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Greenbird Financial Counts Research Investment Service as Addition to Its Service Offerings
Greenbird Financial, a financial and commodity Brokerage Company, recently announced the inclusion of its Research Investment Package as additional trading service to its list of offerings. - May 02, 2012 - Greenbird Financial
Financial Advisor Kira Robinson-Kates Earns Leader's Recognition
Ms. Robinson-Kates has earned the prestigious Leader's recognition for New England Financial. Based in the Baystate Financial Services headquarters, Kira has been recognized as an industry leader. - May 02, 2012 - Baystate Financial Services
Webinar to Update Buying Tax Liens Online
This special webinar training is scheduled for Wednesday May 9th at 9pm Eastern Time. TaxLienLady.com Members have access to this training with their membership as well as anyone who has purchased the Buying Tax Liens Online course. The course comes with lifetime updates, and anyone who has the course will be invited to the webinar along with subscribers to Tax Lien Lady’s Members Area. - April 28, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com
Cachet Banq, Inc. Teams Up with The Bancorp Bank
The Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), has announced a collaboration with Cachet Banq, Inc., a national financial services company located in Southern California. The Bancorp Bank serves as an ACH sponsor bank for payroll-related transactions for Cachet... - April 27, 2012 - Cachet Financial Services
Islamic Finance Training Gets Major Boost: Ethica Launches Subsidized Pricing for Developing Countries
With the launch of subsidized pricing for developing countries, Ethica Institue of Islamic Finance seeks to enhance the scope and reach of its award-winning CIFE training program. - April 27, 2012 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc. Wins Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award
Consolidated Credit is proud to receive the Education in Financial Literacy Education Nonprofit Organization of the Year. The award recognizes organizations dedicated to the promotion of financial literacy to consumers from all walks of life. - April 26, 2012 - Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc.
UNIT4 Shortlisted for Best Software Provider in Prestigious UK Financial Directors' (FD) Excellence Awards
UNIT4 Agresso, Coda and FinancialForce.com shortlisted in large firms (£50m+) and SME categories. Results based on the annual Satisfaction Survey of UK FDs (1,100 responses) - April 25, 2012 - FinancialForce.com
POS Portal’s P2 CRM Solution Wins 2012 Technology Innovation Award
POS Portal, Inc. (www.P2Office.com), the industry leading provider of end-to-end customer relationship management (CRM) software for merchant acquiring, won the “Technology Innovation Award” at the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) 2012 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. ETA's Awards and Recognition committee in conjunction with the ETA Technology Committee selected POS Portal's P2 ISO Office CRM (P2) as the winner of this year’s coveted Technology Innovation Award. - April 24, 2012 - POS Portal
The BSC Group Arranges $31.82 Million in Financing for Self Storage and Mixed Use Properties
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for commercial property owners, announced recent financing transactions totaling $31.82MM in loan proceeds on behalf of self-storage and commercial property owners. “Our... - April 24, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Financial Planning Association Elects Registered Investment Advisor Thomas W. Balcom as 2012 Chairman
1650 Wealth Management, a fee-only, Registered Investment Advisor firm with locations in Boca Raton and Miami, Florida, is pleased to announce that Founder, Thomas W. Balcom, CFP®, CAIA, MBA, has been elected as 2012 Chairman of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale. - April 23, 2012 - 1650 Wealth Management
Gary S. Williams Becomes a Member of the Financial Services Institute
FSI Advocates for Main Street Americans’ Access to Independent, Affordable Financial Advice. - April 22, 2012 - Williams Asset Management
John F. May Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
John F. May, of Bethesda, Maryland, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of International Finance. About John F. May John F. May is Lead Population Specialist with the World Bank. Dr. May’s... - April 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Commercial Real Estate Financing Up in California
California commercial real estate financing using a popular government-guaranteed loan program jumped 43 percent for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same 3-month period a year ago, according to CDC Small Business Finance, one of the nation’s largest small business lenders. CDC... - April 21, 2012 - CDC Small Business Finance
Farmers & Merchants Bank Unveils Image Cash Letter Service for Electronic Check Processing
New technology enables organizations to scan and process large quantities of checks electronically, saving time and reducing processing costs. - April 21, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Agcapita Farmland Investment Partners - Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increase 21.7% in 2011
According to the recently released report on farmland values issued by Farmland Credit Canada, "In the second half of 2011, farmland values in Saskatchewan increased an average of 10.1%, the highest average increase across Canada. This followed gains of 11.6% and 2.7% in the previous two... - April 19, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Lindsey Joins Securities America
Securities America has added one more financial advisory firm to its fledging network of partner firms. Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management, headed by John Lindsey, has joined Securities America Advisors Inc. and will offer its financial services, in affiliation with Securities America Inc. - April 19, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Forex-Metal Offers Islamic Trading Accounts
Forex-Metal broker offers Islamic trading accounts that completely satisfy Islamic religious prohibitions of not receiving or paying interest. - April 18, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Daniel A. White & Associates to Host Education Workshop Titled "Will I Outlive My Money?"
Retirees and pre-retirees of all ages are invited to attend an educational workshop titled “Will I Outlive My Money?” hosted by Daniel A. White & Associates, a retirement planning firm based in Glen Mills. The program will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the... - April 18, 2012 - Daniel A. White & Associates
Total Mortgage Services Receives Kansas Mortgage Lender License
Kansas borrowers now have access to some of the lowest mortgage rates available. - April 17, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Riddell Financial Presents “Retire in Style”
Free Retirement Planning Seminar for Women Set for April 17, 2012, in Sarasota, FL - April 15, 2012 - Riddell Financial
HomePay Chip&PIN Solution Receives Accreditation from American Express
The innovative payments company Secure Electrans have announced completion of the formal accreditation of HomePay, their secure in-home EMV Chip &PIN payment solution, by American Express. This is another significant milestone for Secure Electrans and its plans for mass market deployment of the HomePay product suite. - April 15, 2012 - Secure Electrans Limited
SkySparc Adds Interface Builder to SkyREPORT
The newest release of SkyREPORT gives central banks, asset managers, financial institutions and corporate treasuries a cost-effective tool for transparent integration of their financial systems by building interfaces without the need for coding. Working seamlessly with Wallstreet Suite and... - April 14, 2012 - SkySparc
Joint Scholarships for Hong Kong Private Wealth Management Professionals
The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) today announced the offer of three scholarships for Private Wealth Management (PWM) professionals in Hong Kong. The scholarships, each worth HKD42,000, are being jointly offered by the HKSI, Association of International Wealth Management (AIWM) and AZEK. - April 14, 2012 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
Cilento Mortgage Consultants Corp and Attorney Jonathan Levin Announce a Fully Integrated Solution for Compliance with New Non-Bank Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Non-Bank Residential mortgage lenders can now utilize the review programs developed by a mortgage industry veteran and a Bank Regulatory Attorney that can assure compliance with the mandatory August 13, 2012 deadline. - April 13, 2012 - Cilento Mortgage Advisory Corp.
Jeremy Kees Joins Patriot Asset Advisors
Jeremy Kees, formerly of Edward Jones in Granville, Ohio, has joined the wealth management firm Patriot Asset Advisors. Kees will be working in the firm’s Easton office along with Jonathan Taylor and Allen Stocker, founder of Patriot Asset Advisors. “Jeremy has successfully built an... - April 13, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Hana Financial Names Bryan Hitchcock as National Production Manager
Hana Financial Inc. has named Bryan Hitchcock as National Production Manager for its growing home mortgage division. With two decades of sales management and mortgage lending experience, Hitchcock is responsible for overseeing and developing Hana's home mortgage call centers. - April 13, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Fourth Closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III Was Opened to Investors in October 2011 with a $20 Million Offering.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its fourth closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans... - April 13, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Mercantile Corporation Announces Strategic Expansion of Multi-Family and Commercial Finance Platform in Dallas-Fort Worth Region
Mercantile Corporation today announced they will be expanding their product offerings and platform to serve multi-family and commercial real estate borrowers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding regions. The company notes that the primary finance activities are focused on multi-family and commercial assets. - April 12, 2012 - Mercantile Corporation
LTC Tree Offers Consumers Long Term Care Insurance Research Tools in New Site
LTC Tree, a leading online consumer resource for comprehensive information regarding Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site that simplifies the process involved in researching and acquiring long term care insurance. - April 11, 2012 - LTC Tree
Financial Education Expert Robert Kiyosaki to Give First, NAC Live Stream Event in U.S.
Register for exclusive, online access to the Rich Dad National Achievers Congress presentation at http://bit.ly/RichDadLiveCA. - April 11, 2012 - The Rich Dad Company
The StoneHill Group Hires Wade Hamby in Business Development
New Business Development Manager joins national mortgage outsource and quality control firm. - April 10, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Blue Asset Management Selling Performing Mortgages in New Jersey
(Wayne) Blue Asset Management is selling a portion of its existing first mortgage portfolio consisting of performing mortgages collateralized by properties in New Jersey. According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, “We are offering performing first... - April 10, 2012 - Blue Asset Management
Place Trade Financial Welcomes Cheng Chen
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., (Member FINRA, SIPC), (www.placetrade.com), a global full service financial services and online trading firm, announced that Cheng Chen has joined the firm in the North Raleigh branch office. In this position, Cheng Chen will serve... - April 10, 2012 - Place Trade Financial
Lombardia Expands Multi-family and Commercial Finance Platform in the Dallas Fort- Worth Metroplex Region
Lombardia today announced they will be expanding their financial product offerings and platform to serve multi-family and commercial real estate borrowers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding regions. The company notes that the primary finance activities are focused on multi-family... - April 08, 2012 - Lombardia
Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached a Record High in the 4Q/11 Thanks to Increased Demand in the United Kingdom
Exports of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a record of over two million tons in 2011, according to analysis reported in the North American Wood Fiber Review. Canada has long been the main exporter of pellets but in the second half of 2011, the US caught up and exported an equal volume to Canada. - April 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Belize StrategemFX Tested to US Safety, Security Standard
55-page Independent Audit by Bain Markets Finds Provider Meeting or Exceeding the US NFA Standard - April 07, 2012 - Bain Markets
New Website Lets Small Businesses Name Their Price for Health Benefits
ZaneBenefits.com Teaches Small Businesses, Brokers, and CPAs New Health Benefits Options - April 05, 2012 - Zane Benefits
Hana Financial Names John Marsha as Senior Vice President and Regional Marketing Manager of Atlanta Office
The former CIT vice president is tasked to broaden the scope of Hana Financial's marketplace through new business development and networking. - April 05, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Ironridge Energy Enters Into $1.4 Million Financing with Worthington Energy
Ironridge Energy Co., an institutional investor financing small cap public companies in the energy sector, has entered into a $1.4 million equity financing with Worthington Energy, Inc. - April 05, 2012 - Ironridge Global Partners, LLC
Protect Your Identity with Free and Secure Document Shredding Hosted by Platinum Wealth Strategies
Platinum Wealth Strategies offers free and secure document disposal to the local community on Saturday, April 28. - April 05, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Printech Simplifies the New Electronic Payments for Organizations in the Eastern Caribbean Region
Printech offers CheckPlus cheque writing system that gives businesses a convenient means of printing cheques, issuing refunds, dividends, financial statements and other secure documents. The software adheres to the Eastern Caribbean standards in cheque scanning and electronic payment processing. The implementation of the cheque scanning solution is beneficial for business and Printech can help customer understand how to use the systems to the their advantage. - April 05, 2012 - Printech Global Secure Payment Solutions
Long Time Developer JV Games Joins Double Fine and Others Using Kickstarter to Get Back to the Origins of Gaming
JV Games announces it will be crowd funding Hard Contact via Kickstarter in the recent trend of player backed video games. - April 04, 2012 - JV Games Inc.
Corcentric and the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM) to Co-host Webinar on “How to Perform an Accounts Payable Process Review”
Corcentric to Co-host Educational Webinar Event with the Institute of Finance & Management which will Show AP Professionals How to Effectively Perform an AP Process Review - April 04, 2012 - Corcentric
Ennovent Impact Circle Partners with Toniic
Leading Impact Investor Groups partner to accelerate capital fusion and expertise to social enterprises in India. - April 04, 2012 - Ennovent Gmbh
Passerby Announces "Pay What You Choose" Pricing
Passerby, a new crowdfunding platform exclusive to film, announces that for the first 20 films to go into funding, filmmakers will be able to choose what percentage they pay for the service. - April 03, 2012 - Passerby
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
FSSI Partners with Shaw Systems to Provide Print and Electronic Customer Communications
Print-Mail outsourcing company FSSI announces a new partnership with industry software leader Shaw Systems, Inc., in which its customer communications solutions will complement Shaw’s Loan Servicing and Collections/Recovery products. - April 02, 2012 - FSSI
Daytona Beach Real Estate Investors Use Special Techniques to Build Rapid Wealth in Current Real Estate Market
Find out how to protect your assets and use a 1031 Exchange or Self Directed IRA to build wealth. - March 31, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
Forex-Metal Offers Higher Commissions for Experienced IBs
Based on their performance, Forex-Metal affiliates can now receive 2 pips per lot commission from trading or $100 CPA for each new account. - March 30, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Greenbird Financial Plans to Offer Direct and Electronic Commodity Trading in Brazil and Mexico
Greenbird Financial, a globally known commodity futures and Options Company is set release its new service offering via direct and electronic commodity trading with at least four futures contracts in the markets of Brazil and Mexico. Brazil and Mexico are known for its attractive and profitable markets for Latin American investors. - March 29, 2012 - Greenbird Financial