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		<title>China win completes our global reach</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ambitious regional retail bank in Jincheng province has appointed allen international to develop a highly differentiated competitive branch model that reflects the bank&#8217;s unique philosophy and customer promise. JC Bank, under the leadership of Chairman Qinlin Jia, believes that &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/882/china-win-completes-our-global-reach">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MCB Brand Launch</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mauritius Commercial Bank wanted to send a clear signal to the market that they are modern and strong entity offering a wide variety of retail and corporate banking services while maintaining the best customer relations with their clientele. They wanted &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/831/mcb-brand-launch">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Capitec unveils New Branch Concept</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/818/capitec-unveils-new-branch-concept</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capitec Bank, South Africa’s fastest growing retail bank, today revealed its new branch concept that was developed in partnership with international retail designer, Allen International, at Morning Glen Mall, Johannesburg. The launch also marks the bank’s opening of its 500th branch. &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/818/capitec-unveils-new-branch-concept">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Press launch for Virgin Money acquisition of Northern Rock</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/776/press-launch-for-virgin-money-acquisition-of-northern-rock</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/776/press-launch-for-virgin-money-acquisition-of-northern-rock#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international continue their ongoing retail design programme with Virgin Money – the latest assignment being to wrap one of Northern Rock&#8217;s premium branches in Newcastle for the grand launch by Sir Richard Branson. The temporary signs resemble the new &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/776/press-launch-for-virgin-money-acquisition-of-northern-rock">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Virgin Money – elegant lounging</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/753/virgin-money-%e2%80%93-elegant-lounging</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chartered Banker&#8217;s feature on Virgin Money&#8217;s new lounge experience and how allen international helped them do things differently on the high street This is Virgin Money&#8217;s lounge vision, a concept being brought to life in four UK locations: Edinburgh, Manchester, &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/753/virgin-money-%e2%80%93-elegant-lounging">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A contemporary and unique premier banking environment</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/742/a-contemporary-and-unique-premier-banking-environment</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international creates branch concept for Santander Select Santander’s targeting of the mass affluent segment comes as Mexico’s premier banking clientele grows at the rate of 10% per year. Their Select clients do 60% more business with the bank than &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/742/a-contemporary-and-unique-premier-banking-environment">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Us at BAI Retail Delivery 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/726/meet-us-at-bai-retail-delivery-2011</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/726/meet-us-at-bai-retail-delivery-2011#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking place October 11-13 in Chicago, BAI Retail Delivery 2011 is the industry’s premier event for the best thinking, research and solutions that have an immediate impact in retail banking. With more than 200 exhibitors and thousands of senior-level decision &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/726/meet-us-at-bai-retail-delivery-2011">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Retail Banker International: MCB on to a winner</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/708/retail-banker-international-mcb-on-to-a-winner</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/708/retail-banker-international-mcb-on-to-a-winner#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international&#8217;s &#8216;Department Store&#8217; branch concept considered a success by staff and customers. Mauritius Commercial Bank, which controls 40 percent of the Mauritian banking market&#8217;s deposits, approached allen international to transform its head office branch from an unattractive, transaction-focused environment &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/708/retail-banker-international-mcb-on-to-a-winner">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eurasian Bank nominates allen international to optimize and transform its retail offering</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/661/eurasian-bank-nominates-allen-international-to-optimize-and-transform-its-retail-offering</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/661/eurasian-bank-nominates-allen-international-to-optimize-and-transform-its-retail-offering#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eurasian Bank, being an active player in the retail financial market within Kazakhstan, is looking to expand its client base and build a transparent full-service financial institution with an extended branch network. The bank currently offers a network of 18 &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/661/eurasian-bank-nominates-allen-international-to-optimize-and-transform-its-retail-offering">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietcombank appoints allen international to revolutionise its brand communications</title>
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		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/598/vietcombank-appoints-allen-international-to-revolutionise-its-brand-communications#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the oldest commercial bank for external affairs in Vietnam, Vietcombank has always been known as the most prestigious bank in trade finance, international payments, and foreign exchange, including more traditional financial services. With the brand promise, “Always for Customers’ &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/598/vietcombank-appoints-allen-international-to-revolutionise-its-brand-communications">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>AmBank appoints allen international to optimise their brand and retail environments</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/564/ambank-appoints-allen-international-to-optimise-their-brand-and-retail-environments</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 14:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AmBank, one of the largest banks in Malaysia with 190 branches, over 140 electronic banking centres and 4,000 finance locations, have appointed allen international to enhance their brand identity and make their branches more customer-centric. allen international will work with AmBank to &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/564/ambank-appoints-allen-international-to-optimise-their-brand-and-retail-environments">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Enhancing the Brand Experience in-branch with Innovative Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/47/enhancing-the-brand-experience-in-branch-with-innovative-technology-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international has been chosen by Absa to create an innovative retail space that will enhance the bank&#8217;s core brand values while using state of the art technology to reinvent the relationship with existing and prospective customers. Enhanced by alternative channel &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/47/enhancing-the-brand-experience-in-branch-with-innovative-technology-2">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Esther Miller-Comrie joins allen international as Head of Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Esther Miller-Comrie has recently joined to lead, broaden and strengthen the company&#8217;s strategic offering in order to encompass a full range of business and brand consultancy capabilities. Esther has worked for a number of global agency networks including Saatchi &#38; &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/52/esther-miller-comrie-joins-allen-international-as-head-of-strategy">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>C-nario article. National Bank of Greece&#8217;s i-bank Store Breaks New Ground in Interactivity and Immersion</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/549/c-nario-article-national-bank-of-greeces-i-bank-store-breaks-new-ground-in-interactivity-and-immersion</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[C-nairo publish article on the National Bank of Greece i-bank store in Athens. The NBG i-bank store is a multi-screen, multi-purpose electronic banking venue that presents the entire range of i-bank services such as Internet banking, phone banking, mobile banking and ATM. &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/549/c-nario-article-national-bank-of-greeces-i-bank-store-breaks-new-ground-in-interactivity-and-immersion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>East comes West</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international are presently implementing their unique designs for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank&#8217;s first UK branch in the prestigious 1 Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge. One of three high-end retail spaces set within the Rogers Stirk Harbour &#38; Partners Architects &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/58/east-comes-west">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>i-bank: the first electronic banking store opens in Athens</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/64/i-bank-the-first-electronic-banking-store-opens-in-athens</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/64/i-bank-the-first-electronic-banking-store-opens-in-athens#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Bank of Greece has unveiled a pioneering data bank concept store in The Mall, Athens, which uniquely combines contemporary architecture with the latest technologies. i-bank is a modern multifunctional space designed by allen international for NBG&#8217;s alternative channel &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/64/i-bank-the-first-electronic-banking-store-opens-in-athens">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New branch concept comes to the ‘Paris of the Middle East’</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“New branch concept comes to the ‘Paris of the Middle East’” Established in 1963, Bank of Beirut is one of Lebanon’s leading and fastest growing commercial banks, operating in 8 countries and offering a large range of wholesale and retail banking services, as well as &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/589/new-branch-concept-comes-to-the-%e2%80%98paris-of-the-middle-east%e2%80%99">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Successful opening of BankMuscat&#8217;s new Head Office branch</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/98/successful-opening-of-bankmuscats-new-head-office-branch</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/98/successful-opening-of-bankmuscats-new-head-office-branch#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of the &#8216;Oman Celebrates&#8217; 40th anniversary festivities, the new Head Office and Branch for BankMuscat was opened by His Excellency Lt.General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Numaani, Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs, distinguished guests and senior management &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/98/successful-opening-of-bankmuscats-new-head-office-branch">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate bank in Jordan has aggressive plans for retail banking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in Jordan and Palestine, today ranked at number four in terms of size of its capital base, with 23 branches and plans to grow to 40 in the next year. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/75/corporate-bank-in-jordan-has-aggressive-plans-for-retail-banking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Redesign the network of branches under the Ita&#250; brand.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/144/redesign-the-network-of-branches-under-the-itau-brand</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Large network management and segmentation The merger of Itaú and Unibanco has made it the largest bank in the Southern Hemisphere with nearly 5,000 branches. To complete the union of the two banks, allen international was appointed to redesign the &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/144/redesign-the-network-of-branches-under-the-itau-brand">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Enhancing the customer experience through global brand and branch consistency</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/156/enhancing-the-customer-experience-through-global-brand-and-branch-consistency</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Standard Chartered Bank has a presence in 88 countries with retail branches in 39 of them across North and South East Asia, Africa, UAE and the Indian Subcontinent. &#160; Standard Chartered approached allen international with the challenge of developing an &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/156/enhancing-the-customer-experience-through-global-brand-and-branch-consistency">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Complementary lifestyle brands to attract affluent customers to the bank!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Santander, one of the leading banks in Mexico, wanted to update their current Premier Banking concept to one that was more contemporary, unique and appropriate for the Premier Banking experience. To achieve this allen international developed a unique feature to &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/78/complementary-lifestyle-brands-to-attract-affluent-customers-to-the-bank">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Virgin Money: setting revolutionary standards for high street banking</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Virgin Money are to expand and compliment their online banking offer with a network of retail stores. allen international were selected following a competitive pitch to develop a refreshing and distinct customer experience which would challenge the top UK banks &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/482/virgin-money-setting-revolutionary-standards-for-high-street-banking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sales increase for Turkish convenience store chain</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lauriehasnip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gratis, established in 2009, have seen a rapid 25% increase in sales since rolling out a new large-format store based on allen international&#8217;s and retail recommendations. After carrying out an audit of the Gratis chain of stores we were able &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/510/sales-increase-for-turkish-convenience-store-chain">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A new revolution in Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bac A Bank, a banking and financial advisory group bank based in Vietnam, has retained allen international to develop a new brand identity and retail design concept for rollout across their national network. The objective of the project is to &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/104/a-new-revolution-in-vietnam">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Technology provides convenient banking in South Africa</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/436/technology-provides-convenient-banking-in-south-africa</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capitec Bank currently operates a network of 365 branches in South Africa and is planning another 40 offices in 2010. At the moment the branches are highly transaction orientated and focus on providing accessible and affordable banking services to clients &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/436/technology-provides-convenient-banking-in-south-africa">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>ADIB: banking as it should be</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/478/new-brand-identity-for-adib</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank have launched a new brand identity which reflects their core values of what banking should be: simple, sensible and transparent. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Designed by allen international the new identity is three-dimensional and glass-like, which &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/478/new-brand-identity-for-adib">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sergio Costa is our new Regional Director – South America</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/165/sergio-costa-is-our-new-regional-director-%e2%80%93-south-america</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sergio Baptista da Costa Sergio Costa is our new Regional Director – South America responsible for representing and developing the business for allen international in the region. Sergio has previously worked at leading brand companies, Philips and Rayovac, where he &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/165/sergio-costa-is-our-new-regional-director-%e2%80%93-south-america">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lloyds &#8211; Customer orientated community banking</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/118/lloyds-customer-orientated-community-banking</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/118/lloyds-customer-orientated-community-banking#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A thoroughbred amongst banks with over 11 million customers, Lloyds  is determined to retain its position as Britain’s most loved financial institution. While others falter, Lloyds remains head and shoulders above its competition. Lead sponsors of the 2012 Olympics, a &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/118/lloyds-customer-orientated-community-banking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Community digital ‘Bulletin Board’ in a bank.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/170/community-digital-%e2%80%98bulletin-board%e2%80%99-in-a-bank</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/170/community-digital-%e2%80%98bulletin-board%e2%80%99-in-a-bank#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bancolombia is the largest bank in Colombia with a network of almost 900 branches. To maintain its position as the number one financial services provider, the bank appointed allen international to develop its branch environments to enhance the customer experience &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/170/community-digital-%e2%80%98bulletin-board%e2%80%99-in-a-bank">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Bank of the Future in Oman</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/593/new-bank-of-the-future-in-oman</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aiAdmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“New Bank of the Future in Oman” Bank Muscat is the largest bank in Oman with over 60 branches. It is moving into a new Head Office building in Muscat and wishes to create an inspiring and contemporary branch within the Head Office complex which &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/593/new-bank-of-the-future-in-oman">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Largest bank in Mexico goes to allen</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/586/largest-bank-in-mexico-goes-to-allen</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aiAdmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Largest bank in Mexico goes to allen” Banamex, part of Citigroup, is the largest bank in Mexico with over 1580 branches employing over 38,000 employees and accounts for 25% of the Mexican economy. It is one of the oldest banks having celebrated 125 years and &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/586/largest-bank-in-mexico-goes-to-allen">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The standards are being raised at Standard Chartered</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/583/the-standards-are-being-raised-at-standard-chartered</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aiAdmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“The standards are being raised at Standard Chartered” With a network of over 1,600 branches and 5,500 ATMs in more than 70 countries across the globe, Standard Chartered is one of the world’s largest and most international banks. The group has operated for over 150 &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/583/the-standards-are-being-raised-at-standard-chartered">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Retail Finance Strategy Conference 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/535/retail-finance-strategy-conference-2009</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/535/retail-finance-strategy-conference-2009#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Allen, Chairman and Managing Director of allen international, was one of the keynote speakers at the RFSC in Tokyo, Japan, last month speaking on the subject of ‘Using the Branch Environment to Cross-Sell’. Michael used a a number of &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/535/retail-finance-strategy-conference-2009">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mauritius Commercial Bank. Department Store Banking.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/258/mauritius-commercial-bank-department-store-banking</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/258/mauritius-commercial-bank-department-store-banking#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) is the biggest bank in Mauritius with a select number of branches in neighbouring Mozambique &#38; the Seychelles. 168 years old with an enviable track record, it is the oldest bank in the region. With such &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/258/mauritius-commercial-bank-department-store-banking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>ICICI has appointed allen international as its global retail strategy partner.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/283/icici-has-appointed-allen-international-as-its-global-retail-strategy-partner</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/283/icici-has-appointed-allen-international-as-its-global-retail-strategy-partner#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“An Indian Giant” The largest private bank in India, ICICI has appointed allen international as its global retail strategy partner. Facing enormous changes domestically, ICICI wanted a partner sensitive to the domestic constraints and uniqueness of the Indian market. ICICI &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/283/icici-has-appointed-allen-international-as-its-global-retail-strategy-partner">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Erste Bank new format for its customers providing a stimulating and engaging retail space.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/296/erste-bank-new-format-for-its-customers-providing-a-stimulating-and-engaging-retail-space</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based in Austria, Erste Bank is the leading financial services provider in Central Europe. Recognising the changing needs of the Austrian consumer, Erste Bank wanted to develop a new format for its customers providing a stimulating and engaging retail space. &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/296/erste-bank-new-format-for-its-customers-providing-a-stimulating-and-engaging-retail-space">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home Credit appointed allen international as its retail partner.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/286/home-credit-appointed-allen-international-as-its-retail-partner</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/286/home-credit-appointed-allen-international-as-its-retail-partner#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A bank as comfortable and as welcoming as your own home” Home Credit is the largest instant consumer credit provider in Russia and the Ukraine. With the goal of transforming the business into a universal full-service banking provider, Home Credit &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/286/home-credit-appointed-allen-international-as-its-retail-partner">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Standard Bank of South Africa.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/309/standard-bank-of-south-africa</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/309/standard-bank-of-south-africa#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Standard Bank (SBSA) is the largest bank in Africa with over 500 branches in South Africa. Keen to retain its leadership in South Africa, SBSA wanted to keep pace with its rapidly changing marketplace. The history of Africa, in particular &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/309/standard-bank-of-south-africa">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cairo Amman Bank</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/290/cairo-amman-bank</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cairo Amman Bank (CAB) is the largest retail bank in Jordan and Palestine with 63 branches. As market leader CAB wanted to be the first bank to bring consumerism to the Jordanian banking market. In order to create a unique &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/290/cairo-amman-bank">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>allen international has been commissioned to create a corporate identity for NBG</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/277/allen-international-has-been-commissioned-to-create-a-corporate-identity-for-nbg</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/277/allen-international-has-been-commissioned-to-create-a-corporate-identity-for-nbg#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A Nations Treasure” With 164 years of heritage, NBG is more than a bank, it is part of the very fabric of Greek infrastructure and society. Despite being an asset and a differentiator, this history is also the greatest barrier &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/277/allen-international-has-been-commissioned-to-create-a-corporate-identity-for-nbg">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>VABank. Guiding your Financial Future.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/303/vabank-guiding-your-financial-future</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Founded in 1992, now with 160 branches, VAB Bank is a strong competitor in the Ukraine. Originally a ‘corporate’ bank, VAB wanted to establish itself as a full service bank with a strong retail offering. In advance of an aggressive &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/303/vabank-guiding-your-financial-future">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Raiffeisen Bank appoints allen international to develop a retail design strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/272/raiffeisen-bank-appoints-allen-international-to-develop-a-retail-design-strategy</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Austrian Pioneer looks East” Founded in 1927, Raiffeisen Bank provides the full range of commercial and investment banking services in Austria and is regarded as a pioneer in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). It ranks among the region’s leading banks, &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/272/raiffeisen-bank-appoints-allen-international-to-develop-a-retail-design-strategy">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lloyds TSB nombra a allen international.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/697/lloyds-tsb-nombra-a-allen-international</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/697/lloyds-tsb-nombra-a-allen-international#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Mejor de Raza, Mejor de los británicos&#8221; Diseño de banca minorista Un pura sangre entre los bancos con más de 11 millones de clientes del Reino Unido, LTSB está decidido a mantener su posición como institución financiera más queridos de Gran Bretaña. Mientras &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/697/lloyds-tsb-nombra-a-allen-international">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lloyds TSB appoints allen international.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/280/lloyds-tsb-appoints-allen-international</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Best of Breed, Best of British” A thoroughbred amongst banks with over 11m UK customers, LTSB is determined to retain its position as Britain’s most loved financial institution. While others falter, LTSB remains nose and tail ahead of its competitors. &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/280/lloyds-tsb-appoints-allen-international">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Richard Lamping joins the Board as Chief Operations Director</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/265/richard-lamping-joins-the-board-as-chief-operations-director</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Richard Lamping is a Chartered Accountant and joins the Board as Chief Operating Officer to oversee the expansion of the business and to help manage the growth. Richard has extensive international experience having worked in the Middle East, Europe, the &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/265/richard-lamping-joins-the-board-as-chief-operations-director">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>James White joins allen international as Senior Designer</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/268/james-white-joins-allen-international-as-senior-designer</link>
		<comments>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/268/james-white-joins-allen-international-as-senior-designer#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 10:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[James White joined allen international in 2003 as a Senior Designer and has recently been promoted to the role of Design Director. Tasked with building on his creative role within the business James has worked with a diverse range of &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/268/james-white-joins-allen-international-as-senior-designer">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Return on investment in 6 months!</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/670/return-on-investment-in-6-months</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) was acquired by BNP Paribas, the opportunities were enormous; BNL had access to BNP Paribas products and services, offering the chance to differentiate itself within Italy. Unfortunately much of the branch network was in &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/670/return-on-investment-in-6-months">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Raising banking profile in Latin America</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/691/raising-banking-profile-in-latin-america</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Banco de Credito is a relatively small but highly successful Colombian business, recently engaged in shifting its focus from exclusively corporate banking into retail. It had already appointed UK advisers Brand sense Agency to develop a 3D brand manual, involving &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/691/raising-banking-profile-in-latin-america">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Supercharging the branch network.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/685/supercharging-the-branch-network</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mashreq began life as the Bank of Oman, based in Dubai, in 1967. It grew rapidly over the last forty years and today it is the largest private bank in the United Arab Emirates. The bank had initiated a new &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/685/supercharging-the-branch-network">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Belgium Post Office</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/245/245</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With its main revenue-generating business under threat through deregulation of postal services, the Belgium Post Office realised that they needed to reposition themselves for the future. allen international were asked to develop a new brand and retail strategy to deliver &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/245/245">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hansabanka. Strategy and Branch Design: ‘A Pan-Baltic concept’</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/252/hansabanka-strategy-and-branch-design-%e2%80%98a-pan-baltic-concept%e2%80%99</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international has developed a branch and complete communications design strategy for Hansabanka that will be introduced across three countries in the Baltic region; Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. By focusing on the needs of the customer, allen international formulated a &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/252/hansabanka-strategy-and-branch-design-%e2%80%98a-pan-baltic-concept%e2%80%99">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mauritius Commercial Bank design and development of HQ.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/206/mauritius-commercial-bank-design-and-development-of-hq</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mauritius Commercial Bank, the first retail bank in Mauritius, has a 150 year history in the Mauritian market. allen internationals’ project for MCB focusses around the design and development of the main Port Louis headquarters branch &#8211; a three story &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/206/mauritius-commercial-bank-design-and-development-of-hq">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>allen international new retail design strategy for Glitnir</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/200/allen-international-new-retail-design-strategy-glitnir</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glitnir is at the forefront of Icelandic banking brands. Formerly known as Islandsbanki, the Glitnir brand name was adopted in 2006 to consolidate it’s growing international operations. allen international were excited to have the opportunity to develop a radical new &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/200/allen-international-new-retail-design-strategy-glitnir">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>DenizBank design strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/239/239</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2006 15:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Expansion across Turkey into new areas and markets, and the recent purchase of smaller banks, left DenizBank with a diverse portfolio of customers across a variety of business segments. In order to deliver products and services across all segments they &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/239/239">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dubai. Single Brand Clarity for Emirates Bank.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/183/dubai-single-brand-clarity-for-emirates-bank</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Within the Emirates Bank organisation growing concern was building around the dominance of the Me Bank sub-brand which had been created to attract a younger audience. The branch network, although branded Emirates Bank including Emirates Islamic Bank branches, was becoming &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/183/dubai-single-brand-clarity-for-emirates-bank">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Istanbul. Customer focused Station network</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/178/istanbul-customer-focused-station-network</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international worked with Petrol Ofisi to develop a strategy which segmented the network based on customer types and needs, the result being three differentiated offers: City, Park and Avlu. Based on geographical locations the three sub-brands are ultimately defined &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/178/istanbul-customer-focused-station-network">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Costcutter UK. Spares no expense</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/190/costcutter-uk-spares-no-expense</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[allen international won a 4-way creative pitch and was selected to create a new store concept which needed to be flexible across various store formats. Costcutter had not used external design consultants before but realised the convenience food market was &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/190/costcutter-uk-spares-no-expense">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Erste Bank appoints allen international</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/196/erste-bank-appoints-allen-international</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erste Bank, the leading savings bank in Austria and Central/Eastern Europe wish to develop the next branch generation which maintains maximum flexibility through a ‘Kit of Parts’ system. A critical area for development will be to more strongly reflect the &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/196/erste-bank-appoints-allen-international">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Santander Investments new win for allen international</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/215/santander-investments-new-win-for-allen-international</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Services Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Santander Investments, a division of the largest bank in Spain has appointed allen international to redesign the system they use to deliver information and financial recommendations to their customers. Due to the Banks’ great reputation for high quality, professional tailored &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/215/santander-investments-new-win-for-allen-international">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>allen international wins Dexia Bank</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/219/allen-international-wins-dexia-bank</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dexia Bank, the world‘s biggest lender to local authorities and which has a retail banking business in the Benelux countries, has retained allen international to redesign its branch network. Having over 1000 branches in the Belgium market, a key objective &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/219/allen-international-wins-dexia-bank">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Natur Produkt. Brand based around the ‘healthy family’</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/223/natur-produkt-brand-based-around-the-%e2%80%98healthy-family%e2%80%99</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based in St Petersburg, Natur Produkt is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical and natural remedies and has a network of pharmacies across Russia. The Russian retail industry has recently experienced a huge boom but the pharmacy market has lagged behind many &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/223/natur-produkt-brand-based-around-the-%e2%80%98healthy-family%e2%80%99">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>BNP Paribas selects allen international.</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/211/bnp-paribas-selects-allen-international</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BNP Paribas wish to support their success in the French retail banking market by optimising the exteriors of their branch network. allen international will review a number of exterior components, including signage elements, window displays, ATM surrounds and entrances to &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/211/bnp-paribas-selects-allen-international">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>KLSB Innovative Banking</title>
		<link>http://www.allen-international.com/blog/231/231</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This banking concept is the first of its kind, introducing a mixed retail and service offer to an existing traditional banking environment. Banking services are now more efficient and have been condensed to occupy just one-third of the venue, making &#8230; <a href="http://www.allen-international.com/blog/231/231">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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