Cheers to 175 years - TSB celebrates its birthday with acts of kindness

TSB Bank is celebrating 175 years in business this month (5 June) by giving back to the communities that have invested in them. 

TSB is marking this incredible milestone with 175 acts of kindness which will be customer and community focussed throughout the month of June. 

TSB CEO Kerry Boielle says the TSB team are excited to celebrate this milestone birthday and reflect on all the achievements of the bank. 

“Our people are proud of the way our bank has giving back at its core, so we’re all excited to channel that energy to do some more valuable mahi in our communities as we celebrate our big birthday.  

“As a proudly Aotearoa owned bank for 175 years, what better way to thank our communities for investing in us than to invest back in them. Our goal is to reach 175 acts of kindness during June and I’m confident we will go well beyond this.  

“Our people will be working to help several charitable organisations, support local events, and even take time to do smaller good deeds for people in the community. 

“For example, my personal act of kindness will be with our board and executive team helping with a beach clean-up on Fitzroy beach later this month,” says Kerry. 

TSB is owned by Toi Foundation. Kerry says the ownership has been and continues to be a clear point of difference from other banks. 

“Every time a customer chooses to bank with us, it has a positive impact on them, but also wider because our dividends go to Toi Foundation, to support their philanthropic work. Over the last 35 years, TSB Bank dividends have helped Toi Foundation invest more than 

$200m into the Taranaki community. Now that’s worth celebrating! 

“The more people and businesses that bank with us, the greater impact the Toi Foundation can have,” says Kerry. 

While TSB has its roots proudly in Taranaki, the bank now supports Kiwi and businesses right across the motu (country), with banking products, digital services and its famous personalised care. 

“We’re so proud of the amazing mahi our bank has done in the last 175 years, we have an incredible record of putting people first and we’re committed to building on that history as we look to the future.  

“Thanks to all who have supported us along the way, and for anyone who’s less than satisfied with another bank, what more reason do you need to come and check out TSB! Cheers to 175 years!”