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Rozenn Le
Israel allows the opening of bank accounts online
Israelis will soon be able to open bank accounts via the Internet instead of having to visit a branch, according to a draft published by the Bank of Israel.
Stress tests to be held on UKs biggest banks
The Bank of England has announced that stress tests will be held on UK financial institutions to ensure they could survive housing market turmoil.
UniCredit to list 25% to 35% of online unit Fineco
Milan-based UniCredit, Italys biggest bank by assets, has revealed plans to sell between 25% and 35% of its online banking unit Fineco on the stock market.
Tougher mortgage rules come into force in the UK
New mortgage rules, set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and imposing tougher affordability checks and income verification requirements, are coming into force in the UK.
Checkprint and Nationwide extend partnership for five more years
Secure payment and security printing company Checkprint has announced a five-year contract extension with Nationwide to provide them with cheques and credit books.
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Union Bank launches app to teach children about responsible money
San Francisco-based Union Bank has launched Yuby, a virtual banking application for children to help teach them about responsible money use.
South Africas FNB improves online experience
South Africas First National Bank (FNB) has launched a series of new features for its website in order to improve the customer experience online.
Banco Santander Chile lends less to low-income clients
Banco Santander Chile (BSAN) has reduced its lending to low-income borrowers after the government tightened limits on interest rates and economic growth slowed.
CB&T launches new website and mobile fraud text alert option
California Bank & Trust (CB&T) has launched a new website and a mobile fraud text alert option for real-time transaction verification.