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Metro Bank launches new internet banking service for personal customers

UK-based Metro Bank has launched a new internet banking platform, designed to offer an easy to use and intuitive service for its personal customers.

RBS, NatWest granted first 5 Star Fairbanking Mark

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest have been granted the first 5 Star Fairbanking Mark for their Instant Saver with Savings Goals product.

KBC Bank reports 25% rise in customer base in 2013

KBC Bank Ireland has reported a 25% rise in its customer base to more than 160,000 in 2013 since the launch of its new current account and other financial products and services.

KHCB reduces profit rates of its consumer finance products

Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), a Bahrain-based Islamic retail lender, has reduced the profit rates of its consumer finance products, to offer added benefits to customers, while remaining competitive and boost its business.

DBS Bank plans to open 50 branches in India: Reports

Singapore-based DBS Bank is, reportedly, planning to open 50 branches in India over the next three years, with an aim to benefit from the new guidelines for foreign banks issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

ECB launches new mobile banking platform GoMobile

Kenya-based Equatorial Commercial Bank (ECB) has launched a new mobile banking platform, GoMobile, to help its customers perform a wide range of banking transactions through their mobile devices.

Barclays bankers evaluate age simulation suits to better serve elderly customers

Barclays bankers are testing a new age simulation suit, dubbed as Bess or Barclays elderly simulation suit, to experience and understand some of the challenges faced by the elderly people in performing banking tasks.

Leeds Building Society launches new savings account offering 4% interest

Leeds Building Society, a UK-based firm that provides savings, mortgages, investments, loans and other services, has launched a new savings account, a fixed-rate monthly income bond paying 4% interest to savers.

Doha Bank opens new office in Sharjah, UAE

Doha Bank, a Qatar-based private commercial bank, has opened a new representative office in Sharjah, following regulatory approval from the UAE Central Bank.

Hang Seng Bank, CSL partner to expand mobile payment service

Hang Seng Bank, a Hong Kong-based banking and financial services firm, has partnered with CSL, a mobile communications operator, to expand its mobile payment service to 1O1O and one2free customers in early 2014.