Articles For Tag "mission"

  • The value of membership at SHAZAM

    posted by Paul Waltz on Tuesday, August 25, 2020

    We've all been told membership has its advantages, and at SHAZAM it really does. As the nation's only independent, member-owned and controlled financial services provider, that makes us different. Let me tell you how and then you'll understand why your financial institution should consider membership at SHAZAM.

  • Faster Payments Council brings together payment stakeholders

    posted by Kevin Christensen on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

    The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) is built on the premise that bringing all payment stakeholders together is the way to advance toward faster payments ubiquity, enabling Americans to safely and securely pay anyone, anywhere and at any time with near-immediate funds availability.

  • April is Community Banking Month

    posted by Paul Waltz on Wednesday, April 3, 2019

    During April, the Independent Community Bankers Association recognizes community banking. At SHAZAM, our mission is to strengthen community banks and this month we celebrate the relationships we've built.

  • How trademarks are different from other kinds of intellectual property

    posted by Lila A. T. Akrad on Wednesday, December 5, 2018

    Intellectual property is an omnibus term for a group of intangible personal property rights. While primarily referring to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, the term “intellectual property” includes other rights, such as trade dress, mask works, unfair competition and publicity rights. Intellectual property may be utilized in many ways. Learn more about trademarks, one form of intellectual property.