HBOS is backing expansion plans by Bank of Western Australia as it seeks to buy the 43% of BankWest it does not own. Analysts believe the offer is a precursor to selling the bank and quitting Australia, but HBOS claims it wants 100% control in order to take on bigger rivals.
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