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Australian lender Westpac’s full-year profit ticks higher
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Nov 2(Reuters) - Australian lender Westpac Banking Corp reported a marginal rise in its full-year profit on Monday, helped by healthy growth in deposits and lending, although mortgage demand slowed following the government’s tax changes. The country’s third-largest lender by market value reported net profit excluding n
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Nov 2(Reuters) - Australian lender Westpac Banking Corp reported a marginal rise in its full-year profit on Monday, helped by healthy growth in deposits and lending, although mortgage demand slowed following the government’s tax changes. The country’s third-largest lender by market value reported net profit excluding notable items of A$6.99 billion ($4.91 billion) for the year ended September 30, compared with A$6.97 billion reported last year. That was in line with the Visible Alpha consensus estimate of A$6.99 billion. ($1 = 1.4225 Australian dollars) Australian lender Westpac’s full-year profit ticks higher
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Australian banking and mortgage demand
An Australian bank just reported steady yearly profits because people kept saving and borrowing money, even though new taxes slowed down home loans. Money experts watch these reports to see if the overall banking system is staying healthy.
What changed
Westpac reported inline full-year profit of A$6.99 billion amid cooling mortgage demand.
Who wins / who loses
Deposit-gathering regional banks benefit from steady consumer savings, while lenders exposed to slowing domestic mortgages face headwinds from tax and policy changes.
Time horizon
Think in terms of the next few months.
Confidence & best fit
medium confidence · Long-term investor
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Another big Australian bank that faces similar economic conditions and housing market rules.
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- Monitor Australian real estate and lending rates for broader consumer spending trends.
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