What did Westpac Banking Corporation announce?

Westpac Banking Corporation (NZX: WBC) filed “Westpac completes sale of RAMS mortgage portfolio” with NZX on 2 August 2026, as a m&a announcement.

From the announcement:“Westpac today announced it has completed the sale of the RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium comprising Pepper Money, credit funds and accounts managed by KKR and PIMCO managed funds.”
When was it filed?
2 August 2026
Where is the original?
NZX announcement
Westpac Banking Corporation logo

Westpac completes sale of RAMS mortgage portfolio

M&A2 August 2026WBCFinancials

ASX RELEASE


Westpac Banking Corporation

Level 18, 275 Kent Street

Sydney, NSW, 2000




3 August 2026


Westpac completes sale of RAMS mortgage portfolio


Westpac today announced it has completed the sale of the RAMS mortgage portfolio to a

consortium comprising Pepper Money, credit funds and accounts managed by KKR and

PIMCO managed funds. The portfolio was approximately $15.4 billion at completion.


The transaction further strengthens the balance sheet and reduces operational

complexity. Having completed, Westpac’s common equity Tier 1 ratio has increased by

approximately 23 basis points.


Westpac Managing Director, Home Lending, James Hutton said: “The completion of this

transaction further simplifies Westpac and reflects our ongoing focus on becoming a

simpler, stronger bank delivering great outcomes for our customers.


“Throughout the transition, our priority has been supporting RAMS customers and

ensuring a smooth transition to Pepper Money. I'd like to thank our customers and

employees for their support."




For further information:


Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy

Group Head of Media Relations General Manager, Investor Relations

0402 393 619 0422 800 321



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