Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025
Westpac extended its regional branch closure moratorium to 2030 and will trial a new community banking service. The bank reported FY25 statutory net profit of A$6.9bn and raised operating expenses 9% to A$11.9bn. On-market buyback capacity remains up to A$3.5bn, with the next phase set for November 2025. Westpac has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff over A$50m after underpayments.