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Verdict Staff

Union Bank of Nigeria plans to sell non-banking subsidiaries, says CEO

Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) is planning to sell its non-banking subsidiaries by the end of February 2015, CEO Emeka Emuwa has said.

Ahli United Bank introduces new mobile banking app AUB M-Bank

Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank (AUB) has introduced a new mobile banking application, AUB M-Bank, which allows its customers to perform banking transactions on the go.

South Africa’s Standard Bank makes banking app available on tablets

South Africa-based Standard Bank has made its banking app available on tablets running on iOS and Android platforms.

HSBC New Zealand reduces two-year fixed home loan rate to 5.79%: Report

HSBC New Zealand has, reportedly, reduced its two-year fixed home loan rate by 0.5% to 5.79% per annum, making it the lowest rate being offered by any bank in the country.

BIAN announces first African technology member, SCI

The Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) has announced its first African technology member, SCI, a pan-African technology consultancy and vendor.

Diebold launches new power efficient ATMs

Diebold, an Ohio-based self-service technology and security systems provider, has launched new automated teller machines (ATMs), Diebold 429, in Indian markets.

MTN to partner with Ecobank to improve access to mobile financial services

Mobile operator MTN is to partner with Ecobank, a pan-African banking conglomerate, to improve access to mobile financial services in the African continent.

Bank of England taps Innovia Security for polymer notes

Bank of England (BoE) has tapped Australia-based Innovia Security to print £5 and £10 bank notes with Guardian polymer substrate.

Irish customers least satisfied with banks: EY research

Banking customers in Ireland were found to be least satisfied with their banks than any other country in the world, according to the new ‘2014 Global Banking Survey’ by Ernst and Young (EY).

Accenture opens Innovation Center for Financial Services in Jakarta, Indonesia

Accenture has opened a new Innovation Center for Financial Services in Jakarta, Indonesia to showcase its latest digital and mobile-banking innovations designed for banks and financial service providers in Indonesia.