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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 23]
ASB Cantometer hits new high
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 3:48 pm | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer index rose to a new high of 1.3 in February, up from 1.1 in January, buoyed by a range of activity indicators that continue to strengthen. More >>
ASB offers special 18-month home loan fixed rate
Monday, 24 February 2014, 1:22 pm | ASB Bank
For a limited time, ASB is offering a special 18-month fixed rate of 5.69% p.a. ASB’s new special 18-month fixed rate of 5.69% p.a. is available for customers who have at least 20% equity (i.e. a Loan to Valuation Ratio of less than or equal to 80%), ... More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard Dec 2013
Friday, 21 February 2014, 9:44 am | ASB Bank
Canterbury takes top spot in the latest ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard, knocking Auckland back into second place. More >>
ASB offers special two-year home loan fixed rate
Friday, 14 February 2014, 5:19 pm | ASB Bank
For a limited time, ASB is offering a special two-year fixed rate of 5.95% p.a. More >>
Focus on innovation contributes to ASB’s strong first half
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 10:54 am | ASB Bank
ASB today reported Statutory Net Profit after Taxation (NPAT) of $416 million for the six months ended 31 December 2013. This represents a 14% increase on the prior comparative period of December 2012 More >>
Focus on innovation contributes to ASB’s strong first half
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 10:53 am | ASB Bank
ASB today reported Statutory Net Profit after Taxation (NPAT) of $416 million for the six months ended 31 December 2013. This represents a 14% increase on the prior comparative period of December 2012 More >>
Quarterly Economic Forecast: A firm grip on the punchbowl
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 3:33 pm | ASB Bank
• The outlook for New Zealand’s economy is increasingly bright, with growth likely to peak at around 3.5% this year. • Rising construction activity and strong dairy incomes will boost the economy over 2014. • The RBNZ is likely to raise the OCR ... More >>
Canterbury activity slip on non-residential consent issuance
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 11:06 am | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer index dipped by 0.1 in January, to 1.1. The index is still at a strong level though, reflecting the bright outlook for the region’s economy. “The Cantometer index was slightly lower this month as a result of lower non-residential ... More >>
Positive signs for construction activity
Tuesday, 24 December 2013, 9:21 am | ASB Bank
• The ASB Cantometer rose to 1.2 in December, after holding steady for the four preceding months. • The value of construction work rose by around 20% in Q3. • House sales fell in November, possibly impacted by the RBNZ’s mortgage restrictions. ... More >>
ASB Biz customers set to benefit from new tech partnership
Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:52 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has today announced the launch of a major project with technology company IP Payments to develop a service offering called Integrated Receivables. This new service will help businesses simplify the accounts receivable process, reduce costs and improve ... More >>
First NZ bank with 100,000 'Likes'; Starship Donation
Friday, 13 December 2013, 4:11 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is celebrating becoming the first bank in New Zealand to reach 100,000 Facebook ‘Likes’ with a special donation to the Starship Foundation as determined by its Facebook community. More >>
ASB and Xero announce further streamlining services
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 12:39 pm | ASB Bank
ASB Bank and Xero have added new services to make business banking with ASB and accounting with Xero even easier for customers. More >>
Kiwi businesses look to hedge as expected NZD peak nears
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 10:14 am | ASB Bank
The latest ASB Kiwi Dollar Barometer finds interest in hedging has continued to increase across importers and exporters. The Barometer revealed that 83.6% of all businesses surveyed have plans to hedge to manage foreign exchange risk. More >>
Focus on innovation sees ASB named Bank of the Year
Monday, 2 December 2013, 10:12 am | ASB Bank
ASB has been named the 2013 New Zealand Bank of the Year by leading London-based magazine The Banker. The win was announced at the International Bank of the Year awards held in London over the weekend. More >>
Positive signs for construction activity
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 11:46 am | ASB Bank
The Cantometer snapshot remained steady again in November, sitting at 1 (zero marks the level of activity prior to the earthquakes). ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says, “After making steady improvement since late last year, the Cantometer index ... More >>
Luminous Lollipops Light Up “Like Rewards”
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 4:09 pm | ASB Bank
A field of tasty treats is sprouting at No 1 Queen Street to mark the launch of ASB’s #LikeRewards interactive summer programme on 27 November. Hundreds of yellow and white giant lollipops will be planted in Auckland, with thousands of smaller lollipops ... More >>
ASB sponsorship to champion female entrepreneurial success
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 2:55 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is a new gold sponsor of Company of Women (Co.OfWomen), an organisation developed and led by successful entrepreneurs to champion female entrepreneurial success. More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Monday, 25 November 2013, 9:43 am | ASB Bank
Auckland has stormed back to the top of the rankings of the latest Regional Economic Scoreboard, climbing back up from third place in the previous quarter. More >>
Market leading two-year fixed home loan rate special
Friday, 8 November 2013, 5:25 pm | ASB Bank
For a limited time ASB is offering a special two year fixed home loan rate of 5.59% p.a. More >>
New Zealand business embracing mobile banking
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 11:06 am | ASB Bank
ASB’s new Mobile Business app has seen a remarkable uptake in its first few weeks as business customers adopt the convenience of business banking on the go. More >>
