Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

May 6, 2024

 

Commission File Number 1-10167

 

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

275 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F  x              Form 40-F  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

 

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Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.		Description
1		Westpac completes CORE Integrated Plan

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2024	By:	/s/ Esther Choi
		Esther Choi
		Tier One Attorney

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 1

ASX Release 6 May 2024 Westpac completes CORE Integrated Plan Westpac has today released the 12th and final Independent Reviewer report on its Customer Outcomes and Risk Excellence (CORE) program. Promontory Australia’s final report confirms the completion of Westpac’s Integrated Plan to improve risk culture, governance and accountability, which was implemented through its CORE program. The report notes Westpac’s risk governance has “substantially improved”. Westpac is now focused on transition and sustaining the changes implemented under the Integrated Plan. “The successful completion of the Integrated Plan is a critical milestone for Westpac,” said Westpac Group CEO, Peter King. “It has transformed our culture and the way we operate, with the uplift in risk management capability a foundation to running our business safely and sustainably. “With the integrated plan complete, we are now focused on transition and staying the course to ensure we continuously improve our culture, governance and risk management,” Mr King said. Ends. Promontory’s reports are available here. For further information: Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy Group Head of Media Relations General Manager Investor Relations 0402 393 619 0422 800 321 This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, Company Secretary. Level 18, 275 Kent Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

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