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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 31]
ASB returns solid performance
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 11:03 am | ASB Bank
ASB returns solid performance • Net profit after tax flat at $428m after one-off adjustment for structured finance tax charge and after perpetual dividend payments • Loan impairment halved but still a significant $125m • Major $460m investment ... More >>
ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey
Monday, 9 August 2010, 9:16 am | ASB Bank
Housing confidence static while price expectations slide • Housing confidence static but still relatively upbeat. • Price expectations remain positive but fewer people expect increases. • Looming interest rate increases pulling down optimism. More >>
Robots rescue donations for families in need
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 10:29 am | ASB Bank
Robots wielding flames, steamers and hot water blasters feature on a new website to help low income families struggling with winter conditions. More >>
NZ economy grows while offshore risks linger
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 2:42 pm | ASB Bank
Economies around the world are rebounding from the recession, though the risks of a setback have increased, according to the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast. More >>
Grants worth $1.3m for marae
Friday, 2 July 2010, 9:37 am | ASB
More than $1.3m worth of grants were approved for marae improvement projects at the latest meeting of the ASB Community Trust Board. More >>
Business owners increasingly likely to sell
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 3:25 pm | ASB Bank
An increasing number of business owners are planning to sell within two years, and perceptions are changing over the market value of their businesses, according to survey results released today by ASB. More >>
ASB announces increases to variable home lending
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 1:21 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has today announced increases to both its variable home lending and most savings account rates. Changes have also been made to the six and 12 month fixed lending rates. More >>
Investor confidence dips as markets stabilise
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 1:30 pm | ASB Bank
Investor confidence has simmered down from record high levels reached earlier this year, according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Report. More >>
Housing confidence continues downward slide
Friday, 7 May 2010, 9:11 am | ASB Bank
Housing confidence has continued to wane over the three months to April, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey. More >>
Housing confidence continues downward slide
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 3:16 pm | ASB
Housing confidence has continued to wane over the three months to April, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey. More >>
Housing confidence continues downward slide
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 11:55 am | ASB Bank
Housing confidence has continued to wane over the three months to April, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey. More >>
ASB offers helping hand to stranded travellers
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:29 am | ASB Bank
ASB Bank has made arrangements to assist customers whose travels have been disrupted by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Catherine McGrath, ASB Chief Executive, Customers, Markets and Products, says: “Any of our customers who have their travel insurance ... More >>
NZ Recovery Goes On As Economies Regain Stability
Monday, 19 April 2010, 12:16 pm | ASB Bank
New Zealand’s economic bounce-back continues to gain momentum as we join most countries on the road to recovery, according to the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast. More >>
Versalko Fraud
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 4:49 pm | ASB Bank
ASB takes any matters of fraud very seriously and is pleased that the SFO investigation has culminated in Stephen Versalko being sentenced to imprisonment after pleading guilty to his criminal activity. More >>
ASB moving head office to waterfront site
Friday, 26 February 2010, 4:58 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is moving its head office to a new building located in the Wynyard Quarter redevelopment on Auckland’s waterfront. The building will be developed and owned by Kiwi Income Property Trust. More >>
ASB Performance Remains Solid Despite Tough Times
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 9:33 am | ASB Bank
During a period when the global recession has severely impacted banks around the world, ASB’s long-standing commitment to providing excellent service, with an emphasis on understanding customers’ needs, has assisted the Bank to deliver a solid underlying ... More >>
ASB Performance Remains Solid Despite Tough Times
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 11:23 am | ASB Bank
During a period when the global recession has severely impacted banks around the world, ASB’s long-standing commitment to providing excellent service, with an emphasis on understanding customers’ needs, has assisted the Bank to deliver a solid underlying ... More >>
Short Term Sale Plans Still on Hold
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 11:25 am | ASB Bank
Business owners remain cautious despite signs of a gradual economic recovery, with more than half still not planning to sell their businesses until after at least five years, according to the latest ASB Succession Planning Monitor. More >>
Investor Confidence Soars to Record High
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 5:03 pm | ASB Bank
• Highest positive response since the survey began in 1998 • Shift in attitude towards investments with greater potential returns • Rental properties remain number one investment Investor confidence has climbed to the highest recorded level since ... More >>
ASB Resolves Tax Dispute
Thursday, 24 December 2009, 9:35 am | ASB Bank
ASB today announced that it has reached a settlement with the Commissioner of Inland Revenue (CIR) relating to four structured finance transactions. The transactions are the subject of amended assessments issued by the CIR and disputed by ASB. More >>
