Speaking at Westpac's recent internal technology convention TechX, Swimming Australia performance scientist Jess Corones tells Amazon Web Service's Justin Lennon how cutting-edge data analytics was key to helping the Australian swim team to bring home the most successful Olympics medal haul in history last year.

Swimming Australia's Jess Corones on how tech is helping Aus in Olympic fast lane

The Australian dollar has made a stellar start to 2023, hitting its strongest levels in five months. It’s a trend that can be sustained in the months ahead, Westpac senior currency market strategist Sean Callow tells Wire in a podcast interview.

Westpac's Sean Callow on the AUD's prospects in 2023

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.

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

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.

Westpac young executive award winner Jessica Hallett

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.

FX BEAT: Struggling A$ may have further to fall

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.

TECH IN 10: PayTo set to transform the payments landscape

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.

Westpac's Callow on the A$ outlook in 2024

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

Tech trends to watch in 2024

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

Budget insights with Pat Bustamante

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.

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

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

Trump vs Harris: What it means for the Australian economy

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. 

How to navigate Australia’s evolving payments landscape

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