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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 25]
Softening the dairy blow
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:32 am | ASB Bank
While eleven of the last twelve dairy auctions have recorded price falls, the sheer magnitude of the falls is bringing other factors in to play, according to the latest ASB Farmshed Economics Report. More >>
ASB’s full year result reflects continued economic momentum
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 12:04 pm | ASB Bank
Improving economic conditions have contributed to ASB recording a 14% increase in Statutory Net Profit after Taxation (NPAT) to $806 million for the year ended 30 June 2014. For the prior year, the result was $705 million. Cash NPAT was $776 million, ... More >>
ASB transforms the point-of-sale experience for New Zealand
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 2:22 pm | ASB Bank
In a New Zealand first, ASB is redefining customer service for New Zealand businesses at the point-of-sale with a new way of accepting payments. More >>
Construction activity again pushes Cantometer to fresh high
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 11:13 am | ASB Bank
• Non-residential building consents continue to improve while dwelling consent issuance could be starting to plateau. More >>
Quarterly Forecast: The maturing of a “rock star” economy
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 5:23 pm | ASB Bank
NZ economy maintains good momentum in 2014. • But signs emerge that growth will moderate to a more sustainable pace next year. • High NZD remains a dilemma for the RBNZ as it continues on its tightening path. • Growing divergence between global ... More >>
Dairy prices get a reality check
Friday, 18 July 2014, 11:04 am | ASB Bank
Rapid dairy price fall proves surprising Meat markets’ good health continues NZD approaches record high This week’s slide in dairy prices was a surprise and has emphasised just how exceptional the recent season really was, according to the latest ... More >>
ASB Farmshed Economics Report: Dairy prices reality check
Friday, 18 July 2014, 11:03 am | ASB Bank
This week’s slide in dairy prices was a surprise and has emphasised just how exceptional the recent season really was, according to the latest ASB Farmshed Economics Report. More >>
ASB says "No" to homophobia in corporate sponsorships
Monday, 14 July 2014, 3:45 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has affirmed the Bank’s commitment to diversity and to supporting athletes, teams and other groups regardless of factors such as sexual orientation, gender identity, race and ethnicity. More >>
Construction activity pushes Cantometer to a new high
Monday, 30 June 2014, 11:26 am | ASB Bank
ASB’s Cantometer index rose to 1.5 in June, hitting a new all-time high of 1.53 before rounding, compared to the previous high of 1.46. “The largest improvement in recent data was the Q1 Building Work Put in Place survey, which showed a strong ... More >>
Halle’s ‘Cash-Clever’ Skills Mark Money Mentoring Milestone
Monday, 23 June 2014, 4:57 pm | ASB Bank
ASB wants to know what Kiwi kids really think about money as the country’s largest youth financial literacy programme, ASB GetWise, reaches the 400,000 student milestone in just under five years. More >>
ASB Farmshed Economics Report
Friday, 20 June 2014, 11:27 am | ASB
It has been a mixed month for the rural commodities and financial markets according to the latest ASB Farmshed Economics report. More >>
Waning interest to hedge amongst exporters
Monday, 16 June 2014, 4:01 pm | ASB Bank
Interest to hedge amongst exporters continues to decline • Just a small proportion of businesses use treasury policies to guide their hedging decisions • Small businesses more likely to base hedging decisions on the timing of cash-flows More >>
ASB introduces new five year fixed rate special
Friday, 6 June 2014, 5:18 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is introducing a new five year fixed rate special of 6.85% p.a. The special five year rate applies to new and existing lending for customers who have at least 20% equity (i.e. a Loan to Valuation Ratio of less than or equal to 80%), an ASB credit ... More >>
ASB Cantometer Index: Construction surges, but housing slows
Friday, 30 May 2014, 9:29 am | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer Index dipped slightly in May, down from 1.5 to 1.4 with building consent issuance easing marginally but remaining very strong. “Labour market data from Q1 point to strong local employment growth over early 2014,” says ASB Chief ... More >>
One year fixed home loan rate cut, two year special
Friday, 23 May 2014, 5:28 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is cutting its one year fixed home loan interest rate to 5.85% p.a., and introducing a new two year fixed rate special of 5.89% p.a. More >>
ASB Farmshed Economics Report: Sharing the dairy love
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 11:48 am | ASB Bank
As dairy prices lose a little of their sheen, meat prices, are re-gaining some of theirs, according to the ASB Farmshed Economics Report. “Compared to the start of the year, the gap between dairy and meat prices has narrowed,” says ASB Rural ... More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard: March 2014
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 11:33 am | ASB Bank
Canterbury holds off Auckland again to take out the top spot in the latest ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard. Canterbury’s stellar performance reflects the effects of the earthquake rebuild, with the ramp-up in construction activity ... More >>
ASB commits to LGBTI inclusion by joining Rainbow Tick
Friday, 16 May 2014, 3:43 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has become the first New Zealand bank to commit to formal benchmarks around lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) inclusion in the workplace through participation in the Rainbow Tick programme. The Rainbow Tick is an external audit ... More >>
ASB Housing Confidence Survey – three months to April 2014
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 1:42 pm | ASB Bank
House price expectations remained high over the three months to April • Less pessimism about whether it’s a good time to buy a house • Expectation for interest rate hikes leaps to 70% More >>
Recovery on track despite headwinds
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 9:27 am | ASB Bank
• The NZ economy continues to strengthen, with growth on course to hit 3.5% over the next year. More >>
