Westpac Banking files $2 bln debt shelf offering

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Australia's Westpac Banking Corp said on Tuesday it may periodically sell up to $2 billion in debt securities.

In a separate filing Westpac disclosed less than A$10 million in exposure to Lehman Brtothers.

Under a shelf registration filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a company may sell securities in one or more separate offerings with the size, price and terms to be determined at the time of sale. (Reporting by Sweta Singh in Bangalore; Editing by Sayatani Ghosh)