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NIPA Expands TPA Business Owner Services to Include 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©
The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is expanding its TPA Business Owner Resources to include the 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©, an exclusive online, 401(k) sales and service training program that will allow TPA firms to grow referrals and improve client services by providing financial advisers with valuable professional development. - February 17, 2012 - National Institute of Pension Administrators
Start Up is Opening Thirty Cafes Using Crowdfunding. Letting Customers Vote on How the Cafes Are Run.
New Perspectives Cafe, a start up company, is combining polling and crowdfunding to create a unique event. New Perspectives Cafe is opening thirty stores nationwide, at the same date and time, using a crowdfunding model of finance. In addition to this, New Perspectives Cafe is letting members vote on the cafe's menus, theme nights, events, fundraisers, new locations, and just about everything else. - February 16, 2012 - New Perspectives Cafe
Just Military Loans Launches New Referral Program
In order to find new people who are interested in Just Military Loans, the company has launched a new referral program. Each person who signs up for the referral program earns $25 cash (up to $250 per month) for each friend who gets approved for a loan and completes the online contract. - February 16, 2012 - Just Military Loans, Inc.
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP’s Director of Valuation Services Named Key Speaker at Knowledge Congress’ "Valuation in 2012 Live Webcast" Webinar to be Held on 3/23/2012
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Georgia’s largest independent accounting firm, announced today that Michael Blake, CFA, ASA, Director of Valuation Services at the firm, will be one of the speakers at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Valuation in 2012” on March 23,... - February 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
Financial Planning Association of Florida to Promote Professional and Consumer Awareness at Annual Trip to Tallahassee
Financial Planning Association of Florida leaders will be participating in their 6th Annual trip to Tallahassee on February 27 and 28. As a trusted resource in promoting the financial planning process and related issues to the State of Florida consumers and government officials, the FPA of Florida will advocate for the benefits of the financial planning profession and Florida consumers. - February 13, 2012 - Financial Planning Association of Florida
RateGenius Loan Services Begins 2012 with Over 100 Lenders Nationally - Auto Refinance Opportunities - Part of Many Financial Institutions New Year Growth Strategies
Last year proved to be hugely successful for RateGenius as they grew exponentially and welcomed 100 new lenders onto their already established auto-refinance program. With the developed national lender network, RateGenius has helped nearly 11,000 customers save money by funding over $2 Billion in... - February 12, 2012 - rateGenius
Securities America Selects Assistant of the Year
Securities America regularly identifies the best performing assistants to its financial advisers & recognizes them in an annual gathering. This year, it has selected Amanda Silkwood of Quintus Financial Services as it best performing Assistant of the Year. - February 11, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Reduced Log Export Tariffs in Russia Unlikely to Boost the Country’s Log Export Volumes Back Up to Historic Levels
Export tariffs on logs shipped from Russia, the world's largest log supplier, are set to be reduced as the country becomes a member of the WTO. The proposed new lower tariffs are not expected to increase export volumes to pre-tariff levels, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - February 10, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Corcentric Presents “AP Outlook: The Future of Accounts Payable,” a No-Cost Lunch & Learn Event in Houston, Texas
Rob DeVincent and Justin Kline of Corcentric Host Event to Provide Accounts Payable Professionals with Actionable Insight to Transform their AP Processes. - February 10, 2012 - Corcentric
Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening
When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors
Total Mortgage Services Receives Arkansas Combination Mortgage Banker-Broker-Servicer License
Borrowers can now take advantage of near record low mortgage rates and personalized service - February 09, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Cedar Brook Financial Partners' Megan Farnsworth Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Megan Farnsworth, Senior Account Manager of the Cleveland-based wealth management firm’s Employee Benefits Division hits 5-year career milestone. - February 09, 2012 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Pay $5 to Wear Jeans to Work at Cleveland-Based Cedar Brook Financial Partners
For 5th year in a row, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, one of the region's largest wealth management firms, raises money for American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign. - February 09, 2012 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Summit County Port Authority Develops Strategic Plan
Plan developed with experts from CDFA and included more than 40 interviews. - February 09, 2012 - Summit County Port Authority
Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Releases Podcast on 401(k) Planning for Companies
Mike Hensley, Certified Financial Planner, Discusses How Businesses Can Provide Appropriate Retirement Advice to Employees - February 09, 2012 - Guardian Capital Advisors
SWACHA Survey Uncovers Potential for Debit and Credit Card Issuers to Attract Customers with Appealing Loyalty Programs
Even though many banks scaled back or even eliminated debit and credit card rewards programs in 2011, many consumers are still searching for ways to make purchases and get a few extra perks in the process. A recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional... - February 08, 2012 - SWACHA
'Stache Dash Running Race Celebrates Entrepreneurs
This for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs event will benefit local microfinance organization, Opportunity Fund. - February 06, 2012 - Picnic Dash Productions
China is Now the World’s Largest Importer of Softwood Lumber and Logs Despite a Slowdown in Imports During the 4Q/11
Reduced activities in the housing construction sector in China decreased importation of softwood logs and lumber in late 2011, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the decline in the 4Q, total imports during 2011 reached a record high, making China the largest importer of logs and lumber in the world. - February 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Yorkshire’s First "Fixed Fee" Divorce Launches
A leading group of family solicitors in Leeds have joined forces with a specialist Yorkshire-based divorce coach and independent financial adviser (IFA) to offer the first fixed fee collaborative divorce. - February 04, 2012 - Gordian Financial Services
Enquirica is Pleased to Announce the Release of a Detailed New Report on Investing in Farmland with a Particular Focus on Canada and the Prairie Markets
Enquirica is pleased to announce the release of a detailed new report on investing in farmland with a particular focus on Canada and the prairie markets. Canadian farmland continues to receive favorable attention from alternative investors. They believe it stems from some unique and increasingly sought after characteristics - low volatility, low correlations to traditional asset classes, high correlation to inflation, superior risk adjusted returns, linkage to emerging market growth. - February 03, 2012 - Enquirica Research
Cannon Group Appoints Eric Russo as VP of Sales and Marketing
Former Director of Sales Eric Russo will oversee the Cannon Group's increasing marketing efforts. - February 03, 2012 - Cannon Group, Inc.
Recycling Industry Company Receives Sales Tax Exemption on Jet
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Assist Company in Acquiring Tax Exemption - February 02, 2012 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Secures Sales Tax Exemption for Financial Services Company
Company Very Pleased with Sales Tax Exemption on Purchase of Jet - February 02, 2012 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
FiPath Teaches You to Protect Against the Risks of New Policies Relating to 401k
Workers looking forward to a comfortable retirement need to make sure that they are up-to-date on policy changes that may affect their 401k and IRA accounts. - February 01, 2012 - FiPath
BankInfoSecurity & Michigan Bankers Association Announce New Training Partnership
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces a new training partnership with the Michigan Bankers Association. - February 01, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
WNC Provides $9.5 Million in Financing for Development of 70-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Asheboro, NC
WNC & Associates, Inc. has provided $9.5 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit for the acquisition and reuse of two historic former mills into 70-unit affordable housing community in Asheboro, NC. - February 01, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Embracing the Future - HKSI Enhances Its Membership to Recruit Younger Members from a Wider Pool
Since its establishment, the Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) has been growing from strength to strength with the support from institutions, practitioners and regulators in the finance industry. Over 70% of its members hold key management positions in their firms and some members are shifting... - February 01, 2012 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
Xsolla and ZipZap Partnership Allows Gamers to Pay for Virtual Currency with Cash
Partnership Will Help Gaming Publishers Expand Their Player Base to Tweens/Teens and Others Who Do Not Have a Credit Card or Bank Account, or Prefer to Pay with Cash - January 29, 2012 - ZipZap, Inc.
Increased Demand for Factoring Services Drives Record-Setting Year for Liquid Capital
2011 was a record-setting year for Liquid Capital, which saw a dramatic increase in factoring volume in both its U.S. and Canadian markets. The only full-service factoring company in the franchising industry, Liquid Capital grew by 45 percent in the U.S. from 2010 to 2011, and saw an increase of 20... - January 29, 2012 - Liquid Capital
Forex-Metal is Offering Professional Accounts for Experienced Traders
Forex-Metal is offering professional accounts with DMA variable spreads starting from 0.4 points. - January 29, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Equipment Leasing Rates to Remain Low in Light of Bernanke Announcement
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced Wednesday that interest rates are not likely to rise from their current record low until at least late 2014. The news came as an extension of nearly 18 months from the previous commitment to keep rates low until 2013. Since 2008, the Fed has attempted to... - January 28, 2012 - Taycor Financial
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
VPcard to Help Government Organizations Improve P-card Controls
VPcard, LLC operates www.VPcard.com, the free network for facilitating non-PO purchases, offering help to government organizations in the control of P-card programs. - January 26, 2012 - VPcard, LLC
VPcard, LLC Launches The Virtual Pcard Network
VPcard, LLC announces the launch of www.VPcard.com, a completely free network for facilitating business-to-business (B2B) transactions. From small businesses to the federal government, procurement cards (purchasing cards, or p-cards) have become a widely used tool for small-dollar purchases. The... - January 26, 2012 - VPcard, LLC
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Children ages 6 – 12 will be given the opportunity... - January 26, 2012 - SWACHA
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Announces Merger Agreement
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Judith Stanfield, founder of Stanfield and Phillips, Certified Public Accountants, are pleased to announce the merger of their accounting practices and Judith Stanfield’s admittance as a partner of McQuadeBrennan, LLP. Stanfield’s... - January 25, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
TMS Funding Names Domenic Melillo VP of Wholesale Lending
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development,... - January 25, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 1,920 Acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan
Agcapita Farmland Fund is pleased to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for 1,920 acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan as part of its fall 2011 acquisition program. - January 24, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Chesterfield Borough Council Boosts Performance with Intuitive Dashboards
Chesterfield Borough Council (www.chesterfield.gov.uk) has today announced it is implementing Intuitive Dashboards, the advanced business intelligence dashboard solution from Intuitive Business Intelligence (www.intuitivebusinessintelligence.com), to provide instant, real-time and graphical... - January 24, 2012 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
Life House Funding Increases Revenue for 3 Straight Quarters with a Record Number of New Applicants
Life House Funding hits record revenue numbers and develops a technology that is revolutionizing the personal loan and small business loan market. - January 22, 2012 - Life House Financial Services
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Second Highly Successful Closing
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its second highly successful 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 (“RRSP”). Agcapita is one of Canada's most experienced farmland fund managers, launching its first fund in Q1 2008. - January 22, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
InternScout Partners with Taycor Financial to Create International Business Exchange Program
Taycor Financial has announced the launch of an international internship program in partnership with InternScout. The program will focus on postgraduate as well as current university level students studying business, finance, or marketing. InternScout, one of the leading placement agencies in the... - January 21, 2012 - Taycor Financial
ProPay Credit Card Processing Reviewed and Rated “A” by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their review of ProPay, and the news is very good for the merchant services company. The rating is based off of the major categories that impact businesses the most: cost, sales tactics, marketing, and customer reviews. The overall rating for ProPay was an A,... - January 21, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
Unified Software Helps UK Employers Meet New HMRC RTI Requirements
Electronic payments and validation specialists Unified Software have introduced a new service which will help employers comply with the new HMRC Real Time Information scheme (RTI). - January 21, 2012 - Unified Software Ltd
Excend Announces Terms Sheets for Investments of $57.5MM to Start 2012
Within the first few weeks of 2012 Excend’s clients received terms sheets for new investments totaling $57.5MM. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Place Trade Financial Celebrates 10 Years in the Triangle
2011 Marks 10 years for Place Trade Financial in the Triangle - January 19, 2012 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Avista Solutions Completes LOS Implementation for First National Bank of Pennsylvania
First National Bank’s search for a web-based retail lending platform with transparency and advanced reporting capabilities was fulfilled by Avista Solutions’ loan origination system. - January 18, 2012 - Avista Solutions
Secrets of Traders LLC® Announces Trading Advantage’sTM Special January Webinar… “Futures Trading 104: What You Think You Know About Support & Resistance!”
Trading AdvantageTM is Offering a Special Webinar for January… Now You Can Learn the Secrets of Support & Resistance from Veteran Futures Educator Patrick Assalone. - January 18, 2012 - Secrets of Traders LLC.