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Mobile Money Africa Returns to Johannesburg as Industry Remains Dynamic
The fifth annual Mobile Money Africa will gather more than 400 industry leaders to discuss collaboration and moving the market forward when the conference and expo returns to Johannesburg from 28-29 May. Mobile Money Africa 2013 brings together the entire spectrum of the industry, with retailers,... - March 06, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
What is the Cost of Customer Attrition to Banks?
Commercial customer attrition costs banks a great deal in profitability - up to 10 basis points in Return on Assets per one percent of attrition. This can be avoided by focusing on customer loyalty. - March 01, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Winners of the "Art of Saving" Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announce the winners of the “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Six winners were selected from more than 50... - March 01, 2013 - SWACHA
Georgia Banks’ Profits Up $1.7 Billion for 2012
Highlights of consolidated year-end results for Georgia's FDIC-insrued banks. - February 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Finalists for the “Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has opened on SWACHA’s and Boys & Girls Clubs Facebook pages to select the winners of the second annual... - February 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Nasir Shakouri Launches New Payments Startup
Nasir Shakouri starts Encore Payments LLC to fight transaction fraud and increase security for merchants and vendors. - February 19, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Appointment-Setting Strategies
Nick Miller, President of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, gives business bankers a four-step process they can put to immediate use to grab a prospect’s attention and ensure they get the appointment in the company’s new sales training video. - February 18, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Local Celebrities to Judge the 2013 "Art of Saving" Contest Hosted by SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Two local celebrities have teamed up with SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas as a judge of the second annual “Art of Saving” contest. Kellie Rasberry, radio co-host of the Kidd... - February 15, 2013 - SWACHA
Paragon Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Director of Market Strategy
Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Building New Program, Brand Awareness - February 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of RSA Conference 2013 Coverage Site
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its RSA Conference 2013 coverage site, featuring exclusive preview articles and interviews with RSA Program Chair Hugh Thompson and top IT security vendors to discuss issues that will be top-of-mind for security leaders at this year's... - February 14, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
UAE Exchange Accredited with TISSE 2012 for Excellence in Customer Service
UAE Exchange accredited with TISSE 2012 certification by The International Customer Service Institute (TICSI), United Kingdom. UAE Exchange is the first remittance brand in the Middle East to attain the "International Benchmark" excellence level in TISSE 2012. - February 09, 2013 - UAE Exchange
ISMG to Present Two Panel Sessions at RSA 2013
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), platinum media sponsor of RSA Conference 2013, will be presenting panel sessions on risk management and fraud at this year's event, which opens Feb. 25 in San Francisco. - February 07, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
CareersInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
CareersInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with CareersInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of security leadership, risk management, privacy and other key topics. - February 07, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces 2013 Mobile Security Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of the Beyond BYOD: 2013 Mobile Security Strategies survey. This web-based research study, sponsored by Accellion, looks at how organizations will address the top mobile security challenges of 2013. Organizations of all sizes are... - February 06, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
InfoRiskToday Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
InfoRiskToday announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with InfoRiskToday's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of information risk management, security, fraud, privacy and other key topics. - February 06, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
DataBreachToday Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
DataBreachToday announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with DataBreachToday's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of breach prevention, detection, notification, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - February 03, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
HealthcareInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
HealthcareInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with HealthcareInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of healthcare information security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key regulatory topics, including HIPAA/HITECH. - February 02, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
GovInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
GovInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with GovInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of government IT security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - February 01, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
BankInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with BankInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of banking security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - January 31, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
CUInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
CUInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with CUInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of banking security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - January 31, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce The Second Annual “The Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announces the second annual “The Art of Saving” art contest. SWACHA sponsors the contest as part of its participation in... - January 30, 2013 - SWACHA
UAE Exchange Partners BRAC Bank in Bangladesh for FLASHremit
Bangladeshi expats can now send money to their dear ones’ bank accounts in Bangladesh in real time using FLASHremit, from UAE Exchange. Both sender and receiver get an SMS each, the moment account is credited. - January 26, 2013 - UAE Exchange
Bank Sales Consulting Firm Clarity Advantage Appoints Lars Eller as Director of Sales and Marketing
Nick Miller, president of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, selects banking executive Lars Eller to lead the company’s sales and marketing team. - January 21, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Smith Dollar Participated in the National Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement Forum
Michael Pfeifer Among Panelists at ACI’s 10th National Forum - January 19, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
Australia Property Seminar to be Attended by Kuala Lumpur Who’s Who
A private wealth discussion and Australian Property Seminar will be held at an undisclosed Kuala Lumpur City location this Saturday 19th Jan 2013. - January 18, 2013 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Michael R. Pfeifer Joins Smith Dollar as Partner
California Mortgage Banker’s Association General Counsel to Head Firm’s Orange County Office - January 17, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
Paragon Bank Relocating Charlotte Operations to New SouthPark Office Space
Commercial Bank Purchases 16,427-Square-Foot Office on Morrison Boulevard in SouthPark - January 10, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Money for Business Loans Availability Predicted
A financier of 20 years’ experience delivering capital to medium size businesses, and smaller entrepreneur operations has predicted 2013 will open up in the third quarter for operations those sizes for loans up to a million dollars. “However, banks will continue to be very careful and... - January 09, 2013 - Grace Financial Capital Group, LLC
Whitefish Credit Union Fights Hunger with "Cash and Cans Food Drive"
For every pound of food collected, Whitefish Credit Union will donate $1 to local food banks in need. - January 09, 2013 - Whitefish Credit Union
HealthcareInfoSecurity Announces Inaugural List of Influencers
HealthcareInfoSecurity announces the publication of its inaugural Top 10 Influencers in Healthcare Information Security for 2013. - January 05, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
GovInfoSecurity Announces Top 10 Influencers for 2013
GovInfoSecurity announces the publication of its fourth annual Top 10 Influencers in Government Information Security for 2013. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), GovInfoSecurity’s interactive slideshow acknowledges individuals and organizations that play critical roles in... - January 05, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity Announces Inaugural List of Influencers
BankInfoSecurity announces the publication of its Top 10 Influencers in Financial Information Security for 2013. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), BankInfoSecurity’s interactive slideshow acknowledges individuals and organizations that play critical roles in shaping the... - January 05, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Alan J. Cicchetti Appointed to Director Position
Alan J. Cicchetti, former Deputy Commissioner, Connecticut Banking Department, has been appointed as Director of Agency Relations of Lenders Compliance Group and Executive Director of Brokers Compliance Group. - January 03, 2013 - Lenders Compliance Group, Inc.
Paragon Commercial Bank Promotes Matt Davis to Chief Operating Officer
Davis Responsible for Overseeing Paragon’s Daily Operations, Credit Administration and Compliance Efforts - December 28, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Uniastrum Bank Runs Smartphone Giveaway Promo
The lender has launched a special initiative for cardholders called “Treat Yourself to a Smartphone.” - December 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Opens Branch Office in Downtown Orenburg
The Bank’s local branch has moved to a new outlet in the heart of the city center at 10, Tereshkova Street. - December 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Staff Teaches Daniels Middle School Junior Achievement Economics for Success
Bank Partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina to Lead Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs - December 21, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Orange County Medical Association Selects Farmers & Merchants Bank as Preferred Business Partner
Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has been selected by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) as a Preferred Business Partner for physicians seeking personal and professional banking products and services. “F&M is dedicated to delivering tailored products and services for the... - December 19, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Uniastrum Bank Posts Record Profit This October
Drafted to RAS, the lender’s profit for October 2012 totaled Rb 153 mn. - December 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Named One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
Charlotte Business Journal Honors Local Commercial Bank in Small Business Category for 2012 - December 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Bags the Global Award for Brand Excellence
Global Award for Brand Excellence in "Banking and Financial Services" category, for the year 2012, is a recognition given to organisations for promoting their brand globally. - December 12, 2012 - UAE Exchange
UAE Exchange Partners with Corporation Bank in India to Introduce FLASHremit
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand and Corporation Bank, India entered into an agreement to offer FLASHremit services to their customers, who can now send money real time to their beneficiaries’ bank accounts in Corporation Bank. - December 10, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Clarity Advantage Launches Twitter Feed to Help Business Bankers Expand Sales Conversations
Twitter series written by Nick Miller, president of the bank sales training and consulting firm Clarity Advantage, offers business bankers fresh, high-impact questions based on current events to ask prospects and clients, saving them time in preparing for sales calls and increasing their effectiveness. - December 10, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jim Fielding Chief Credit Officer
Former Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator Responsible for Supervising Credit Activity for Paragon’s Clients - December 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank Unveils New Mobile Banking App
Bank-wide technology initiative includes mobile banking enhancements, new ATMs and increased security - December 05, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Brian Reid Triangle Market President
22-Year Industry Expert Responsible for Leading Bank’s Sales Team in Business Development in Triangle Area - November 30, 2012 - Paragon Bank
New MarsBank.com Launched Online Loan Applications and Mobile Features Enhanced
Mars National Bank launched a new website at MarsBank.com with updated functionality including online loan applications and real time updates of loan rates. The site also features a mobile version for use on smartphones and tablets. “We’re excited to provide our customers with this new... - November 29, 2012 - Mars Bank
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces New Branch Opening Soon in Mandarin
Jax Federal Credit Union plans to open a new branch in the heart of Mandarin shortly after the first of the year. The branch was formerly another credit union office in the Publix shopping center at the corner of San Jose Blvd. and Mandarin Road. - November 27, 2012 - Jax Federal Credit Union
Information Security Media Group Announces 4th Consecutive Platinum Media Sponsorship with the RSA® Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, it has been selected as a Platinum Media Sponsor of RSA® Conference 2013. RSA Conference attracts the industry's information security leaders, the hottest new products, the highest-profile keynote speakers... - November 23, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Applied Bank® Recognized as the Highest Dollar Volume SBA Lender in Delaware
Applied Bank announced today that the SBA has recognized Applied Bank as the Highest Dollar Volume lender in SBA loans in Delaware. - November 21, 2012 - Applied Bank