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ISMG Wraps Up Coverage from RSA Conference 2012
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Platinum Media Sponsor of the USA RSA Conference 2012 for the third consecutive year, announces its wrap-up of extensive coverage from this year's event. - March 11, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
UAE Exchange Signs Agreement with UnionPay
Agreement signed in Abu Dhabi. Service to be launched soon, across the UAE. - March 10, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Farmers & Merchants Bank Names Frank Coleman Chief Auditor
Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has named Frank Coleman chief auditor, where he will oversee all internal auditing practices for the Bank’s 21 branches in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This will include the management and implementation of internal policies, procedures and processes... - March 09, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Uniastrum Bank Launches Consumer Credit Insurance Programs
Customers taking out an Access personal loan are now able to take advantage of a new optional insurance plan. Should the insured event occur, any debt payable to the Bank will be compensated by an insurance company - March 09, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Upstream Works Releases Contact Center Agent Desktop Version 3.0
New Features Continue to Improve Contact Center Agent Productivity - March 08, 2012 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Uniastrum Bank Extends Special Deposit Promo for Loyal Customers
Until April 1 Uniastrum clients opting to renew a Big Interest, Access, Pension Plus or Multicurrency deposit automatically receive 0.5% extra on the rate applicable the day the account is opened, whatever the currency. - March 07, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Presents Jashan-e-Bahara 2012 for Pakistani Customers
- Total cash prizes worth PKR 1,500,000 to be won - Mega Prize winner to get PKR 500,000 - 40 lucky winners to get PKR 25,000 each - 60 lucky winners to get a Magnus Mobile each - March 06, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Charge Anywhere Mobile Payment Processing Reviewed and Rated A+ by CardPaymentOptions.com
The mobile payment processing firm Charge Anywhere has recently been reviewed by the payment solutions website CardPaymentOptions.com, and the company has received the highest grade of A+. Typically reserved for the best of the best, Charge Anywhere has done a good job of distinguishing themselves... - March 04, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
F&M Bank Brings Financial Education, Fiscal Responsibility to the Classroom with Mater Dei Partnership
Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has partnered with Mater Dei High School as part of an ongoing initiative to educate and inform young people about fiscal responsibility. The partnership will endeavor to equip students with money management skills to prepare them for a lifetime of sound... - March 02, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Uniastrum Bank Boosts Business Volumes in Saint Petersburg
FY11 results show the lender’s branch in the northern capital more than doubling its credit portfolio to Rb 3.3 bn as of year-start 2012. - March 01, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Continues Working Relationship with Dmitri Dibrov
As of this month, the popular television celebrity is fronting two Uniastrum advertising campaigns. - March 01, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Whitefish High School Students Take Over Credit Union Board
Exceptional students from Whitefish High School are making a splash as the first members of Whitefish Credit Union's junior board of directors. - February 26, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
Inner Fence Mobile Payments Reviewed and Rated “A” by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their review of Inner Fence (sometimes referred to as InnerFence) and the mobile processor has received an “A” rating for their outstanding business practices and useful technology. In an industry ripe with fresh competition such as GoPayment and... - February 25, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
SWACHA Announces Support for the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Proposed New Rules of Practice to Improve Patent Quality and Limit Litigation Costs
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country today announced its support for the proposed rules recently announced by The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the provisions of the America Invents Act that provide... - February 24, 2012 - SWACHA
UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit with Vijaya Bank
Vijaya Bank becomes the fifth bank in India to have the facility; FLASHremit facilitates real-time account credit; SMS notification to both parties on account credit - February 23, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Money2anywhere Refer and Win Contest Gives Away iPhone and More
- Refer three of your friends and win an iPhone, iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab - Contest valid in seven countries from 15th Feb. to 15th April. 2012 - Final Draw on 20th April, 2012. - February 21, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Paragon Commercial Bank to Host Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association Seminar on Social Media
February 21 Event Explores Benefits and Uses of Social Media - February 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Cypress College Recognizes Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager as Garden Grove Citizen of the Year
Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager Sandy Thomas will be recognized as the Garden Grove Citizen of the Year at Cypress College Foundation’s 37th Annual Americana Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 25 at the Disneyland Hotel. - February 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Granada Mall Enhances Its Customers’ Visual Experience Through Wavetec’s Display Technology
NAWAT has provided Granada Mall with two custom designed, high resolution WAVETEC LED video walls, which offer an ideal way to enhance the visual aesthetics and experience of visitors. The video walls are located in the main lobby of the mall and have already become the center of attraction for all the visitors coming to the mall. - February 18, 2012 - Wavetec
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art 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 begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
Uniastrum Bank Posts Retail Time Deposit Portfolio Growth of 27.5% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s retail time deposit portfolio weighed in at Rb 32.4 bn, up Rb 7 bn year-on-year. - February 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Strategic Conversations Focus of Upcoming Webinar for Bankers in the Small Business Segment
Clarity Advantage to share conversation strategies bankers can use with small business prospects and customers in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - February 13, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Dwolla Payment Network Reviewed and Rated A+ by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their latest review on a company called Dwolla, and awarded the firm the highest rating of A+. Using metrics such as sales techniques, marketing tactics and customer feedback to rate the company, Dwolla has shown superior business practices in nearly all... - February 12, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
ISMG Announces the 2012 Cloud Security Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its 2012 Cloud Security Survey. This study, the first global survey spanning all of ISMG's media sites, will look at not only organizations' cloud security concerns, but also at how security leaders are addressing these concerns... - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces the 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey: Complying with the FFIEC Guidance
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its 2012 Faces of Fraud survey. A follow-up to ISMG's 2011 Faces of Fraud Survey, this study looks not only at the latest fraud trends and how institutions are fighting back, but also at their progress in putting together layered security controls in conformance with the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day
To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA
Gastonia Based Alliance Bank & Trust Grows Executive Staff
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announces an addition to their executive staff. - February 10, 2012 - Alliance Bank & Trust
The Corvus Group and DiCom Software Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Loan Advisory Solutions to Financial Institutions
The Corvus Group, Inc., a bank advisory and commercial real estate capital services company, and DiCom Software, a developer of credit risk management technology systems, today announced they have entered a strategic alliance to provide financial institutions with new solutions and approaches for... - February 10, 2012 - The Corvus Group
Uniastrum Launches U-Bank, a New Online Banking Service for Retail Customers
The enhanced functionality of the lender’s new Internet bank service means that Uniastrum customers will now be able to perform over 50 types of operations online. - February 10, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
SWACHA Survey Uncovers Potential for Debit and Credit Card Issuers to Attract Customers with Appealing Loyalty Programs
Even though many banks scaled back or even eliminated debit and credit card rewards programs in 2011, many consumers are still searching for ways to make purchases and get a few extra perks in the process. A recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional... - February 08, 2012 - SWACHA
Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. Moves Into New Location in Friendswood, Texas
New location for Texas Gulf Bank in Friendswood, TX provides business and personal depository and lending services to Bay Area Community. - February 06, 2012 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
BankInfoSecurity & Michigan Bankers Association Announce New Training Partnership
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces a new training partnership with the Michigan Bankers Association. - February 01, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Xsolla and ZipZap Partnership Allows Gamers to Pay for Virtual Currency with Cash
Partnership Will Help Gaming Publishers Expand Their Player Base to Tweens/Teens and Others Who Do Not Have a Credit Card or Bank Account, or Prefer to Pay with Cash - January 29, 2012 - ZipZap, Inc.
Uniastrum Bank Reviews Results of 2011 Anti-Fraud Program
Last year Uniastrum staff thwarted 177 attempts by fraudsters to obtain a total Rb 80 million in retail credit. - January 29, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
The Tallest Building in Latin America Chooses Wavetec’s Display Technology to Make a Content Rich Public Area
Wavetec’s Display technology will be used to create a landmark in Latin America - The Gran Torre de Santiago. The tower designed by Argentine architect César Pelli is a significant part of The Constanera Center complex, the biggest ongoing development in Chile, projected as the largest... - January 28, 2012 - Wavetec
Uniastrum Bank Names Best Branch Performer of 2011
FY11 results show the lender’s Rostov-on-Don office posting a sustained upturn in core business segments. - January 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Reports 49% Jump in Small Business Loans in 2011
As of year-start 2012 the lender’s SB credit portfolio topped Rb 13 bn, with loan distributions totaling Rb 8.5 bn, up 22% on 2010. - January 26, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange & Union Bank of India Launch Real-time Account Credit Service FLASH Remit
Union Bank of India (UBI), the first public sector Bank in India to introduce FLASH Remit with UAE Exchange. The service shall be branded UNION FLASH Remit. UBI customers to now experience instant credit to accounts. - January 26, 2012 - UAE Exchange
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art 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 “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Children ages 6 – 12 will be given the opportunity... - January 26, 2012 - SWACHA
ProPay Credit Card Processing Reviewed and Rated “A” by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their review of ProPay, and the news is very good for the merchant services company. The rating is based off of the major categories that impact businesses the most: cost, sales tactics, marketing, and customer reviews. The overall rating for ProPay was an A,... - January 21, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
Cumulus Acquisition of Citadel Broadcasting Tops 2011 Deals
Despite 75% Increase in Station Sales Activity, Mega-Merger Tops All Other 2011 Transactions Combined - January 20, 2012 - Guest Media Technology LLC
SWACHA to Support NACHA Messaging Project Clarifying Industry Terminology
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country, announced today it will support NACHA’s Messaging Project. This initiative will develop clear, powerful messaging ensuring a common understanding of the NACHA Operating Rules, the... - January 20, 2012 - SWACHA
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Appoints Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan as Global Head of Audit
ADIB appoints Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan to head its Global Audit Unit. - January 18, 2012 - ADIB
Investing Offshore Becomes Eco-Friendly
Offshore-Gateway partners with Climate Friendly - ranked as "outstanding" and "Number 1" in the Carbon Offset Watch report - to offer a pioneering eco-friendly solution for companies investing offshore; contributing to sustainable global eco projects, particularly in developing areas such as in China and India. - January 18, 2012 - Offshore Gateway
Whitefish Credit Union Kicks Off “Cash and Cans Food Drive” Tuesday
For every pound of food collected, Whitefish Credit Union will donate a dollar to local food banks. The Credit Union hopes to break last year's record collection of 2,000 pounds of food. - January 15, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
AppNinjas Mobile Credit Card Processing App Reviewed and Rated A- by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their review of AppNinja’s processing app, and they have definitely made the grade. The overall rating awarded was an “A-“ which ranks them as one of the best mobile processors on the website. The grade is compiled from a handful of rating... - January 13, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
Glacier Nordic Club Hits the Trails with Whitefish Credit Union
Whitefish Credit Union recently donated to the Glacier Nordic Club's Junior Jets and Chet Hope Youth League, programs that focus on teaching young people in the area how to cross country ski. - January 08, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
Offshore Gateway Goes Live
Offshore-Gateway.eu is now live online, following 12 months of development. The web platform is an initial point-of-contact for professional services via Cyprus, including company formations, tax planning, wealth management and international banking. - January 05, 2012 - Offshore Gateway
Credit Card Processing Firm Merchant Focus Rated “A” by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has reviewed the credit card processor Merchant Focus (also known as Established Merchant Focus) and issued the merchant services company an A rating. The review focused on their sales tactics, marketing practices, fees, overall costs, as well as merchant... - January 04, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
Uniastrum Bank Announces Results of Sunny Island Contest
The panel judging the nationwide online art contest Sunny Island has chosen the best entries and the winners can look forward to a holidaying in Cyprus and receiving Apple ipads. - December 25, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank