ASB Bank stories - Page 2
Exclusive: ASB and Hnry's shared vision for the future of work
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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Hnry CEO James Fuller discusses the future of work and the company's partnership with ASB in an interview with IT Brief.
NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.
Inside NZ's first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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New Zealand's first blockchain-based meat export trade completed by ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea, and a Korean importer, simplifies and secures data flow.
ASB first bank in New Zealand to step out with Garmin Pay
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases.
ASB urges businesses to get on with major decisions despite uncertainty
Wed, 16th May 2018
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Positive thinking is key because New Zealand's economic growth is actually expected to gradually accelerate to 3.4% by the end of 2019.
AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.
ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.
Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.
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.