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10/11/2018 Aussie first home buyers more optimistic and determined to get on the property ladder
New findings from Westpac’s 2018 Home Ownership Report show first home buyers are feeling optimistic, with three in five aspiring first home buyers feeling more positive about the housing market than they were 12 months ago. Four in five (81%) of this group also believe buying a home is closer now than it was this time last year.

Media releases 2018

07/11/2018	Enhanced climate change and human rights disclosures in Westpac Group 2018 Sustainability Performance Report
05/11/2018	Westpac announces 2018 Full Year Results

15/10/2018	Westpac Group announces intent to extend Bank@Post partnership with Australia Post
15/10/2018	$40K RegTech Challenge opens for start-ups
14/10/2018	From the frontline to the boardroom: new research reveals former Defence personnel offer in-demand skills to Australian businesses
10/10/2018	On the money: Westpac makes wearable payments fashionable
10/10/2018	Westpac Group welcomes Government Drought Finance Taskforce
08/10/2018	Westpac first in Australia to introduce a ‘smarter’ cheque solution

28/09/2018	Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry Interim Report
27/09/2018	Westpac outlines further provisions for customer payments and related costs to be incurred in its FY18 results
19/09/2018	Hey Siri, make my banking easier!
18/09/2018	Westpac delivers successful Proof of Concept combining four emergent technologies to automate trade
17/09/2018	Westpac Foundation Community Grants to help 30,000 Australians in need
06/09/2018	Business pressures contribute to sharp fall in SME confidence
04/09/2018	Westpac and ASIC settle responsible lending proceedings

27/06/2018	Westpac backs two female nanotechnologists with prestigious research fellowship
19/06/2018	Westpac’s STEM work experience program opens doors for 100 girls
18/06/2018	Home loan or holiday? Westpac and Velocity Frequent Flyer now offering Australians both
08/06/2018	Alexandra Holcomb retires from Westpac
07/06/2018	SMEs cautious about future as profitability takes a hit
06/06/2018	Financial concerns adding up for more young Aussies
03/06/2018	Hey Google, ask Westpac for my account balance

30/05/2018	Applications closing soon for Westpac Foundation’s Community Grants Program
25/05/2018	Westpac awarded highest accolade for LGBTI inclusion
24/05/2018	BBSW ruling
18/05/2018	Westpac announces new group executive appointment
07/05/2018	Westpac Group 2018 Interim Financial Results Announcement
01/05/2018	Westpac Foundation to award $2 million in funding to local community organisations

26/04/2018	Westpac reaffirms performance of mortgage portfolio
26/04/2018	Westpac extends Banking Skill to Amazon Echo Spot
23/04/2018	Westpac extends support of veterans through sponsorship of Invictus Games Sydney 2018
17/04/2018	Westpac pledges continued focus on getting it right for customers
17/04/2018	E-commerce and digital strategies key to gaining profitability edge in China
16/04/2018	Westpac awards technology scholarships to 35 more young innovators
05/04/2018	Westpac Institutional Bank fosters internal leadership strength
04/04/2018	Westpac to introduce least-cost routing for merchant customers
03/04/2018	Westpac backs 37 young leaders with Asian Exchange Scholarships
03/04/2018	Introducing Presto: new payments technology to help level the playing field for small business

29/03/2018	Westpac veterans honoured at awards ceremony
26/03/2018	Completion of sale of Hastings’ international businesses to Northill Capital
26/03/2018	ImagineSydney: a more accessible, more liveable 30-minute city could deliver around $10 billion in economic benefits
21/03/2018	Westpac appoints New General Manager, Asia Pacific
19/03/2018	Westpac provides relief package for customers impacted by natural disasters across Australia
15/03/2018	Westpac simplifies business lending contracts for customers
13/03/2018	Westpac Executive Di Challenor named among the most influential women in payments
12/03/2018	SMEs are upbeat about the future

28/02/2018	Westpac issues climate bond for Japanese retail investors
19/02/2018	Westpac awards over $2 million to help 17 young Australians become future leaders
14/02/2018	Australians with Asian heritage more likely to support their children in home ownership
14/02/2018	Westpac acknowledges APRA discussion papers on future revisions to the capital framework and leverage ratio for ADIs
14/02/2018	Westpac extends national partnership with Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
13/02/2018	Westpac joins real time payment revolution
07/02/2018	Westpac backs Australia’s social sector with $1.95 million funding to Social Change Fellowships and Social Scale-Up Grants
07/02/2018	Westpac completes Credit Card credit limit increase remediation program
07/02/2018	Appointment of Peter Nash to the Westpac board
07/02/2018	Changing lives through 3D printing
05/02/2018	Gender trends shifting in Australian property market