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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 26]
Construction still surging, but housing market activity slow
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 10:40 am | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer index edged upwards to a new high of 1.5 in April, driven once again by stronger indicators of construction activity. “Residential consent issuance continues to ramp up on a trend basis with the three-month average of consents hitting ... More >>
The worm turns for dairy prices and interest rates
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 10:40 am | ASB Bank
The record dairy price run has come to an end, according to the first ASB Farmshed Economics Report. More >>
ASB PayTag brings contactless payments to your mobile phone
Monday, 14 April 2014, 4:45 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is taking another a giant leap towards pervasive mobile banking with the launch of ASB PayTag, a new technology allowing convenient and secure credit and debit card payments with a simple tap of your mobile phone. More >>
Canterbury consumers crack open their wallets
Monday, 31 March 2014, 1:26 pm | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer index edged up to a new high of 1.4 in March, largely as a result of strong data on consumption. “A range of indicators improved over the last few weeks, but the most obvious gains were in retail sales and consumer confidence in ... More >>
ASB celebrates Like Loan success with 0% interest rate offer
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 1:45 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is celebrating the success of ASB’s award-winning Like Loan innovation by offering one month interest free on all new lending over $100,000 on a new three-year fixed term special. More >>
ASB Bank Limited sets rate on subordinated note offer
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 10:08 am | ASB Bank
ASB Bank Limited ("ASB") today announced the interest rate applicable to its offer of subordinated unsecured debt securities ("ASB Notes") to raise up to NZ$300 million, with the ability to accept oversubscriptions of up to NZ$100 ... More >>
ASB Bank announces a Retail Subordinated Notes offer
Monday, 17 March 2014, 11:12 am | ASB Bank
ASB Bank Limited (“ASB”) today announced it is making an offer of subordinated, unsecured debt securities (“ASB Subordinated Notes”) of up to NZ$300 million, with the ability to accept oversubscriptions of up to $100 million. More >>
Businesses expect NZD parity with AUD
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:19 am | ASB Bank
The latest ASB Kiwi Dollar Barometer finds the majority of businesses surveyed expect the NZD to reach parity with the AUD over the coming year. Over the past 12 months, the NZD/AUD has surged from 80 cents to 94 cents. More >>
ASB ‘Like Loan’ campaign returns with innovative edge
Monday, 10 March 2014, 1:35 pm | ASB Bank
The latest iteration of the award winning ASB ‘Like Loan’ launches today, debuting a New Zealand first, an integrated media campaign fusing social media and live TV commercials. More >>
ASB’s CEO joins LinkedIn’s global influencer programme
Monday, 3 March 2014, 3:06 pm | ASB Bank
ASB’s Chief Executive Barbara Chapman has accepted an invitation to join LinkedIn’s global influencer programme and becomes the first New Zealand Chief Executive to be part of the exclusive group. More >>
ASB’s Chief Executive Barbara Chapman joins LinkedIn
Monday, 3 March 2014, 2:59 pm | ASB Bank
ASB’s Chief Executive Barbara Chapman has accepted an invitation to join LinkedIn’s global influencer programme and becomes the first New Zealand Chief Executive to be part of the exclusive group. More >>
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 >>
