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Westpac first to join AU’s energy rating trial for existing homes
Westpac first to join AU’s energy rating trial for existing homes
The initiative aims to help households better understand their energy consumption.
5 days ago
CommBank establishes tech hub in Seattle
The first cohort focuses on learning to fast track adoption of agentic AI and gen AI solutions.
6 days ago
Westpac appoints Kate Dee as chief people officer
She has been the chief people officer of Bupa Asia Pacific since 2018.
ANZ moves up incoming CEO Nuno Matos’ start date to May 12
Matos is most recently the CEO of HSBC’s Wealth and Personal Banking.
Westpac unveils block option that stops retail transactions
It can be activated via the Westpac app or online banking platform.
Westpac expands female entrepreneurs fund to A$1b
The first A$500m has reportedly helped over 1,155 start or grow their businesses.
ANZ to launch digital account lock option by mid-2025
It will block card access as well and won’t affect standing future-dated payments.
NAB removed nearly 600 fake websites and products in 2024
They use spoofed URLs, promotions that pressure quick decisions, and fake testimonials.
Digital bank platform ANZ Plus reaches 1 million customers
Over half (55%) consider it their main bank account.
Australia’s Westpac unveils the Social Tailored Deposit
The minimum deposit is A$1m and will be directed to socioeconomic initiatives.
CommBank accelerates AI adoption with expanded Anthropic partnership
The Australian bank will focus on personalisation and safety.
CommBank rolls out discounts to small business with Yello for Business
Customers receive discounts on various brands and exclusive pricing on Samsung products.
NAB names Andrew Auerback as group exec for B&PM
Group chief risk officer Shaun Dooley will work as acting group CFO.
ANZ clinches Aussie gov’t support for Pacific operations
ANZ will invest $50m in its Pacific systems and enhance its digital bank offering.
Citi names new co-heads for capital markets and advisory in ANZ
The appointments coincide with the retirement of Tony Osmond.
Australia says industry not ready to decommission BECS
The industry does not have a shared vision or transition plan yet.
Australia’s G&C, Unity Bank officially merge
G&C will maintain a strong capital position but faces integration risks, S&P said.
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