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Citizens Bank of Edmond launches interactive video kiosks for ATMs

Citizens Bank of Edmond has debuted OrderMatic interactive automatic teller machines (ATMs) that enables customers to communicate face-to-face with bank tellers through direct video links.

Foreign banks wooing Philippines banks as country opens banking sector

Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial and CIMB Group in Malaysia are reportedly wooing Philippine banks ahead of deregulation that will allow foreign banks to take full control of domestic lenders.

Fiserv, Anthony Thomson launch SaaS-based retail banking platform

Fiserv, a financial services technology solutions provider, and Anthony Thomson, founder of Atom Bank, have rolled out a hosted, software-as-a-service (SaaS) retail bank technology platform Agiliti.

Qatar Islamic Bank, Bank Asya end exclusive negotiations over stake acquisition

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Turkey’s Bank Asya have reportedly ceased their exclusive negotiations over QIB acquiring a stake in the Turkish lender, as both parties failed to reach an agreed valuation.

UAE’s Union National Bank launches three new retail banking products

UAE-based Union National Bank has rolled out a suite of three new and innovative retail banking products, including The Online Saver, Expat Loan and the Unsecured personal loan.

Nigeria’s Diamond Bank unveils value-added services for women

Diamond Bank, a Nigerian lender, has formally rolled out Diamond Woman; a scheme mainly designed to meet the needs of women by offering lifestyle and business advisory services.

United Bancshares agrees to acquire Ohio State Bancshares

United Bancshares has signed a stock purchase agreement with Ohio State Bancshares (OSB) to purchase all of issued and outstanding shares of its banking subsidiary The Ohio State Bank.

first direct rolls out branded cash machines

UK-based first direct, a division of HSBC Bank, has rolled out its own brand cash machines as part of its plan to offer easy access to banking services to customers.

SBI opens six digital branches, plans to install 5,000 new ATMs

India-based public sector lender State Bank of India has launched six new bank branches under its digital banking initiative ‘sbiINTOUCH’, and will also launch up to 5,000 new ATMs this fiscal.

Ulster Bank plans to shut down 15 branches across Ireland

Ireland-based troubled lender Ulster Bank has informed its employees about the planned closure of 15 branches and sub-offices across Ireland by November this year, as it aims to slash operational costs.