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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 32]
ASB targets 20% reduction in greenhouse gas
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 5:13 pm | ASB Bank
ASB today announced it would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by December 2012, based on 2008 levels. ASB is committed to managing its impact on the environment responsibly and effectively while helping to build a sustainable future ... More >>
Biggest Ever Climb In Investor Confidence
Friday, 6 November 2009, 9:22 am | ASB Bank
• Record turnaround in sentiment as investor confidence hits a two year high • KiwiSaver investors are increasingly positive about their investment • Mixed views about the best investment opportunity in the coming 12 months More >>
A self-help tracking tool for small business
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 2:49 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has launched another new online tool to help small businesses to keep track of and manage their cash flow using transactions directly from their ASB bank accounts. There is no need to export bank account information into a separate platform - it’s ... More >>
Prominent Northlander ends term at ASB
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 10:10 am | ASB Bank
After eight years in the role, well-known Northlander Kevin Prime’s term as a Trustee for ASB Community Trust has ended. During his time as a Trustee Mr Prime, who is from Motatau near Kawakawa, rose to be Chair of the Trust and Chair of the ... More >>
Commerce Commission and ASB agree
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 9:13 am | ASB Bank
ASB today welcomed the decision made by the Commerce Commission to settle its claims against ASB in relation to credit card interchange fees and rules. More >>
Businesses continue to delay selling
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 11:43 am | ASB Bank
· Many business owners do not know who will succeed to their business or how they will realise its value More >>
ASB launches new financial help tools
Friday, 11 September 2009, 2:35 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has launched two financial help tools to assist New Zealanders to better understand both everyday financial matters and their budgeting needs. Called Track My Spending and Your Money Explained they are free to all ASB customers. More >>
ASB Homeowners’ Floating Mortgage Rate 40 Year Low
Friday, 4 September 2009, 2:46 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has reduced its floating home mortgage rate by 0.65 percent to a market leading rate of 5.75 percent, its lowest floating rate in more than 40 years. This bold move by ASB means that a customer with a $200,000, 20-year floating rate mortgage will ... More >>
ASB Identifies Serious Fraud
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 10:20 am | ASB Bank
ASB has detected a serious case of fraud by an employee providing investment advice to customers involving several million dollars. More >>
ASB Gathers Strength For The Long Term
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 11:09 am | ASB Bank
ASB has demonstrated its long term commitment to supporting its customers, delivering a reduced after tax operating profit of $425m for the 12 months ending 30 June 2009. This result is 17.5 percent down on the previous full year result ($515m). Strong ... More >>
Investor Confidence climbs out of the doldrums
Monday, 20 July 2009, 9:17 am | ASB Bank
Investor Confidence climbs out of the doldrums • Investor confidence turns for the better • Rental property returns to previous No 1 investment position • KiwiSaver numbers gain momentum Investor confidence overall showed a net 14 point improvement ... More >>
ASB gets behind St John Appeal
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 11:21 am | ASB Bank
St John is launching the “Flash a Light for St John Appeal”. St John community partner ASB is helping to raise funds for the charity, including providing opportunities for local communities to get involved with St John. More >>
Businesses stand firm: “Not a good time to sell”
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 5:08 pm | ASB Bank
Increasingly, business owners believe now isn’t a good time to sell • Recession quoted as main reason not to sell • Succession planning awareness increases as businesses prepare for turn in the market ASB’s Succession Planning Monitor for ... More >>
Protecting Jobs A Priority At ASB
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 2:11 pm | ASB Bank
Protecting Jobs A Priority At ASB ASB remains 100% committed to doing whatever we can to retain as many jobs as possible for New Zealanders right here in New Zealand. More >>
ASB’s ERA Fees Confirmed By Commerce Commission
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 5:31 pm | ASB Bank
The Commerce Commission has completed the first phase of its investigation into the fixed rate loan break fees charged by New Zealand banks and has confirmed that ASB’s calculation based on the CCCFA methodology is reasonable and that it will not be ... More >>
ASB Freezes Pay For Staff & Cuts Executive Pay
Friday, 17 April 2009, 11:39 am | ASB Bank
Media release 17 April 2009 ASB Freezes Pay For Staff & Cuts Executive Pay To Protect Jobs • Pay Freeze for Staff earning over $50,000 per annum • Executive Salary and Bonus Cuts • Reduced Work Hour Option for ASB Staff • Redundancy Still ... More >>
Dedicated Financial Help Team to Assist At ASB
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 11:34 am | ASB Bank
Specialists available to Talk to Customers in their own language In the wake of government and media interest about banks’ responses to New Zealanders experiencing difficulties managing their debts, ASB today announced the establishment of a dedicated ... More >>
ASB Keeping Jobs at Home
Monday, 6 April 2009, 11:04 am | ASB Bank
ASB today confirmed it will not be joining the movement to offshore any of its banking operations or roles, including its call centre activities. More >>
ASB targeting increased financial literacy levels
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 11:07 am | ASB Bank
· 75% of 8 -12 year olds in the ASB SmartStart Survey either don’t have a bank account or rarely use it. More >>
Help our Businesses Create or Save Jobs
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 3:39 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has created a special $1 billion loan fund for New Zealand businesses to borrow at below market rates if they can demonstrate the loans will create employment, or prevent people losing their jobs. More >>
