Westpac Banking Corp
WBC
Company Profile
Business description
Westpac is Australia's oldest bank and financial services group, with a significant franchise in Australia and New Zealand in the consumer, small business, corporate, and institutional sectors, in addition to its major presence in wealth management. Westpac is among a handful of banks around the globe currently retaining very high credit ratings. The bank benefits from a large national branch network and significant market share, particularly in home loans and retail deposits.
Contact
275 Kent Street
Level 18
SydneyNSW2000
AUST: +61 291557713
Sector
Financial Services
Stock type
Cyclical
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Fiscal Year End
30 September 2025
Employees
35,969
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