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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]
Investor confidence slips on Greece
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 2:34 pm | ASB Bank
Media Release Investor confidence slips on Greece • Investor Confidence dips amid a looming crisis in Europe • Investors flock to caution with Term Deposits returning as the most popular investment • Aucklanders’ love affair with rental property ... More >>
ASB NZ Olympic special cuts 4 year fixed home rate to 5.79%
Friday, 27 July 2012, 5:04 pm | ASB Bank
To celebrate the launch of the 2012 Olympics and in recognition of our support for the New Zealand Olympic team, ASB is offering a 4 year fixed home loan rate special. More >>
ASB launches mobile Facebook payments
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 10:58 am | ASB Bank
From today, ASB customers can make payments directly to their Facebook ‘friends’, in the latest enhancement to the popular ASB Mobile app. “More than two million New Zealanders are on Facebook, and many of them are managing their lives through ... More >>
NZ economy continues to thaw while Europe casts an icy chill
Monday, 16 July 2012, 9:08 am | ASB Bank
Media release ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast July 2012 NZ economy continues to thaw while Europe casts an icy chill on global growth • Europe is again making headlines, although a major global storm has so far been avoided. • The NZ economy ... More >>
ASB NZ Olympic special cuts 5 year fixed home rate below 6%
Monday, 2 July 2012, 2:47 pm | ASB Bank
Media alert – ASB NZ Olympic special cuts 5 year fixed home rate below 6% Monday 2 July 2012 To celebrate our partnership with the New Zealand Olympic team, ASB is offering its lowest 5 year fixed home loan rate in more than three years. The reduced ... More >>
ASB opens Rangiora branch to meet growth in North Canterbu
Monday, 25 June 2012, 1:48 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is responding to a growing population and increased demand from customers in North Canterbury by opening a new branch in Rangiora. More >>
ASB to launch payments to Facebook ‘friends’ via mobile app
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 12:42 pm | ASB Bank
For the first time, New Zealanders will be able to make payments to friends, family and other contacts directly through social media thanks to an upcoming enhancement to ASB’s popular mobile banking app announced today. More >>
KiwiSaver contributions short of retirement savings goals
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 10:45 am | ASB Bank
KiwiSavers run the risk of falling short of their retirement savings goals unless they increase the amount they save, according to an ASB survey. ASB’s Executive General Manager Wealth and Insurance, Blair Turnbull: “The ASB KiwiSaver Survey ... More >>
Businesses expect a recovery in Kiwi dollar
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 9:29 am | ASB Bank
ASB Institutional Kiwi Dollar Barometer New Zealand businesses expect a recovery in Kiwi dollar according to Kiwi Dollar Barometer • Majority of businesses find success in hedging to navigate currency volatility • Strong NZD putting the handbrake ... More >>
ASB honoured by CANSTAR as New Zealand’s best online bank
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:59 am | ASB Bank
ASB has been honoured as New Zealand’s best online bank by independent researcher CANSTAR in its first ever review of the nation’s online banking market. ASB was confirmed as the clear winner among New Zealand financial institutions based on a ... More >>
ASB Mobile Brings Cashless Society One Step Closer
Sunday, 27 May 2012, 10:53 am | ASB Bank
Customer feedback drives enhancements as NZ’s most popular banking app passes 100,000 downloads. ASB is set to transform the way New Zealanders send and receive money with the launch of a major upgrade to its popular mobile banking app. More >>
ASB cuts fixed home loan interest rates
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 5:43 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is cutting its 6 month and 18 month fixed home loan rates. The new rates are effective tomorrow, Friday 25 May. These cuts follow reductions to the 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year fixed home loan rates announced last week. More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 2:22 pm | ASB Bank
Media alert ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard March 2012 Quarter Economic activity in the South Island is firing up while Auckland slides down the rankings of the latest ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard. Tasman has captured ... More >>
ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 9:20 am | ASB Bank
Media release ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey Tuesday 15 May 2012 Nationwide Surge In House Price Expectations As Housing Supply Tightens • Housing confidence remains steady over early 2012 • House price expectations rose sharply across NZ, with ... More >>
ASB Cuts Fixed Home Loan Interest Rates
Monday, 14 May 2012, 5:23 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is reducing some of its fixed home loan interest rates by up to 45 basis points. The new rates are effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 15 May. More >>
ASB expands its Christchurch branch network
Monday, 23 April 2012, 1:20 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is responding to a growing Christchurch customer base by opening a new branch in Barrington , as well as relocating its regional centre back into the city centre. More >>
NZ on track as Europe muddles through
Monday, 16 April 2012, 9:03 am | ASB Bank
Media release ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast April 2012 NZ on track as Europe muddles through • Europe to continue with its “muddle through” approach to dealing with crisis. • Rising oil prices emerges as a threat to global economic recovery. ... More >>
Auckland tops the rankings in economic scoreboard
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 9:59 am | ASB
Media alert ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard December 2011 Quarter Auckland continues to top the rankings in the ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard, with the region getting an extra boost from hosting the Rugby World Cup ... More >>
Resilient economy platform for ASB’s strong performance
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 12:32 pm | ASB Bank
A resilient New Zealand economy has provided a platform for ASB to record a statutory net profit after tax of $372 million for the six months ended 31 December 2011, an increase of 31.4 percent on the same period last year. In December 2010, ASB’s ... More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Survey, Q4 2011
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:15 am | ASB Bank
Investors shrug off Europe worries and dig in for the long haul • ASB Investor Confidence Index steady amid Eurozone woes and low interest rates • Investors continue to show faith in Term Deposits • Bank Savings Accounts trend down while gradual ... More >>
