Belgacom International Carrier Services (Belgacom ICS), a leading global provider of voice, data and value added services and eServGlobal Limited (LON:ESG)(ASX:ESV), a provider of end-to-end solutions, enabling smart communication and payment services, have successfully tested their joint service, HomeSend, and performed a first international money transfer through the mobile phone

eServGlobal Limited (LON:ESG)(ASX:ESV) a provider of end-to-end solutions, enabling smart communication and payment services for service providers on any generation network, today provides an update on several key topics.

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On Friday the Australian stocks posted a strong gain with financial sector soaring 5.3%, capping the best week for the market in three months. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended 3.4% higher, or 109.7 points, at 3345.2, while the broader All Ordinaries index was up 3.3%, or 104.3 points, at 3294.7. The ASX200 rose 6% for the week. But analysts say that it is too early to say the bear markets end, although the US banks delivered turnarounds.

eServGlobal Limited (LSE:ESG)(ASX:ESV) a provider of end-to-end solutions, enabling smart communication and payment services for telecom operators on any generation network, today announced that Mobinil has chosen the eServGlobal platform to launch its Missed Call Alert (MCA) service.

eServGlobal Limited (LSE:ESG)(ASX:ESV) a provider of end-to-end solutions, enabling smart communication and payment services for service providers on any generation network, today announces its results for the six months ended 31 December 2008.

eServGlobal Limited (LSE:ESG)(ASX:ESV) is a public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:ESV) and the London Stock Exchange (AIM)(LSE:ESG). Along with its Head Office in Sydney, Australia, the eServGlobal group has operations worldwide

The Australian market ended lower Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 46.5 points, or 1.4%, at 3402.4. The broader All Ordinaries index shed 45 points, or 1.3%, to 3353. The market sentiment hit by the bearish tone from overseas is not likely to change by the upcoming half year earnings.

The GSMA today announced new developments in its Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) programme, an initiative that leverages mobile to facilitate access to money transfer services. To complement the successful alliance that has been in place with Western Union for the past eighteen months, the GSMA has selected Belgacom International Carrier Services (Belgacom ICS) and it's technology provider eServGlobal, to broaden the reach of the MMT Programme.

Yesterday the Australian shares closed higher led by banks and the resources sector. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 38.7 points, or 1.12 per cent, at 3508.6, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 38.3 points, or 1.12 per cent, at 3445.8. The market is expected to be quiet when investors await the details of the US rescue plan.