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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
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
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
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
Farmers & Merchants Bank Celebrates 30 Years of Community Banking in Orange
Celebration to honor community, family, integrity. - November 03, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants 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
Capitol City Bank Expands ATM Convenience with the Support of CashTrans
Capitol City Bank and Trust Company based in Atlanta has recently added a remote drive-through ATM location near one of Albany’s fastest growing retail areas. - November 02, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Conference - Supporting Internationalisation in the Mediterranean 18th November 2011, Valletta, Malta
Mediterranean countries offer attractive factors for investors: a geographic proximity to the European Union States, and a qualified work force. The Southern shore of the Mediterranean is an added opportunity for Europe. Economic co-operation between North and South will generate jobs and create additional economic momentum at both ends. - October 31, 2011 - Mediterranean Bank Network
Siemens CMT to Launch New walletXpress at Mobile Money Global in Dubai
Siemens CMT is to launch its new walletXpress mobile payment platform, which offers new services and products in the area of multimedia, ticketing, energy and health, at the upcoming Mobile Money Global. The annual conference and exhibition is taking place in Dubai from 1-2 November and gathers the who’s who in the mobile money industry. - October 30, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Uniastrum Bank Offers Ryazan Region’s Small Business Community Smoother Credit
The lender has struck up a partnership with the Ryazan Region Small Enterprise Assistance Fund, which is guaranteeing Uniastrum-issued loans of up to Rb 20 mn. - October 30, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Over 1,000 Special Offers for Uniastrum Bank Cardholders
Uniastrum Bank is launching an exclusive Privilege Program entitling cardholders to discounts of 5-22% with companies partnering the scheme. - October 30, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Upcoming Webinar for Business Bankers to Focus on Cultivating Small Business Trusted Advisor Relationships
Clarity Advantage and Vertical IQ to reveal how bankers can be better advisors to their business clients in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET. - October 25, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
New Mortgage Comparison Resource Announced to Save Borrowers Money
Loans-101 announces the launch of a brand new resource to compare today's home loan programs online at www.mortgagecomparison.net. With interest rates at the lowest levels on record, the time could be right to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage. A mortgage comparison can help you determine which one of today's most popular loan programs is best for your circumstances. - October 23, 2011 - Mortgage Comparison
Uniastrum Bank’s Access Loan Rated Best Deal on Consumer Credit Market
Ratings compiled by Sravni.ru web portal show the lender’s personal loan option Access to be this month’s market-beating choice. - October 22, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Opens Flagship Office in Omsk
The new outlet, at 7, Ordzhonikidze Street, stands in the heart of the city center - October 22, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank Honors Orange County “Women of Courage” at Third Annual Awards Program
Farmers & Merchants Bank celebrated 12 Orange County women at the third annual Women of Courage breakfast on Thursday, October 20 at Zov’s Bistro Café in Tustin. This exclusive event celebrates women who have displayed courage, tenacity and wisdom to make a lasting difference in... - October 22, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Live Oak Bank Supports Their Community
Live Oak Bank sponsors people and pooches with their Arthritis Foundation local chapter. - October 20, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of “FFIEC Authentication Guidance Compliance: Detecting and Responding to Suspicious Activities” Panel Webinar
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its latest panel webinar, “FFIEC Authentication Guidance Compliance: Detecting and Responding to Suspicious Activities,” which will debut November 3. The 90-minute session is sponsored by 41st... - October 20, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Cypriot Ambassador Sends Special Message to Sunny Island Competition Entrants
Cyprus’s Ambassador to Russia, Petros Kestoras, has sent a message of greeting to youngsters taking part in the nationwide children’s online drawing contest Sunny Island. - October 20, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Finalists Announced in Mobile Money Global Awards
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Turkcell, Vodafone and PinPay are just some of the innovative names in mobile money that are among the finalists for the second annual Mobile Money Awards that will be announced at Mobile Money Global, the industry’s leading event in Dubai from 1-2... - October 20, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Recorded Webinar Available to GACS Members to Help Meet the ADA ATM Compliance Regulations Due by March 15, 2012
GACS and CashTrans have partnered to make available a recorded webinar that reviews requirements associated with the Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act released on September 15, 2010 and with ATM compliance by March 15, 2012. - October 17, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
BDO Issues Php6.5 Billion Tier 2 Notes
Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc. (“BDO”) successfully issued Php6.5 billion worth Peso-denominated Unsecured Subordinated Notes qualifying as Tier 2 capital (“T2”) Friday, 7 October 2011. BDO upsized the issue from the original Php3 billion offer size and shortened the offering... - October 15, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
Uniastrum Gains Top-10 Ranking for SME Loan Portfolio
Figures released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show Uniastrum placing 6th by portfolio value among the country’s financers of small and medium enterprises as of July 1, 2011. - October 14, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Branches Now Open Longer Hours
The lender has extended the opening hours of its neighborhood banking centers in Moscow and the Moscow region. Some Moscow outlets now work seven days a week. - October 08, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Celebrates Customer Service Week 2011
UAE Exchange Customer service week event spans six countries. - October 08, 2011 - UAE Exchange
SWACHA Survey Reveals Consumers Likely to Avoid Debit Card Fees by Using Alternative Payment Methods or Switching Providers
Debit card Debit card fees are currently on the minds of many Americans, but according to a recent survey conducted by SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, the majority of consumers faced with monthly debit card fees are likely to... - October 06, 2011 - SWACHA
Uniastrum Bank Launches U-Grace Credit Card with Interest-Free Period
The lender’s latest loan product offers borrowers a revolving credit line with a 55-day grace period. - October 05, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank