Westpac stories - Page 3
ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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The trial uses distributed ledger technology to digitise the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.
TeamTalk finalises new 3-year banking facility
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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TeamTalk secures a £27m three-year financing deal with Westpac, bolstering its future after the strategic Farmside sale to Vodafone.
MYOB praised for NZ customer commitment, takes home ‘Service Provider of the Year’
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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MYOB, the accounting software provider, has been named 'Service Provider of the Year' at the New Zealand Franchise Awards.
SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Kiwi SMBs tightening belts as they plan for future, says survey by Westpac. Confidence dropping for medium-sized businesses.
Aussie businesses hopeful about future conditions
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Aussie SMEs disappointed with current business conditions, but cautiously optimistic about the future, according to new index.
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.
Westpac Australia launches online management platform
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Westpac partners with Octet to launch an online platform aiding Aussie companies with global payments and supply chain management.
Westpac launches ATM rewards platform
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Westpac's new ATM scheme, 'Rewarded', offers personalised local deals, aiming to boost customer loyalty and support businesses.
Card not needed: Westpac launches new payment method for online shopping
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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Westpac and Payment Express have released a new service that allows Westpac customers to pay for online purchases directly from the bank account.
NZ spending on credit, debit cards slips in April
Mon, 11th May 2015
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New Zealanders' spending on electronic cards fell in April, ending a streak of nine consecutive monthly gains.
Westpac takes out top spot in Online Banking Awards
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Westpac has won the Canstar Online Banking Award for the first time, recognising its success in online banking in New Zealand.
Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand don’t believe technology has a significant impact on their organisation.
No more Air NZ points for BNZ credit cards as Westpac steps in; cash replacement mooted
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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BNZ cut off from Air NZ points as Westpac fills the void, with a cash-back scheme to quell customer concerns over rewards.
UPDATE: Fonterra Shareholders' Council relieved at dairy forecast being maintained
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Farmers will be relieved at today's decision by Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, to maintain its forecast payout to fa.
Westpac NZ reaches $2.97M swaps settlement, rounding out regulator's probe into banks
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Westpac NZ to pay NZD $2.97 million in a settlement over misleading interest rate swap sales to farmers, finalising a long investigation into banks.
Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Critics of bank settlements over interest rate swap loans claim farmers haven't been paid as much in compensation as they would have if the matter.
Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.
David McLean gets top job at Westpac NZ
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Westpac Banking Corp has appointed David McLean as chief executive of its New Zealand unit, a position he has held in an acting capacity since Augu.
ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.
Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.