Customers to Learn Crucial Financial Knowledge Through BankMobile Podcast

BankMobile, America’s first absolutely no-fee bank, hit the ground running since its launch and is now targeting 2 million customers by July. The reason is the lucrative services such as surcharge-free ATMs, low-fee model and personal bankers.

To add to all that a podcast has been brought out to empower customers with financial knowledge.

BMPowered Radio with Financial Empowerment Coach Ash Cash is available on Apple iTunes, Sound Cloud and BankMobile website. "We are thrilled with the interest and responses we have received after launching BMpowered Radio," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. "We are here to empower customers and this tool provides a fun, enlightening way to learn about finance and also hear from young successful professionals."

On #MoneyMondays, Ash Cash talks interesting financial trivia like how secured credit cards and presidential elections relate to each other.

In the episodes aired so far, Ash has shared his viewpoints on: Why it's necessary to create a financial support system, how managing your wage can lead to financial freedom, why diversification is extremely important for securing your finances.

Financial discussions are not limited to the general crux on #MoneyMondays, they extend to songs like Drake's "Summer Sixteen” single.

“Financial empowerment is at the heart of our mission and the #MoneyMondays series is meant to be a fun, quick way for listeners to learn tips on how to get on solid financial footing,” revealed Luvleen Sidhu.

#FreeLifeFridays is the best source of motivation for riding down the road of financial freedom.

“But we are not just about financial empowerment, we are a brand that hopes to empower you in every aspect of your life and our #FreeLifeFridays series serves as weekly inspiration to push our listeners to reach their potential.” Luvleen Sidhu revealed.

Entrepreneur and co-founder of Abacus, Omar Qari appeared on the podcast to help listeners learn how to plan expenses, recollect corporate credit cards and how to reimburse your team without hassle.

The episode was especially important for people planning to form their own start-ups because they got to learn – how to manage venture capital funding, how subject specific knowledge is the base for a successful start-up and more. He gave tips on spending your free time so as to not waste it.

If you want to feature on the show, contact Ash Cash at AshCash@BankMobile.com and you might be selected to be interviewed on the podcast.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

Ash Cash and BankMobile Team up for Financial Podcast

BankMobile, United States’ first absolutely no-fee bank, is probably the most customer-friendly bank in the country. With features like surcharge free ATMs, free financial coaches and personal bankers, a podcast has now been launched to provide financial knowledge to customers. 

BMPowered Radio with Financial Empowerment Coach Ash Cash is being streamed on Apple iTunes, Sound Cloud and BankMobile website. "We are thrilled in the interest and responses we have received after launching BMpowered Radio," shared Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. "We are here to empower listeners and this tool provides a fun, enlightening way to learn about finance and also hear from young successful professionals."

On #MoneyMondays, Ash Cash discusses crucial financial topics like the working of secured credit cards and their importance to building or repairing credit, improving credit and life insurance have all been covered. Recently a head-to-head was made between secured credit cards and presidential elections. 

“Financial empowerment is at the heart of our mission and the #MoneyMondays series is meant to be a fun, quick way for listeners to learn tips on how to get on solid financial footing,” according to Luvleen Sidhu. 

Financial freedom is the most important thing in life and #FreeLifeFridays inspires listeners to get on track.

“But we are not just about financial empowerment, we are a brand that hopes to empower every aspect of listeners lives and our #FreeLifeFridays series serves as weekly inspiration to push our listeners to reach their potential.” Luvleen Sidhu. 

Roy Firestone, a seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, performer, and inspirational speaker, made an appearance too. After interviewing more than 5,000 athletes and high-performing individuals and got to closely understand what it means to be great, why gratitude is greater than regret, and why the best way forward in life is through humility. Roy also shared an exclusive story about his interview with Kobe Bryant. 

In yet another episode, pharmacist, certified investment educator, writer, and entrepreneur, Dr. Eric Patrick made an appearance to share how investing can help grow your wealth, why Nike's "Just do it" phrase not just a slogan, how to easily multi-task, and how music can be your support while sending a message across.

If you believe your story is worthy of being shared on the show, contact Ash Cash at AshCash@BankMobile.com and you might be selected to be interviewed on the podcast.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Podcast Enriching Customers with Vital Finance Info

A lot of lucrative benefits make BankMobile a business adored among customers –  400,000+ surcharge free ATMs, free financial coach, personal banker and an excellent business model – are just a few of the reasons BankMobile is on track to reach 2 million customers by July. 

Now, to empower customers with intricate financial knowledge, BMPowered Radio with Financial Empowerment Coach Ash Cash, has been launched. The brilliant series is available on Apple iTunes, Sound Cloud and BankMobile website. 

"We are thrilled in the interest and responses we have received after launching BMpowered Radio," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. "We are here to empower you and this tool provides a fun, enlightening way to learn about finance and also hear from young successful professionals."

#MoneyMondays give a fresh start to the week through crucial financial tips and interviews with financial wizards.

“Financial empowerment is at the heart of our mission and the #MoneyMondays series is meant to be a fun, quick way for listeners to learn tips on how to get on solid financial footing,” revealed Luvleen Sidhu. Topics like FICO score, understanding credit report and investing in mutual funds have featured on the show.

#FreeLifeFridays particularly aims at inspiring a life of financial freedom. 

“But we are not just about financial empowerment, we are a brand that hopes to empower you in every aspect of your life and our #FreeLifeFridays series serves as weekly inspiration to push our listeners to reach their potential.” Luvleen Sidhu.

Cobaine Ivory featured on an episode to share her perceptions of success through a discussion and it was also explained how being cognisant of the destination can keep you motivate on the path to success.  

Other successful people like Omar Qari, and Kiana Danial, Award winning Investing Advisor and CEO of Investdiva.com; Meg Buzza, Professional Dancer and Choreographer; and Zui Duckers, Head of Brand Ambassadors, BankMobile, has also featured on the podcast.

If you believe your story should feature on the show to inspire others, contact Ash Cash at AshCash@BankMobile.com and you might be selected to be interviewed on the podcast. 

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Podcast to Give Essential Banking Knowledge

The customer base of BankMobile, America’s first absolutely no-fee, mobile, tablet and online bank, has been increasing quickly. A rapid rise is set to help it reach two million customers by July. Its lucrative offers as well as services are the reason behind this surge.

Staying true to its agenda of going one step further, BankMobile has launched its podcast, BMPowered Radio, with Financial Empowerment Coach Ash Cash. The series is available on Apple iTunes, Sound Cloud and BankMobile website.

A financial food for thought is just what you need at the beginning of the week and #MoneyMondays with Ash Cash gives you just that. Financial experts are interviewed and answer audience questions along with giving crucial tips. Maintaining financial health, understanding your credit report, learning about FICO score and other topics that aren’t easily understandable have been explained on the show.

As you enter the weekend and make plans for the Friday night party it’s a good idea to watch #FreeLifeFridays. Not only would you be able to form a good budget, you’ll find an amazing motivation source through the stories of successful movers and shakers who’ll share their tales personally. Inspirational people like Omar Qari, and Kiana Danial, Award winning Investing Advisor and CEO of Investdiva.com; Meg Buzza, Professional Dancer and Choreographer; and Zui Duckers, Head of Brand Ambassadors, BankMobile, have been a part of it.

"We are thrilled in the interest and responses we have received after launching BMpowered Radio," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. "We are here to empower you and this tool provides a fun, enlightening way to learn about finance and also hear from young successful professionals."

Apart from BankMobile podcasts, Exantus is also a host at, “The Ash Cash Show” that airs every Sunday at 1pm on WHCR 90.3FM NY and has 2.2 million listeners who tune it every time.

The show’s aim is to promote financial freedom through entrepreneurship as well as to spread knowledge about personal finance.   

If you believe your story is can inspire people, contact Ash Cash at AshCash@BankMobile.com and you might be selected to be interviewed on the podcast. 

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Join Hands with Ash Cash to Launch Podcast

BankMobile, America’s first absolutely no-fee, mobile, tablet and online bank always comes up with interesting ways to keep their customers happy.  BMpowered Radio, its new podcast hosted by Financial Empowerment Coach Ash Exantus, is already making waves. The series is being podcasted on Apple iTunes, Sound Cloud and BankMobile website.

#MoneyMondays with Ash Cash, will kick-start your week with valuable financial tips and interviews of financial experts who would make handling finances easier. In the episodes aired so far, the specialists have simplified things like maintaining financial health, understanding your credit report and learning about your FICO score.

#FreeLifeFridays is a little more motivational where young minds that have significant financial achievements, share their tales. People like Omar Qari, and Kiana Danial, Award winning Investing Advisor and CEO of Investdiva.com; Meg Buzza, Professional Dancer and Choreographer; and Zui Duckers, Head of Brand Ambassadors, BankMobile, have made an appearance.

"We are thrilled in the interest and responses we have received after launching BMpowered Radio," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. "We are here to empower you and this tool provides a fun, enlightening way to learn about finance and also hear from young successful professionals."

“Ash Cash” is a banking veteran with a 15-year experience and is also an expert on personal finance. He is also a motivational speaker and has written two successful books published on Amazon.com: Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom and What the FICO: 12 Steps to Repairing Your Credit, both of which are bestsellers. Besides BankMobile podcasts, Exantus also hosts, “The Ash Cash Show” that airs every Sunday at 1pm on WHCR 90.3FM NY and has 2.2 million dedicated listeners.

The show is based on personal finance and people urged to choose the entrepreneur life so they can achieve financial freedom.

If you believe your story as an entrepreneur can inspire others, you can easily contact Ash Cash at AshCash@BankMobile.com and you might be selected to be interviewed on the podcast.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

Golden Opportunity Awaits Vietnam’s Aspiring Aviators

Max Buerger, head of Alpha Aviation Group, has written a great article looking into Vietnam’s airline industry, an industry that is entering a very exciting time in history. 

Mr Buerger feels the announcement made by Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s first private budget airline, that it will double its passengers in 2016, is excellent news for Vietnam’s civil aviation industry. 

Vietnamese airlines are looking to capitalise on the low prices of crude oil, with Vietjet already planning to buy 12 new planes to add to the 9 bought last year. Within the next five years, it would have owned 100 planes. 

This development is not just going to immensely benefit the industry, but it comes as welcome news for the country’s budding pilots. As airlines get bigger and fare better when it comes to profits, pilots will become the central figure behind this much welcome boom.

Currently, there is a shortage of pilots, especially local ones within the Vietnamese commercial aviation sector. This has led to most investment going into foreign talent. 360 of 800 pilots of Vietnam Airlines are non-Vietnamese and the number rises to 95% when looking at Jetstar Pacific Airlines air crew. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has even urged the government to increase the retirement age of pilots to be increased in order to deal with this national shortage.

As a country with a staggering youth population (40 million people aged below 24), Vietnam has been investing a lot in science and technology. This should lead to more interest in aviation and the nation has the potential to meet the pilot demands across the Asia Pacific region.

This shortage can’t be solved in isolation by the government, private sector or the airlines, but rather requires that the pilot training infrastructure is bettered. Regional flight training schools will be especially pivotal. 

By 2034, Boeing will require an additional 558,000 commercial pilots to cater to its expanding global fleet. A major portion of that number is expected to come from Asia, which gives Vietnam authorities another reason to invest more in high-end pilot training modules. 

Vietnamese government can do its bit by inspiring youngsters to follow the path of science and technology. Opportunities will keep coming their way, it’s up to the nation now to capitalise on them. 

Alpha Aviation Group is a leading Asian pilot training provider that has the likes of entrepreneur and businessman Bhanu Choudhrie amongst its board of directors. 

BankMobile’s Success Lands Luvleen Sidhu Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence’s Woman to Watch

BankMobile has risen meteorically across the States. Being America’s first no-fee mobile, tablet and online bank, its student-friendly and millennial-targeted strategy has been well received as it reached 100,000 customers in less than a year and will be touching the 2 million mark come July. 

Behind this superb success is one woman, Luvleen Sidhu, co-founder and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. A millennial herself, Sidhu used her leadership skills to successfully take BankMobile to such great heights. 

It isn’t surprising that she has been chosen as Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence’s ‘Woman to Watch’. Lehigh Valley Business is the most read local business journal and is the most reliable source for all business related news for Leigh Valley’s entrepreneurs, corporate boards, middle managers and CEOs. This award is given out each year to the women business leaders who lead their teams to greater heights. Cedar Crest College will host the honourees this year for a luncheon and ceremony.  

"Luvleen's dedication to helping millennials and the under-banked live financially stable lives is unwavering. She has had monumental accomplishments since she co-founded BankMobile last year including reaching over 100,000 customers and launching the BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program," said Jay Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of BankMobile and Customers Bank recognising Luvleen’s fabulous accomplishments. "We congratulate her on this recognition as she continues her mission of financial empowerment."

The BankMobile app offers features such as personal banker, financial tips and podcasts, going all in when it comes to pampering the customers. It has not restricted its growth to just banking by launching BankMobile Technologies, announcing BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program, handing out Financial Literacy Scholarship and being one of the first banks on Apple Watch. 

Other winners of the award have been were: Sandra Figueroa of Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School; Martha Cichelli of Software Consulting Services, LLC; Sheila Evans and Allentown Symphony Association; and Debbie Salas-Lopez and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Luvleen Sidhu was also recently selected as one of New York Business Journal's Women of Influence Award honourees.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

Leigh Valley Business Women of Influence’s Woman to Watch Award Goes to Luvleen Sidhu

BankMobile has made waves across the States since its inception. Being America’s first no-fee mobile, tablet and online bank, its student-friendly and millennial-targeted stance has worked wonders as it reached 100,000 customers in less than a year and will be touching the 2 million mark come July.

This tremendous success can be in part attributed to one woman, Luvleen Sidhu, co-founder and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of BankMobile. A millennial herself, BankMobile has galloped towards success under her spirited leadership. 

It comes as little surprise that she has been chosen as Leigh Valley Business Women of Influence’s ‘Woman to Watch’. Leigh Valley Business is the most read local business journal and is a one-stop source for all business related news for Leigh Valley’s entrepreneurs, corporate boards, middle managers and CEOs. This award is presented each year to the women business leaders who inspire their teams to great success. Cedar Crest College will host the honourees this year for a luncheon and ceremony. 

"Luvleen's dedication to helping millennials and the under-banked live financially stable lives is unwavering. She has had monumental accomplishments since she co-founded BankMobile last year including reaching over 100,000 customers and launching the BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program," said Jay Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of BankMobile and Customers Bank when appreciating Luvleen’s monumental accomplishments. "We congratulate her on this recognition as she continues her mission of financial empowerment."

The BankMobile app offers features such as personal banker, financial tips and podcasts, hence going the extra mile to help out the customers. It stayed the path of technologically advancing the app by becoming one of the first banks to be available on Apple Watch. When the VIP experience was announced, BankMobile Technologies was incepted, BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program was rolled out and the foundation’s first Financial Literacy Scholarship was awarded.

Other winners of the award have been were: Sandra Figueroa of Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School; Martha Cichelli of Software Consulting Services, LLC; Sheila Evans and Allentown Symphony Association; and Debbie Salas-Lopez and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Luvleen Sidhu was also recently chosen as one of New York Business Journal's Women of Influence Award honourees.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

Luvleen Sidhu awarded as Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence - Woman to Watch Award

BankMobile, America's first absolutely no-fee, mobile, tablet and online bank, stated that Luvleen Sidhu, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, was chosen as the Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence – Woman to Watch Honouree. This year's winners will be honoured at a luncheon and ceremony taking place on May 11, 2016 at Cedar Crest College.

"Luvleen's dedication to helping millennials and the underbanked live financially stable lives is unwavering. She has had monumental accomplishments since she co-founded BankMobile last year including reaching over 100,000 customers and launching the BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program," stated Jay Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of BankMobile and Customers Bank. "We congratulate her on this recognition as she continues her mission of financial empowerment."

The Women of influence awards applaud women business leaders for their contributions to their companies, industries and communities.

BankMobile has made a staggering rise under Sidhu’s management as it reached 100,000 customers in less than a year in December 2015 and looks to reach 2 million by July this year. Apart from that, their business model is set to reduce the financial burden on students and milennials after they acquired Higher One’s student banking business. Also, BankMobile has released its VIP experience, is available on Apple Watch, launched BankMobilist College Brand Ambassador Program, established BankMobile Technologies and awarded the first Financial Literacy Scholarship of its foundation. 

Other awardees include: Sandra Figueroa of Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School; Martha Cichelli of Software Consulting Services, LLC; Sheila Evans and Allentown Symphony Association; and Debbie Salas-Lopez and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Leigh Valley Business is the much acclaimed business newspaper of record for Lehigh Valley, which is the go to paper for businessmen for analytics and advice. Entrepreneurs, corporate boards, middle managers and CEOs, all have subscribed to this award winning and most read local business publication in Leigh Valley.
Luvleen Sidhu was also recently selected as one of New York Business Journal's Women of Influence Award honourees.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile’s Student-Friendly Banking Solutions to Lead Them to 2 Million Customers in July

BankMobile, a division of Customers Bank and America’s first absolutely no-fee, mobile, tablet and online bank, wants to reduce financial burden on students and aims to aid college students save $70 million a year through their business model. 

Mostly targeting millennials and Gen X customers, BankMobile offers 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs and zero overdraft fees. 

"As a fellow millennial myself, it is my goal to change the -2% savings rate of the millennial generation and make sure they are on solid financial footing so they have the freedom to pursue their dreams," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of BankMobile, shared her vision to lead her fellow millennials to financial freedom.

"During our due diligence at Higher One, we identified the regulatory and compliance risks of the high-fee based model that the company was using to make money from its student loan disbursement business," stated Jay Sidhu, Chairman and CEO of BankMobile and Customers Bank. "We are a full service bank and are offering these students checking, savings and loan products and making them affordable and accessible in alignment with our mission. Our goal is to provide these students with a 'wow' experience and make them customers for life due to their positive experience with us. Our banking model will put approximately $70 million more in the pockets of students across America who are working hard to study in the hope of obtaining high paying jobs."

"These students want to buy cars, plan for growing their families, and quickly pay off their student loans. The loans are meant to pay for tuition and textbooks, not high bank fees. Every time banks and credit unions charge overdraft fees, they are charging approximately 17,000% interest on the money they are 'lending,' which amounts to over $30 billion each year. This is outrageous. BankMobile will never charge an overdraft fee. Also, we will provide our student customers with access to over 55,000 free ATMs across the country. This is a commitment from BankMobile", Sidhu explained the need for a bank like BankMobile.

BankMobile has gone the extra mile to make its service the favourite of students by adding features like financial tools, personal banker etc. to the app.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Aims Financial Freedom For Students

BankMobile, America’s first no-fee mobile, tablet and online bank, and a division of Customers Bank, will acquire Higher One’s Student Banking Business, and aims to develop a new banking model that will help students save $70 million a year by eliminating the high-fee existing model.

With a mission to extend its model of affordable banking to millennials, the bank already provides services free of any overdraft charges, along with 55,000 surcharge free ATMs and other lucrative offers.

"During our due diligence at Higher One, we identified the regulatory and compliance risks of the high-fee based model that the company was using to make money from its student loan disbursement business," stated Jay Sidhu, Chairman and CEO of BankMobile and Customers Bank, explaining the bank’s vision. "We are a full service bank and are offering these students checking, savings and loan products and making them affordable and accessible in alignment with our mission. Our goal is to provide these students with a 'wow' experience and make them customers for life due to their positive experience with us. Our banking model will put approximately $70 million more in the pockets of students across America who are working hard to study in the hope of obtaining high paying jobs."

"These students want to buy cars, plan for growing their families, and quickly pay off their student loans. The loans are meant to pay for tuition and textbooks, not high bank fees. Every time banks and credit unions charge overdraft fees, they are charging approximately 17,000% interest on the money they are 'lending,' which amounts to over $30 billion each year. This is outrageous. BankMobile will never charge an overdraft fee. Also, we will provide our student customers with access to over 55,000 free ATMs across the country. This is a commitment from BankMobile", Sidhu added.

BankMobile aspires for student-friendly banking and has gone the extra mile to load its app with features such as consultations with a financial coach, podcasts where successful millennials share their expertise, financial blogs and management tools.

"As a fellow millennial myself, it is my goal to change the -2% savings rate of the millennial generation and make sure they are on solid financial footing so they have the freedom to pursue their dreams," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of BankMobile, shared her ambition to lead her fellow millennials to financial security.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors that includes the founder of London-based C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Set To Be Among Top 25 Banks of the Country by July 2016

BankMobile, America’s first no-fee, mobile, tablet and online bank, revealed that it has reached 100,000 customers in under a year since launch and isfast heading towards a total of two million customers by July 2016.

Customers Bank, itsparent company, is set to acquire the One Account Student Checking business and related Refund Management Disbursement business of Higher One, Inc., a service known for providing refund disbursements to nearly 900 higher education campuses across the United States. BankMobile would be forming a customer acquisition strategy to capture the Gen X and millennial market.

BankMobile will add nearly 500,000 new student checking accounts each year, adding to the initial two million accounts by mid-2016, a time when BankMobile will grow into becoming one of the top 25 banks in the nation in terms of number of consumer checking accounts.

"This acquisition positions BankMobile to be the primary banking relationship for these millennial and Gen X students as they graduate, evolve into young professionals, and start their own families," said Jay Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of BankMobile and Customers Bank. "Our vision of providing financial freedom to millennials and the underbanked through BankMobile has very quickly become a reality. There is no bank in the country that has achieved the level of success that BankMobile has within its first year of launch."

"It is truly exciting that BankMobile can now provide affordable, effortless and financially empowering banking to a large number of students across the United States, who are burdened by student debt, high fees from banks, and lack access to financial education to help them make prudent financial decisions," said Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy &Marketing Officer of BankMobile, while talking about the need of effective student loans in the country.

"Our mission has and always will be to financially empower our customers and we look forward to not only providing traditional banking services but also the tools and personal guidance they need to build a financially stable life." She added.

The rise and rise of BankMobile’scan be attributed to the fact that it offers free checking and savings accounts without any fees and access to more than 55,000 surcharge free ATMs in the USA.

"By providing a superior product that is easier to use and is more affordable, we hope to create the 'Uber of Banking' at BankMobile," Jay Sidhu said.

Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. It has an illustrious board of directors including the founder, C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie.

BankMobile Hits 100,000 Customers Mark; To Have 2 Million by July 2016

BankMobile, America’s first mobile, tablet and online bank offering free checking and savings accounts, has reached 100,000 customers, in less than a year since inception and looks set to reach two million customers by July 2016. Its parent company, Customers Bank, is all geared up for the acquisition of the One Account Student Checking business and Refund Management Disbursement business of Higher One, Inc., which provides refund disbursements to nearly 900 higher education campuses across the country. 

Through these mergers, BankMobile hopes to reach out to more customers in the Gen X and millennial market. To add to the initial two million accounts by mid-2016, around 500,000 new student checking accounts each year. That will make BankMobile rank among the top 25 banks in the country with the highest number of consumer checking accounts. 

"This acquisition positions BankMobile to be the primary banking relationship for these millennial and Gen X students as they graduate, evolve into young professionals, and start their own families," said Jay Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of BankMobile and Customers Bank, explaining the importance of reaching out to Gen X customers. "Our vision of providing financial freedom to millennials and the underbanked through BankMobile has very quickly become a reality. There is no bank in the country that has achieved the level of success that BankMobile has within its first year of launch."

"It is truly exciting that BankMobile can now provide affordable, effortless and financially empowering banking to a large number of students across the United States, who are burdened by student debt, high fees from banks, and lack access to financial education to help them make prudent financial decisions," said Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of BankMobile, stating how the bank is helping students face debt. "Our mission has and always will be to financially empower our customers and we look forward to not only providing traditional banking services but also the tools and personal guidance they need to build a financially stable life."

BankMobile offers higher savings rate than the nation’s top four banks, as well as access to more than 55,000 surcharge free ATMs in the USA. 

"By providing a superior product that is easier to use and is more affordable, we hope to create the 'Uber of Banking' at BankMobile," Jay Sidhu added.

 Customers Bank is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has an illustrious board of directors which includes the founder, C&C Alpha Group, Bhanu Choudhrie. 

LeaseTeam’s ASPIRE To Aid Customers Bank’s New Commercial Finance Business

Customers Bank, a state chartered, full-service US business bank, has come up with a segment to deal with end-to-end lease and loan management solutions called Customers Bank Commercial Finance (CBCF) and have chosen LeaseTeam’s ASPIRE to help them with it.

This new business division would be responsible for providing equipment finance and leasing products and services for customers from different asset classes. Service vendors, independent finance companies, dealers, bank-owned leasing companies and direct customers would also be eligible for these services.

ASPIRE, with an effective single system, will assist CBCF with their plans by making transactions easier; organising the adjudication process better through pipeline management and asset management.

Samuel H. Smith III, managing director of CBCF, explained about the value ASPIRE would add to their plans: “ASPIRE will provide everything in an end-to-end operating system solution that our commercial finance and leasing business was looking for. 

“LeaseTeam understands our unique challenges and is providing customized solutions that will enable us to process our transactions more efficiently while providing the flexibility for our future growth and expansion into new business channels and markets. We are very pleased with the progress we have made as a result of the expert guidance that Randy Haug and his team have provided.”

Randy Haug, co-founder and executive vice president at LeaseTeam said his team would work hard for Customers Bank and its clients’ success.

“We’re delighted to add Samuel H. Smith III and his trusted and experienced team to our growing family of bank equipment finance companies nationwide. The synergies between our group at LeaseTeam and Sam’s team were immediate. We are currently putting our combined years of experience, trust and integrity to work in the deployment of ASPIRE, which is being configured specifically for the success of Customers Bank Commercial Finance and its clients.”

Located in Portsmouth, Customers Bank Commercial Finance (CBCF) is a division of Customers Bancorp, Inc. It is known to provide a number of lease and financing products through vendor as well as direct and capital markets origination channels focused on markets such as industrial, packaging, franchise, plastics, construction, marine among others. Customers Bancorp Inc. engages in public banking services through its subsidiary Customers Bank, where the board of directors includes noted names like Bhanu Choudhrie and Jay S. Sidhu.

Ananda Spa Recommended the Best Wellness Destination Worldwide

Wanderlust is one thing, lusting for an escape from the daily hustle bustle is another. What better escape is there than to vanish into the tranquil Himalayas? The king of all mountain ranges in the world, it is formed by the perfect amalgamation of pristine beauty and unmatchable might.

Situated amidst the towering snowy peaks is destination spa, Ananda In The Himalayas, a place to amplify the serene lavishness of the mountain range. Based in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, Ananda is spread across a 100-acre Himalayan mountain estate, overlooking the Ganges. Established in 2000, it combines international spa therapies with Yoga and Ayurvedic practices.

Such is its ascetic persona that Ananda was recently ranked number one among the top wellness destination of the world by Cheat Sheet in a list which includes Canyon Ranch, Red Mountain Resort and other famous spots from around the world. The list was compiled with destinations that help the guests find their inner self and motivate them to lead a better, healthier life. Ananda finishing first on the list is just an example of how utterly relaxing that place is. 

Ananda focuses on blending the centuries old Ayurvedic traditions with modern and international spa treatments. A few hours into their service and you will start to feel detoxification, de-stress and a deep relaxation. Through the specialised programmes at Ananda, you can lose weight, undergo anti-ageing, and emerge as a rejuvenated, revitalized self. For treatment through Ayurveda, the age-old philosophy of ‘doshas’ is followed by the in-house doctors at Ananda.

Ananda literally translates to joy and that is the motto of this luxury destination spa. In recent years it was recommended as one of the best spas in the world by The Telegraph and chosen as the no. 1 destination spa in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. Ananda- In the Himalayas has been visited by so many celebrities, for example, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, Kate Winslet, Deepak Chopra, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Martin, Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall etc. The experience at Ananda is inexplicable and can only be understood when you are deep in a state of trance, miles away from all the helter skelter.

Ananda Spa is managed by IHHR Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. with strategic guidance from C&C Alpha Group. The Group, where entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie is an Executive Director, runs a diverse investment portfolio in hospitality, realty, healthcare, aviation and utilities and has offices in the UK and India.

Nira Alpina: A Luxury Holiday, a Priceless Experience

St. Moritz a town of sheer beauty, made up of splendid hotels and vast pistes which run up to about 350 kilometers.

St. Moritz is unique because of the way nature meets man-made grandeur in the town. A paradise for skiing enthusiasts, it’s has now become a luxury holiday destination. Some extraordinary features of the town include horse riding on a frozen lake, world cup quality pistes, luxuriously calming spas and much more. 

Among the exotic hotels in the place, Nira Alpina definitely takes the cake especially after the bakery, conveniently called ‘The Bakery’, was included in The Telegraph’s list of top 40 mountain restaurants. Their exclusive preparations such as Swiss chocolate croissant, apple lattice pastry, Zopf etc., have left all the tasters drooling and asking for more.

This comes after a local resident, while speaking to the Style Altitude magazine, rated a fondue night at Nira Alpina’s Pichalian as one of the must-dos in St. Moritz.

Nira Alpina is a destination resort by Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of global private equity firm C&C Alpha (CCAG) and is the only ski-in ski-out hotel in the area. It is a dream come true for skiing enthusiasts as a private walkway leads to the Corvatsch cable car, a direct gateway to the highest drop point at 10,000 ft.

While a wonderland in winters, Nira Alpina is equally good in summers because of its strategic location which makes access to biking and hiking trails easier. So get ready, a complete luxury holiday experience awaits you at St. Moritz!

About Nira Hotels & Resorts
   
Nira Hotels and Resorts is a part of Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of the C&C Alpha Group where entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie is an Executive Director and promoter. Shanti Hospitality’s portfolio includes award-winning brands like Ananda in the Himalayas (managed by IHHR), Nira Hotels & Resorts and Nidra Hotels and its pipeline projects span worldwide across Asia, Europe and the Indian sub-continent.

Nira Montana Bags Luxury Design Hotel of the Year

Imagine standing amidst the snow clad Alps, ready to ski on world class pistes and in no time at all ski your way from Italy to France. No, this is not from a fantasy book, this is La Thuile. A host for next year’s women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in February, La Thuile is a wonderful blend of natural grandeur and man-made luxury.

A mining town in the old days, La Thuile is now a luxury destination which is adored by ski lovers, because it one of the best places in the world to ski due to the quality pistes and is relatively quiet compared to other places in the Alps. 

Nira Montana, a member of Design Hotels, epitomises the town’s efforts to be a luxury spot as well as an aesthetic getaway. Standing against the backdrop of the sensational Mont Blanc, Nira Montana is a wonder in itself. Luxury Travel Guide recently complimented Nira Montana’s grandeur by awarding it the ‘Luxury Design Hotel of the Year’. The winners for Luxury Travel Guide’s awards are chosen by a team of experts that travel all around the globe and handpick the best among hotels, airline and tour operators. 

Giuseppe Artolli, General Manager of Nira Montana, was elated about the nod from Luxury Travel Guide and said, “We are elated to have been awarded Luxury Design Hotel of the Year. Nira Montana’s design is based on the valley’s traditional houses, with a contemporary Nira twist, designed to ensure complete care has been taken with the origins of materials used. It is this fresh positioning that has contributed to us winning this prestigious award.’ 

If you haven’t booked your room in Nira Montana already, just close your eyes and imagine sipping morning coffee in your room, on a moderately sunny day, with the glare from the snow on Mont Blanc lighting up the outdoors. 

About Nira Montana:

Nira Montana is a part of Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of global private equity firm C&C Alpha (CCAG) of which Bhanu Choudhrie is an executive director, and is the newest among Nira Hotels & Resorts. Other members of the Nira family include Nira Alpina in Silvaplana, St. Moritz, Shanti Maurice in Mauritius and Nira Caledonia in Edinburgh, Scotland. C&C Alpha Group runs a diverse investment portfolio in hospitality, realty, healthcare, aviation and utilities with offices in the UK and India. 

Ananda Spa Recommended the Best Wellness Destination Worldwide

Wanderlust is one thing, lusting for an escape from the daily hustle bustle is another. What better escape is there than to vanish into the tranquil Himalayas? The king of all mountain ranges in the world, it is formed by the perfect amalgamation of pristine beauty and unmatchable might. 

Situated amidst the towering snowy peaks is destination spa, Ananda In The Himalayas, a place to amplify the serene lavishness of the mountain range. Based in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, Ananda is spread across a 100-acre Himalayan mountain estate, overlooking the Ganges. Established in 2000, it combines international spa therapies with Yoga and Ayurvedic practices. 

Such is its ascetic persona that Ananda was recently ranked number one among the top wellness destination of the world by Cheat Sheet in a list which includes Canyon Ranch, Red Mountain Resort and other famous spots from around the world. The list was compiled with destinations that help the guests find their inner self and motivate them to lead a better, healthier life. Ananda finishing first on the list is just an example of how utterly relaxing that place is. 

Ananda focuses on blending the centuries old Ayurvedic traditions with modern and international spa treatments. A few hours into their service and you will start to feel detoxification, de-stress and a deep relaxation. Through the specialised programmes at Ananda, you can lose weight, undergo anti-ageing, and emerge as a rejuvenated, revitalized self. For treatment through Ayurveda, the age-old philosophy of ‘doshas’ is followed by the in-house doctors at Ananda.

Ananda literally translates to joy and that is the motto of this luxury destination spa. In recent years it was recommended as one of the best spas in the world by The Telegraph and chosen as the no. 1 destination spa in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. Ananda- In the Himalayas has been visited by so many celebrities, for example, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, Kate Winslet, Deepak Chopra, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Martin, Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall etc. The experience at Ananda is inexplicable and can only be understood when you are deep in a state of trance, miles away from all the helter skelter.

Ananda Spa is managed by IHHR Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. with strategic guidance from C&C Alpha Group. The Group, where entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie is an Executive Director, runs a diverse investment portfolio in hospitality, realty, healthcare, aviation and utilities and has offices in the UK and India. 

Nira Alpina: Where Opulence Meets Nature

St. Moritz is famous worldwide for being a luxury holiday destination. The brilliance of snow clad mountains, world cup quality ski pistes and splendour of the majestic hotels add to the fame of St. Moritz.

There’s a lot to do in St. Moritz including horse riding or playing polo on a frozen lake, skiing off one of the steepest drops on the planet (Piz Nair) eating a lavish dinner at the posh restaurants or simply relaxing at a spa.

Perhaps the best place to have the complete St. Moritz experience is at the Nira Alpina hotel. A destination resort from Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of global private equity firm C&C Alpha (CCAG), Nira Alpina is the most convenient place to be in St. Moritz thanks to its ski-in ski-out facility.

Just a walk through a private walkway will take you to the Corvatsch cable car from where you can reach 10,000 ft. in just 15 minutes. Another thing that makes St. Moritz so special is their food, to which even The Telegraph agrees.

In a recent article, The Telegraph placed Nira Alpina’s The Bakery among the top 40 mountain restaurants in the world. The Bakery’s Swiss chocolate croissant, apple lattice pastry, apple strudel and zopf among other preparations make it a must-visit, no matter how many times you’ve been to St. Moritz. 

The Bakery is not the only Nira Alpina product to receive critical acclaim. While talking to Style Altitude magazine, a local resident included fondue night at Nira Alpina’s Pichalian in the list of must-dos at St. Moritz.

Nira Alpina is also a perfect luxury holiday destination for the summers because of its proximity to hiking and biking trails. So pack your bags while luxury awaits you.

About Nira Hotels & Resorts

Nira Hotels and Resorts is a part of Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of the C&C Alpha Group where entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie is an Executive Director and promoter. Shanti Hospitality’s portfolio includes award-winning brands like Ananda in the Himalayas (managed by IHHR), Nira Hotels & Resorts and Nidra Hotels and its pipeline projects span worldwide across Asia, Europe and the Indian sub-continent.

Nira Alpina: A Heavenly Fusion on Earth

Many cities have acquired famous phrases for themselves. Like, when in Rome, do as the Romans do or whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Some places are famous on the world map and simply inexplicable through mere phrases.

St. Moritz is one such place which has inspired poetry and art but no one can come close to the experience you have when you visit the heavenly place. Lying amidst the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz has a glory of its own with 350 km long pistes with heights of up to 10,000 feet.

The glory is further embellished by luxury hotels and activities such as playing polo on a frozen lake and enthralling ski rides. For skiing enthusiasts, Nira Alpina is probably the best hotel to stay in because of its ski-in ski-out facilities. Passing through a private walkway you will reach the Corvatsch cable car which will take you to the topmost ski point in a matter of 15 minutes.

A destination resort from Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of global private equity firm C&C Alpha (CCAG), Nira Alpina is also famous for its sumptuous preparations. The Telegraph recently included Nira Alpina’s The Bakery in its list of top 40 mountain restaurants.

Some of their mouth-watering and soul-stirring preparations include Swiss chocolate croissant, apple strudel, raspberry and vanilla turnover and zopf. They have recipes for curing your sweet cravings at any time of the day.

In a recent interview with Style Altitude magazine, a resident of St. Moritz for 20 years, named fondue night at Nira Alpina’s Pichalian as one of the top things to do in St. Moritz.

Nira Alpina is your gateway to having the perfect St. Moritz experience, a place whose beauty can’t be defined in any language, and the only way it can be defined is by being there.

About Nira Hotels & Resorts

Nira Hotels and Resorts is a part of Shanti Hospitality, a subsidiary of the C&C Alpha Group where entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie is an Executive Director and promoter. Shanti Hospitality’s portfolio includes award-winning brands like Ananda in the Himalayas (managed by IHHR), Nira Hotels & Resorts and Nidra Hotels and its pipeline projects span worldwide across Asia, Europe and the Indian sub-continent.