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06/04/2020 Westpac cautions customers on current COVID-19 scams
Westpac Group is urging Australians now more than ever to be wary of fraudsters using COVID-19 as a scamming opportunity, including hoax emails, SMSs and phone calls, at a time when Australians are spending much more of their time online.

Media releases 2020

April

05/04/2020	Westpac Supports JobKeeper Program
02/04/2020	Peter King appointed Westpac CEO

March

30/03/2020	Westpac extends COVID-19 support for business
22/03/2020	Statement from Westpac Group Acting CEO, Peter King
22/03/2020	Westpac announces additional support for small businesses
20/03/2020	Westpac announces interest rate cuts and financial support for small business and consumers
18/03/2020	Westpac partners with LGS on first green loan in superannuation
03/03/2020	Westpac reduces interest rates by 0.25% p.a. for home loan and small business customers

February

26/02/2020	Westpac helps to bring the Olympics to Australian Communities
26/02/2020	Finalists announced for the Westpac Private Bank Emerging Fashion Designer Award 2020
11/02/2020	Westpac announces support for businesses affected by Coronavirus
01/02/2020	Rosen Law Firm US class action

January

23/01/2020	Westpac announces John McFarlane as incoming Chairman
16/01/2020	Westpac announces final member of independent Advisory Panel for AUSTRAC Accountability Review
13/01/2020	Westpac Group covers mortgage repayments, provides interest free and discounted loans to bushfire affected consumers and businesses
06/01/2020	Westpac Group establishes $1.5 million dollar Bushfire Fund
02/01/2020	Westpac Group extends disaster relief package for customers affected by bushfires in NSW and Victoria