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Westpac’s first banking as a service partner, buy-now-pay-later giant Afterpay, has switched on its money app, leveraging the “most modern banking architecture in Australia”, says the bank’s executive Jason Yetton in this podcast interview with Westpac Wire.

As GPT Group and Estia Health become the latest Australian companies to unveil sustainable finance deals this week, Westpac’s sustainable finance head Eliza Mathews says they certainly won’t be the last. For more stories head to www.westpac.com.au/news

As Westpac takes another step in modernising its branch infrastructure by replacing legacy telephones with a “mobile first” digital solution, Westpac Wire spoke to the bank’s head of workplace technology Paul McKenna for this episode of Tech in 10. #WestpacWire

Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "TECH IN 10: Westpac’s branch phones go digital".

As new data from Westpac shows scams doubled in the past year, financial crime expert Ben Young unpacks how scams are evolving and what consumers can do to stay safe.

As women in funds management in Australia remains stubbornly low, Westpac’s Global Investment Services' Ladan Ocora speaks with Platypus Asset Management’s Jelena Stevanovic on how to redress the gender imbalance. Jelena opens up about her pathway into the profession, demystifies a “day in the life” of the job, spells out why it’s important to start with an acknowledgement that lack of diversity is a disadvantage, the important role of mentoring and other practical approaches Platypus has taken to drive both gender equity and the success of the business.

A purpose-built command centre is an evolution of the “health” monitoring of Westpac’s vast network of technology infrastructure and applications. In this June 1 Tech in 10 podcast, the bank's head of service operations Janelle Howe tells Westpac Wire's Emma Foster a little more about the new facility, including what's next.

Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "Taking command of Westpac's tech".

On Friday June 18, 2021, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans revised his forecasts for the Reserve Bank’s cash rate, tipping hikes to begin in 2023 after the “stunning” fall in the unemployment rate. In this podcast with Westpac Wire editor Michael Bennet, Bill discusses his new forecasts, what it means for the property market, the economic recovery, inflation, COVID-19 uncertainties and more.

Marking the release of Westpac’s latest Access and Inclusion Plan, the bank’s Majella Knobel tells Westpac Wire's Emma Foster tech projects like the new mobile bank app are increasingly focused on ensuring all Australians can take advantage of improved functionality. #WestpacWire

Tech in 10 is a series of 10 minute chats with experts about Westpac's latest tech news, and trends more broadly. For a transcript please go to westpacwire.com.au and search for the story "Tech in 10: Accessibility and apps".

As BT's flagship wealth management platform, BT Panorama, passes $50 billion in funds under administration, BT's Phil Butterworth explains what’s driving the growth and where it’s headed, in Westpac Wire's latest "Tech in 10" episode.

New network infrastructure has given a 10-fold bandwidth boost to Westpac’s branch technology, says the bank's head of secure network services Wayne Bonett in Wire’s latest “Tech in 10” podcast.