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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 12]
Home Comforts
Monday, 26 August 2019, 8:10 am | ASB Bank
“Mild improvements in affordability have no doubt been a driver. Wage growth has picked up alongside flat/falling house prices in Auckland and Canterbury, and it appears the general public got the hint on interest rates,” says ASB chief economist ... More >>
ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast August 2019
Monday, 19 August 2019, 8:22 am | ASB Bank
The expected rocket back to growth for the New Zealand economy has stalled somewhat, despite a number of factors continuing to propel it forward, according to the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Report More >>
ASB Bank takes a stake in TradeWindow
Monday, 12 August 2019, 10:59 am | ASB Bank
An investment from ASB into a newly launched technology company, TradeWindow, will fast-track development of its visionary Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) trade platform. More >>
ASB launches ‘Smiles’ campaign
Monday, 12 August 2019, 10:48 am | ASB Bank
ASB GetWise graduate Hana follows up her successful ‘Stick’ start up business with orange smiles in the second chapter of ASB’s financial literacy advertising campaign, celebrating a generation of cash clever Kiwi kids. More >>
ASB moves quickly to cut home loan interest rates
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 2:12 pm | ASB Bank
Wednesday 7 August 2019 ASB has responded immediately to the RBNZ’s decision to reduce the Official Cash Rate by lowering its variable home loan and Orbit home loan rates. ASB’s variable home loan rate is reduced by 0.50% from 5.70% p.a. to 5.20% ... More >>
ASB invests in keeping Kiwis’ finances safe sound and secure
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 10:18 am | ASB Bank
ASB today reported a statutory net profit after taxation (NPAT) of $1,274 million for the year ended 30 June 2019. This represents an 8% increase on the prior year. This included a one-off $46 million gain from the sale of Paymark Ltd. Cash NPAT ... More >>
ASB launches investment podcast on Spotify
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 11:05 am | ASB Bank
As part of its core purpose to help accelerate the financial progress of all New Zealanders, ASB Bank has launched an investment podcast which will be available to all listeners through Spotify and Apple podcasts. More >>
ASB welcomes KiwiSaver changes
Monday, 1 July 2019, 10:34 am | ASB Bank
From today, all New Zealanders will be able to access KiwiSaver regardless of their age with the government’s policy for over 65-year-olds coming into force from 1 July. More >>
ASB takes out Canstar First Home Buyer Award for 2019
Friday, 28 June 2019, 9:48 am | ASB Bank
First home ownership is a huge step in most people’s lives, and ASB has been recognised for its work in helping Kiwis with this process, winning the Canstar First Home Buyer Award for 2019. More >>
ASB adds Google Pay just months after addition of Apple Pay
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 10:01 am | ASB Bank
ASB has added Google Pay to its suite of payment technologies, with its Android customers now able to use the payment technology. This comes just a few months after the bank introduced Apple Pay, and means ASB customers now have the choice to pay with Google ... More >>
Youthline to get 25 new volunteers
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 12:47 pm | ASB Bank
Despite pouring rain and single digit temperatures, almost 4,000 participants made every step count at Sunday’s ASB Christchurch Marathon, helping to raise $20,000 for Youthline. More >>
ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard Q1 2019
Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 9:26 am | ASB Bank
The Hawke’s Bay remains king of the Scoreboard castle, holding onto its gold medal for the second quarter in a row. More >>
ASB wins Canstar Tertiary Banking and Canstar Junior awards
Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:03 pm | ASB Bank
ASB Bank has added to its collection of Canstar awards, scooping the Tertiary Banking Award for the second year in a row and the Canstar Junior Banking Award for the fourth year in a row. More >>
Kiwis know how much to save but think they aren't on track
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 8:34 am | ASB Bank
• A clear majority, some 58% of respondents think they need to save more for retirement More >>
Proposed Capital Gains Tax puts a dampener on housing
Monday, 27 May 2019, 9:06 am | ASB Bank
House price expectations fell across the country in the three months to April 2019, with Auckland house price expectations turning negative for the first time since 2009 More >>
ASB announces strategic review of Aegis
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 2:03 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has made a decision to undertake a strategic review of its investment and custody businesses Aegis Limited and Investment Custodial Services Limited (together “Aegis”). More >>
ASB gives Kiwis the chance to pay-it-forward
Monday, 20 May 2019, 2:45 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is celebrating its 11-year partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® New Zealand by launching a term deposit offer which will see the bank donate up to $100,000 to the charity on their customers’ behalf. More >>
Expected economic pickup a no show
Friday, 17 May 2019, 9:13 am | ASB Bank
The latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast reveals that while 2019 has so far proved a comeback year for golfer Tiger Woods, it’s shaping up to be a sub-par one for economic momentum globally. More >>
Uncertainty sees investor confidence in housing divided
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 3:49 pm | ASB Bank
Investor confidence in the country’s housing market is at sixes and sevens, with the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey showing perceptions that respondents’ own home will provide the best return on investment are at an all-time high in the ... More >>
ASB lowers variable home loan rate
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 10:40 am | ASB Bank
Following the RBNZ’s decision to reduce the Official Cash Rate, ASB is taking the opportunity to lower its variable home loan and Orbit home loan rates. More >>
