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Farmers & Merchants Bank Celebrates 30 Years of Community Banking in Orange
Celebration to honor community, family, integrity. - November 03, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CWP Advisors Invited to Speak at IMN Real Estate Workout Conference
The Information Management Network (IMN) has selected CWP Advisors to participate in its 2nd Bank and Financial Institution Special Asset Executive Conference on Real Estate Workouts. The event is scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles,... - September 16, 2011 - CWP | Advisors
Go Mobile Commerce Turns Three Years Old
Happy Birthday to one of Pierce County's Fastest Growing and Largest Female ran businesses, Go Mobile Commerce. In August 2011, the company turned three years old. While only three years old, Go Mobile seems to be almost full grown. It takes the cake to continue to be the nation's leading provider of wireless payment solutions for the short term use, while its client and charity base continues to take threshold of the growth. - September 15, 2011 - Go Mobile Commerce
ISMG Announces Launch of "FFIEC Guidance: How to Use Layered Security to Fight Fraud" Webinar
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its latest webinar, "FFIEC Guidance: How to Use Layered Security to Fight Fraud," which will debut September 29. - September 15, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Live Oak Bank Pledges $3,000 to Assist Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. will hold this years First Ladies' Luncheon on Friday, September 16th, providing an educational opportunity for distinguished guests to learn how the organization lends healthcare assistance to developing countries. - September 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Upstream Works Receives TMC Labs Customer Interaction Solutions 2011 Innovation Award
Business Interaction Manager Honored for Outstanding Innovation - September 10, 2011 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Sperry Associates FCU Launches "Operation: Helping Heroes" to Provide Assistance for 9/11 First Responders – New Effort Commences with Donation to FealGood Foundation
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of Operation: Helping Heroes, a long-term initiative to provide support and awareness on issues facing 9/11 first responders. The Nassau County community banking institution lost five members on 9/11, and in their honor, will pledge... - September 09, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
SWACHA to Celebrate National Payroll Week September 5-9 by Encouraging Employers and Employees to Use Direct Deposit
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is celebrating National Payroll Week, September 5 - 9, 2011 by encouraging all of America’s employers to offer employees a Direct Deposit option and urging employees to choose to use... - September 08, 2011 - SWACHA
USSCO Federal Credit Union Renovations Strengthen Community Roots
The USSCO Federal Credit Union has been a part of the Moxham section of Johnstown, Pa., since it was established in 1958 to serve the employees of the once massive U.S. Steel Company Johnstown Works. More than five decades later, USSCO Federal Credit Union continues to build on its Moxham roots... - September 03, 2011 - USSCO
How Business Owners See the Economy and Ways Bankers Can Talk to Them About It, Topic of Business Banking Webinar
Clarity Advantage and Barlow Research Associates to share insights from Barlow’s third quarter 2011 Economic Pulse survey in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM EDT. - September 01, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Farmers & Merchants Bank Relocates San Clemente Office: New Location Offers Larger Footprint, Additional Parking and Distinctive Architecture
Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) today finalized plans to relocate its San Clemente branch to a beautiful new location at 621 N. El Camino Real. The new facility will feature an additional 2,100 square feet of space, increased parking capacity and a distinctive architectural style harkening... - August 27, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
SWACHA and San Antonio FBI Join Together to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in San Antonio on August 25, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit... - August 24, 2011 - SWACHA
Payoneer to Attend International Affiliate Summit
Global payment solution company Payoneer will be attending the Affiliate Summit in New York between August 21 – 23 this year, to showcase its offering and network with some of the biggest names in the affiliate space. - August 21, 2011 - Payoneer
SWACHA and the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force to Educate Financial Professionals on Business Account Takeover
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, and the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force will host a seminar on August 24, 2011 in San Antonio to help financial professionals recognize the warning signs of business account takeover... - August 19, 2011 - SWACHA
Mobile Money Global in Dubai Shows Industry Moving Into B2B Market
Mobile money service providers increasingly targeting businesses is one of the exciting new trends in the industry that will be discussed at the upcoming MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November. It is estimated that by 2013, half a billion people worldwide will be using mobile... - August 18, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Drew S Lindsey Appointed Vice President, Commercial Lending for Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
Drew S. Lindsey has been appointed Vice-President, Commercial Lending of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. – Lake Jackson, an independently owned and operated bank established in 1913. Lindsey will focus on expanding Texas Gulf Bank Lake Jackson’s commercial client base by offering business loans... - August 18, 2011 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.