The latest announcements relating to site upgrades and new features, as well as topical market and regulatory news. Older articles are archived as newer ones are posted.

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2025

01 APR

Important Information – Trading Limit Display Issue

Due to technical difficulties, some clients may be experiencing incorrect Trading Limit information on the website.

31 MAR

Scheduled Website Maintenance: Saturday, 12 April 2025

The trading website will be unavailable on Saturday, 12 April between 11:00am and 7:00pm (Sydney time), whilst we perform scheduled maintenance.

28 MAR

End of Daylight Saving Time – Sunday, 6 April 2025

Please note that Daylight Saving will end in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT at 3:00am on Sunday, 6 April 2025, when clocks are set back by one hour.

26 MAR

Important Information: Delays to Estimated Settlement calculations

Please be aware that due to the technology upgrade scheduled for the weekend of Friday 28 March, there will be some delays to the information used by the Estimated Settlements calculator on the website on Monday 31 March and Tuesday 1 April.

18 MAR

Updates to the Best Execution Policy effective 17 March 2025

We have updated our Best Execution Policy, which is now available on our website.

17 MAR

Cboe Australia enhancements

Please note that Cboe Australia has introduced enhancements affecting instruments which trade on their exchange.

04 MAR

We’re upgrading our technology systems from 28-30 March

We’re committed to delivering quality outcomes for our customers by investing in the latest technology solutions.

28 FEB

Changes to the Westpac Share Trading Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), AUSIEX Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Exchange Traded Options Product Disclosure Statement (ETO PDS), US Exchange Traded Options Product Disclosure Statement (US ETO PDS) effective Monday 31 March 2025.

Effective Monday 31 March 2025, the following changes will be made.

2024

15 OCT

Protect yourself against scams, fraud and cyber attacks

At Westpac Share Trading, the security of your data is of paramount importance.

11 OCT

Updates to the Global Markets Trading Terms and Conditions 18 October 2024

Effective Friday 18 October 2024, the following changes will be made to the Global Markets Trading Terms and Conditions.

12 AUG

Updates to the Financial Services Guide (FSG) effective 10 August 2024

The following changes have been made to the Financial Services Guide (FSG) effective 10 August 2024.

29 JUL

Unlock the Best Ideas with Sandstone Insights’ Monthly Videos

Westpac Share Trading has teamed up with Sandstone Insights, part of MST Financial, to provide you with access to high quality research and insights.