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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 29]
Canterbury Recovery Broadening Beyond Construction
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 3:19 pm | ASB Bank
• ASB Cantometer lifted over April, led by continued recovery in consumer spending and confidence. • Construction led-growth in Canterbury is spilling over into broader demand throughout the region. More >>
Cantometer: Construction Lifting - Housing Shortages
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 10:16 am | ASB Bank
ASB Cantometer Shows Construction Lifting But Housing Shortages Persist • ASB Cantometer eased over March but remains at elevated levels. • Housing shortages remain a constraint in the region despite the initial increase in residential building ... More >>
Businesses expect the NZD/USD to peak soon
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:32 am | ASB Bank
Media release ASB Institutional Kiwi Dollar Barometer Businesses expect the NZD/USD to peak soon • Businesses expect the NZD/USD to peak in June this year, at around 87 cents. • Around 60 percent of exporters decreasing hiring and investment as ... More >>
ASB kicks off Autumn with offer of a free 42-inch LED TV
Monday, 11 March 2013, 10:50 am | ASB Bank
ASB kicks off Autumn with offer of a free 42-inch LED TV on new lending More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Monday, 4 March 2013, 10:06 am | ASB Bank
Media alert ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard December 2012 Quarter Auckland continues its run at the top of the table in the latest ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard, with Canterbury’s increased economic activity moving ... More >>
ASB Cantometer Index Lifts as Labour Market Recovers Further
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 9:50 am | ASB Bank
• Further lift in Canterbury employment demand drives another increase in ASB Cantometer. • Outside of construction, Canterbury recovery remains gradual. More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Report Quarter 4 2012
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 11:48 am | ASB Bank
Investor confidence has held its ground according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey. ASB Head of Wealth Advisory Jonathan Beale says, “The ASB Investor Confidence Index has continued to sit at a net 13 points during the three months to December ... More >>
ASB forms strategic alliance with Xero to foster innovation
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:00 am | ASB Bank
ASB has formed a strategic alliance with Xero, New Zealand’s online accounting software for business. More >>
ASB launches NZ's first Rural Environmental Compliance Loan
Monday, 25 February 2013, 10:08 am | ASB Bank
ASB has launched New Zealand’s first Rural Environmental Compliance Loan, which provides a low cost funding option to assist farmers to get the balance right between productivity and environmental sustainability. More >>
House price expectations nearing 2003 peak levels
Monday, 25 February 2013, 9:44 am | ASB Bank
ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey EMARGOED UNTIL 0500 MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY House price expectations nearing 2003 peak levels More >>
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 >>
