Westpac NZ could take covered bonds down under

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Westpac NZ could take covered bonds down under

In brief: Westpac New Zealand is reported to be working on a covered bond programme, something that its Australian parent cannot do given the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority’s opposition to use of the funding instrument.

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