Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) Share Price and News
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Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) is Australia’s oldest banking and financial services group, with branches and operations throughout Australia, New Zealand and the near Pacific region as well as offices in key financial centres around the world including London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales, the company changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation in 1982 and is one of Australia’s “big four” banks in terms of market capitalisation, earnings and customers. Westpac is also one of the largest listed companies on the ASX.
Westpac serves nearly 13 million customers and provides a broad range of consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services. Its business portfolio is organised in the following five key divisions: Consumer Bank, Commercial and Business Bank, BT Financial Group, Westpac Institutional Bank and Westpac New Zealand.
Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) Latest News
Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp?
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 24, 2014 3:37pm
It may have rewarded you in the past, but it isn’t worthy of a buy rating today. More »
Is a big storm brewing for the big four banks?
Mike King | June 20, 2014 12:48pm
Will the government end the 'four pillars' policy? More »
Kick Off: Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Westpac Banking Corp
Ryan Newman | June 18, 2014 12:51pm
Both teams have been running hot in recent years, but which will prove to be the better team today? More »
Why 95% of us have No Financial Idea
Mike King | June 17, 2014 4:51pm
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Investors beware: Banks are cutting your term deposit rates
Mike King | June 13, 2014 4:07pm
Deposit rates are falling as banks try to wring the most they can out of cheap offshore funding More »
Kick Off: Westpac v National Australia Bank Ltd
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 13, 2014 2:06pm
Round 1 of The Motley Fool’s ASX World Cup continues with these two banking heavyweights. More »
National Australia Bank Ltd Vs Westpac Banking Corp: Which to buy?
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 10, 2014 2:40pm
These two iconic Aussie banks go head-to-head for your investment dollars. More »
4 reasons why you shouldn’t buy Westpac Banking Corp
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 6, 2014 3:03pm
It may not be the time to buy this banking giant. More »
CBA, ANZ, NAB or Westpac Banking Corp: Which bank should you buy?
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 4, 2014 1:17pm
They dominate credit markets and pay great dividends but are they worth it? More »
ANZ or Westpac Banking Corp: Which bank should you buy?
Owen Raszkiewicz | June 2, 2014 3:21pm
These two banks have reputations for growing both dividends and earnings. But are they expensive? More »
7 steadfast dividend stocks to buy before you retire
Claude Walker | May 30, 2014 10:09am
Steady, reliable and generous dividend streams will allow you to focus on enjoying your retirement. More »
The 3 major reasons why the big banks are too expensive
Peter Andersen | May 29, 2014 5:52am
When you have four monsters eating the same cake, they’re bound to leave a mess... More »
3 alarming reasons you should avoid buying big bank shares
Owen Raszkiewicz | May 28, 2014 11:46am
Before buying big bank shares, you must understand these 3 trends. More »
Westpac, Macquarie, Rio: Buy, hold, sell?
Owen Raszkiewicz | May 28, 2014 5:27am
Only one of these stocks appears well positioned to grow your wealth. Can you guess which? More »
FAQ
Will Westpac pay an interim dividend in 2020?
Westpac’s 2020 interim dividend decision has been deferred and no dividend will be paid in June 2020.
When does Westpac pay its dividends?
Westpac typically pays dividends twice each year, in June and December.
Does Westpac offer a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)?
Yes. Westpac’s DRP allows eligible shareholders to reinvest some or all of their dividends in additional Westpac ordinary shares with no transaction costs.