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Westpac Smarts: Navigating Credit Trends
October 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free
What’s really happening in the New Zealand economy, and what does it mean for your business.
Join us for an exclusive Westpac Smarts session featuring Keith McLaughlin, one of New Zealand’s most trusted voices in finance and credit. With over 30 years of experience including leading Baycorp through its growth era and now heading Centrix, NZ’s leading credit bureau, Keith brings unmatched insight into the financial forces shaping our business environment.
In this session, Keith will break down the latest Centrix credit data to reveal:
- Consumer spending and borrowing patterns: What they signal about confidence and demand
- Business credit trends: Who’s borrowing, who’s struggling, and what that means for your cash flow and growth
- Financial stress indicators: How to spot early warning signs in your market or customer base
Whether you’re managing risk, planning for growth, or simply want to stay ahead of economic shifts, this session will give you the data-backed clarity to make smarter decisions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights that could directly impact your business strategy.
About Keith McLaughlin | A highly experienced Senior Executive and Director, Keith started Centrix with a vision to offer New Zealand businesses a superior and cost-efficient credit offering. Previously the Founder and Managing Director of Baycorp Holdings Limited, Keith has a wealth of finance experience and holds a number of awards, including Deloitte / Management Magazine NZ Executive of the Year.
About Centrix | As New Zealand’s national credit bureau, Centrix knows New Zealand better than anyone, with the most comprehensive consumer account payment data and credit information on 95% of Kiwis, or 4 million consumers. Centrix also has a Commercial Bureau, with data on most credit-active businesses, to help Kiwi businesses manage risk and protect their cashflow.
