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Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs
While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Andy Scott Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
14-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - April 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Partners with Cozmo Travel for Collecting Payments
Customers can make their payments at any UAE Exchange counter in the UAE. - April 14, 2012 - UAE Exchange
UAE Exchange, Xpress Money and Soorya Bring Pranamam
A tribute to the Indian singing legend Mohammed Rafi . Multi-level Mega Stage Show planned in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. - April 11, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Uniastrum Strikes Up Partnership with Khabarovsk Region Guarantee Fund
The Bank is now one of a number of credit institutions collaborating with the Fund on its small business loan guarantee program. Under the agreement, the Fund undertakes to guarantee Uniastrum-issued loans up to a total Rb 36 mn. - April 11, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum to Poll Website Visitors
The Bank’s Internet site now has a section for canvassing public opinion that enables visitors to share their views on a wide range of issues dealing with Uniastrum’s activities. - April 11, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Presents "Fan of the Week" Facebook Contest
Post interesting stuff on the UAE Exchange Facebook page. Win an iPad 2 every week in April. - April 07, 2012 - UAE Exchange
ISMG Announces Release of 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey Results
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) will announce results of its 2012 Faces of Fraud survey in the upcoming webinar, 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey: Complying with the FFIEC Guidance, which debuts April 10 at 1 p.m. ET. The annual survey reveals the latest fraud trends and how institutions are... - April 06, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Commercial Bank Hosts Wake Education Partnership Leadership Council’s Semi-Annual Meeting
Paragon President and CEO Bob Hatley Serves as 2012 Leadership Council Chair - April 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Uniastrum Offers Loyal Customers Easier Borrowing Options
The Bank is inviting loyal customers* to take advantage of preferential terms on two of its most popular retail products: the Access personal loan and U-Cross Grace, a card whose numerous benefits include an interest-free introductory period. - April 05, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Launches Advantage Deposit Account
The Bank’s new deposit facility offers tangible benefits even when customers opt for early closure. - April 05, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
28-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development. - March 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Evgeny Romakov Appointed Acting Chairman of Uniastrum Bank Management Board
Following Eugene Tutkevich’s decision to step down as MB Chairman, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Evgeny Romakov acting chairman, effective March 27, 2012. - March 29, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
SWACHA Survey Reveals Most Consumers Can Avoid Recently Announced Checking Fees Through Direct Deposit
During the past several weeks consumers have seen headlines that some banks are adding new fees to their checking accounts. But according to SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations in the country, many consumers may not see these fees on their statements any time... - March 22, 2012 - SWACHA
Uniastrum Opens New Office in Central Moscow
The Bank’s new outlet is at Bldg 1, 13, 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street. - March 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
ISMG Announces the Launch of "The Fraud Dilemma: How to Prioritize Anti-Fraud Investments" Webinar
Information Security Media Group announces the launch of its latest webinar, "The Fraud Dilemma: How to Prioritize Anti-Fraud Investments," which will debut March 20, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The 90-minute session is sponsored by ThreatMetrix™ and will feature insight from George... - March 18, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Mobile Money Africa to Show How Industry Has Grown on the Continent
South Africa is not only a competitive mobile money market, but is a good representation of the different business models that are transpiring from banks, MNOs*, third party operators, social media and online retailers and payment providers. This is according to Sonum Puri, programme director of... - March 18, 2012 - Mobile Money Africa
ZipZap Partners with Softgate Systems to Expand U.S. Payment Center Network
Consumers Using ZipZap Payment Option Can Now Pay Cash for Online Transactions at More Than 10,000 Softgate Payment Center Agent Locations - March 17, 2012 - ZipZap, Inc.
Paragon Commercial Bank Executes More Than $13.8 Million in Small Business Loans for 2011
Raleigh Small Business Community Receives About $11.8 Million in Loans from Paragon - March 17, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Kuwait - Excitement Continues with Egypt Carnival 2012
A total of EGP 110,000 to be won, Mega Prize winner will get EGP 50,000. Mega Draw on April 5, 2012. - March 15, 2012 - UAE Exchange
ISMG Announces Launch of "BYOD: Manage the Risks and Opportunities" Panel Webinar
Information Security Media Group announces the launch of its latest panel webinar, "BYOD: Manage the Risks and Opportunities," which will debut March 14, 2012. The 90-minute session is led by security expert Malcolm Harkins, CISO, Intel, and it is sponsored by Fixmo, VASCO Data Security... - March 14, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Nordic Peer-to-Peer Lending Website isePankur.ee Launches White Label Social Banking Software
isePankur is the most established social banking company in the Nordics with a solid three-year track record providing lenders on average annualised returns of over 19 per cent. isePankur have launched a partnership with Helmes, one of Estonia’s largest IT companies to sell social banking software and support services internationally. - March 13, 2012 - Sõbralaen OÜ
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