FX earnings uptick for Aussies

NEWS

SYDNEY -- Two Australian banks reported much improved foreign exchange results for their 2001 financial year, which ended on September 30.

Westpac Banking Corp’s trading income for foreign exchange was up 63% to A$317 million ($156 million) from A$194 million in 2000.

A spokesman for the bank in London told FX Week the bank had concentrated on its niche markets -- in the Aussie and Kiwi dollars -- "and it is paying dividends". He added that while the results represented a return to form for the

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact customer services - www.fx-markets.com/static/contact-us, or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.fx-markets.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to FX Markets? View our subscription options

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a FX Markets account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: