Biz FMA (8/11/99)
FULL STORY:
Business owners can now have their cake and eat it too. Citibank/Travelers
Bank and Salomon Smith Barney joined up this week to roll out a 'Financial
Management Account' for businesses. The 'Business FMA' account enables small
and medium-sized businesses to consolidate cash flow management, investments,
and borrowing through a single account. A key feature of the 'Business FMA'
is a 'Platinum MasterCard' credit card issued through Travelers Bank. The
MasterCard program enables the business owner to arrange for credit cards for
principals in the business, as well as for key employees with segregated lines
and reporting of purchases. Reporting and payments are automated through the
'Business FMA' statement and Internet access. The business owner may also
choose a 'Gold MasterCard' debit card instead of, or in addition to, the
credit card option, with an optional 'Travel & Rewards' program which offers travel,
merchant, and special event rewards earned through debit card purchases. Citi
is also offering credit/debit card merchant services for 'Business FMA'
account holders through Citicorp Payment Services, Inc. Proceeds are credited
directly to the 'Business FMA' account. Clients also receive discounts on their setup
process when linked to the 'Business FMA'. The program also offers payroll
services through ADP and an financial reporting software interface with
Intuit.
For more information contact the local office of Salomon Smith Barney.