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Manx Radio, Dream Catcher Award for Managing Director Juan Kelly
Thank you to Manx Radio Dream Catcher for awarding our very own Managing Director Juan Kelly a Heroes in the Community Award.
More banking, fewer banks, in our tech-led world
Back in the nineties, Bill Gates coined the expression ‘people don’t need banks, they just need banking’. A great example of forward thinking, but he was only half right.The major banks, who still control huge market share, now face unprecedented threats.Let’s be frank. Banks are deeply unpopular. Arguably, they have abused their position. The global financial crisis is leading to a seismic shift in the way they operate and conduct themselves. Look no further than the huge regulatory changes which are happening in the UK.
Football Sponsorship Announced
Conister Bank is pleased to announce they have agreed to become the main sponsor of Douglas High School Old Boys FC.
Conister’s Business Development Manager Andy Bass met with the squad at their Blackberry Lane ground on Saturday to present them with their new home and away strips.
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This notice has been issued by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission (“the Commission”) in accordance with the powers conferred upon it under Section 30 of the Financial Services Act 2008.
Conister Backs Good News in Laxey
Laxey Views, the free community newsletter run by volunteers, has received a helping hand in the form of ground-level support from Conister Bank.
Now in its seventh issue, Laxey Views was created by village residents Jackie Barker, Joanne Clague and Kerry Sharpe. Its lively blend of news, views and images is anchored firmly in village life, providing a great read for people of all ages who value a traditional, friendly approach to keeping in touch with what’s happening in their area. Five-hundred issues of Laxey Views are published each month and distributed through village outlets, as well as being available online.
Let a bank buy you breakfast!
An island bank has come up with a sizzling idea to help a cafe whose trade has been hit hard by roadworks.
Cafe Latte owner George Taylor claims takings have fallen 60 per cent since work on the Douglas promenades improvement scheme began.
But now Conister Bank has come to his aid - and has offered to buy breakfast for the first 100 customers through the doors of the Walpole Avenue cafe as from today (Monday September 1).
Conister Bank Helps Heroes Put to Sea
An international charity which helps to rehabilitate service personnel through seagoing sport has now taken off in the Isle of Man, with key support from Conister Bank.
Heroes on the Water IOM – in partnership with Heroes on the Water UK – was successfully launched on Saturday 16th August at Port Erin beach; the event that was due to take place at Port Erin was moved to Chapel Beach in Port St Mary due to high wind in the bay.
Conister Bank Invests in Future Growth of Onchan Football Club
Community sport project takes root at Blackberry Lane
Conister Bank, which has provided an independent, locally focused service in the Isle of Man since 1935, has given its full support to a new community project to help boost the fortunes of Onchan Football Club.
Conister Bank saves Cregneash Phone Box!
Conister Bank, the Isle of Man's only independent local bank, has reach an agreement with Manx Telecom that will ensure the booth will be kept in place as an operational payphone for the next ten years. Under the terms of the agreement, Manx Telecom will reinstall the phone inside that had already been removed.
Manx Financial Group PLC: Final 2013 Results to be published end February 2014
As Manx Auto Sport moves into gear for another exciting year's rallying, the organisation has been boosted with the announcement that Conister Bank is to continue its sponsorship for the coming season.
