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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
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
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
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
ISMG Announces Three Sites: InfoRiskToday, DataBreachToday and CareersInfoSecurity
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, GovInfoSecurity and HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces the immediate launch of three new international media sites: InfoRiskToday, DataBreachToday and CareersInfoSecurity. - December 24, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Uniastrum Bank Receives Best Retail Loan Award
On December 14, at the 7th National Banking Awards Ceremony organized by the Association of Russian Banks, the lender’s personal loan option Access was judged the country’s best retail credit product. - December 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Live Oak Bank Helps Fund a Dental Expedition to Thailand
This December, David Sperow, a practicing dentist for 16 years, will forgo the usual holiday festivities and travel 8,800 miles to volunteer in two separate underprivileged regions of Thailand. - December 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Uniastrum Loan Applicants Can Now Obtain Preliminary Decision via Bank Website
The lender has come up with a new service for retail customers, who can now expect to receive a preliminary decision on their loan application in a matter of minutes. - December 10, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Sunny Island Finalists Announced
Following tense semifinal voting, the ten entrants judged most deserving of a place in the nationwide online art contest Sunny Island have now been chosen. - December 09, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Sunny Island Enters Semifinal Stage
The semifinal of the nationwide online drawing contest Sunny Island is now underway. Over the week visitors to the contest website are invited to choose among the 80 semifinalists the 10 entries they believe most deserve a place in the final. - December 04, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Leasing Ranked Among Russia’s Top-3 Leasing Companies
The country’s first survey of the leasing market published by Kommersant newspaper shows Uniastrum Leasing ranking first for real estate leasing and second for equipment leasing. - December 04, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of "Mobile Technology: How to Mitigate the Risks" Panel Webinar
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its latest panel webinar, "Mobile Technology: How to Mitigate the Risks," which will debut December 6. The 90-minute session is led by mobile security expert Terrell Herzig, CISO, UAB Medicine, and... - December 03, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Named to “The Financial 100”
Local Bank Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - December 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank Teaches At-Risk Youth the Ins and Outs of Banking with Fun and Educational Tour
Children also receive an inside look at Long Beach Police Department and Courthouse. - November 24, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Uniastrum’s Corporate Credit Portfolio Grows Twice as Fast in Q311
From year-start 2011, the Bank’s corporate credit portfolio grew 16% to Rb 56 bn as of October 1, 2011, expanding 8% in the third quarter. - November 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Crescent State Bank’s Paula Crocker Accepted Into the North Carolina School of Banking
Community Bank Sponsors Community Banker’s Enrollment - November 23, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Whitefish Credit Union in Columbia Falls Hosts Holiday Angel Tree
Whitefish Credit Union, Montana's largest credit union, is teaming up with North Valley Head Start to ensure children in the community have gifts under their Christmas trees this year. - November 20, 2011 - Whitefish Credit Union
BDO Private Bank Wins Award from the Asset
Hong Kong-based investment journal, The Asset, has named BDO Private Bank (BDOPB) the Best Private Bank in the Philippines in the recently concluded The Asset Triple A Awards 2011. According to The Asset, the award is given to financial institutions that provided the most appropriate advice to... - November 19, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons Elected to NACHA Board of Directors
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, announced today that Dennis Simmons, AAP, President and CEO, has been elected to the NACHA Board of Directors for a three-year-term, effective January 1, 2012. NACHA is a national payment... - November 18, 2011 - SWACHA
Live Oak Bank Supports a Little Kid with a Big Heart
Through a $3,000 donation, Live Oak Bank helped a little boy jump start his fundraising efforts. - November 17, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes Jane Peters to Kalispell Branch
Montana's largest credit union welcomes its newest vice president and branch manager. - November 17, 2011 - Whitefish Credit Union
Mortgage Delivery Specialists (MDS) Successfully Completes SSAE 16 Audit
Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC (MDS), the premier provider of GSE/Agency Loan Delivery Services, is pleased to announce that it has recently completed an audit of its mortgage loan analysis, servicing portfolio analysis and Agency securitization delivery services. The Type 2 audit was performed... - November 17, 2011 - Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC
Those Saving Through Direct Deposit Are Bucking Trend and Saving More According to SWACHA Survey
While savings rates in the U.S. recently hit their lowest point since 2007, with the average U.S. household saving only 3.6 percent of their income in September according to recent figures released by the Department of Commerce, a new survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest... - November 16, 2011 - SWACHA
Crescent State Bank Hosts Kildaire Fall Festival Hot Dog and Shred Day
Local Bank Provides Free Hot Dogs and Shredding Services as Part of Customer Appreciation Day - November 13, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Sperry Federal Credit Union Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Sperry Federal Credit Union is proud to mark its 75th Anniversary this week. Sperry Federal Credit Union opened on November 11, 1936 for employees and family members of Sperry Gyroscope Corporation; membership eligibility was extended to all of Nassau County in 2005. Organized under the Federal... - November 12, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Citizens Bank Breaks Ground on New Facility
Citizens Bank in Amarillo has begun construction on a new banking center at I-27 and S. Georgia. - November 12, 2011 - Citizens Bank
Uniastrum Bank Promises Loyal Depositors Higher Interest and New Account Holders Free Gifts
Effective November 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 anyone opening a Big Interest, Access, Pension Plus or Multicurrency deposit account will receive a welcoming gift. - November 10, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
ISMG Announces Release of Healthcare Information Security Today Survey Results
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces the results of its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey. The survey reveals the top information security trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems. - November 10, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA Joins with FS-ISAC to Help Financial Institutions Defend Against Cyber Attacks with CAPP Exercise
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, is set to support the 2011 Cyber Attack Against Payment Processes (CAPP) simulation exercise on November 7- 9 and November 14 -16. The event, sponsored by Financial Services – Information... - November 04, 2011 - SWACHA
Kirill Tikhonov Appointed Deputy of Uniastrum Bank Management Board
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Kirill Tikhonov Deputy Chairman of the Management Board. In his new role, Mr. Tikhonov will continue to supervise the Bank’s corporate activities, including work with small and medium businesses. - November 04, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Over 500 Children Take Part in Sunny Island Drawing Contest
With four of the eight selection stages already complete, in the past four weeks more than 600 drawings have been submitted, while the number of online voters is fast approaching 30,000. - November 04, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Mobile Money Global Awards Announced in Dubai
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has won the prestigious Mobile Money Award for offering the best IMT (international money transfer) programme in the industry. The annual awards form part of this week's Connected World Forum in Dubai, which has gathered the world's leading mobile experts, showcasing... - November 03, 2011 - Mobile Money Global