Standard Chartered goes Diva
Appreciating remarkable women who have contributed to the Bahrain society
Sunday 16th May 2010, Manama DIVA, Standard Chartered Bank's exclusive account for women has now become even better with power-packed features to help make women's lives easier and more convenient. Positioned as 'the super account for the superwoman', exclusive new features have been introduced after customer research, making DIVA the best account for women.
Standard Chartered, which as the First Bank in Bahrain, is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year, took the opportunity to honor some of the outstanding women amidst us during the "Standard Chartered Diva Nite", an exclusive evening held to celebrate women who have contributed to Bahrain society in their own field.
Jonathan Morris Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain said, "We are honouring these extraordinary women for their contribution to Bahrain society and the role which they are playing to ensure that all women have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. As a Bank that has been here for the progress over 90 years, we recognise more than ever the importance of diversity and the benefit of capturing different experiences and perspectives to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all."
"The launch of our Diva account further underscores Standard Chartered's commitment to meeting our customer's needs. We are all faced with increasingly busy lifestyles and many women, in particular, have to juggle a variety of different demands on their time. The number of working women is rising and it is becoming increasingly difficult for many to balance their time between the needs of home, work and leisure. Our customer research has shown us that banking convenience, health, and leisure time rank among the priorities for our women customers. In response, we have tailored DIVA to meet these lifestyle needs and requirements."
B. Chandrasekhar, Regional Head Consumer Banking Northern Gulf, Levant & Oman said, ,"The DIVA Account is a part of unique Dream account that caters to the special banking needs of the Women in the family. The Diva account is more than an account; it is a whole lifestyle and our own way of saying thank you to all the women out there. "
" This Diva Nite is a significant opportunity to recognise women in Bahrain. This will be an initiative that we would continue to offer on an annual basis. We would be inviting the public to nominate more women in future to be recognised for their achievements and contributions."
All Divas now opening an account with Standard Chartered Bank will also enjoy several lifestyle benefits from partners who will offer exclusive discounts [ranging from 10% to 25%] from Shops, Hotels, Salons, Health Spas, Boutiques, Hospitals and Clinics, etc
Additionally, anyone who opens a DIVA account from now till December 2010 also stand chance of winning a brand new Lexus car and many cash prizes.
The account also offers unique features such as the critical illness protection plan, which is an insurance plan with 100% coverage on all female related diseases, free life protection plan and a dedicated desk for financial planning needs, free issuance and replacement of ATM/Debit cards, free Internet and phone banking, and a credit card [free for the first year], subject to the approval of the bank.
As a valued customer there are attractive interest rate on deposits and preferential interest rate on loans. The customer can also choose her own account number.
The Divas will enjoy greater transactional convenience which includes Online Banking, mobile banking, e-statements and e-alert services providing customers with greater flexibility in their banking requirements, enabling them to manage their finances at their own convenience, in their own time, in the knowledge that their finances are completely secure.
For further information, please contact:
Nimmi Kamal
Head Corporate Affairs Bahrain, Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +973 3977 076
E-mail: Nimmi.Kamal@sc.com
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