Westpac Banking completes the merger of BT super and the sale of Advance Asset Management business

Apr 03, 2023

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) announced the merger of BT's personal and corporate superannuation funds with Mercer Super Trust and the sale of its Advance Asset Management (Advance) business to Mercer Australia. The merger and sale were initially announced on May 26, 2022.

The company anticipates reporting an after-tax gain on the sale of advance as a significant item. Westpac's common equity Tier 1 capital ratio increased by about eight basis points due to the sale and merger. The merged fund manages approximately AU$63 billion in assets and helps more than 850,000 Australians prepare for retirement.

 

 

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