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Record Bank deploys new mobile banking platform

Belgian retail lender Record Bank has deployed a new mobile banking platform, developed by France-based Sopra Banking Software.

Around 64% people prefer online, mobile banking in UK: Genpact-YouGov survey

Around 64% of people holding a current account with a bank in Britain prefer banking through online or mobile devices, as against 29% who favour telephone or in-branch banking, according to a survey commissioned by Genpact and conducted by YouGov.

GTBank Ghana to expand retail banking business in Kumasi

Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank Ghana is planning to expand its retail banking business in Kumasi by opening four new branches in 2014.

MoneyGram, PSBC sign deal to offer money transfer services in China

MoneyGram has entered into a deal with Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) to offer its money transfer services at over 3,700 locations in China.

SunTrust, Western Union partner to launch money transfer, bill payment service

Atlanta-based SunTrust Bank has partnered with Western Union (WU) to launch Western Union global money transfer and bill payment services at over 1,500 bank agent locations in southeastern US.

Post Office to join UK government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme

The Post Office has decided to join the UK government’s Help to Buy Scheme along with its financial services partner, Bank of Ireland UK.

First United Security Bank, Zix partner to offer BYOD security solution

Alabama-based First United Security Bank (FUSB) has partnered with Zix, a Texas-based email data protection provider, to offer Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) security solution, allowing its employees to use personal mobile devices at work.

Doha Bank selects Ooredoo’s network technology to enhance business

Doha Bank has selected Ooredoo, a Qatar-based telecommunications provider, to upgrade its network infrastructure, enhance customer experience and reinforce security.

First Niagara bank plans to close ten branches, lay off 170 employees: Reports

New York-based First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) is, reportedly, planning to close ten branches and cut 170 administrative jobs to revamp its retail operations.

RBS plans job cuts to reduce cost base: Reports

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is, reportedly, planning a fresh round of job cuts in an effort to reduce its cost base.