where is the variable rate cut bankwest, page-21

is bankwest getting bought out? there were talks about commbank taking them over. if HBOS makes losses then how does that affect bankwests aus operations.

will they sell off one of thier arms? does bankwest go broke? do they have insurance protection? whatis thier currect rating? i see on thier website the have A-1, P-1 and AA credit rating. how safe is that. Surely better than B's but have these ratings been revised?

current 8.1% telenet deposit till the years end on existing customers and 7.1% on new accounts is the deal.

I guess rabo is safest but how does one keep track of thier current situation? follow HBOS Share price? west aus property market?