ASB Bank stories
ASB bank rolls out Clean Tech Fund for New Zealand's green startups
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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clean technology
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ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.
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Ranqx appoints John Horner as Director & Board Chair
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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digital transformation
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financial institutions
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air new zealand
Retired banker John Horner appointed as Director and Board Chair of Ranqx, to scale the business in North America banking and lending market.
New ASB campaign helps young people better understand money
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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devops
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app development
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ASB is helping 18 to 24-year-olds take advantage of financial possibilities and better understand the world of money.
Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
COVID-19 has led to a surge in scams in New Zealand, with investment fraud and romance scams topping the list, according to ASB data.
University scholarship honours former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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kordia
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business
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university of waikato
ASB, Kordia and the University of Waikato have announced a new scholarship to provide financial support to outstanding students.
ASB chooses Microsoft Azure as preferred cloud provider
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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microsoft
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devops
ASB will now be using Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider, a significant milestone in Microsoft's decades-long relationship with ASB.
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smb
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debit & credit cards
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banking
ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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kordia
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orcon
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Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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investment
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business
ASB's investment in TradeWindow to boost new DLT trade platform and advance Kiwi trade tech.
ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
ASB swaps virtual service for Google Pay, but only newer Androids with NFC will benefit before July 16.
Exclusive: ASB and Hnry’s shared vision for the future of work
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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fintech
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cios
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business
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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young innovators
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NZ teens Stokes and James scoop top prizes at ASB Bright Sparks, inventing for health and safety.
Inside NZ’s first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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blockchain
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verifyunion
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exports
NZ's first blockchain export deal by ASB and partners heralds faster, fraud-free trade future.
ASB first bank in New Zealand to step out with Garmin Pay
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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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business
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business confidence
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economic forecast
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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ai
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auckland airport
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faceme
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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ai
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faceme
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smb
ASB's new AI 'Josie' to revolutionise NZ SME banking sector with mid-2018 launch.
Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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nz
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westpac
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atms
ANZ, followed by Westpac & ASB, axe ATM fees after public outcry on fairness.
Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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eftpos
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paymark
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westpac
NZ's Paymark sold to Ingenico Group for $190m, awaiting regulatory approval.
ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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wechat
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weibo
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banking
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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business communications
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asb bank
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partners
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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bright sparks
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skills gap
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asb bank
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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weibo
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banking
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asb bank
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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uber
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asb bank
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partners
ASB Visa cardholders to enjoy 15% off Uber rides in a savvy partnership deal aimed at cheaper commutes until July 2016.