Westpac stories - Page 2
New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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A common gripe among start-ups and small businesses is the issue of payment, and this new solution from Westpac hopes to resolve that.
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Young, female, Māori business leaders most upbeat in NZ, Westpac survey finds.
Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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ANZ, followed by Westpac & ASB, axe ATM fees after public outcry on fairness.
IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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NZ IT salaries soar; gender gap persists in tech sector.
Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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NZ's Paymark sold to Ingenico Group for $190m, awaiting regulatory approval.
Interview: zipMoney on disrupting the consumer credit market & that $40m Westpac investment
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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They knew that Australian consumers were unhappy with credit cards and other debt facilities - especially millennials.
Fraud detection, machine learning & real-time payments - Westpac NZ's IT transformation
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Westpac NZ partners with ACI to adopt real-time payments and fraud prevention solutions in a wide-ranging IT transformation.
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
Westpac introduces Waikato-Tainui language option to ATMs nationwide
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Westpac introduces te reo Waikato to its ATMs, making it the first bank to offer a language distinct to one iwi.
LinkedIn reveals Australia’s most powerful CEO profiles
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.
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.