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Mega Prizes for the ‘Christmas Gift from Xpress Money’ Promotion, Distributed
Distribution of the prizes related to ‘Christmas Gift from Xpress Money,’ Pamaskong Handog ng Xpress Money, a unique promotion for the Filipino customers of Xpress Money. - February 23, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
Xpress Money Indoor Cricket League 2011 Launched
Xpress Money joined hands with Chevrolet Insportz Club, Dubai, to launch the 4th edition of Xpress Money Indoor Cricket League. - February 20, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
Uniastrum Bank Hosts Open Workshop for Small and Midsized Business Community
The workshop, entitled “Quick and Easy Credit: Financial Support for SME Business,” was held at Uniastrum’s banking center on Krasnodar Street, Moscow. Specialists from Uniastrum and Moscow’s Small Enterprise Credit Assistance Fund were on hand to answer questions. - February 20, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Crescent State Bank Hosts Smart Shopper Workshop
Community Bank Sponsors Seminar to Teach Money Saving Techniques - February 19, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Evgeny Romakov Appointed Deputy Chairman 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 Evgeny Romakov Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, simultaneously making him a member of the Bank’s Management Board. Mr. Romakov will be responsible for supervising the activities of Uniastrum’s Finance Division - February 18, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Internet Site Gains Top-5 Web Ranking
Russia’s North West Banking Association has compiled a list of the twenty best bank websites in the North West region. - February 17, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Liquid Expat Mortgages Announces Exclusive Deal With Marsden Building Society
Liquid Expat Mortgages and Marsden Building Society in an exclusive deal offering expat mortgages at great rates and the only expat 80% LTV UK buy to let mortgage on the market. - February 16, 2011 - Liquid Expat Mortgages
Bellwether Community Credit Union Donates $15,000 to NH Food Bank
Financial Institution continues support of state's only food bank - February 12, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Crescent State Bank to Continue Offering Free Checking
Despite Industry Trends, Community Bank Will Not Discontinue Free Service - February 11, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
The Bank of Cyprus and Uniastrum Bank Organize Charity Initiative for Russians Hit by Summer Fires
In March 2011 50 Russian families that suffered as a result of last year’s freak heat wave will holiday in Cyprus. - February 09, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
$2.872 Million South Jersey Bed and Breakfast Acquisition Financing Arranged Using BoeFly
BoeFly connects a New Jersey borrower with a Pennsylvania bank - February 07, 2011 - BoeFly
Uniastrum Reports 2-Fold Increase in Small Business Loans in 2010
Last year the Bank issued more than Rb 7.3 bn to Russia’s small business community, upsizing its SB credit portfolio by over 90%. - February 06, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Green Bank Enters 2011 on Wave of Growth
Texas bank bucks trend of U.S. economic downturn to build base - February 04, 2011 - Green Bank, N.A.
Mapleton’s Pioneer Bank Now Rockin’ Kasasa Tunes™
Unrivaled Account Offers Consumers a New Kind of Bank Note. - February 04, 2011 - Kasasa
Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Co to Help Bank Customers Who Are Displaced from FDIC Closure
Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Box Co to offer FirsTier Bank of Louisville Bank customers safe deposit boxes at a discounted price. - February 03, 2011 - Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Box Co
BDOs Total Resources Reach P1.01 Trillion in 2010
Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.'s (BDO) consolidated resources has breached the P1-trillion mark at the end of 2010, a 16-percent increase from the previous year's level of P862 billion. The growth was driven by the steady performance of the Bank's various businesses. As such, BDO is also on track to... - February 03, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
Liquid Expat Mortgages Says Longer Term Fixed-Rate Re-Mortgages "Wise Move" for British Expats Who Can Move Quickly
A number of lenders serving the expat mortgage market are offering fixed rate deals at the moment, a certain way for borrowers to be sure that the cost of buying UK property on a mortgage stays fixed for the specified period. - February 02, 2011 - Liquid Expat Mortgages
BDO UITFs Consistently Give Competitive Returns
The trust and investments group of Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc. (BDO) has rewarded its clients last year with competitive returns on investments (ROI) from its various unit investment trust funds (UITF). Figures showed that the ROIs of the Bank’s UITFs, namely, the Peso Money Market Fund, Peso... - January 31, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
BoeFly Co-Sponsors Franchise Financing Webinar with Franchise Times on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2pm
Industry Experts Will Get Together on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2pm for a Franchise Financing Discussion. - January 30, 2011 - BoeFly
Uniastrum Bank 2010 Results Show 50% Increase in Payment Card Distribution
In 2010 Uniastrum issued over 216,000 new payment cards compared with around 147,000 in the previous year. As of year-start 2011 the lender distributed more than 715,000 cards. - January 30, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Kasasa® Banking Services Launch at Southwest Louisiana Credit Union
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Mega Bank Rollercoaster - January 29, 2011 - Kasasa
Russian Bank for Development Grants - Uniastrum Special-Purpose Loan of Rb 1.3 Bn to Support Small and Midsized Business
Further to their successful partnership in Q410, Uniastrum and RBD signed a new agreement under the 5-year Co-Financing Program - January 27, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Boy & Girls Club of Manchester, NH Names Barbara Lussier Director of the Year
Bellwether Community Credit Union employee honored for outstanding service to the Boy & Girls Club of Manchester - January 26, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Free Business Banking Webinar Offers Critical Insight Into Making Sound Business Lending Decisions
Risk assessment techniques, including a conversation model to help financial services professionals evaluate their customers’ and prospects’ abilities to manage their companies and repay borrowed money, will be shared by business banking consultant Clarity Advantage in a free webinar on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 12:00 PM EST. - January 26, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Uniastrum Joins List of Banks Partnering with Moscow Region SME Credit Assistance Fund
Under the agreement, concluded in late 2010, the Fund will guarantee a total cap of Rb 28 mn. - January 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Announcing the Government Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of GovInfosecurity.com, announces the launch of its inaugural Government Information Security Today survey gauging top trends, threats and priorities for federal, state and local government agencies. This web-based research study, created by ISMG... - January 22, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Uniastrum Bank Offers New Card Services
Uniastrum customers applying for a card with a planned overdraft facility can now enjoy extra peace of mind with unemployment and/or accident insurance, safe in the knowledge that if the insured event occurs the outstanding balance owed to the Bank will be paid by the insurer. - January 20, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Red-Hot Chicago Property in a Tough Market - The Kopley Group's The Lofts at 1800
Nick Kopley – President and Owner of The Kopley Group based out of Chicago – has the distinction of being the developer of the most successful new condo project in Chicago's recent memory, The Lofts at 1800; this is rare in an economy with countless unsold condo units in see-through... - January 19, 2011 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
Federal Bank and UAE Exchange Jointly Launches "FED FLASH" Instant Remittance to Accounts
Federal Bank and UAE Exchange jointly launch Instant Money Transfer to Account "FED FLASH" - January 18, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Kasasa® Launches at Dallas’ Neighborhood Credit Union
Neighborhood Credit Union Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Mega Bank Rollercoaster - January 15, 2011 - Kasasa
Xpress Money Ties Up with Thomas Cook, India
Xpress Money announced a strategic alliance with Thomas Cook (India) Limited, to further extend its strong payout network in India. - January 15, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
2011 American Finance Fellow Elected
The Fellows of the AFA have elected Milton Harris of the University of Chicago as the 2011 Fellow of the Association. - January 13, 2011 - American Finance Association
2011 Fischer Black Prize
The American Finance Association announces the award of the 2011 Fischer Black Prize. - January 13, 2011 - American Finance Association
UAE Exchange Joins Hands with SEWA for Cash Collection
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, has joined hands with Sharjah Water & Electricity Authority (SEWA) for cash collection services. - January 13, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Goffstown High School Students Get Life Lesson in Dollars and Sense
Bellwether Community Credit Union delivers program to 150 local students. - January 05, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
UAE Exchange Moves to New Spacious Premises in Musaffah Sector 10 Abu Dhabi
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, opened its new premises of its Musaffah sector 10 branch. - January 05, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Special Sessions Webcast from the American Finance Association Annual Meeting
Three special sessions of interest to financial professionals will be webcast from the American Finance Associations Annual Meeting January 7-9, 2011. - January 04, 2011 - American Finance Association
Fraud Survey Results Announced by BankInfoSecurity.com
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, announces the release of its executive summary of the new survey, "The Faces of Fraud: How to Counter 2011's Biggest Threats." This new report offers the first overview of the results of ISMG's new, groundbreaking... - January 01, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Uniastrum Places 31st in Top-300 Universal Bank Rankings for 9M10
A survey report on Russia’s “Most Profitable and Successful Banks in 9M10” released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency shows Uniastrum ranking 67th among the country’s 100 top-performing lenders - January 01, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Supports Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts
UAE exchange, in partnership with the UAE Red Crescent in Dubai, has launched a solidarity campaign for disaster relief in Pakistan to provide financial aid to those affected by the recent flood. - December 31, 2010 - UAE Exchange
Alternative Latin Investor Deal Brief: Argentine Vineyards
Covering current investment opportunities. - December 30, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Uniastrum Bank Strikes Up Partnership with Regional Guarantee Fund in Volgograd Region
Under the partnership agreement the Fund is to guarantee a total cap of Rb 10 mn, thus helping local authorities press ahead with their long-term region-wide SME program. - December 30, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank and OPORA Russia Ink Cooperation Agreement
Predicated on the signatories’ mutual commitment to promote small and midsized business interests in Russia and to work together to address ongoing SME concerns, the agreement aims, among other objectives, to provide the nation’s entrepreneurs with affordable banking solutions on easy terms. - December 26, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Xpress Money Ties Up with National Bank of Egypt
Xpress Money, the leading global money transfer brand and National Bank of Egypt have entered into an agreement by which Xpress Money would provide instant money transfer services to the Egyptian community living across the world. - December 23, 2010 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
Green Bank Logo Wins Lantern Award in Houston
Business Marketing Association awards event recognizes top examples of corporate branding - December 22, 2010 - Green Bank, N.A.
Australian Company Uses Social Media to Donate This Christmas, Keeping Kids Safe Online
One Australian company, Securepay is doing something different this Christmas, by using Twitter to align their brand with a good cause. - December 21, 2010 - SecurePay
Uniastrum Debuts New Range of Auto Loan Programs
Rates on the Bank’s new line of affordable automobile financing options “U-Auto” begin at 12.9% and 11.9% APR for retail and corporate clients, respectively - December 18, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Forges Partnership with Udmurtia SME Credit Assistance Guarantee Fund
Under the agreement the Fund will guarantee a total cap of Rb 10 mn to small and midsized businesses taking out loans with Uniastrum Bank - December 15, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
ISMG Announces 2011 Editorial Agendas
Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, GovInfoSecurity.com and HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, announces the release of its 2011 Editorial Agendas for each of these media properties. - December 08, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Quod Financial Integrates the Informatica Ultra Messaging Family of Products for Low Latency Trading
Quod Financial, a global provider of adaptive trading technology, today announced that it has integrated Informatica’s Ultra Messaging product family (previously 29West), including Ultra Messaging Streaming Edition (UMSE), Ultra Persistence Edition (UMP) and Ultra Messaging Queuing Edition... - December 06, 2010 - Quod Financial