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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 28]
ASB Kiwi Dollar Barometer - Expectations of NZD depreciation
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:06 am | ASB Bank
Businesses expect the NZD/USD to peak at 0.803 in March 2014 before falling to 0.753 by September. Increased interest to hedge amongst importers due to expected depreciation. Majority of businesses shortened duration of hedging in response to recent shifts ... More >>
Labour Demand And Wages Continue to Lift in Canterbury
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 2:16 pm | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer lifted again in August, rising to 1. • Increased employment demand and wage growth continue to contribute to a broadening in Canterbury’s economic recovery. More >>
ASB offers its lowest ever home loan fixed rate
Friday, 23 August 2013, 5:17 pm | ASB Bank
For a limited time ASB is offering a special six month fixed rate of 4.75% p.a., its lowest ever home loan fixed rate. More >>
ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard June Quarter
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 1:48 pm | ASB Bank
South Island regions have surged ahead in the latest Regional Economic Scoreboard with Nelson and Canterbury edging Auckland out of the top two spots. Nelson leads the rankings, buoyed by strong growth in retail spending and a surge in residential ... More >>
Solid lending growth lifts ASB’s annual result
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 4:04 pm | ASB Bank
Solid growth in customer advances across all lending portfolios saw ASB record a Statutory Net Profit after Taxation (NPAT) of $705 million for the year ended 30 June 2013. This is an increase of 3% compared to the previous financial year. More >>
House price expectations remain high
Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:46 am | ASB Bank
House price expectations remain high according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey. In the three months to July, a net 56% of respondents said they expect prices to rise over the next 12 months. More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Report Q2 2013
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 11:34 am | ASB Bank
Investor confidence has headed south for the winter according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey. More >>
Rising house prices a symptom of tight Canterbury market
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 9:19 am | ASB Bank
ASB’s Cantometer Index has continued its upward journey, lifting to 0.9 in July and indicating that reconstruction has firmly taken hold. More >>
ASB Quarterly Economic Forecasts
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 9:34 am | ASB Bank
Some events seem to be going New Zealand’s way with the economy making steady progress as it recovers from the deep recession during 2008 and 2009, according to ASB’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecasts. More >>
Sponsorship will improve financial literacy of dairy women
Friday, 12 July 2013, 12:40 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has confirmed it is a new gold sponsor of the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN). The partnership, which took effect on 1 July, will boost the work already being done by the DWN to improve the financial literacy skills of the country’s dairy farming ... More >>
Construction activity continues to grow
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 9:58 am | ASB Bank
The Cantometer Index continues to move higher, lifting to 0.8 in June from 0.7 previously. More >>
Preparation the Key for Kiwis to Collect Australian Super
Monday, 24 June 2013, 1:11 pm | ASB Bank
From 1 July the ability to transfer retirement savings between complying Australian superannuation schemes and KiwiSaver will become a reality. But before New Zealand residents rush to apply to transfer their Australian Super they need to know some ... More >>
ASB makes life easier for non-profits
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 11:35 am | ASB Bank
ASB has cancelled base fees and standard transaction fees on FastNet Business for not-for-profit organisations. FastNet Business is ASB’s online banking platform for medium to large organisations that helps reduce reliance on paper cheques, manage ... More >>
Businesses expect the NZD to peak
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 12:35 pm | ASB Bank
According to the latest ASB Kiwi Dollar Barometer, New Zealand businesses expect the NZD/USD to peak at around 85 cents in September. More >>
Construction and Labour Inflows Boost Canterbury Activity
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:39 am | ASB Bank
The ASB Cantometer lifted again in May, boosted by broad-based increases in activity.Construction demand continues to drive the index with residential consents and concrete usage now above previous peak levels. Solid demand for additional labour continues to support ... More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:14 am | ASB Bank
Auckland and Canterbury once again dominate the rankings in the latest ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard. More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Report Q1 2013: Share Market Up
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:26 pm | ASB Bank
· Overall investor confidence hits highest point in two years · Optimism in share market returns increasing · Canterbury leads the nation in investor confidence More >>
ASB supports Teach First NZ to attract quality graduates
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 3:44 pm | ASB Bank
Teach First NZ is pleased to announce ASB as a new corporate supporter of their innovative programme to reinforce teaching as a high-status graduate choice. Teach First NZ is a not-for-profit organisation that works to attract highly-qualified, well-rounded ... More >>
House Price Expectations Reach New High
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 9:58 am | ASB Bank
House price expectations lift to the highest level in survey’s 17 year history. Housing confidence continues to decline as few see now as a good time to buy in Auckland or Christchurch. Interest rate expectations edge higher. More >>
Quarterly Forecast: Baby steps to economic recovery
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 10:59 am | ASB Bank
Cyprus bailout erodes gains in Eurozone confidence. · Drought to dent 2013 growth but impact predicted to be less than 2007/2008 drought. · RBNZ to face challenging year with continued NZ dollar and housing market tensions. More >>
