Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) has reported a final year net profit after tax (NPAT) of $6.99 billion for the 2024 fiscal year- a fall of 3% compared to the number for FY23. There was positive news: The bank registered an increase of 2% in its net interest income for the year (to $18.75 billion in FY24, compared to $18.32 billion in FY23), and provided a final dividend of 76 cents fully franked – this was up 6% from the previous year, and means a total of $1.51 for the year. CEO Peter King said he had been pleased with several developments at Westpac in the last year. “Our disciplined p…