly won’t be the last. For more stories head to www.westpac.com.au/news2021-10-2916 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Paul McKenna on Westpac’s branch phones going digitalAs Westpac takes another step in modernising its branch infrastructure by replacing legacy telephones with a “mobile first” digital solution, Westpac Wire spoke to the bank’s head of workplace technology Paul McKenna for this episode of Tech in 10. #WestpacWire
Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "TECH IN 10: Westpac’s branch phones go digital".2021-09-1510 min
Westpac WireBank scams expert, Ben Young, on staying safe as scams rise on COVID’s backAs new data from Westpac shows scams doubled in the past year, financial crime expert Ben Young unpacks how scams are evolving and what consumers can do to stay safe.2021-09-0321 minMarket Outlook in conversationJuly 2021 - potential implications of Sydney's lockdown, updated forecasts for US FOMC and Australia's RBA, and commodity prices impressive strengthKey themes discussed this month include:Westpac’s updated forecasts for the US FOMC and Australia’s RBA as well as our initial economic assessment of the Sydney lockdown (chief economist Bill Evans)The impact of lockdowns through the lens of Westpac’s Card Tracker 9:20 min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)Australia’s state budgets in recovery 14:30 min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)The demand and supply factors driving commodity prices’ impressive strength 17:15 min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)A constructive, pragmatic FOMC and the implications for the US dollar 24:15 min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).Any information provided in this podcast is...2021-07-1230 min
Westpac WirePODCAST: Wanted! Women fund managersAs women in funds management in Australia remains stubbornly low, Westpac’s Global Investment Services' Ladan Ocora speaks with Platypus Asset Management’s Jelena Stevanovic on how to redress the gender imbalance. Jelena opens up about her pathway into the profession, demystifies a “day in the life” of the job, spells out why it’s important to start with an acknowledgement that lack of diversity is a disadvantage, the important role of mentoring and other practical approaches Platypus has taken to drive both gender equity and the success of the business.2021-06-3022 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Janelle Howe on taking command of Westpac’s techA purpose-built command centre is an evolution of the “health” monitoring of Westpac’s vast network of technology infrastructure and applications. In this June 1 Tech in 10 podcast, the bank's head of service operations Janelle Howe tells Westpac Wire's Emma Foster a little more about the new facility, including what's next.
Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "Taking command of Westpac's tech".2021-06-2809 min
Westpac WireBill Evans on why the RBA will hike rates in 2023On Friday June 18, 2021, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans revised his forecasts for the Reserve Bank’s cash rate, tipping hikes to begin in 2023 after the “stunning” fall in the unemployment rate. In this podcast with Westpac Wire editor Michael Bennet, Bill discusses his new forecasts, what it means for the property market, the economic recovery, inflation, COVID-19 uncertainties and more.2021-06-2321 minMarket Outlook in conversationJune 2021 - Melbourne lockdown, JobKeeper’s end, our revised growth view, the RBA’s next steps and US inflation.Key themes discussed this month include:Westpac’s revised growth view; consumer sentiment and the Melbourne lockdown; and next steps for the RBA (Chief Economist Bill Evans)Growth dynamics coming out of a pandemic 8:35 min (Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan)The implications for employment of JobSeeker’s end 12:25 min (Senior Economist Justin Smirk)Gauging the strength of housing construction’s upcycle 16:30 min (Senior Economist Matthew Hassan)US inflation, its drivers, persistence, and the implications for the FOMC 22:05 min (Senior Economist Elliot Clarke).Any information provided in this podcast is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into a...2021-06-1129 min
Westpac WireTECH IN 10: Majella Knobel on accessibility and appsMarking the release of Westpac’s latest Access and Inclusion Plan, the bank’s Majella Knobel tells Westpac Wire's Emma Foster tech projects like the new mobile bank app are increasingly focused on ensuring all Australians can take advantage of improved functionality. #WestpacWire
Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "Tech in 10: Accessibility and apps".2021-05-2112 min
Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders#82 Macgregor Duncan, WestpacIn episode 82 of Fintech Chatter Dexter Cousins is joined by Macgregor Duncan of Westpac. They discuss the 10x partnership and how Westpac's Banking as a Service model brings Fintech and Banking closer.In October 2020 Westpac announced a landmark partnership with Fintech giant, Afterpay. The partnership will allow Afterpay to provide Westpac transaction and savings accounts and other cashflow management tools to its 3.3 million customers in Australia.To our knowledge, no other such partnership exists in the world of Fintech. Further partnerships with Society One demonstrate Westpac's desire to work...2021-05-1236 min