ASB Bank stories
Households could be losing hundreds of millions in interest as bonus savings rates vanish when monthly conditions are missed.
IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.
Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.
Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
Retired banker John Horner appointed as Director and Board Chair of Ranqx, to scale the business in North America banking and lending market.
Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.
Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.
Thousands of smaller firms should gain easier access to loan comparisons, payment tools and cashflow apps as banks widen data sharing by 2027.
CMC Markets marks 20 years in New Zealand, celebrating tech-led growth, a key ASB Bank partnership and stronger access to global markets.
Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.
New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
ASB partners with payment platform POLi to enable secure open banking payments, offering customers safer choices without using internet banking logins.
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.
ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.
ASB is helping 18 to 24-year-olds take advantage of financial possibilities and better understand the world of money.
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.
ASB, Kordia and the University of Waikato have announced a new scholarship to provide financial support to outstanding students.
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