Westpac Wire

Big changes are coming to Australia’s payments system and Westpac’s Kathryn Carpenter urges businesses to act early in order to reap the potential benefits.

Westpac’s Head of International Economics Elliot Clarke highlights two potential risks to the Australian economy emerging from the upcoming U.S. Presidential election.

For companies to get the most out of AI, strong data management and governance must be a top priority, says Pieter Vorster, Westpac’s head of data platforms.

Westpac Group Senior Economist Pat Bustamante gives his take on what the federal budget means for renters, mortgage holders and small business owners.

Westpac Chief Technology Officer David Walker highlights the key trends to watch out for in the tech sector in the year ahead.

The Australian dollar’s fortunes in 2024 hinge on a finely balanced outlook for global interest rates, says Westpac senior currency strategist Sean Callow, while Aussie visitors to Japan and New Zealand should get good bang for their buck.

Struggling to keep track of all your regular payments and subscriptions? PayTo could be the answer. Jeff Byrne, managing director for global transaction services at Westpac, explains why the new feature can help transform Australia's payments landscape.

The Aussie dollar has dropped to nine-month lows in recent weeks, and Westpac senior currency strategist Sean Callow sees little prospect of a trend reversal in the short-term.

Jessica Hallett has been named among AFR BOSS magazine’s young executives of the year. In a podcast interview, she spoke to Wire about her globe-trotting career and the leadership lessons she’s picked up along the way.

It’s been a bumpy ride for the Australian dollar so far in 2023, but the currency should draw support from signs that China’s economy is building momentum, says Westpac senior currency analyst Sean Callow.