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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]
Housing optimism falls but price expectations move higher
Monday, 13 February 2012, 10:14 am | ASB Bank
Housing confidence fell for the third successive quarter in the three months to January 2012, according to the latest ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey. The ASB Housing Confidence Index fell by four points over the quarter, with a net 20 percent of respondents ... More >>
ASB Cuts Fixed Home Loan Interest Rates
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 7:46 pm | ASB Bank
ASB Cuts Fixed Home Loan Interest Rates ASB is reducing some of its fixed home loan interest rates by up to 0.20%. The new rates are effective from tomorrow, Friday 27 January. They include a 0.10% reduction in the 12 month rate to 5.70% per annum; ... More >>
Eurozone crisis forms economic backdrop for 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 12:28 pm | ASB Bank
New Zealand will continue its gradual recovery over 2012, according to the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast. However, the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis continues to threaten the global recovery, and the path towards crisis is still only a miss-step ... More >>
ASB named NZ Bank of the Year 2011
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 1:29 pm | ASB Bank
ASB named NZ Bank of the Year 2011 ASB has been named the New Zealand Bank of the Year 2011 by London-based financial magazine The Banker . The award was announced at the international Bank of the Year awards held in London last night (this morning ... More >>
ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 11:52 am | ASB
Auckland retains its firm grip on top spot in the ASB / Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard, with construction activity - particularly non-residential - picking up considerably in the latest quarter. Southland has climbed to second place, with consumer ... More >>
ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey - Confidence Dips
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 8:50 am | ASB Bank
* Housing Confidence eased in the three months to October 2011 * House price expectations decreased nationwide, but improved in Christchurch * More people expect interest rates to rise More >>
ASB first NZ bank to embrace Google+
Friday, 11 November 2011, 3:48 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is the first New Zealand bank to create a presence on the social media network Google+, following the unveiling of Google+ Pages for businesses this week. More >>
ASB Investor Confidence Survey, Q3 2011
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 9:07 am | ASB Bank
Investor confidence has ceased its sixmonth downward slide to edge up over Q3, according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey. “The ASB Investor Confidence Index climbed three points to the end of September 2011 to a net 6 percent, despite ... More >>
ASB Cuts Fixed Home Loan Interest Rates
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 10:12 am | ASB Bank
The new rates are effective from tomorrow, Wednesday 2 November. They include a 0.40% reduction in the 3 year rate to 6.30% per annum; a 0.35% reduction in the 4 year rate to 6.70% per annum; and a 0.30% percent reduction to 18 month, 2 year and 5 ... More >>
New Zealand economy at a crossroads
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 9:44 am | ASB
* NZ's economy remains on track for a gradual recovery, with interest rates remaining low. More >>
Cashel Mall Re:Start supported by ASB
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 1:55 pm | ASB Bank
The development of a temporary pop-up precinct in Christchurch’s Cashel Mall has been given a significant boost with the announcement of a naming partnership and support from ASB. Scheduled to open 7 days a week from October 29, in time for Cup ... More >>
ASB Further Expands Services in Christchurch
Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:08 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is opening a new temporary branch on Marshland Road, Shirley to support the banking needs of local customers. The new temporary portacom will offer a full range of banking services during the completion of reconstruction of ASB’s permanent branch in the ... More >>
Latest ASB NZ Housing Confidence Survey Released
Friday, 19 August 2011, 8:48 am | ASB Bank
* Housing Confidence dropped slightly in the July 2011 quarter * House price expectations increase across the regions, with Auckland leading the way * Heightened expectations of interest rate increases over the next 12 months More >>
Investors not convinced by market improvements
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 9:25 am | ASB Bank
* Investor confidence dropped seven points in Q2 2011 * Investors turning to perceived lower risk investments despite market improvements * KiwiSaver popularity dropped following changes announced in Budget 2011 More >>
ASB's full year result reflects steadying economy
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 10:40 am | ASB Bank
Improved economic conditions have contributed to ASB recording a 27.6 percent increase in statutory net profit after tax to $568 million for the year ended 30 June 2011. For the prior year, the result was $445 million, excluding the one-off tax charge ... More >>
ASB Leads Reduction in Fixed Home Loan Interest Rates
Monday, 8 August 2011, 4:18 pm | ASB Bank
ASB is responding swiftly to wholesale funding market movements, and reducing its home loan fixed interest rates. The new rates are effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 9 August. They include a 0.25 percent reduction in the one year rate to 5.90 percent ... More >>
ASB Quaterly Economic Forecast déjà vu all over again
Friday, 22 July 2011, 9:07 am | ASB Bank
New Zealand recovery gathering momentum The global economy generally in good shape The growing influence of Asia and New Zealand’s rising Terms of Trade imply a structural shift in the NZ and US dollars. More >>
ASB to open new branch in Mount Maunganui
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 11:02 am | ASB Bank
ASB customers in Mount Maunganui will soon benefit from the latest in branch banking technology with the opening of a new branch at 143 Maunganui Road next month. More >>
ASB to open new branch in Mosgiel
Monday, 4 July 2011, 11:15 am | ASB Bank
ASB's branch network expansion and refurbishment programme will soon reach another milestone, with the opening of a new branch at Mosgiel this month. More >>
ASB Extends its Christchurch Rebuild Package
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 5:33 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has today announced further customer support initiatives under its Christchurch Rebuild package to include additional concessions for homeowners in the Government designated ‘Red Zone’. More >>
