Govt welcomes Westpac’s decision to remain in Fiji – Prof.Prasad
We believe we have a great role to play in this very important region - Westpac

Govt welcomes Westpac’s decision to remain in Fiji – Prof.Prasad

We believe we have a great role to play in this very important region - Westpac

By Vijay Narayan
Wednesday 04/10/2023

The Fijian Government has welcomed the announcement by the Westpac Group to end the sale process of its Pacific Banking Businesses and retain Westpac operations in Fiji.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says Westpac has played a critical role in Fiji’s economic development with 123 years of operations and the decision to maintain its presence in Fiji reaffirms the bank’s confidence and commitment to economic development and financial stability in Fiji.

He says the government looks forward to enhancing its partnership with Westpac Fiji to further support financial intermediation, banking sector development, financial inclusion, and overall economic progress.

Westpac Group has announced today that it will retain its Pacific business (comprised of Westpac Fiji and Westpac PNG), continuing to grow alongside its customers and the economies of Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Westpac says it believes it has a great role to play in this very important region with their ability to be a strong, stable and trusted financial partner in the Pacific.

Westpac Pacific Managing Director, Damien MacRae says Westpac has proudly supported Fiji’s and PNG’s economic growth and development for more than a century and they are well placed to continue this support.

The decision means Westpac will continue to support the local economies and local business, improve digital and service capabilities for customers and deliver important community programs in financial literacy and education.

He also says Westpac Group’s decision to retain the business is a vote of confidence in the future of Fiji.

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