23/11/2001
First Trust continue investment in online services
First Trust Bank have announced that they have made a major six figure investment in their online and telephone banking service.
Announcing the substantial investment, Kieran Bennett, Head of Retail Banking directly challenged the perception that internet banking was not a popular service delivery channel among banking customers.
He said: “These convenient electronic methods, used to pay bills and transfer funds, are becoming increasingly popular with First Trust Bank personal customers. Many people now recognise that they don’t always have to queue up in branches for all their daily banking needs and with added security measures they prefer to bank online.
“At First Trust Bank approximately 100,000 electronic online transactions are made each month and this figure is increasing rapidly. Within the last 8 months we have more than doubled the number of customers using our online facility and we are confident that with the new investment we will double that figure again in the short term.”
The investment represents the second strand of First Trust Bank’s business strategy for the future which includes the recent announcement of a further £10 million investment in their branch network including plans for a new flagship super-branch in Belfast City centre.
First Trust Bank are confident that this multi-service delivery strategy represents the future face of banking and puts them significantly ahead of the competition in Northern Ireland. (CD)
Announcing the substantial investment, Kieran Bennett, Head of Retail Banking directly challenged the perception that internet banking was not a popular service delivery channel among banking customers.
He said: “These convenient electronic methods, used to pay bills and transfer funds, are becoming increasingly popular with First Trust Bank personal customers. Many people now recognise that they don’t always have to queue up in branches for all their daily banking needs and with added security measures they prefer to bank online.
“At First Trust Bank approximately 100,000 electronic online transactions are made each month and this figure is increasing rapidly. Within the last 8 months we have more than doubled the number of customers using our online facility and we are confident that with the new investment we will double that figure again in the short term.”
The investment represents the second strand of First Trust Bank’s business strategy for the future which includes the recent announcement of a further £10 million investment in their branch network including plans for a new flagship super-branch in Belfast City centre.
First Trust Bank are confident that this multi-service delivery strategy represents the future face of banking and puts them significantly ahead of the competition in Northern Ireland. (CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
30 August 2001
First Trust Bank announces £10m investment in branch network
The First Trust Bank has announced a £10 million investment in its branch network over the next three years, including a £3 million super branch in Belfast. The investment will involve a major building and refurbishment programme across First Trust’s network and includes a new state-of-the-art branch at High Street.
First Trust Bank announces £10m investment in branch network
The First Trust Bank has announced a £10 million investment in its branch network over the next three years, including a £3 million super branch in Belfast. The investment will involve a major building and refurbishment programme across First Trust’s network and includes a new state-of-the-art branch at High Street.
25 June 2013
New NI Bank Notes In Circulation
New bank notes have been released into circulation in Northern Ireland. The £10 and £20 notes are being issued from Danske Bank and will gradually replace the existing Northern Bank notes. The design of the notes remains the same, the only difference is the Danske Bank logo has replaced the Northern Bank logo.
New NI Bank Notes In Circulation
New bank notes have been released into circulation in Northern Ireland. The £10 and £20 notes are being issued from Danske Bank and will gradually replace the existing Northern Bank notes. The design of the notes remains the same, the only difference is the Danske Bank logo has replaced the Northern Bank logo.
10 May 2012
Northern Bank To Be Rebranded
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar Group wide set-up being introduced in all Danske Bank operations.
Northern Bank To Be Rebranded
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar Group wide set-up being introduced in all Danske Bank operations.
03 January 2007
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in Belfast Magistrates Court during the hearing.
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in Belfast Magistrates Court during the hearing.
07 January 2005
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson.
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
