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Westpac expands Asian presence

14 Apr 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) is following in the lead of Australia's major big banks and moving to expand its presence in Asia.

Outlook: Aus shares receive weak leads

12 Apr 2011 - Aus shares receive weak leads. CEO's from Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) and ANZ Banking (ASX:ANZ) forecast that interest rates are likely to stay on hold in the short ter…

Stock Watch - 11/04/11

Investment advisor James Gerrish takes a technical look at Dow Jones, S&P/ASX200, UGL, WHC, IAU, IFL, BKN, PRU, LNC, SIP, MIN, WBC, ANZ, CBA, NAB.

Outlook: Aus shares set to open flat on quake concerns

08 Apr 2011 - Aus shares set to open flat on quake concerns. Singapore Exchange has given more information to the Foreign Investment Review Board regarding its takeover of ASX Ltd …

Westpac scores perfect score in global index

07 Apr 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) achieves a perfect score in an international ratings system recognising corporate responsibility standards.

CBA borrowed from US Fed Reserve

04 Apr 2011 - Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) borrowed $100 million from the US Federal Reserve's discount window at the height of the GFC in 2008.

Market Wrap: Aus shares in the black

24 Mar 2011 - Aus shares in the black. Singapore Telecommunications Ltd’s (ASX:SGT) wholly owned subsidiary Optus says it’s in last minute negotiations with the federal government …

Stock Watch - 21/03/11

Investment advisor James Gerrish takes a technical look at Dow Jones, FTSE 100, S&P/ASX200, WPL, TOL, AIO, NCM, GRY, WBC.

Westpac warns NZ quake to cost up to $74M

15 Mar 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) says its New Zealand unit is likely to suffer credit losses of up to $74 million as a result of the Christchurch earthquake.

Westpac tax adjustment

14 Mar 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) says $1.1 billion will be added to its first half statutory net profit through tax consolidation thanks to its takeover of St Ge…

Westpac re launches Bank of Melbourne

10 Mar 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) resurrects its Bank of Melbourne brand in Victoria as part of its multi-brand strategy.

Westpac CEO Kelly to stay

09 Mar 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation's (ASX:WBC) chief executive Gail Kelly plans to lead it for at least the next three years.

Outlook: Aus shares receive negative leads

08 Mar 2011 - Aus shares receive negative leads. Westpac Banking's (ASX:WBC) CEO Gail Kelly expects Australia’s central bank to leave the official cash rate on hold for the first h…

Market Wrap: Aus shares flat

03 Mar 2011 - Aus shares flat. ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) will have a direct competitor by the end of the year.

Bank complaints at record levels

01 Mar 2011 - The latest data released from the Financial Ombudsman Service has shown Australia's banks have lost ground in term of customer satisfaction.

Westpac Q1 cash profit up 5%

15 Feb 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) reports a five per cent lift in its first quarter cash earnings to $1.55 billion.

Outlook: Aus shares poised for steady start

15 Feb 2011 - Aus shares poised for steady start. Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is to upgrade its wireless internet services to take advantage of the booming business of mobile…

Outlook: Aus shares set for stronger start

14 Feb 2011 - Aus shares set for stronger start. National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) announces that it will pay the mortgage exit fees of two of its rivals.

Outlook: Aus shares set for positive start

01 Feb 2011 - Aus shares set for positive start. Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) will this year need to secure around $40 billion in funding.

Westpac scores favourite bank title

25 Jan 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) scores the title of Australia's favourite business bank, according to DBM Consultants' monthly nationwide survey of businesses.

Market Wrap: Aus shares dragged down by miners

21 Jan 2011 - Aus shares dragged down by miners. Westpac Banking Corporation's (ASX:WBC) CEO Gail Kelly warns that the bank expects funding costs to peak in around 18 months.

Outlook: Aus shares set to open lower

21 Jan 2011 - Aus shares set to open lower. Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) chief Gail Kelly will front a Senate inquiry today and is widely tipped to argue that banking comp…

Westpac denies it is to ditch its CEO

12 Jan 2011 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) denies reports that it is moving to replace its current CEO Gail Kelly.

Stock Watch - 22/12/10

Investment advisor Gary Glover takes a technical look at XAO, XMJ, BHP, WBC, TLS, PTM, JBH, EWC, CVN, AAD, MAP.

Market Wrap: Share market closes flat

15 Dec 2010 - Share market closes flat. Ten Network Holdings (ASX:TEN) has appointed Grant Blackley as the company’s new chief executive.