ASB Bank stories - Page 2
Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Auckland's Paymark, which processes a significant share of NZ's debit and credit card transactions, sold to France's Ingenico Group for NZD $190 million.
ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.
'Nothing ventured, nothing gained': ASB launches new Venturers programme for SMBs
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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ASB Bank is following the wise words of 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', and is launching a new business innovation community to help SMBs succeed.
ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.
ASB joins Chinese social media platform
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's ASB Bank becomes the country's first bank to join Chinese social media platform Weibo, targeting its growing migrant market.
Uber partners with ASB Bank
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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ASB Visa cardholders to enjoy 15% off Uber rides in a savvy partnership deal aimed at cheaper commutes until July 2016.
Rural NZers to benefit from Wireless Nation's latest deal
Mon, 4th May 2015
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Wireless Nation has signed an agreement with ASB to provide the bank’s rural customers and staff with targeted plans and solutions.
NZ trade balance unexpectedly turns to surplus in January on slower import growth
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's trade balance unexpectedly turned to a surplus in January as the impact of weaker crude oil prices on imports outpaced a decline in expo.
NZ dollar may extend gains on prospects of strong dairy auction
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, which has reached a post -float high against the Australian dollar and is near a month-high versus the greenback, may exten.
Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Critics of bank settlements over interest rate swap loans claim farmers haven't been paid as much in compensation as they would have if the matter.
Russell Jones: Banking on technology
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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ASB's Russell Jones mixes tech and human touch to shape future banking, focusing on customer-centric innovation beyond just the bits and bytes.
RESEND: ASB first-half cash profit rises 9%, as favourable funding conditions fatten interest margin
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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ASB, the local unit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, posted a 9 percent gain in first-half cash profit and said favourable funding conditions all.
ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.
More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
Top Kiwi tech creates 1000km tennis game
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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ASB Bank is attempting a World Record by creating a 1000km tennis court that stretches from the North Island to the South Island.
NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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ASB's Mobile Business app is proving popular with business customers, with rapid uptake and a 59% increase in payments made over a holiday weekend.
ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.
Xero strengthens ASB relationship with accounting deal
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Xero and ASB partner to revolutionise NZ banking and accounting, aiming for a seamless integration between services for users.
ASB app links up with Trade Me
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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ASB customers can make payments directly to Trade Me sellers in the latest enhancement to the mobile banking app.
Windows of opportunity for ASB app
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.