"Commonwealth Bank is aware of recent media speculation regarding the possible acquisition of BankWest,'' CBA said today.
"Commonwealth Bank regularly reviews acquisition opportunities but at this time confirms we do not have any offer with HBOS to acquire BankWest.
The statement comes after a Fairfax report today said the bank had made an "opportunistic bid for BankWest to capitalise on the turmoil surrounding the West Australian-based group's British parent HBOS''.
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