UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA CHOOSES THE EDCOMM GROUP TO DELIVER COMPLIANCE TRAINING TO FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS UNIT (NEW YORK, NY) –September 6, 2005

Union Bank of California has chosen The Edcomm Group to deliver eLearning Compliance training to its Fraud Investigations Unit.

Introduction to the Fraud Investigations Unit is a comprehensive eLearning course geared to teach Union Bank of California investigators the fundamentals of performing their responsibilities and implementing specific procedures, particularly for BSA violations, AML incidents and other Frauds perpetrated against the Bank. Through interactive learning, online testing and various auxiliary activities, students will master the many processes and procedures necessary to perform the functions of the Investigations Unit. For more information about programs like these, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www.bankersacademy.com.

The fourth largest commercial bank in California, Union Bank of California is one of the 35 largest banks in the U.S., with assets of over 46 billion, 298 branches and 21 international offices. Founded in 1864, the bank offers investment and financial management, trust services, private banking, insurance services and global custody services.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of classroom instruction, print publication, video production, online documentation, interactive web systems and multimedia programs. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many industry specific off-the-shelf products that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is an 18-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results. The Edcomm Group (www.edcomm.com), (www.bankersacademy.com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact:

Linda Eagle
President, The Edcomm Group
1-888-4EDCOMM
linda.eagle@edcomm.com