Westpac

302 results about this entity

Period: 26 Nov 2004 - 21 Nov 2024

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Australian banks pilot fraud intelligence sharing network

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Australian banks pilot fraud intelligence sharing network

Australia's top banks are piloting a fraud and scams intelligence-sharing network using behavioural- and device-based technology from security vendor BioCatch.

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Westpac to hire 200 small business and SME bankers across Australia

Westpac has today announced a commitment to hire 200 additional small business and SME bankers across Australia by the end of 2027.

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Westpac ups the ante on scam protection

In an effort to boost scam protection for its customers, Westpac is adding 50 new team members to its Fraud and Scam Operations team and a new feature that allows customers to report a scam, fraud or mistaken payment through the app.

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Westpac reports steep rise in app uptake in H1

The number of customers using personal finance tools in Westpac’s mobile banking app has increased by 36% since the start of the year, with around 620,000 logging in each month to access features to help monitor cash flow, categorise spending and manage bills.

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Anthony Miller appointed CEO of Westpac

The Westpac Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Anthony Miller as Group CEO and Managing Director, commencing 16 December 2024.

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Westpac extends payee verification to institutional and government clients

In a move to help reduce scam losses and make Australia a harder place for scammers to operate, Westpac is extending its payee verification solution to institutional and government clients.

Westpac battles impersonation scams with 'SafeCall'

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Westpac battles impersonation scams with 'SafeCall'

In a move to help stop bank impersonation scams, Westpac has teamed with telco Optus to introduce a new verified in-app calling capability.

Westpac starts offering debit cards to eight-year-olds

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Westpac starts offering debit cards to eight-year-olds

Australian bank Westpac is now offering debit cards to children as young as eight in a move it says will help them hone their financial skills.

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Westpac issues dynamic virtual cards for business customers

Westpac is launching Dynamic Virtual Cards for institutional, corporate and government customers, enabling fast and secure ‘tap and go’ payments, giving them greater control.

Westpac and CBA step up fight against scammers

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Westpac and CBA step up fight against scammers

Stepping up its fight against scammers, Westpac has introduced real-time Confirmation of Payee security features for consumer and small business customers.

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Westpac helps customers earn $21 million in interest through savings prompts

To provide greater transparency around savings interest rates, Westpac has introduced mobile phone push notifications which alert customers about how they can earn bonus interest on their savings.

Westpac extends moratorium on branch closures in the bush

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Westpac extends moratorium on branch closures in the bush

Westpac is extending a moratorium on regional branch closures until at least 2027 and investing $100 million in it branch network.

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