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The African Innovator Round Tables: Financial Innovation Summit was held on the 28th of October 2015 at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows (MUOF) was a Friendly Society established in 1810 and are still active today offering savings and a wide range of financial services. With the development of the National Health Service and Social Welfare system in Britain after 1946, the role of Friendly Societies declined. Many disappeared while others adapted and evolved to the position they now occupy in the world of financial services.
This medal was awarded when a member first attended their first Annual Moveable Conference (AMC). It depicts the Three Link emblem of the MUOF along with their motto AMICITA AMOR ET VERITAS (Friendship, Love & Truth) representing the three links. The purple ribbon indicates the wearer had taken their 'Purple Degree' (Third Degree).
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References:
www.oddfellows.co.uk/About-us (Manchester Odd Fellows (UK) website).
www.friendlysocieties.co.uk/ (A general history of Friendly Societies).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddfellows
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Enamels: 2 (blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass
Fixer: Pin clasp with ribbon.
Size: 1 ¼” diameter (32mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: F&S (Fattorini & Sons Ltd of Birmingham).
The Independent Order of Oddfellows was established in 1810 as the Manchester Unity (MU) when a number of social societies came together and formed a Friendly Society to provide financial benefits to working class people, artisans and tradesmen. The Oddfellows had existed earlier on an ad-hoc basis but it was not till 1810 they gained official recognition and so, no longer would they be at risk of falling foul to the 1799 Secret Oaths Act. Like other Friendly and Fraternal societies, the Oddfellows organised themselves on the Masonic model and having a long tradition in regalia that included medals and badges for its members.
Oddfellow societies were established across England during the 19th century and in addition to the usual range of savings, sickness, death benefits, etc also introduced novel services such as Travel Warrants that allowed members seeking work to stay in Oddfellow lodges free of charge.
The name ‘Oddfellows’ probably came about as a result of Yeoman Guilds coming into being and made up of people (fellows) from an ‘odd’ assortment of trades, formed in opposition to the more exclusive Livery Guilds.
Today, Oddfellows is a Mutual Friendly Society with some 230,000 members across 151 branches nationwide, providing a range of financial and insurance services. Unlike the impersonal service offered by banks and building societies, Oddfellows also offers a social activities and welfare services to its members. Membership is not exclusive to the UK and are found worldwide.
This large and impressive badge would have been available for sale to delegates attending the 1915 Annual Moveable Conference held in Manchester. The badge depicts the Manchester municipal crest and that of the independent Order of Oddfellows above, quartered with an hourglass timer, crossed keys, Agnus Dei with flag and a beehive with in the centre a flower. Here’s a clearer representation of the Oddfellows’ crest www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=4e6789... The Reverend F C Davies is named as the Grand Master who presumably would have chaired the meeting. Rev. Frederick Charles Davies was Vicar at St. Mary’s Church in Reigate from 1901 to 1929.
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References:
www.oddfellows.co.uk/Site/Content/Gen_Content.aspx?conten... (History and general information about the Independent Order of Oddfellows).
www.oddfellows.co.uk/Site/Content/Gen_Content.aspx?conten... (An interesting group of short articles about the Oddfellows, well worth a read. Includes one about the Necropolis Railway that was run by the Independent Order of Oddfellows and whose building façade still survives in Westminster Bridge Road, London.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddfellows
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddfellows#The_Grand_United_Order_o...
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Enamels: 3 (red, blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 2” x 1 5/16” (about 50mm x 33mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: Henry Slingsby Limited.
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Not far from my work place is the head office of Duca Financial Services.
The name Duca is a shortened version of DUtch-CAnadian Credit Union, a small ethnic credit union created by Dutch immigrants arriving in Canada following World War II. Back in 1954, 20 Dutch immigrants started the credit union with only CAD $236 in assets and they conducted the business over a kitchen table.
Duca now has over 35,000 members, 12 branche in Southern Ontario, and over CAD $1 billion in assets. These days of course anyone is welcome to open an account and become a member of this mutual bank.
Standardization in the field of banking, securities and other financial services: current and future needs. Held in Amsterdam (Netherlands), 13 May 2011. Co-organized by ISO and NEN. Website: www.iso.org/finserv2011
All eyes were on Lara Hodgson, CEO and co-founder of NOWaccount, as we got a glimpse into her busy and exciting life as an entrepreneur, wife, mother and leader during our Eyes on Entrepreneurs series.
Omnichannel banking requires four pillars.
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Understand customers’ needs before moving to omnichannel banking.
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Mumbai's bread and butter comes from the financial business, and the Bombay Stock Exchange is the epitome of being in business! In the forefront you'll also see the Mumbai University
TARP and Financial Services Subcommittee
April 17, 2012 | Washington, D.C.
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