Westpac正在扭转农村分支关闭的趋势,增加150个就业机会,并增加农业综合企业贷款,以支持区域增长。 Westpac is reversing rural branch closures, adding 150 jobs and boosting agribusiness lending to support regional growth.

Westpac正在扭转其关闭区域分支机构的趋势,2024-25年将农业综合企业贷款增加21%,并计划在Moree、Leongatha和Smithton等城市重开服务中心。 Westpac is reversing its closure of regional branches, boosting agribusiness lending by 21% in 2024–25 and planning to reopen service centres in towns like Moree, Leongatha, and Smithton. 该银行在三年内增加了150个地区就业岗位,将家庭农民称为低风险、高价值客户。 The bank is adding 150 regional jobs over three years, citing family farmers as low-risk, high-value customers. 首席执行官Anthony Miller承认过去在减少农村存在方面的错误,强调必须进行面对面接触。 CEO Anthony Miller acknowledged past errors in cutting rural presence, emphasizing the need for face-to-face engagement. 这项运动支持占澳大利亚国内生产总值30%的区域发展, 重点是北部地区的基础设施、住房和劳动力需求。 The move supports regional development, which contributes 30% of Australia’s GDP, with focus on infrastructure, housing, and workforce needs in northern areas. Westpac的目标是使商业增长与长期经济抗御能力和社区投资相一致。 Westpac aims to align commercial growth with long-term economic resilience and community investment.