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Media release 2022

December

09/12/2022	Westpac supports green financing to expand solar energy generation in Australia
08/12/2022	Shoppers to reap rewards from Westpac’s ShopBack partnership
06/12/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes

November

30/11/2022	Scammers exploit Aussie hearts and wallets this festive season
30/11/2022	NSW Rugby League and Westpac announce major partnership
29/11/2022	Westpac offers paid leave for employees undergoing fertility treatment
28/11/2022	Westpac joins collective of industry experts backing responsible use of AI
24/11/2022	Businesses optimistic for bumper Black Friday
22/11/2022	Westpac acting on women’s safety
07/11/2022	Westpac 2022 Full Year Result
07/11/2022	Westpac releases latest Independent Reviewer reports on CORE program
02/11/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes

October

28/10/2022	Westpac & NRL partnership a whole new ball game for men’s and women’s Rugby League
27/10/2022	Westpac Group extends partnership with Australia Post
26/10/2022	Westpac Group to join the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme
18/10/2022	Westpac brings over 500 scam specialists to Parramatta with new financial crime hub
14/10/2022	Westpac provides support for customers impacted by flooding
04/10/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes

September

29/09/2022	Westpac extends LMI waiver to registered nurses and midwives
28/09/2022	Making business on the go simpler with the Westpac app
21/09/2022	Westpac releases real-life scam call as cases spike
15/09/2022	Westpac expands banking app with new tools as 84% of Australians look to budget better
12/09/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes
12/09/2022	Westpac supports Pact Group with first Sustainability-Linked Loan in the manufacturing sector in Australia
06/09/2022	Westpac supports sustainability-linked loan targeting biodiversity and natural capital

August

31/08/2022	Small and medium sized businesses given new tools to combat rise in cyber attacks
24/08/2022	Spending spikes at pharmacies across Australia throughout pandemic
23/08/2022	Westpac invests in intelligent digital assistant specialists Kasisto
18/08/2022	Westpac and St.George rebuild in Lismore with new co-located branch
12/08/2022	Westpac and Queensland Reds make $34,500 donation to Queensland Rescue Helicopter Service
11/08/2022	Healthy outlook for Australia’s food bowl
04/08/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes
01/08/2022	Westpac completes sale of life insurance business to TAL

July

27/07/2022	Westpac Group launches digital mortgage and transforms branches
27/07/2022	Hassle-free home loan: Westpac set to launch fast approval digital mortgage
27/07/2022	Westpac makes it easier to manage your finances
27/07/2022	Westpac group joins Net-Zero Banking Alliance; releases first sector targets
12/07/2022	Westpac Scholars Trust to back vital climate research
08/07/2022	Westpac introduces pandemic cover as international travel takes off
06/07/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes
04/07/2022	Westpac outlines support for flood affected communities, including $3,000 small business grants

June

27/06/2022	Payments a ‘tap’ away for small business
24/06/2022	Security feature reduces fraud for digital cards by 80%
19/06/2022	Westpac outlines initiatives to boost childcare sector and help women into home ownership
09/06/2022	Westpac tops Access & Inclusion list; Westpac Foundation announces new Inclusive Employment Grants
07/06/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes
06/06/2022	Business is back, despite headwinds
06/06/2022	Westpac DataX to deliver new insights for clients

May

26/05/2022	Westpac enters agreements with Mercer to merge BT personal and corporate super and sell advance asset management
26/05/2022	BT Super and Mercer Super announce planned merger to deliver better retirement outcomes for Australians
19/05/2022	Westpac launches $100,000 Footy Grants program in Queensland
19/05/2022	Westpac supports hybrid and electric vehicle transition with car loan offer
17/05/2022	Westpac releases latest Independent Reviewer reports on its integrated plan to improve risk governance
17/05/2022	Westpac to build new institutional banking platform
14/05/2022	Westpac expands support for flood-affected communities
09/05/2022	Westpac 2022 Half Year Result
05/05/2022	New tech hub to bring up to 200 jobs to Queensland
03/05/2022	Westpac announces interest rate changes for customers
03/05/2022	Westpac Group unveils new co-located branch in Dubbo

April

11/04/2022	Westpac makes online shopping safer and saves customers millions with new scam blocks
08/04/2022	Westpac supports Blackmores with their first Sustainability Linked Loan

March

30/03/2022	Westpac makes it ok to talk pay
29/03/2022	Budget strikes the right balance
16/03/2022	Westpac Group appoints Chief Transformation Officer
11/03/2022	Two thirds of global corporates targeting Net Zero by 2030
09/03/2022	Westpac expands support for flood-affected communities
09/03/2022	Westpac proudly extends support for Head Start Homes, helping more Australians achieve home ownership
07/03/2022	Australians beware: scammers take advantage of disasters
03/03/2022	Westpac Group announces $2 million fund to support flood impacted small businesses

February

28/02/2022	Westpac appoints Banking as a Service CEO
28/02/2022	Westpac completes sale of New Zealand life insurance business
27/02/2022	Re-opening CBDs expand economic opportunities
24/02/2022	Westpac Group offers customers impacted by Queensland and New South Wales floods financial support
21/02/2022	Westpac helps merchants get back to business
17/02/2022	Westpac kicks off milestone partnership with Queensland Rugby Union
14/02/2022	Businesses brace for border boom
14/02/2022	Westpac successfully completes A$3.5 billion off-market share buy-back
12/02/2022	Scammers prey on lonely hearts this Valentine’s Day
08/02/2022	Westpac supporting customers amid WA bushfires
08/02/2022	Westpac partners with Microsoft to accelerate shift to cloud
07/02/2022	Open borders to help drive economic recovery
03/02/2022	Westpac 1Q22 update and Pillar 3 Report

January

30/01/2022	NSW Government package to help small business bounce back
27/01/2022	Westpac supports Plenti to fund electric vehicles in Australia
25/01/2022	Westpac launches ESG training for bankers to support pathway to net zero
10/01/2022	Westpac Banking Corporation notifies NYSE of intention to delist American depositary shares
10/01/2022	Westpac offers emergency support for customers impacted by Queensland floods