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ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business

ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Fintech

Exclusive: ASB and Hnry's shared vision for the future of work

Hnry CEO James Fuller discusses the future of work and the company's partnership with ASB in an interview with IT Brief.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Bright Sparks

NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors

New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

Blockchain

Inside NZ's first blockchain trade for meat exports

New Zealand's first blockchain-based meat export trade completed by ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea, and a Korean importer, simplifies and secures data flow.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

Marketing Technologies

ASB first bank in New Zealand to step out with Garmin Pay

ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Business Confidence

ASB urges businesses to get on with major decisions despite uncertainty

Positive thinking is key because New Zealand's economic growth is actually expected to gradually accelerate to 3.4% by the end of 2019.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Artificial Intelligence

AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Westpac

Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees

Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Westpac

Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million

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.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Gaming

ASB joins another Chinese social media platform

ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017

Business communications

'Nothing ventured, nothing gained': ASB launches new Venturers programme for SMBs

ASB Bank is following the wise words of 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', and is launching a new business innovation community to help SMBs succeed.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

Bright Sparks

ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow

UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Weibo

ASB joins Chinese social media platform

New Zealand's ASB Bank becomes the country's first bank to join Chinese social media platform Weibo, targeting its growing migrant market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016

Uber

Uber partners with ASB Bank

ASB Visa cardholders to enjoy 15% off Uber rides in a savvy partnership deal aimed at cheaper commutes until July 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

Global Stories

ASB Bank stories

DevOps

ASB chooses Microsoft Azure as preferred cloud provider

ASB will now be using Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider, a significant milestone in Microsoft's decades-long relationship with ASB.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Kordia

Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle

Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Blockchain

ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution

ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Marketing Technologies

ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out

ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it's only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Artificial Intelligence

ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Space Technologies

Rural NZers to benefit from Wireless Nation's latest deal

Wireless Nation has signed an agreement with ASB to provide the bank's rural customers and staff with targeted plans and solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015