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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 35]
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 >>
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 >>
