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Capstone Mining Announces Launch of $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 05, 2:20PM CDT
Capstone Mining Corp. ("Capstone"
(TSX: CS) today announced that it intends to offer $300 million of Senior Notes maturing in 2022 (the "Notes" , subject to market and other customary conditions. Capstone intends to use the net proceeds of the Notes to repay borrowings under its existing credit facilities. Citigroup is Lead Underwriter and Joint Global Co-ordinator, and Wells Fargo Bank is Joint Global Co-ordinator for the Notes.
Commerce Split: Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I and Class II Preferred Shares
Marketwire - Wed Aug 20, 8:05AM CDT
New Commerce Split (the "Company" declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.A) and $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class II Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.
. The Class I and Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on their $5 notional issue prices. Distributions are payable September 10, 2014 to shareholders on record as of August 29, 2014.
Insight Report 2014: Best Practices for Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 9:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mfll54/insight_report) has announced the addition of the "Insight Report: Best Practices for Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers" report to their offering. Capitalizing on private banking and wealth management relationship, the use of mass affluent brands such as Visa Infinite, and issues of black' card editions are general strategies for card issuers, key markets such as South Korea and Brazil also have their own segmentation strategies. Issuers in South Korea use alphabets and numbers to distinguish their card offerings, while the use of other colors such as purple and red, which reflect royalty and wealth, have also gained attention. Issuers in Brazil often focus on sports events and limited-edition cards, and some segment their card offerings based on monthly income. In Russia, preset credit limits are a key segmentation strategy. The report provides insights into premium credit cards offered to mass affluent customers in key markets: - A global snapshot of current market dynamics for premium credit cards and their future outlook - Insights into the key factors driving increased focus on mass affluent customers - Insights into best practices and key strategies adopted by card issuers across key card markets - Information on value-added features offered by premium credit cards to attract customers - Case examples which highlight the successful enactment of best practices and strategies in key markets Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Premium Credit Card Sector Dynamics 3 Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers in Key Markets 4 Best Practices and Case Studies 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Al-Tayseer - Alfa Bank - American Express - Banco Bradesco - Banco Do Brasil Americas - Bank of Montreal - Barclays - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Capital One - Chase - Citibank - Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Commonwealth Bank - Coutts - Diners Club International - Gulf Bank - HSBC - Hyundai Card - MasterCard - Merrill Lynch - National Australia Bank - National Bank of Kuwait - Raiffeisenbank - Royal Bank of Canada - Russian Standard Bank - Samsung Card - Shinhan Bank - Visa - Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mf...ght_report
Moiz Bhamani, Founder & CEO of Prime Real Estate Group, Receives 2014 Leader of Tomorrow Award by Business in Calgary Magazine
PRWeb - Sat Jul 19, 2:14AM CDT
Moiz Bhamani, Founder and CEO of Prime Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate development and investment firm, received Business in Calgary Magazine's "Leader of Tomorrow" award for 2014. This coveted (and Calgary's most respected) award recognizes Calgary's business leaders for their inspiring business success stories, community involvement, personal leadership, values, and philanthropic excellence.
New Commerce Split: Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I and Class II Preferred Shares
Marketwire - Fri Jul 18, 8:02AM CDT
New Commerce Split (the "Company" declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.A) and $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class II Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR. . The Class I and Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on their $5 notional issue prices. Distributions are payable August 8, 2014 to shareholders on record as of July 31, 2014.
CIBC and Tim Hortons launch new Double Double Visa Card
M2 - Thu Jul 03, 5:19AM CDT
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) (TSX: CM.TO) (NYSE:CM), a Canada-based global financial institution and North America restaurant chain operator Tim Hortons (TSX: THI.TO) (NYSE:THI) on Wednesday launched the new CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card.
Dundee Precious Metals Increases Revolving Credit Facility by $125 Million to $275 Million
Marketwire - Thu Jun 26, 4:25PM CDT
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (TSX: DPM.WT.A) ("DPM" or "the Company" has added $125 million of credit capacity to its existing long-term committed revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility" , increasing the total size of the Revolving Facility to $275 million. This increase was supported by all of the Company's existing lenders, being BNP Paribas, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Raiffeisen Bank International AG Group, Royal Bank of Canada, and Unicredit Bank AG, as well as Export Development Canada, a new lender to the Company.
Advantex Announces Program With TD
Marketwire - Thu Jun 19, 3:35PM CDT
Advantex Marketing International Inc. ("Advantex" (CSE: ADX), a leading specialist in the marketing services industry, today announced it has signed a 2 year agreement with The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" . The agreement will enable TD Aeroplan Credit Cardholders to earn bonus Aeroplan Miles when they use their Card to make purchases at merchants participating in Advantex's program.
Insight Report: Best Practice in the Reward Credit Card Sector 2014
M2 - Wed Jun 18, 5:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6b3kc2/insight_report) has announced the addition of the "Insight Report: Best Practice in the Reward Credit Card Sector" report to their offering. Banks are increasingly using rewards and loyalty programs as a tool for maintaining relationships with top-end customers, as these relationships provide high potential for revenue generation. Financial institutions are putting forward premium experiences and offers to increase loyalty and develop deeper banking relationships. Rightly positioned, unique rewards act as a key differentiator in a highly commoditized financial services market. To remain profitable, banks have been making changes to their strategies and operational models which includes finding the optimum mix of funding options and reward offerings to achieve greater levels of customer loyalty and profitability. Both issuers and card schemes are partnering with airlines, hotels and popular brands to offer merchant-funded rewards. The strategy allows card issuers to improve the value of their reward credit cards without putting upward pressure on costs. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Reward Credit Card Sector Dynamics - Industry Snapshot and Future Outlook - Key Trends and Drivers - Emerging trends - Market drivers 3 Reward Credit Cards in Key Markets - The US - Canada - The UK - Germany - Australia - South Korea 4 Best Practices and Case Studies Best Practice - Partnerships with merchants and service providers - Product segmentation and rebranding to offer simplified products - Redefining pricing based on nature of banking relationship - Customer engagement using social media Case Studies - Branding strategy - Hyundai Card's use of letter and number cards - Customer engagement - BMO using promotions and digital channels to increase card sales - Customer segmentation - Amex offering different cards to target wider customer base - Lowering cost - Citibank offering rewards through mobile app 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - American Express - Bank of America - Bank of Montreal - Barclays - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Capital One - Citibank - Commonwealth Bank - David Jones - Hyundai Card - JPMorgan Chase - KB Kookmin - Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg - Lloyds Bank - MBNA - MasterCard - Mercedes Bank - National Australia Bank - Nationwide - Postbank - Royal Bank of Canada - Samsung Card - Shinhan Bank - TD Canada Trust - Targobank - Tesco - Virgin Money - Visa - Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6b...ght_report
Stralem Equity Fund Names Sullivan Institutional Sales Director
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 8:30AM CDT
Stralem & Company Incorporated, a New York based asset management firm founded in 1966, has hired Mark A. Sullivan as Director, Institutional Sales and Relationship Management effective March 31.
C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce/
CNW Group - Fri Mar 28, 7:34AM CDT
In c7369 disseminated March 27, please note that an error occurred in the "Where" section of the media advisory. Address should have read "Centre bancaire CIBC du Plateau, 225 Boulevard des Grives, Gatineau, QC J9A 0C7". Corrected copy follows:
Canada's Cards and Payments Industry 2014 Report
M2 - Fri Mar 28, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xr5bvl/canadas_cards) has announced the addition of the "Canada's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. The Canadian card payments channel recorded growth during the review period (2008-2012). In terms of the volume of cards in circulation, the card payments channel posted a review-period CAGR of 4.55% to reach 153.1 million cards in 2012. Growth in consumer spending, a shift in consumer preference towards cashless transactions, and the increased acceptance of cards by retailers contributed to the growth of the Canadian card payments channel. The volume of cards in circulation is expected to post a forecast-period (2013-2017) CAGR of 4.66%, to reach 190.8 million cards in 2017. The Canadian card payments channel grew substantially both in volume and value terms during the review period. In terms of the number of transactions, the channel grew from 7.2 billion in 2008 to 8.5 billion in 2012, at a review-period CAGR of 4.27%. Debit card transactions were the key driver, followed by charge cards. The growing demand for prepaid and credit cards among Canadian consumers also contributed to the growth of the number of transactions during the review period. Over the forecast period, total card transactions volume is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 3.57%, to reach 10.2 billion in 2017. Reasons To Buy - Make strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to Canada's cards and payments industry and each market within it. - Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities within Canada's cards and payments industry. - Assess the competitive dynamics in Canada's cards and payments industry. - Gain insights into the marketing strategies used for selling various types of cards in Canada. - Gain insights into key regulations governing Canada's cards and payments industry. Key Topics Covered - Executive Summary - Analysis of Market Environment, Key Trends and Drivers - Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis - Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics - Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends - Analysis of Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Credit Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Debit Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Charge Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Prepaid Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Merchant Acquiring - Company Profiles of Card Issuers - Appendix Companies Mentioned - American Express - Bank of Montreal - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Diners Club - Elavon - First Data - Heartland Payment Systems - MasterCard - Moneris Solutions Corporation - Royal Bank of Canada - Scotiabank - TD Canada Trust - Visa For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xr...adas_cards
Capstone Mining Announces Launch of $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 05, 2:20PM CDT
Capstone Mining Corp. ("Capstone"
(TSX: CS) today announced that it intends to offer $300 million of Senior Notes maturing in 2022 (the "Notes" , subject to market and other customary conditions. Capstone intends to use the net proceeds of the Notes to repay borrowings under its existing credit facilities. Citigroup is Lead Underwriter and Joint Global Co-ordinator, and Wells Fargo Bank is Joint Global Co-ordinator for the Notes. Commerce Split: Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I and Class II Preferred Shares
Marketwire - Wed Aug 20, 8:05AM CDT
New Commerce Split (the "Company"
declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.A) and $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class II Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR. . The Class I and Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on their $5 notional issue prices. Distributions are payable September 10, 2014 to shareholders on record as of August 29, 2014. Insight Report 2014: Best Practices for Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 9:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mfll54/insight_report) has announced the addition of the "Insight Report: Best Practices for Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers" report to their offering. Capitalizing on private banking and wealth management relationship, the use of mass affluent brands such as Visa Infinite, and issues of black' card editions are general strategies for card issuers, key markets such as South Korea and Brazil also have their own segmentation strategies. Issuers in South Korea use alphabets and numbers to distinguish their card offerings, while the use of other colors such as purple and red, which reflect royalty and wealth, have also gained attention. Issuers in Brazil often focus on sports events and limited-edition cards, and some segment their card offerings based on monthly income. In Russia, preset credit limits are a key segmentation strategy. The report provides insights into premium credit cards offered to mass affluent customers in key markets: - A global snapshot of current market dynamics for premium credit cards and their future outlook - Insights into the key factors driving increased focus on mass affluent customers - Insights into best practices and key strategies adopted by card issuers across key card markets - Information on value-added features offered by premium credit cards to attract customers - Case examples which highlight the successful enactment of best practices and strategies in key markets Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Premium Credit Card Sector Dynamics 3 Credit Cards for Mass Affluent Consumers in Key Markets 4 Best Practices and Case Studies 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Al-Tayseer - Alfa Bank - American Express - Banco Bradesco - Banco Do Brasil Americas - Bank of Montreal - Barclays - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Capital One - Chase - Citibank - Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Commonwealth Bank - Coutts - Diners Club International - Gulf Bank - HSBC - Hyundai Card - MasterCard - Merrill Lynch - National Australia Bank - National Bank of Kuwait - Raiffeisenbank - Royal Bank of Canada - Russian Standard Bank - Samsung Card - Shinhan Bank - Visa - Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mf...ght_report
Moiz Bhamani, Founder & CEO of Prime Real Estate Group, Receives 2014 Leader of Tomorrow Award by Business in Calgary Magazine
PRWeb - Sat Jul 19, 2:14AM CDT
Moiz Bhamani, Founder and CEO of Prime Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate development and investment firm, received Business in Calgary Magazine's "Leader of Tomorrow" award for 2014. This coveted (and Calgary's most respected) award recognizes Calgary's business leaders for their inspiring business success stories, community involvement, personal leadership, values, and philanthropic excellence.
New Commerce Split: Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I and Class II Preferred Shares
Marketwire - Fri Jul 18, 8:02AM CDT
New Commerce Split (the "Company"
declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.A) and $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class II Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR. . The Class I and Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on their $5 notional issue prices. Distributions are payable August 8, 2014 to shareholders on record as of July 31, 2014. CIBC and Tim Hortons launch new Double Double Visa Card
M2 - Thu Jul 03, 5:19AM CDT
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) (TSX: CM.TO) (NYSE:CM), a Canada-based global financial institution and North America restaurant chain operator Tim Hortons (TSX: THI.TO) (NYSE:THI) on Wednesday launched the new CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card.
Dundee Precious Metals Increases Revolving Credit Facility by $125 Million to $275 Million
Marketwire - Thu Jun 26, 4:25PM CDT
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (TSX: DPM.WT.A) ("DPM" or "the Company"
has added $125 million of credit capacity to its existing long-term committed revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility" , increasing the total size of the Revolving Facility to $275 million. This increase was supported by all of the Company's existing lenders, being BNP Paribas, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Raiffeisen Bank International AG Group, Royal Bank of Canada, and Unicredit Bank AG, as well as Export Development Canada, a new lender to the Company. Advantex Announces Program With TD
Marketwire - Thu Jun 19, 3:35PM CDT
Advantex Marketing International Inc. ("Advantex"
(CSE: ADX), a leading specialist in the marketing services industry, today announced it has signed a 2 year agreement with The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" . The agreement will enable TD Aeroplan Credit Cardholders to earn bonus Aeroplan Miles when they use their Card to make purchases at merchants participating in Advantex's program. Insight Report: Best Practice in the Reward Credit Card Sector 2014
M2 - Wed Jun 18, 5:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6b3kc2/insight_report) has announced the addition of the "Insight Report: Best Practice in the Reward Credit Card Sector" report to their offering. Banks are increasingly using rewards and loyalty programs as a tool for maintaining relationships with top-end customers, as these relationships provide high potential for revenue generation. Financial institutions are putting forward premium experiences and offers to increase loyalty and develop deeper banking relationships. Rightly positioned, unique rewards act as a key differentiator in a highly commoditized financial services market. To remain profitable, banks have been making changes to their strategies and operational models which includes finding the optimum mix of funding options and reward offerings to achieve greater levels of customer loyalty and profitability. Both issuers and card schemes are partnering with airlines, hotels and popular brands to offer merchant-funded rewards. The strategy allows card issuers to improve the value of their reward credit cards without putting upward pressure on costs. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Reward Credit Card Sector Dynamics - Industry Snapshot and Future Outlook - Key Trends and Drivers - Emerging trends - Market drivers 3 Reward Credit Cards in Key Markets - The US - Canada - The UK - Germany - Australia - South Korea 4 Best Practices and Case Studies Best Practice - Partnerships with merchants and service providers - Product segmentation and rebranding to offer simplified products - Redefining pricing based on nature of banking relationship - Customer engagement using social media Case Studies - Branding strategy - Hyundai Card's use of letter and number cards - Customer engagement - BMO using promotions and digital channels to increase card sales - Customer segmentation - Amex offering different cards to target wider customer base - Lowering cost - Citibank offering rewards through mobile app 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - American Express - Bank of America - Bank of Montreal - Barclays - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Capital One - Citibank - Commonwealth Bank - David Jones - Hyundai Card - JPMorgan Chase - KB Kookmin - Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg - Lloyds Bank - MBNA - MasterCard - Mercedes Bank - National Australia Bank - Nationwide - Postbank - Royal Bank of Canada - Samsung Card - Shinhan Bank - TD Canada Trust - Targobank - Tesco - Virgin Money - Visa - Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6b...ght_report
Stralem Equity Fund Names Sullivan Institutional Sales Director
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 8:30AM CDT
Stralem & Company Incorporated, a New York based asset management firm founded in 1966, has hired Mark A. Sullivan as Director, Institutional Sales and Relationship Management effective March 31.
C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce/
CNW Group - Fri Mar 28, 7:34AM CDT
In c7369 disseminated March 27, please note that an error occurred in the "Where" section of the media advisory. Address should have read "Centre bancaire CIBC du Plateau, 225 Boulevard des Grives, Gatineau, QC J9A 0C7". Corrected copy follows:
Canada's Cards and Payments Industry 2014 Report
M2 - Fri Mar 28, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xr5bvl/canadas_cards) has announced the addition of the "Canada's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. The Canadian card payments channel recorded growth during the review period (2008-2012). In terms of the volume of cards in circulation, the card payments channel posted a review-period CAGR of 4.55% to reach 153.1 million cards in 2012. Growth in consumer spending, a shift in consumer preference towards cashless transactions, and the increased acceptance of cards by retailers contributed to the growth of the Canadian card payments channel. The volume of cards in circulation is expected to post a forecast-period (2013-2017) CAGR of 4.66%, to reach 190.8 million cards in 2017. The Canadian card payments channel grew substantially both in volume and value terms during the review period. In terms of the number of transactions, the channel grew from 7.2 billion in 2008 to 8.5 billion in 2012, at a review-period CAGR of 4.27%. Debit card transactions were the key driver, followed by charge cards. The growing demand for prepaid and credit cards among Canadian consumers also contributed to the growth of the number of transactions during the review period. Over the forecast period, total card transactions volume is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 3.57%, to reach 10.2 billion in 2017. Reasons To Buy - Make strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to Canada's cards and payments industry and each market within it. - Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities within Canada's cards and payments industry. - Assess the competitive dynamics in Canada's cards and payments industry. - Gain insights into the marketing strategies used for selling various types of cards in Canada. - Gain insights into key regulations governing Canada's cards and payments industry. Key Topics Covered - Executive Summary - Analysis of Market Environment, Key Trends and Drivers - Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis - Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics - Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends - Analysis of Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Credit Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Debit Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Charge Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Analysis of Prepaid Card Payments and Growth Prospects - Merchant Acquiring - Company Profiles of Card Issuers - Appendix Companies Mentioned - American Express - Bank of Montreal - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Diners Club - Elavon - First Data - Heartland Payment Systems - MasterCard - Moneris Solutions Corporation - Royal Bank of Canada - Scotiabank - TD Canada Trust - Visa For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xr...adas_cards
