SYDNEY: Westpac Banking Corp (pic) on Wednesday reported a rebound in first quarter profit, benefiting from a reversal in bad debt charges as the Australian economy and the housing market recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
The strong result pushed Westpac's shares up more than 6% to their highest level in a year.
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