Central Pacific Bank launched Monday a new online banking program specifically designed for small businesses.
Business Online Banking enables small businesses to take advantage of the same banking tools larger businesses utilize, such as controlling access for multiple users, and automating collections and payments through Automated Clearing House capability and electronic transaction networks. The program also provides the benefits of a consumer online banking program, such as mobile access and cost efficiencies.
Small businesses can choose from three different programs with varying monthly fees, ranging from no monthly fee for the basic program, $5 per month for bill payment and mobile deposit function and $10 per month for bill payment, mobile deposit and ACH capabilities.
Facebook sued over Palestinian attacks
JERUSALEM >> Israeli and American families of victims of attacks by Palestinians filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Facebook, claiming the social network is providing a platform for militants to spread incitement and violence, their lawyers said Monday.
Shurat Hadin, an Israeli legal advocacy group, filed the suit on behalf of the five families in New York federal court late Sunday, alleging that Facebook is violating U.S. anti-terrorism laws by providing a service to militant groups that assists them in “recruiting, radicalizing, and instructing terrorists, raising funds, creating fear and carrying out attacks.”
The lawsuit focuses on the Islamic militant group Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip and which has fought three wars against Israel since the Palestinian group overran the coastal territory in 2007. Hamas, an armed group sworn to Israel’s destruction, has been designated a terrorist organization by the United States.
The five families in the lawsuit lost relatives in attacks over the past two years. Four were dual Israeli-American citizens, while one victim was an American tourist.
The suit comes amid a 10-month outburst of violence that has seen scores of Palestinian attacks targeting Israeli civilians and troops.
Since mid-September 34 Israelis and two American tourists have been killed in attacks by Palestinians. More than 200 Palestinians have been killed during the same time. The majority of the Palestinians are said by Israel to have been attackers. The rest were killed in clashes with Israeli troops.
On the Move
Global design firm WATG has announced the promotion of Noe Pegarido to associate vice president for the Honolulu office. He was previously a senior associate and senior designer for WATG. Pegarido also has 17 years of architecture experience, including working for E&O Kuala Lumpur Residences, St. Mary Residences and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, all in Malaysia.
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has appointed Robert Ishihara to general manager at Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Ishihara was previously general manager at the Wyndham Vacation Resorts Royal Garden at Waikiki and assistant general manager at the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk, and had a temporary assignment as general manager for Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger.
