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ASB lowers variable rates for personal, business and rural customers
09 Apr 2025
ASB is dropping variable interest rates across home lending, business and rural lending by 0.25%, following today's decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to reduce the Official Cash Rate (OCR).
ASB's Quarterly Economic Forecast: Road to recovery: New Zealand's economy finds its footing
31 Mar 2025
Lower interest rates, strengthening primary exports and higher consumer spending are signalling a steady but gradual economic recovery over 2025, according to the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast.
ASB further boosts rural commitment with new Head of Food & Fibre
21 Mar 2025
ASB has appointed Kristen Ashby as its new Head of Food & Fibre, a newly established role within its Rural Corporate Banking team.
ASB launches Caller Check to combat scammers
17 Mar 2025
ASB has launched Caller Check, its latest innovation in its fight against scammers to help protect customers from impersonation scams.
Otago retains top spot in ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard
14 Mar 2025
- Otago top of the leaderboard for second quarter running
- The South Island secures top four places through an uptick in tourism, strong rise in construction and increased consumer confidence
- Economic recovery expected to be gradual, rather than swift, across 2025