Debt markets

Westpac has maintained a leading position financing many forms of debt within the Australian and New Zealand capital and loan markets. We have been awarded No.1 rankings* across key league tables, including syndicated loans and asset-backed securities.

There is no question that capital and loans markets have been significantly impacted over the last year, with market volatility looking set to continue. Westpac has faced these challenging times with confidence by remaining focused on our clients and delivering on their banking objectives.

The strength of our market position in the current economic crisis is underpinned by our team. Westpac’s capital and loans professionals are not only committed to our clients; they are also very aware of the challenges faced in the global economic climate and committed to assisting our clients adapt to change effectively and efficiently. Westpac focuses on providing clients with the benefit of in-depth market knowledge and access to one of the largest sales and distribution networks in Australia and New Zealand, coupled with expertise in an extensive range of industries and sectors.

As a leading provider of debt capital in the AUD/NZD market, we offer clients innovative solutions in the following:

• Syndicated loans
• Equipment finance
• Project and infrastructure finance
• Public debt securities
• Hybrid securities and structured finance
• Securitisation
• Structured and portfolio asset finance
• Leveraged and acquisition finance

Through our sales network and distribution alliance, Westpac provides clients with access to offshore investors in the US private placement, US Public and european debt capital markets.