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MTR Gaming Group Files for Ohio Gaming License

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it has officially submitted its application with the Ohio Lottery Commission for a license to operate video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at its Scioto Downs racetrack. - December 21, 2011 - MTR

CD-adapco to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of Business Update

Engineering Simulation: Saving America Money - December 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC

Dodd Frank Summary and Dodd Frank Act Information Now Available at DoddFrankSummary.com

DoddFrankSummary.com announced today the launch of a new website, doddfranksummary.com. This site is a one-stop-shop for attorneys, lawyers, students, financial services professionals, and any others seeking up-to-date and helpful information about the Dodd Frank Act. - December 18, 2011 - DoddFrankSummary.com

Weaker Lumber Markets Are Causing Global Sawlog Prices to Fall for First Time Since Early 2009

Slowing lumber markets throughout the world have resulted in declining sawlog prices in many of the major lumber-producing regions in Europe and North America, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price reductions occurred in Japan, Sweden, Poland and Russia. - December 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC

The CFLA Program is Back - Forensic Loan Auditor Certification Training - Jan 27-29 - San Diego

This course will cover forensic loan auditing for possible violations of the Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Home Ownership Equity Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other pertinent State and Federal statutes and common law principles to look for in the loan documentation. - December 16, 2011 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Q1 Productions to Host eDiscovery for Financial Services Conference

Examining Cost-Effective and Strategic eDiscovery Procedures Specific to Financial Institutions through Exploring New Methods of Data Preservation and Records Management, Addressing the Latest Federal Regulations and Agency Investigations, and Progressive Opportunities when Transitioning to Cloud Computing. - December 16, 2011 - Q1 Productions

FiPath Launches First Independent Site to Help Consumers Take Control of Their Financial Future

Members benefit from unbiased and educational financial planning information, easy-to-use tools, peer-to-peer connections and expert resources With an effective growth rate of 10,000 new members per month, FiPath is projected to have more than 100,000 members by year-end. FiPath (www.fipath.com)... - December 16, 2011 - FiPath

Corcentric to Release COR360 Version 10.2.0, Featuring New Accounts Payable Management Dashboard

Corcentric’s COR360 10.2.0 Product Update to Include Accounts Payable Management Dashboard, Allowing Users to Quickly and Easily Take a Deeper Look into their Accounts Payable Processes in Real Time. - December 15, 2011 - Corcentric

Advisors Assistant® Debuts in Top Ten in Portfolio Management in 2011 Financial Planning Magazine Tech Survey

Advisors Assistant® placed 4th in overall CRM Category and 6th in Portfolio Management - December 15, 2011 - Advisors Assistant

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Win Case for Tax Exemption on Jet

Real Estate Firm Gets Tax Exemption on Jet Thanks to Aero & Marine Tax Professionals - December 15, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals

Financial Force Named Red Herring Global 100 Winner

FinancialForce.com, the cloud applications company, today announced that it has been named a Red Herring Global 100 winner. The Red Herring Global 100 is an annual award that honors the year’s 100 most notable private technology companies and entrepreneurs from across the globe. The Red... - December 14, 2011 - FinancialForce.com

Opalesque Launches "Futures Strategies," Its Second Premium Research Publication on Managed Futures and CTAs

Opalesque has launched Opalesque Futures Strategies to help Qualified Eligible Participants and Accredited Investors to invest in and benefit from Managed Futures and CTAs. - December 14, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd

Mageras Promoted to Senior Vice-President Leads Mortgage Defense and Resolution Practice

zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Steve Mageras has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Steve, who started with zIngenuity in late 2009 when mortgage repurchase demands became... - December 13, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.

FiPath CEO Tim Harrington to Present at New England Venture Summit in Boston on December 14, 2011

FiPath, (FiPath.com), the first independent site that provides financial planning resources and collaboration for consumers and advisors, today announced that Tim Harrington, the Company’s CEO, will be presenting at The New England Venture Summit on December 14, 2011. - December 11, 2011 - FiPath

Forex-Metal Announces New Instant Account Opening Procedure

Forex-Metal’s clients can now open an account, receive $20 welcome bonus, and start trading instantaneously. - December 10, 2011 - Forex-Metal

Richard W. Sams Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Richard W. Sams, of Burlington, Ontario, Canada has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Finance and Accounting. About Richard W. Sams Richard W. Sams is Controller of Howlett Group of Companies. - December 10, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who

The Closer and The Validator Are Two of the "Top 15 Most Useful Add-Ons for Microsoft Dynamics GP"

The “Top 15 Most Useful Add-Ons for Microsoft Dynamics GP” have just been announced. The Closer and The Validator have both made the list this year. - December 09, 2011 - Reporting-Central

Spend Radar Adds Data Center in UK

Company continues to strengthen its leadership position with new cloud computing data center - December 09, 2011 - Spend Radar

Under Stewardship of Jeff Drazan, Bertram Capital’s Former Portfolio Company, PDI Ranked #300 in Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™

Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a leading provider of mission-critical power distribution equipment for data centers, alternative energy, industrial, and commercial power markets, and former portfolio company of Bertram Capital, recently announced it ranked Number 300 on Deloitte's Technology Fast... - December 08, 2011 - Bertram Capital

Mrs Laura Cha Inducted as Hong Kong Securities Institute Honorary Fellow of 2011

Mrs Laura M Cha, GBS, JP, was made an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) during the induction ceremony held at the HKSI’s annual Autumn Dinner on 27 October. - December 08, 2011 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute

Sunflower Systems Asset Management Services Division Team Member in the News

Sunflower Systems asset management services division announces team member, Jim Dieter, is published in The Institute of Asset Management’s (IAM) Assets magazine. Mr. Dieter’s cover article, The US asset management landscape, addresses why the States is adopting a more united approach... - December 08, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems

Jefferson National Meets Advisor Demand for Risk Management and Greater Diversification Adding 23 New Funds from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO, and OppenheimerFunds

To confront ongoing volatility, research confirms RIAs and fee-based advisors are focused on risk management, greater diversification, and blending active and passive investment strategies. Jefferson National's Monument Advisor, the industry's first flat-insurance fee variable annuity with the industry's largest selection of more than 350 tax-deferred funds, continues to meet advisor demand by adding 23 new investment options from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO and OppenheimerFunds. - December 06, 2011 - Jefferson National

South African Financial Recruitment Firm Launches New CV Screening Process

FinanceRecruit.co.za's newly-launched CV screening department thoroughly examines all potential candidates for the positions it hosts, to make sure that employers do not have to waste time on considering unsuitable candidates. - December 06, 2011 - FinanceRecruit.co.za

Jefferson National Wins Four More Top Honors in 2011 from Marcom, Davey and W³: DMA 2010 "Financial Services Company of the Year" Continues Unprecedented Winning Streak

Jefferson National, innovator of the first flat-fee variable annuity and winner of DMA "2010 Financial Services Company of the Year," continues an unprecedented winning streak, with four more Top Honors in 2011. Jefferson National won MarCom's highest honor, the Platinum Award, for an integrated marketing, communications and PR campaign; MarCom's Gold Award for a newly redesigned website; and W³ Silver Award and Silver Davey Award for its "Advisor's Voice" video series. - December 02, 2011 - Jefferson National

FiPath Presented an Updated List of Best Financial Advisors

FiPath Offers a Platform for Quality Financial Advisor Leads Generation - December 02, 2011 - FiPath

FiPath Announces Free Access to New Financial Advisor Tools in Its Website

Financial Investments is a very discerning consideration as it involves intricate measures of safe and result oriented monetary yield. In the fast-paced economic scenario where financial markets are almost constantly on an uproar seeking professional advice is always a safer bet. FiPath has... - December 01, 2011 - FiPath

Idox Information Solutions Launches Bid Review Service

Idox Information Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its latest training offering: a comprehensive Bid Review Service. - December 01, 2011 - IDOX

New App Store Opens for Online Traders

Traders Now Have Access to Traditional and Cutting-Edge Resources - November 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc

Sending Credit to Mobile Phones in Russia and Eastern Europe? Simple.

New International Mobile Top Up Service Enters the Online Market - November 30, 2011 - PaySurfer

Nick J. Veri Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Nick J. Veri, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Finance. About Nick J. Veri Nick J. Veri is Vice President of Dominion Lending Centres Mortgages & Leasing. - November 30, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who

Debt Advisory Centre Scotland Welcomes Fall in Scottish Bankruptcies

The Debt Advisory Centre Scotland welcomes figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) showing that Scottish bankruptcies fell in 2011's third quarter by 8% on the same period last year. - November 29, 2011 - Debt Advisory Centre Scotland

Debt Info Centre Recommends Best Debt Management iPhone Apps

With uncertainty in the international financial markets and rising unemployment, more and more people in the UK are at risk of falling into debt. Mobile apps can be a great help in managing finances, especially on a budget. Advice resource http://www.debtinfocentre.com/ rounds up the best, starting... - November 28, 2011 - Debt info centre

Forex-Metal Presents Multi-Account Terminal for Forex Fund Managers

Forex-Metal presents its state-of-art Multi-Account Manager Terminal that allows asset managers to trade multiple clients’ accounts simultaneously. - November 25, 2011 - Forex-Metal

Tannaz Mohseni Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Tannaz Mohseni, of San Diego, California, has recently been recognized by as a Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Financial Management. About Tannaz Mohseni Tannaz Mohseni is Chief Financial... - November 25, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who

2011 Roundup: Ethica Leads in Islamic Finance Certification with Over 20,000 Paying Users

With users from 43 countries and over 100 banks and universities, in 2011 Ethica became the default choice for accredited training and certification in Islamic finance. - November 24, 2011 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance

Agcapita Farmland Fund Reports Saskatchewan Farmland Appreciated 12% in First Half of 2011

Agcapita Farmland Fund reports Saskatchewan farmland values increased an average of 11.6% during the first half of 2011 - the highest rate of appreciation in Canada. Saskatchewan farmland prices are tracking other markets and have been increasing steadily since 2003. - November 24, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP

UK Firms Warned to Guard Against Risk of UK Sliding Into Recession Again

Check That Company, the leading online credit checking service for small businesses, is warning UK companies to prepare themselves for a difficult few months ahead after the government underlined its determination to press ahead with spending cuts and new figures showed that UK household finances... - November 24, 2011 - Check That Company

PropertyShark.com Releases Third Quarter 2011 Multifamily Investment Property Report

PropertyShark.com, the premier property search website, today released its quarterly investment property report covering multifamily property sales in New York City for the third quarter of 2011. Key High-Level Findings: · Dollar volume sees best quarter in four years – multifamily... - November 23, 2011 - PropertyShark.com

Driving and Sustaining Organisational Value in a Challenging Economy

The 5th Annual CFO Forum: Driving Financial Transformation conference will ensure that CFOs will be able to stay competitive and sustain the organisation’s value in a volatile market and economy. Organised by Marcus Evans, this conference will be held in Crowne Plaza Galleria, Manila from 5th... - November 23, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group

Equity Market Rebound Triggers Cautious Optimism According to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company October Economic Commentary

Global equity benchmarks enjoyed their best October monthly return since 1982, sparks glimmer of optimism for investors despite prevailing uncertainty surrounding the health of the global economy, according to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company’s October Economic Commentary. - November 23, 2011 - Farmers and Merchants Trust Company

Uniastrum’s Corporate Credit Portfolio Grows Twice as Fast in Q311

From year-start 2011, the Bank’s corporate credit portfolio grew 16% to Rb 56 bn as of October 1, 2011, expanding 8% in the third quarter. - November 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank

Century Negotiations Praises Progress from CARD ACT, Alerts Consumers to Debt Collection Numbers

Century Negotiations executives say results from a Consumer Reports survey indicate some progress concerning how credit card companies treat their customers; but debt collection complaints may hit another record high. - November 23, 2011 - Century Negotiations, Inc.

FiPath Launches FiPath for Advisors™, a Comprehensive, Online Marketing Solution for Financial Advisor Leads

Site matches advisors with consumers actively seeking financial guidance and provides free, educational resources for leveraging social media to enhance business opportunities - November 19, 2011 - FiPath

BDO Private Bank Wins Award from the Asset

Hong Kong-based investment journal, The Asset, has named BDO Private Bank (BDOPB) the Best Private Bank in the Philippines in the recently concluded The Asset Triple A Awards 2011. According to The Asset, the award is given to financial institutions that provided the most appropriate advice to... - November 19, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.

SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons Elected to NACHA Board of Directors

Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, announced today that Dennis Simmons, AAP, President and CEO, has been elected to the NACHA Board of Directors for a three-year-term, effective January 1, 2012. NACHA is a national payment... - November 18, 2011 - SWACHA