Westpac’s board is hoping it has convinced enough shareholders to cease fire at Thursday's annual general meeting to avoid a vote to spill the board.
Westpac’s board is hoping it has convinced enough shareholders to cease fire at Thursday's annual general meeting to avoid a vote to spill the board.
The AGM, held in Sydney, is the first meeting since Westpac was accused of 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws. Analysts predict the potential fine for the bank’s misconduct could be as high as $1 billion. Image: Getty
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