Westpac’ retail and business banking segment has reported cash earnings of A$1.35bn for the first half of fiscal 2015, a rise of 8% from A$1.25bn a year ago.
The division achieved good loan and deposit growth which, together with disciplined management of margins, contributed to a 7% increase in the bank’s core earnings.
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The division’s efficiency continued to improve, with a 5% increase in revenue per FTE and a 47bps reduction in the expense to income ratio to 43.9%, the Australian lender said in its earnings statement.
The retail and business banking segment’s impairment charges declined 2% lower.
Overall, Westpac Group posted cash earnings of $3.78bnfor the first half of fiscal year 2015, in line with the prior corresponding period. Statutory net profit was $3.61bn.
Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer said: "Our operating divisions, particularly retail and business banking, have continued to perform well during the period.
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