Hundreds of Grade 9 students across the country saw first-hand what it is like to work at one of Canada's largest banks during today's "Take Our Kids to Work Day" at CIBC offices, branches and call centres.

The Prime Minister of Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan, received the representatives of Gazprombank OJSC, one of the largest banks in Russia, headed by Executive Vice-President Alexander Kaznacheev. The President of the Board of Areksimbank Karen Karapetyan and Executive Director Armen Khandikyan were present at the meeting.

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. ("ESI") (TSX:ESY) today announced that Citadel Commerce, a wholly owned subsidiary, has contracted to provide its Instant Internet Banking service to AbsolutePoker.com .

PNC Bank and Giant Food banking services program's first phase Includes 41 new n-store branches and 180 additional ATMs in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia. PNC bank will create 225 banking positions.

RBC today announced that it has created a Welcome to Canada package focusing on the key financial decisions every newcomer faces in their first few months in Canada. The package includes introductory discounts on products and services to meet immediate banking needs while providing guidance and advice to achieve future financial goals.

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. ("ESI") (TSX:ESY) a leading provider of secure payment processing services to international e-commerce industries, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Citadel Commerce Corp., has contracted with St Minver Limited to provide Instant Internet Banking.

IAS360 House Price Index Reports a National Decline of 0.2% for August

The Icelandic internet bank, Icesave, has suspended all 300,000 of its UK customer accounts, leaving account holders in the United Kingdom unable to withdraw or deposit any funds.

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. (TSX:ESY) a leading provider of secure payment processing services to international e-commerce industries, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Citadel Commerce Corp., has commenced processing Instant Internet Banking transactions for 888 Holdings plc, owner and operator of 888.com.

World Energy Solutions, Inc. (TSX: XWE) today announced that it has entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank.

Mercator Transport Group Corporation (TSX-V : GMT), is pleased to announce the opening of a new secured $ 1 000 000 credit line with HSBC Bank Canada.

Now more than ever investing in a local community bank is a safer investment tool during these volatile economic times. According to recent changes in the stock market and the need to reduce risks on what was once high yield returns, now is a time when diversification is strongly encouraged and placing your investment dollars in a bank that has no bad credit on its balance sheet will cause it to look better in the eyes of many potential investors.