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ASB Bank
Helping you get one step ahead.
In 1847, ASB opened as the Auckland Savings Bank with the pledge: 'to serve the community; to grow and to help Kiwis grow'. And that is very much what ASB is about today.
ASB is a leading provider of integrated financial services in New Zealand including retail, business and rural banking, funds management and insurance.
ASB strives to consistently provide its customers with outstanding service and innovative financial solutions. They're dedicated to providing simple financial products that allow their customers to bank with them how and when they want.
We all have our own ways to measure progress, and our own stories about the things that matter to us. Whatever way you choose to measure progress, and whatever your goals, ASB is there to help you get one step ahead.
ASB Bank - Latest News [Page 11]
2019 Best Year For KiwiSaver Returns But Perceptions Remain Low
Monday, 24 February 2020, 8:11 am | ASB
ASB’s diversified KiwiSaver funds recorded the best calendar year returns ever in 2019, however perceptions have yet to catch up with the rebound according to the latest ASB KiwiSaver survey. Looking specifically at the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme, record ... More >>
ASB Half Year Result – Supporting Kiwis’ Financial Wellbeing Through Innovation
Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 10:56 am | ASB
Wednesday 12 February 2020 ASB today reported a statutory net profit after taxation (NPAT) of $599 million for the six months ended 31 December 2019. This represents a 5% decrease on the prior comparative period. This included a one-off $28 million ... More >>
Love affair with housing boosts overall investor confidence
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 8:09 am | ASB Bank
It’s all about housing this quarter, as signs of life in the property market saw investor confidence lift, according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey. More >>
ASB creates biodegradable Sustainaball to celebrate Classic
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 10:40 am | ASB Bank
ASB is taking a sustainable spin on one of the most iconic Kiwi summer props, the humble tennis ball, creating a world-first biodegradable Sustainaball which can produce a native New Zealand seedling. While a normal tennis ball can take hundreds of years ... More >>
Lush forest experience and sustainability at the ASB Classic
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 12:28 pm | ASB Bank
ASB Classic visitors now have the chance to help re-grow New Zealand’s native forests through an innovative partnership with charity Trees That Count. More >>
Regions have a stable quarter on the scoreboard
Monday, 16 December 2019, 1:44 pm | ASB Bank
· The scoreboard remained fairly stable this quarter, with three regions holding their table position and a further six moving less than three places. · Gisborne held onto its reign at the top of the leaderboard. · Hawke’s ... More >>
Good vibrations
Monday, 9 December 2019, 9:14 am | ASB Bank
Kiwis are picking up on good vibrations in the housing market, with housing confidence continuing to improve according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey. House price expectations rose for the second quarter in a row with confidence back to average ... More >>
ASB gets DVFREE Tick from Shine to support staff wellbeing
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 3:11 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has been awarded the DVFREE Tick by Shine, demonstrating its commitment to create a domestic violence-free workplace where staff can feel safe and supported. More >>
Investor Confidence in need of a spring boost
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 9:45 am | ASB Bank
Investor Confidence has fallen to a three-and-a-half year low, as confidence in the return on a number of products and assets slipped over the quarter. More >>
The million dollar question - how much is enough to retire?
Monday, 4 November 2019, 10:29 am | ASB Bank
Working out how much money is needed to retire can be a complex process, and at current levels, the average person will outlive their savings by roughly nine years according to the World Economic Forum’s analysis, so how do we close the gap? More >>
ASB Auckland Marathon runners to provide 20,000 hot lunches
Monday, 21 October 2019, 12:33 pm | ASB Bank
More than 15,000 people walked, ran or wheeled across the finish line at yesterday’s ASB Auckland Marathon, and ASB is converting this effort into hot lunches for children in need through KidsCan. More >>
ASB confirms sale of Aegis
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 2:21 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has sold its investment administration and custody businesses, Aegis Limited and Investment Custodial Services Limited (together “Aegis”) to MMC. More >>
ASB Auckland Marathon runners pay it forward
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 10:32 am | ASB Bank
Last year, ASB Auckland Marathon runners helped clock up more than 5,000 volunteer hours for ASB staff to spend helping in the community. This year, ASB is going one step further, committing to another 5,000 volunteer hours, as well as providing a ... More >>
Returns and low fees key to ASB’s Canstar Kiwisaver win
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 1:44 pm | ASB Bank
ASB Group Investments, the manager of the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme, has once again been recognised for excellence, after being named joint winner of the Canstar Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme of the Year award, for the second year in a row. More >>
ASB campaign raises $100k for Ronald McDonald House
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 9:48 am | ASB Bank
ASB and its customers have donated $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities® New Zealand, with the money going towards 714 additional nights’ accommodation for families with children in hospital. More >>
ASB launches Positive Impact funds
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 9:03 am | ASB Bank
Wednesday 18 September 2019 ASB has added two new funds to its stable of investment options – the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme Positive Impact Fund and the ASB Investment Funds Positive Impact Fund. Both will have a focus on investing in companies that ... More >>
ASB partners with KidsCan
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 10:52 am | ASB Bank
Every day in New Zealand, thousands of children go to school lacking one or more basic necessities including food, shoes or a raincoat. ASB is helping to change this by partnering with KidsCan on its hot meals programme, and volunteering at least ... More >>
Kiwis saving more as contribution changes picked up
Friday, 13 September 2019, 8:08 am | ASB Bank
Early evidence from the latest ASB KiwiSaver survey shows Kiwis are starting to take advantage of the new 6% and 10% KiwiSaver contribution rates, and saving more of their income. More >>
ASB customers benefit from NZ first business debit card
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 5:10 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has announced a new Visa Debit card dedicated to providing small business customers with more purchasing power. The new ASB Visa Debit for Business card has all the functionality of a credit card and gives customers another option to make business ... More >>
ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard Q2 2019
Monday, 9 September 2019, 9:49 am | ASB Bank
After climbing ten places to take out bronze last quarter, Gisborne has rocketed into first place, wresting gold from the Hawke’s Bay which had held the medal for two successive quarters. More >>
