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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]
Changes to FirstChoice KiwiSaver Scheme
Friday, 22 February 2013, 3:47 pm | ASB Bank
Media Release 22 February 2013 Changes to FirstChoice KiwiSaver Scheme ASB Group Investments Limited (“ASB GI”) has announced that, as part of a review of its KiwiSaver schemes, it will no longer be accepting applications to join the FirstChoice ... More >>
ASB opens West Auckland Regional Centre
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 9:57 am | ASB Bank
ASB’s already strong commitment to West Auckland is being enhanced further with the opening of a new Regional Centre yesterday on Lincoln Road. More >>
ASB survey reveals Kiwis overindulging on ‘humble pie’
Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:25 am | ASB Bank
As new brand campaign launches encouraging Kiwis to celebrate success A survey by ASB delving into how New Zealanders celebrate the big and small successes in life has revealed many prefer a low key approach rather than shouting success from the ... More >>
ASB survey reveals Kiwis overindulging on ‘humble pie’
Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:17 am | ASB Bank
A survey by ASB delving into how New Zealanders celebrate the big and small successes in life has revealed many prefer a low key approach rather than shouting success from the roof tops. And in fact, out of the 450 surveyed, a mere three in ten have ... More >>
ASB offers home loan extra payments online
Friday, 15 February 2013, 11:45 am | ASB Bank
From today ASB customers can transfer money directly from their bank accounts onto their variable home loans through ASB’s FastNet Classic online banking service. More >>
Lending growth drives ASB’s strong first half result
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 11:10 am | ASB Bank
Media Release Wednesday 13 February 2013 Lending growth drives ASB’s strong first half result ASB today reported Statutory Net Profit after Taxation (NPAT) of $365 million for the six months ended 31 December 2012, which represents a 2% decrease ... More >>
ASB Renews Support of ASB Polyfest
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 10:11 am | ASB Bank
Media Release 7 February 2013 ASB Renews Support of ASB Polyfest ASB has renewed its commitment as principal sponsor of ASB Polyfest with the signing of a further three year contract. ASB Polyfest is the largest Maori and Pacific Island cultural ... More >>
ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast February 2013
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 10:21 am | ASB Bank
Year of the Snake promises to be a year of twists and turns as economic momentum builds More >>
Growing Momentum In Canterbury Activity
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 1:18 pm | ASB Bank
Construction activity continues to build, boosted by increase in non-residential consents. • Lifts in retail spending and consumer confidence suggest activity is broadening beyond construction. More >>
ASB cuts three, four and five-year fixed home loan rates
Monday, 21 January 2013, 9:04 am | ASB Bank
“ASB has reduced its three, four and five year fixed interest rates to assist our customers who want more certainty in their home loan repayments over the longer term. Our special two-year fixed home loan interest rate of 5.25% has come to an end, and ... More >>
Important security information - online payments using POLi
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:00 pm | ASB Bank
We take the security and protection of our customer’s internet banking experience and information very seriously. Through our proactive security and fraud monitoring we have identified the POLi payment service is “spoofing/mirroring” the ASB and ... More >>
ASB Cantometer index shows further lifts in Canterbury
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:37 am | ASB Bank
Media alert – ASB Cantometer index shows further lifts in Canterbury activity. 18 December 2012 • Construction activity continues to drive improvement in Canterbury activity. • Lift in housing market activity is encouraging, with renewed interest ... More >>
Mobile app innovates with ability to pay Trade Me sellers
Friday, 14 December 2012, 9:59 am | ASB Bank
From today, ASB customers can make payments directly to Trade Me sellers in the latest enhancement to the popular ASB Mobile banking app. More >>
NZ Dollar's Strength: Interest Rates and Safe-Haven Appeal
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 10:42 am | ASB Bank
Interest Rates And Safe-Haven Appeal Seen As Behind NZ Dollar’s Strength • Businesses view interest rate differentials and safe-haven inflows as the main drivers of the high NZ dollar – quantitative easing not seen as the key driver. • Businesses ... More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 10:05 am | ASB Bank
Auckland has retained its top spot in the latest ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard, as relatively strong population growth in the region drive retail spending and housing market activity. The top of the South Island continues to fare reasonably ... More >>
ASB Cantometer Index
Friday, 23 November 2012, 10:59 am | ASB
A new composite index designed by ASB to track the Canterbury recovery has revealed that aggregate activity in the region is now above pre-earthquake levels and that construction activity in the region will have a significant impact on a national ... More >>
House price expectations approach record levels
Monday, 19 November 2012, 9:16 am | ASB Bank
• Nationwide house price expectations rise again, approaching record levels • Concern over housing supply hits Auckland housing confidence • Low interest rates and supply constraints to drive further nationwide price growth Nationwide housing ... More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Survey Quarter 3 2012
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 11:22 am | ASB Bank
Investor confidence has climbed to its highest levels since the end of 2010 according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey. ASB Head of Wealth Advisory Jonathan Beale: “The ASB Investor Confidence Index jumped 5 points to a net 13 points over ... More >>
Most KiwiSavers not addressing retirement savings shortfall
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 8:35 am | ASB
Media Release Wednesday 7 November 2012 Most KiwiSavers not addressing the retirement savings shortfall • Nearly 90 percent of KiwiSavers are not planning to change their current contribution rate within the next year • One quarter of those in ... More >>
Eurozone risks ease, but high NZ dollar a challenge
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 11:13 am | ASB Bank
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 0100 30 October 2012 Eurozone risks ease, but high NZ dollar a challenge • Eurozone risks ease, but global uncertainties and vulnerabilities remain. • Canterbury rebuild and low interest rates to drive a gradual New Zealand ... More >>
