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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Information Security Media Group Announces 3rd Consecutive Platinum Media Partnership with the RSA Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, GovInfoSecurity and HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces that, for the third consecutive year, it has been selected as a Platinum Media Sponsor of the USA RSA Conference. The RSA... - October 05, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
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
SWACHA Survey Reveals High Consumer Confidence in the Security of Electronic Payments as Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and while all consumers are encouraged to protect themselves online, most show strong confidence in the security of their electronic payments according to a recent survey by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic... - October 05, 2011 - SWACHA
American Bankers Association Selects Clarity Advantage’s Nick Miller to Speak on Trusted Advisor Relationships
On October 13, 2011, business banking specialist and Clarity Advantage President Nick Miller will participate in The Road from Commercial Relationship Manager to Trusted Advisor: Is it Worth the Journey?, a briefing offered by the American Bankers Association. - October 05, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ProgressSoft’s Michael Wakileh: Mobile Money Will Overtake Cards and Cash
Mobile money will eventually overtake cards and cash says Michael Wakileh, CEO of payment solutions giant ProgressSoft. He is part of a high-level line-up of experts who will speak at the upcoming, annual MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November. Says Mr Wakileh: “Mobile... - October 05, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Launch of AIB International Savings Limited is Positive News for Offshore Savers
A new brand, AIB International Savings Limited, has been launched on Monday 26 September. - September 30, 2011 - AIB International Savings
Sunny Island Children’s Drawing Contest Gets Underway
Supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organization, Uniastrum Bank and web portal Banki.ru, are running an online competition for children called Sunny Island. - September 29, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Mortgage Delivery Specialists GSE ULDD/MISMO Ready
Mortgage Delivery Specialists (MDS) has completed its GSE ULDD MISMO Version 3.0 framework verification and incorporated the new requirement into its mortgage loan agency delivery services. - September 29, 2011 - Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC
Uniastrum Bank Presents Its New Business Team
On September 22 Uniastrum held a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow where the assembled audience was introduced to the Bank’s heads of business strategy and its new retail development plan. - September 28, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Citizens Bank Announces Staff Additions
Citizens Bank is proud to announce the addition of three staff members to its Amarillo, TX location and a fourth one in Tucumcari, NM. - September 24, 2011 - Citizens Bank
SWACHA to Educate Financial Professionals on Global Payments with Principles of International Payments Seminar
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, is set to host a two-day seminar in Dallas on Sept. 27 and 28 to teach financial professionals how to grow their business globally by implementing processes and procedures that allow... - September 23, 2011 - SWACHA
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union Appoints New Director of Human Resources – Global HR Executive Sandra Baron to Lead Organization’s Development
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Sandra Baron as Director of Human Resources. Ms. Baron joins Sperry from Country Life LLC, a Kikkoman Group Company, in Hauppauge, New York. Viewed as a strong leader by colleagues, Baron has 30 years of human resource... - September 22, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union Appoints New Vice President of Operations – Maureen Genna Selected to Manage Business Operations and Lending
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the recruitment of Maureen Genna as Vice President of Operations. Ms. Genna joins Sperry from Long Island State Employees Federal Credit Union (LISEFCU) in Hauppauge, New York. A seasoned professional with over 25 years of Credit Union... - September 22, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Live Oak Bank Supports the Atlanta Pet Rescue
Through a $1,000 sponsorship, Live Oak Bank helps to rescue homeless pets. - September 21, 2011 - Live Oak Bank