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	Bank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Banking licenses are granted by bank regulatory authorities and provide rights to conduct the most fundamental banking services such as accepting deposits and making loans.
		Commercial bank, is the term used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank.
		Bank reserves are typically kept in the form of a deposit with a central bank.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bank (1874 words)

	Merchant bank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In banking, a merchant bank is a United Kingdom term for an Investment Bank.
		As the Lombardy merchants and bankers grew in stature on the back of the Lombard plains cereal crops many of the displaced Jews who had fled persecution in Spain after 613 entered the trade.
		And so the merchant's "benches" (bank is a corruption of the Italian for bench, as in a counter) in the great grain markets became centres for holding money against a bill (billette, a note, a letter of formal exchange, later a bill of exchange, later still, a cheque).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merchant_bank (676 words)

	PNC Bank - PNC Merchant Services® - Operating Procedures Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Any merchant with a ratio of Chargebacks to Visa sales volume of 2.5% or more in a 30 day period will be considered excessive if the merchant has at least 50 Visa sales transactions and 30 Chargebacks in a given calendar month, or, at least 100 Chargebacks, regardless of the number of Visa sales transactions.
		Upon identification of a merchant as highly suspect, the merchant may be required to adhere to special procedures, install fraud-reducing equipment, and may suffer fines.
		Should a merchant location be declared as having excessive chargebacks, issuing banks will be permitted to collect a $25.00 recovery cost for each individual transaction charged back for at least one year beginning with the first day following the two consecutive months that the standards have been exceeded.
	www.pncbank.com /smbiz/products/merchant_service/faq/0,3810,751,00.html (951 words)

	Merchant bank
		Merchant banks originated in the sixteenth century in Europe, when they financed trade.
		Merchant banks appeared in Australia in the 1950s and became an important sector of the capital markets, filling the gap left by trading banks which were conservative by habit and subject to heavy government regulation.
		Merchant banks also advise on mergers and takeovers; some undertake project financing and investment management, or underwrite short and medium-term corporate debt.
	www.anz.com /edna/dictionary.asp?action=content&content=merchant_bank (233 words)

	UNIMWEB - Merchant Account
		A merchant account is a bank authorized account that allows you to accept major credit cards, electronic checks, etc. Many banks will not give you a merchant account if you do business on the Internet because they may classify it as high risk.
		A merchant account is simply a special account with a bank that is a member of Visa and MasterCard associations.
		All the fees and charges are required to be disclosed to you prior to your commitment to the merchant agreement between you and your bank or merchant provider, and are usually enumerated carefully to you in the merchant agreement itself.
	www.unimweb.com /merchantaccount.html (673 words)

	Insights and Solutions : survey-rep : Investment and Merchant Banking in South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although many investment banks have exceeded their profit expectations and performed very well in recent years, they predict that the investment banking market is overcrowded and will decline in number from around 75 banks to 50 banks.
		It is forecast that the 10,516 people employed by the 26 investment and merchant banks in the survey will increase by 17.4% to 12,345 in the next three years.
		The six domestic investment banks are all actively involved and one fl empowerment bank not presently in the field plans to enter it.
	www.pwcglobal.com /Extweb/ncsurvres.nsf/docid/4CFD828809051E2E80256BCE0052980D (1452 words)

	How does the money get in your bank account?
		The bank issues the credit card and receives the cardholder's payment at the end of the billing period.
		A merchant has an account with this bank and each day deposits the value of the day's credit card sales.
		Settlement is what occurs when the acquiring bank and the issuer exchange data or funds during that function.
	www.expandyourbusiness.com /mabg/banking-terms.htm (891 words)

	Merchant Accounts
		If you can't qualify for a merchant bank account of your own, there are many service providers out there that will function in place of a merchant bank account.
		This means that if you chose a merchant bank that isn't on the FDC network you may find yourself paying a premium setup fee.
		Be aware that some banks charge a premium for a chargeback if the bank discovers you have a face-to-face type of account (which might be the case if you are using IC Verify or MacAuthorize as your interface to the payment processor) but are now running your Internet charges through that account.
	www.shopsite.com /help/payment.merchant.html (1233 words)

	Merchant Accounts - Credit Card Processing Services
		Because of our experience in the business of merchant services, we are able to offer the most cost-effective merchant account rates, a vast selection of credit card machines and pos equipment, and a wide variety of credit card processing merchant services.
		If you have never set up a merchant account, then you may want to read Merchant Account 101 to facilitate your understanding of the functions and capabilities of a merchant services account.
		Whether your merchant account would be best served by credit card processing software, an internet gateway (internet merchant account) or by retail pos equipment, we have the credit card processing equipment to fit your needs.
	www.aaaccess.com (423 words)

	Butte Community Bank \| Merchant Services
		The bank or financial institution (acquirer) with which you open your account authorizes purchases made with credit cards and ensures that payments are deposited into your business bank account.
		A merchant environment where the cardholder (and the card) is not physically present at the time of purchase.
		The bank or financial institution (acquirer) with which you open your account authorizes purchases made with debit, credit, or purchase cards and ensures that payments are deposited into your business bank account.
	www.buttecommunity.com /business/merchant.htm (617 words)

	First Merchant Bank - Corporate Profile
		As a private bank, emphasis is la id on the word "private" to ensure the highest confidentiality and a close relationship between the Bank and it's customers, whether private or corporate.
		First Merchant Bank is bound by the strongest confidentiality by clauses applicable to all international requirements.
		The banking facilities that we are able to provide are through a network of leading merchant banks throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and The Far East.
	www.firstmerchantbank.com /profile.htm (827 words)

	NBM Bank :: Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		NBM Bank Limited was formerly known as Nigbel Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd. The bank was incorporated in
		NBM Bank Limited was formerly known as Nigbel Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd. The bank was incorporated in June 1983 as a private limited liability company.
		NBM's merchant banking license was converted to a universal banking license by the Central bank of Nigeria in 2001.
	www.nbmbank.com (128 words)

	!! First International Merchant Bank p.l.c. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		First International Merchant bank (FIMBANK) is licensed by the Central Bank of Malta to provide trade finance and other commercial banking services to Maltese residents and non-residents, corporations, and other financial institutions, in currencies other than the Maltese Lira.
		The principal activity of Malta's only merchant bank is the provision of short-term trade finance, with the structuring of complex trade transactions.
		The bank is innovative in its approach, and helps generate new business for its clients.
	www.fimbank.com /pr290301.html (419 words)

	ANONYMOUS MERCHANT ACCOUNT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A credit card merchant account is basically an account at your bank which has the facilities to process credit/debit card information through one of the organisations who have direct on-line links to clearing centres run by the major credit card organisations like Visa.
		Full I.D. and existing bank references are a 'must' and if you or the bank through whom you are dealing uses the US clearing system, all transactions on the account are liable to be monitored by FinCEN and the IRS at any time.
		This charge may also be reduced by the bank after an initial 6 month trading period where the account management has been satisfactory, but this is subject to individual discussion with the bank by the account holder.
	www.taxhavenco.com /osm/AnonymousMerchantAccount.html (1405 words)

	Merchant Bank Services, Bank Merchant Account, Merchant Account Services for Banks
		Vantage Card Services programs are designed to partner with the bank to offer comprehensive, low cost payment services to your customers as well as a revenue stream to the bank.
		Vantage is well suited to serve community bank customers in a more intimate way versus mass call centers offered by other super regional banking service providers.
		Banks must offer new online banking applications to remain competitive, and "hook customers into other revenue streams", according to Gartner, which expects the EBPP market to grow by 38 percent in 2003.
	www.vantagecard.com /solutions/banks.html (675 words)

	Hancock Bank enhances merchant services with First Data agreement
		Hancock Merchant Services will combine Hancock Bank's strong brand recognition and branch distribution with First Data's economies of scale and expertise in growing a merchant business.
		By assuming responsibility for Hancock Bank's merchant services transactions, First Data will help Hancock deliver enhanced comprehensive service to business customers in the Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida communities Hancock serves," said Hancock Bank President and Chief Executive Officer George A. Schloegel.
		As a leader in electronic commerce and payment services, First Data serves approximately 3.5 million merchant locations, 1,400 card issuers, and millions of consumers, making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form of payment.
	www.hancockbank.com /home/news_press/merchant_service_with_first_data_05_25_04.asp (683 words)

	Got Merchant Accounts - Merchant Services \| Credit Card Processing!
		It is critical for Internet/mail/phone order merchants to accept credit cards online as it is the major payment option for any consumer purchase.
		Regardless if you are a retail or Internet/MOTO merchant, you can take advantage of the other services we provide such as gift card processing, which has many financial benefits.
		The merchant swipes the card through the terminal machine and the customer is prompted to enter their pin number.
	www.gotmerchant.com (386 words)

	AFC Merchant Bank signs loan facility-Jul01
		Eighteen shareholder banks collectively renewed a US$33.8 million loan to AFC Merchant Bank for another year.
		He disclosed that due to repayment of maturing loans, AFC is close to achieving self funding and as such the facility will remain a standby facility and providing comfort to other financial institutions that grant credit facilities to AFC.
		He expressed confidence that AFC [and all its shareholder banks] would overcome the difficult period and able to rise to meet the challenges in the new changing economy.
	www.aseanbankers.org /aba/AFC-July01.asp (201 words)

	State Bank steps up equity stake in Indo Nigerian Merchant Bank to 51% (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mumbai, Dec 2: The State Bank of India has raised its stake in Indo Nigerian Merchant Bank, Lagos, from a platry 12.8 per cent to 51 per cent.
		The move is in conformity with the State Bank strategy of pushing for a majority stake in all overseas joint ventures.
		The other stakeholders in the merchant bank are Nigerian Reinsurance Corporation, a local group of industries and some individuals.
	www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/19981203/33755274.html (491 words)

	Merchant bank coexist their treasury system with Windows Server 2003 directory services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The merchant bank, was adviser and joint lead manager and underwriter to two of the country’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent times, Maxis Communications Berhad’s RM3.1 billion offering and PLUS Expressways Berhad’s RM2.3 billion offering.
		The mission critical treasury management system is one of the bank's key systems and it handles money market transactions, as well as its corporate banking business.
		The bank was provided the technical assistance to evaluate, test and deploy two units of Windows Server 2003 as Domain Controllers for the bank's upgraded treasury management system.
	www.microsoft.com /malaysia/business/casestudies/linkpage4177.asp (1192 words)

	FDIC: FIL-101-2004: First Merchant Bank OSH Ltd., Lefkosa/Nicosia, Cyprus — Subject of Primary Money Laundering Concern
		The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated First Merchant Bank OSH Ltd., Lefkosa/Nicosia, Cyprus (including its subsidiaries), to be a financial institution of primary money laundering concern and has issued a proposed special measure.
		On August 18, 2004, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced the designation of First Merchant Bank OSH Ltd., Lefkosa/Nicosia, Cyprus (and its subsidiaries), to be a financial institution of "primary money laundering concern" under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act.
		This proposed prohibition extends to correspondent or payable-through accounts maintained for other foreign banks when such accounts are used by the foreign bank to provide financial services to First Merchant Bank indirectly.
	www.fdic.gov /news/news/financial/2004/fil10104.html (435 words)

	Business Wire: First Farmers & Merchant National Bank Agre... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This transaction does not alter First Tennessee's previously stated goal to meet or exceed current market expectations for earnings in 2001, as opportunities continue to be explored for reinvestment into earnings enhancement initiatives.
		First Tennessee National Corp., parent company of First Tennessee Bank, has assets of $19.2 billion and is a nationwide, diversified financial services institution and one of the 50 largest bank holding companies in the United States in asset size and market capitalization.
		Banking and other financial services are provided through the regional banking group and three national lines of business: First Horizon Home Loans, First Tennessee Capital Markets and transaction processing which includes First Horizon Merchant Services (credit card merchant processing) and Express Processing (nationwide payment processing operation).
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:68014272&refid=ip_search (539 words)

	Credit Card Processing - start accepting credit cards with your own Internet Merchant Account (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A merchant account gives a business the ability to accept credit cards as payment for the company's goods and services.
		Having your own merchant account allows you to save on credit card processing rates because you are processing your transactions through a bank.
		We are a credit card processing company with one of the highest approval rates in the industry offering credit-worthy merchants responsive turnaround on their applications.
	www.gocrs.com (328 words)

	MerchantQuick.com
		Because it’s a huge business more and more banks and merchant service firms are competing for your business.
		A discount fee is the percent of the transaction the merchant provider will take for doing business with them.
		As far as merchant service providers go, it is better to go with a larger, well- established credit card merchant.
	www.merchantquick.com (695 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| For sale: merchant bank, slightly used
		One of the great merchant banks, its name resonant of Empire, is once again to change hands - but this time merely as a footnote to a sale and purchase agreement.
		Those with a stereotyped view of a bureaucratic German bank might think such a crass move was only to be expected.
		Hedge funds, it is reported, are the future for the bank, with their high margins, high growth prospects and high intellectual content (which helps to justify those high margins).
	www.guardian.co.uk /business/story/0,3604,1430997,00.html (851 words)

	offshore companies, offshore bank accounts & merchant accounts,...
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		With the documents we provide, you can open the bank account in any bank, anywhere in the world.
	www.offshoresimple.com (488 words)

	Discount merchant accounts & credit card processing
		We can setup your business with a merchant account to accept all major credit cards and bank ATM Debit cards, at the lowest possible cost.
		Compare and you will find our merchant account rates to be the lowest available anywhere.
		Integrating into their system was done with ease and we found no hidden costs to speak of.
	www.merchantexpress.com (329 words)

	Credit Card Merchant Account Credit Card Processing Online Credit Cards Accounts
		Compare and you will find our merchant rates to be the lowest available anywhere.
		Now more than ever we can say that a retail merchant account, an online merchant account and credit card acceptance is a necessity in your business.
		Merchant Accounts for Free has made credit card merchant accounts and credit card processing easy and affordable for any business!
	www.creditcard-merchantaccounts.com (440 words)

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