Nov 25 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX :
* WESTPAC HAS MADE A NUMBER OF COMMITMENTS INCLUDING TO IMPROVE ITS FINANCIAL CRIME PROGRAM
* COMMITMENTS WILL INCREASE EXPENSES BY UP TO $80 MILLION (PRE TAX) IN FY20 WHEN MAJORITY WILL BE INCURRED OR PROVIDED FOR
* EXPENSES WILL BE INCLUDED IN CASH EARNINGS AND TREATED AS NOTABLE ITEMS.