Westpac raises mortgage rates

news.com.au     Apr 28, 2008            

WESTPAC Bank has become the third bank in less than a week to raise its variable mortgage rates independently of the central bank due to increasing wholesale funding costs. ... The action follows similar moves last week by ANZ and National Australia Bank. "We are mindful... [read full story]                

Full Coverage
                   

PM Says He's Lost Control on Rates

turkishweekly.net     Apr 29, 2008          

PM Says He's Lost Control on RatesTuesday , 29 April 2008The Prime Minister conceded yesterday he had lost control over mortgage rates as yet another bank lifted its rates independently of the Reserve Bank and in the face of opposition from the Treasurer. .....                

comments

Australia's Westpac bank posts 34 percent profit rise in first half

tmcnet.com     May 1, 2008          

Australia's Westpac bank posts 34 percent profit rise in first half ... SYDNEY, Australia_Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. on Thursday announced a 34 percent rise in net profit over the last six months as a strong local economy fueled sustained demand for credit. Westpac,...                

comments

Australia's Westpac bank posts 34 percent profit rise in first half

iht.com     May 1, 2008          

Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. on Thursday announced a 34 percent rise in net profit over the last six months as a strong local economy fueled sustained demand for credit. ... Westpac, Australia's third-largest lender by market capitalization, said in a statement that net...                

comments

Australia's Westpac bank posts strong first-half profit

ibtimes.com     May 1, 2008          

Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. on Thursday announced a 34 percent rise in net profit over the last six months as a strong local economy fueled sustained demand for credit. ... SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Westpac, Australia's third-largest lender by market capitalization, said in...                

comments