Westpac Wire

Nov 27 2024 65 ep. 23 mins 60
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News, insights and ideas on economics, finance and social issues, powered by Westpac.

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How to navigate Australia’s evolving payments landscape

Nov 27 2024 8 mins  
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.

Trump vs Harris: What it means for the Australian economy

Oct 01 2024 8 mins  
Westpac’s Head of International Economics Elliot Clarke highlights two potential risks to the Australian economy emerging from the upcoming U.S. Presidential election.

TECH IN 10: Data key to unlocking the power of AI

Jun 30 2024 11 mins  
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.

Budget insights with Pat Bustamante

May 14 2024 6 mins  
Westpac Group Senior Economist Pat Bustamante gives his take on what the federal budget means for renters, mortgage holders and small business owners.

Tech trends to watch in 2024

Feb 15 2024 8 mins  
Westpac Chief Technology Officer David Walker highlights the key trends to watch out for in the tech sector in the year ahead.

Westpac's Callow on the A$ outlook in 2024

Jan 31 2024 10 mins  
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.

TECH IN 10: PayTo set to transform the payments landscape

Sep 07 2023 9 mins  
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.

FX BEAT: Struggling A$ may have further to fall

Aug 21 2023 10 mins  
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.

Westpac young executive award winner Jessica Hallett

Jul 20 2023 14 mins  
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.

FX BEAT: ‘Good Times’ AUD can prosper from China rebound

Apr 26 2023 10 mins  
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.