ABOUT US

Who We Are

Find out more about Western Australian Treasury Corporation and what we stand for.

Overview

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) is the central financial services provider for the Western Australian Government.

Established in 1986, we have expertise in a range of products and services that cover funding, investment, foreign exchange, financial advice and risk management.

We partner with Western Australian Government agencies to achieve sound financial management outcomes, while providing investors with secure and sustainable opportunities. Drawing on our specialist knowledge and our centralised model, we help to deliver better financial outcomes for the State.


Key Activities

Funding and Debt Management

We provide a comprehensive range of debt products and management services designed to support clients to achieve their financial objectives.

Asset and Investment Management

WATC is an experienced provider of secure investment solutions designed to assist client liquidity management.

Financial Advisory Services

We have specialist knowledge of financial markets and financial risk management and provide advisory services to clients on all aspects of finance and financial risk management.

Foreign Exchange Services

We provide a range of foreign exchange products and services to help clients identify, measure and manage their foreign exchange exposures.

Treasury Management Services and Systems

Clients can access our considerable experience and expertise, along with the systems, pricing and oversight.

Economic Forecasts and Insights

Our team publishes a wealth of commentary on economic and financial market-related commentary featuring both global and domestic data.


Purpose, Objectives and Values

Purpose

To provide financial solutions for the benefit of the Western Australian public sector.

Objectives

  1. Provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services to the Western Australian public sector.

  2. Maintain access to domestic and international capital markets to ensure funds are raised to finance client borrowing needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  3. Ensure the efficient, sustainable performance of WATC in accordance with the risk appetite of WATC’s Board.

Values

We operate our business in accordance with our values.

Corporate Overview

Responsible Minister

Hon Rita Saffioti BBus MLA
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism.

Organisational Structure


Expert Knowledge and Guidance

  • Client Services Team

    Meet the team that provide guidance on loan products and services, investments, treasury management and foreign exchange.

    Meet the team
  • Advisory Team

    Discover more about the team that provide expert, independent and professional advice to clients across the WA public sector.

    Meet the team
  • Economic Services Team

    Learn more about the Economists that prepare our publications and provide commentary on both global and domestic activity.

    Meet the team

Banner image below - Perth City. Image courtesy of Water Corporation.