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More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Apps

More Kiwis banking on their smartphone

Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Xero strengthens ASB relationship with accounting deal
Fintech

Xero strengthens ASB relationship with accounting deal

Xero and ASB partner to revolutionise NZ banking and accounting, aiming for a seamless integration between services for users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
ASB app links up with Trade Me
Apps

ASB app links up with Trade Me

ASB customers can make payments directly to Trade Me sellers in the latest enhancement to the mobile banking app.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Windows of opportunity for ASB app
Windows

Windows of opportunity for ASB app

In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook
Apple

ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook

ASB Bank innovates with Facebook payments for Kiwis, allowing users to send money to contacts sans bank details, starting mid-July.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2012
ASB boss named CIO of the Year
NZICT

ASB boss named CIO of the Year

ASB's Russell Jones earns CIO of the Year for steering his team through extensive change, highlighting the importance of unity and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
How much has Fluke Network's WAN tool saved ASB?
Network Infrastructure

How much has Fluke Network's WAN tool saved ASB?

ASB Bank saves thousands monthly with Fluke Networks' NetFlow Tracker, revealing granular traffic flows and optimising bandwidth for 140 branches.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2009

Global Stories

ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments
Marketing Technologies

ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments

The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Top Kiwi tech creates 1000km tennis game
Gaming

Top Kiwi tech creates 1000km tennis game

ASB Bank is attempting a World Record by creating a 1000km tennis court that stretches from the North Island to the South Island.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise
Apps

NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers
Apps

ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers

ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
ASB enables Facebook friend payments
Marketing Technologies

ASB enables Facebook friend payments

ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Driving licence email scam continues
Unified Communications

Driving licence email scam continues

New Zealand Transport Agency warns of a continuing scam involving your driving license, personal details and an email.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
ASB loses thousands of card details
Customers

ASB loses thousands of card details

ASB bank warns thousands of customers of card fraud, with details possibly disclosed, according to letter from Head of Cards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2010
ASB transformed by telethon
Unified Communications

ASB transformed by telethon

Around 300 ASB staff volunteered to take the calls for the TV3 Big Night In telethon at the bank's contact centre in Albany last month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009