Flexible Trading Technology

1. Only available to new Westpac Online Investing customers who open an account. Existing customers are not eligible. You will not be charged the first $50 (inc. GST) of brokerage on each contract note for your first 12 trades settled within 60 days of account opening, up to a total value of $600 (inc. GST). This offer is for online trades in ASX-listed shares only (options and international equities excluded). This offer is valid for new accounts opened by 30 September 2013. We reserve the right to terminate this offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable. Our normal terms and conditions apply unless otherwise specified here.
2. Westpac Online Investing has been awarded Online Broker of the year in the Financial Review Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2012, The Financial Review Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards are widely acclaimed within the finance industry as the most comprehensive and independent evaluation of Banking, Insurance and Investment products. Westpac Online Investing has been assigned a five star CANSTAR CANNEX for outstanding value in online share trading (2012 - for casual investors / 2011 - for casual and active investors). CANSTAR CANNEX reviews ratings on a range of banking and finance products each year and assign five star ratings to services and products that offer outstanding value.
3. Comparison information taken from: CommSec Financial Services Guide, issue date 1 March 2012, E*Trade Australia Securities Limited Financial Services Guide, issue date December 2010 and the Rates & Fees (Other) page on the E*Trade Securities Australia website.
4. Trades must be settled via your linked Westpac Cash Investment Account within one calendar month. International Equity trades are excluded. Bonus interest will only be paid on balances of $5 million or less and will be paid into accounts on or after the last business day of the previous month, up to and including the second last business day of the current month. Please note settlement for ASX Trades may take up to 3 business days after trade execution. The Westpac Cash Investment Account is issued by Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian Credit License 233714.
5. Fees and charges not related to your Westpac Online Investing account may still apply. For full details, please refer to the Westpac Cash Investment Account Terms and Conditions.

Information current as at the 18 January 2013. Share trading with Westpac Online Investing is a service provided through Westpac Securities Limited ABN 39 087 924 221, AFSL 233723 ("Westpac Securities") is a service provided by Australian Investment Exchange Ltd ABN 71 076 515 930, AFSL 241400 ("the Participant"), a Participant of the ASX Group and Chi-X Australia. The Participant is not authorised to carry on business in any jurisdiction other than Australia. Accordingly, the information contained in this website is directed to and available for Australian residents only. Investment in securities and derivatives involves risk. Share prices rise and fall. The payment of dividends and the return of capital are not guaranteed. This information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You should also read the Financial Services Guide ("FSG"), which provides you with the services the Participant and Westpac Securities can provide. In addition, you should read all relevant Product Disclosure Statements or disclosure documents. You can access the FSG via westpac.com.au/onlineinvesting. The Participant tries to ensure that the information provided is complete and correct but readers are advised to check any important item(s) with us before making any decisions.