Dec 9 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX :
* Asset quality is expected to remain sound in year ahead
* Competition is also expected to remain intense from both existing competitors and new entrants, particularly in so-called fintech space
* Growth is a little uneven across states
* Growth in services sector, rise in residential & infrastructure investment & improved net exports gains offset second order effects from slowdown in mining investment
* It is likely that additional stress will emerge in sectors and regions undergoing some structural change
* Outlook for Australia and New Zealand remains positive
* Global environment seems particularly volatile at present, domestic fundamentals are sound Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: WBC.AX