FMB - Bringing banking closer to the people - 31/August/2010
When it comes to the expression 'humble beginnings' it is quite easy to see that no other bank can claim to have lived it better than FMB. Fifteen years ago it started it's operations very modestly with a single branch in rented space in Delamere House with a staff complement of 28. Its products and services were just as modest, predominantly catering for corporate entities. FMB had many challenges not least of which was how to survive in an already highly competitive environment.
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Three fight for Mzuzu FMB title - 27/August/2010
With the first round of the Mzuzu City Under-20 FMB League nearly over, three teams have singled themselves out as hot contenders to win the K500 000 tournament. Mzuzu City Rangers, Blackpool and Super Eagles are the only teams with a serious chance of winning the league.
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FMB promoting Fast Account through roadshows - 16/August/2010
FMB has organised roadshows across the country to raise awareness on the bank and its the newly introduced products such as FMB Fast Account, an account that is accessible to everyone from vendors and farmers to business people and students.
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FMB short story awards on - 07/August/2010
Two years of impatient expectation by the writing fraternity may come
to an end, as the Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) plans to award short story
writers in the Mawu/FMB award at the end of the month.
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FMB U-20 League hots up - 19/July/2010
As the first round of the FMB Under-20 League draws to a close—with just two games to play—Griffin Young Stars from the South, Green Rangers from the Centre and Blackpool from the North are leading the log tables in their respective regions.
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Polychem star hits 7 in FMB youth league - 14/July/2010
POLYCHEM All Stars budding striker Jailosi Abraham scored seven goals in five games to take the FMB Southern Region Football Youth League by storm. The team's owner Joseph Semu described Abraham as a gem, who will blossom into a top striker, "He has wonderful movements and shooting skills. His positioning is also okay," ha said. Semu said the youngster was also goal hungry no wonder.
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FMB increases cricket funding - 01/July/2010
FMB has increased its annual funding to Malawi Cricket Union (MCU) from last year's K500,000 to K750,000. The bank announced this when it presented a cheque to the union yesterday. Small and medium enterprises manager Wezi Chavula said the increase was aimed at ensuring that the sport gains popularity in the country. "Cricket is just growing in the country and we saw it necessary to raise the sponsorship so that the union reaches out to a lot of people," he said.
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FMB injects MK 4 Million in youth league - 09/April/2010
FMB has pumped in K4 million in the National Youth League, which has been running without sponsorship for the past two seasons. FMB resident advisor Bas Nierop unveiled the sponsorship at Chiwembe Technical Development Centre. Nierop said the FMB Youth League was important because it would help to lay foundation of Malawi football.
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FMB unveils soccer sponsorship - 31/March/2010
One of the country's leading commercial banks, FMB, has announced its sponsorship of the FAM Under-20 national league in what would be a remarkable boost to the often neglected breeding ground for future stars. FMB advisor, Bas Nierop, confirmed the launch of the sponsorship for the league which FAM put on hold early this month, awaiting the new financier to come on board.
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Ng'oma wins FMB ball pool - 29/March/2010
They say age aint nothing but a number and Crispin Ng'oma proved this right on Friday when he beat a field of 37 golfers, mostly the young and energetic, to win the FMB Ballpool the Country Club Limbe.
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FMB splashes K1.5 million in prizes - 09/March/2010
During adraw that was held at FMB in Blantyre, Petifelo Chiotcha became the ultimate winner of the K1 million cash prize in the FMB Makwacha Kutapa-Kutaya Promotion that wound up on February 28 this year.
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FMB launches Makwacha Kupata-Kutaya Promotion - 10/February/2010
Tobacco farmers across the country stand to benefit more for being First Merchant Bank (FMB) account holders through the newly introduced Makwacha Kutapa-Kutaya promotion. The promotion which runs from February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010 is part of the bank's re-branding celebration and targets tobacco farmers in rural areas and to show that as a bank they are for everyone.
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FMB launches monthly ball pool - 02/February/2010
First Merchant Bank (FMB) on Friday launched a monthly ball pool at Country Club Limbe (CCL). The ball pool is to be played every last Friday of the month up to the end of the year. CCL stand-in captain Vaju Morzaria thanked FMB for coming in to sponsor the ball pool which has not been played at CCL for over two years.
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FMB’s new logo well received by the press - 11/January/10
During a press conference at the Ryalls hotel in Blantyre this morning, FMB unveiled its new logo to the press. Mr Lungu (Head of retail) explained the rationale for the change which is the result of a modernization that was needed after many gradual changes over the years. Tonight, the logo will be simultaneously unveiled to selected customers in Blantyre , Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
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FMB new logo officially launched - 11/January/10
In its efforts to continue enhancing market share, the Bank launched its new logo and Retail Brand in colourful style in the Cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu during cocktail parties held for customers.
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FMB donates MK2 Million to ‘the Flames’. - 08/January/10
In a gesture of congratulations and good luck to the flames, FMB donated MK2 million towards the Angola 2010 campaign.
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Dowa District Hospital gets a New Borehole. - 08/January/10
FMB donated a borehole to Dowa District hospital to help alleviate water shortages at the hospital and its surrounding community.
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Anadkats give MK50 million to QE for Trauma Centre - 23/December/09
As a result of this gap in health care provision, the Welcome Trust ( the largest charity in UK) committed to build an Adult Emergency Trauma Centre to address the current problems faced by the hospital. However, their funding fell short of the intended target and they sought donations from various organisations and individuals. Their efforts proved fruitful when the Anadkat family made a donation worth over MK50 million towards the cause.. ....
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FMB launches new logo - 18/December/09
FMB has been reaching out to more and more people in Malawi. The opening of many new branches and the development of tailor made products has brought FMB closer to all people of Malawi. FMB knows that banking is more than current accounts and loans. ....
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Chance Munthali wins Khashi-Khashi grand draw - 06/October/09
First Merchant Bank (FMB) on October 1, 2009 wound up the Khashi-Khashi Promotion and Chance Munthali of Liwonde, Machinga who emerged a winner of the ultimate K1million prize. During the final draw, Catherine Chinula and Chiyambi Club also prizes, respectively.... >> Read More
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FMB donates 1600 school bags - 30/June/09
First Merchant Bank recently embarked on a donation spree giving school bags to a total of 1600 students in eight districts across the country. The bank donated 200 bags per school.... >> Read More
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FMB IT suite opened at St Andrews International High School - 16/June/09
St Andrews International High School in Blantyre has opened the First Merchant Bank (FMB) IT Centre at the school's premises in Nyambadwe, Blantyre in its quest to achieve its vision of being a leader of education in Africa. .... >> Read More
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