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GGSI Bahamas Provides State-of-the-Art Security for OTC PINK Transactions and Communication
GGSI (Gibraltar Global Securities Inc.) has just announced the release of their latest security measures designed to protect their client’s personal data, and to secure electronic communication. The offshore brokerage firm specializes in OTC PINK security clearance, OTCBB securities and... - November 17, 2011 - Gibraltar Global Securities INC.
Investacorp Elects Erado's Social Media Strategy for Their Advisors
Erado, the nation's leading compliance and archiving firm in electronic communication, formally announces its exclusive multi-year agreement to provide social media compliance services to Investacorp, Inc., an independent broker-dealer subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. With... - November 17, 2011 - Erado
Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes Jane Peters to Kalispell Branch
Montana's largest credit union welcomes its newest vice president and branch manager. - November 17, 2011 - Whitefish Credit Union
Formula for REVPAR Has Grown
The hotel (financial) management company Xotels has shown a 15.3% REVPAR increase during the third quarter of 2011. - November 16, 2011 - Xotels
Secrets of Traders LLC® Announces Trading Advantage’sTM Free November Webinar
Free and Informative Webinar - Futures Trading 102 A Beginners Strategy is designed to help new futures traders learn from the professional traders at Trading Advantage how to trade futures. - November 16, 2011 - Secrets of Traders LLC.
Total Mortgage Receives Approval to Originate Residential Mortgage Loans in Ohio
Now offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and personalized service to borrowers throughout Ohio. - November 16, 2011 - Total Mortgage
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event is scheduled on... - November 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Tom Riquier, CFP®, CLU Attends the Retirement Income Symposium
Thomas T. Riquier, CFP®, CLU, President of The Retirement Financial Center in Danvers, recently attended the 4th Annual Retirement Income Symposium in Boston. This intensive 2-day conference featured discussions by leading industry experts about potential strategies to optimize retirement... - November 15, 2011 - The Retirement Financial Center
HIG Capital Acquires Pro-Pet, LLC
HIG Capital acquired a majority interest in Pro-Pet, LLC (“Pro-Pet” or the “Company”). Pro-Pet specializes in manufacturing premium and super-premium, private label dry pet food for distribution domestically and worldwide. - November 12, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
HIG Capital Acquires Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
HIG Capital, LLC announced the acquisition of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. by Wonder Holdings, Inc. and Wonder Holdings Acquisition Corp., both affiliates of HIG Capital formed for the purpose of acquiring Matrixx. - November 12, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
HIG Capital Acquires the Building Block Chemicals Division of Cytec Industries
HIG Capital completed the purchase of the Building Block Chemicals (“BBC”) division of Cytec Industries Inc. - November 12, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Denisa Farrow Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Denisa Farrow, of Toronto, Ontario, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. About Denisa Farrow Denisa Farrow is Senior Consultant at Segal Advisors Inc. Segal Advisors Inc. is the... - November 12, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Financial Records Management Software Ensures Compliance While Saving Time and Money
New records management software from TAB is designed specifically to manage physical and electronic records related to income, expenditures, loans and investments. - November 12, 2011 - TAB
Chesswood Announces Results for Q3 2011
Portfolio and Earnings Growth, Litigation Finance Launch. - November 12, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
HIG Capital Sells Securus Technologies
HIG Capital today announced the sale of Securus ("Securus Technologies, Inc. ") to Castle Harlan, New York, NY based private equity firm. The transaction closed on May 31, 2011. - November 11, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Cleveland Financial Advisor Howard Slater Earns Coveted Master of Science in Financial Services Degree
Cleveland financial advisor Howard Slater, founder and partner of Cedar Brook Financial Partners, adds another academic designation to his list of accomplishments. - November 11, 2011 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Davis Brothers Buy Historic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop
Adam and Josh, Owners of Gold N Connection Pawn Shops, purchased the historic and iconic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - November 11, 2011 - GNC Pawn (gold n connection)
Melodye L. Barta Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Melodye L. Barta, of Liberty, Texas, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the financial field. About Melodye L. Barta Ms. Barta has had more than 25 years of experience in the financial arena. She is... - November 11, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Presents International Roundtables on Structuring for U.S. Multinationals
Regional CPA Firm Presents Discussions in Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C. - November 11, 2011 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Jared L. Kopel, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Detecting Financial Statement Fraud Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jared L. Kopel, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Detecting Financial Statement... - November 11, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Axacore Assists Starkey Mortgage in Winning the 2011 Green Lender Award
Partnership provides award winning document management solutions to the Mortgage Industry - November 10, 2011 - Axacore Inc.
H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Vaupell Acquires Russell Plastics
H.I.G. Capital announced that its portfolio company Vaupell Holdings, Inc. (“Vaupell”) has acquired Russell Plastics Technology Company, Inc. (“Russell”), a supplier of composite plastics products and assemblies serving primarily the aerospace and military markets. - November 10, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. and Charlesbank Sell Interest in Vision Source to Brazos Private Equity Partners
H.I.G. Capital and Charlesbank Capital Partners have sold their interest in Vision Source, a division of TLC Vision. An investor consortium led by Brazos Private Equity Partners purchased the division. - November 10, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Principia Delivers OIS Discounting to Support New Derivative Market Standards
Principia delivers web based OIS discounting for derivatives markets players to test the impact of switching to OIS. Principia's SaaS solution provides a backbone for portfolio management, risk management and accounting, incorporating the flexibility to apply the new valuation standards as the market makes the transition. - November 10, 2011 - Principia Partners LLC
Growing Against the Grain: a Story of Expansion in a Time of Recession
Pick up the newspaper or turn the radio on and it’s not news that the economy is still in a slump, and the job market is all but stalled. Even though the media has painted a picture of doom and gloom, at least until the government can make some headway on the job market or the proposed... - November 10, 2011 - Taycor Financial
H.I.G. Capital Sells Align Networks
H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm, announced the sale of its investment in Align Networks, Inc. The transaction adds to the firm’s long standing track record of successful workers’ compensation and healthcare service industry investments. - November 09, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
ExpenseAnywhere Releases Budgeting and Auditing Modules as Part of Travel and Expense Management Automation Solution
ExpenseAnywhere gives greater span and depth of control to company auditors and budgeting managers - November 09, 2011 - ExpenseAnywhere
3 Point Alliance Chooses Transactis as Electronic Presentment & Payment Partner
Leading lockbox remittance processor expands product offering with robust electronic billing platform. - November 09, 2011 - Transactis, Inc.
Interview on the Essentials of Debt Collection and the Advantages to Organizations Involved in International Trade
This interview is conducted with the owner/CEO of DAT-Consultancy, Mr. Cees van der Sande. Through his role of leading one of the fastest growing collections firms, he will elaborate on some of the most often heard ambiguities pertaining to the debt collection sector. - November 09, 2011 - DAT-Consultancy | International Debt Collection
Justina McCaffrey, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc.), announced today the appointment of Gregory C. Woodward as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Woodward, is principal owner of IMR, LLC., a U.S-based holding company that has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc) earlier... - November 08, 2011 - IMR, LLC
$500 Million Growth Equity Fund Raised by H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital, LLC, announced that it has successfully closed H.I.G. Growth Equity Fund II, L.P. (the “Fund”). The Fund held its final closing on June 30, 2011 with total aggregate commitments at its $500 million cap. - November 08, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
UHY LLP Hosts Free Manufacturing Outlook 2012 Discussion
UHY LLP, a leading certified public accounting firm providing professional services to domestic and international companies, is hosting its annual Manufacturing Outlook 2012 on Thursday, November 10 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST at its Farmington Hills office, located at 27725 Stansbury Blvd.,... - November 06, 2011 - UHY
New Opalesque Emanagers Index: Emerging Hedge Fund and CTA Managers Still in Positive Territory Year to Date, Returned 60% Since 2009
Please take note of this important press release. Emerging managers keep outperforming their older peers. For example, emerging managed futures funds are having an outstanding year so far, returning 12.2% through September. - November 05, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
Mike Habib, EA Introduces Tax Planning & Tax Coaching Service
2011 year-end tax planning strategies for individual and business taxpayers. - November 04, 2011 - Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief Services
Riddell Financial Presents “Financial Planning in Turbulent Times and Any Time”
Free Seminar for Women in Sarasota, Florida, Focuses on Conservative Investing - November 04, 2011 - Riddell Financial
Kim and Robert Kiyosaki to Reveal Financial Education Secrets Live in Orlando 11/10/11
Join the Rich Dad Advisors in person or via live streaming at http://bit.ly/orlandolive. - November 04, 2011 - The Rich Dad Company
SWACHA Joins with FS-ISAC to Help Financial Institutions Defend Against Cyber Attacks with CAPP Exercise
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, is set to support the 2011 Cyber Attack Against Payment Processes (CAPP) simulation exercise on November 7- 9 and November 14 -16. The event, sponsored by Financial Services – Information... - November 04, 2011 - SWACHA
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Farmer Procure Tax Exemption on Plane
Tax Consulting Firm Earn Sales Tax Exemption for Company Continuing Perfect Record. - November 04, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
iOption Online Binary Option Broker Announces Their New Website and Advanced Trading Platform
After a year of design and development, iOption have launched their new trader friendly website. The new site has received acclaim from traders worldwide. After going through intensive tests, the new site is now available to traders and clients. - November 03, 2011 - iOption Ltd
Reporting-Central Provides Release Notes and Offers a Preview for The Closer v3.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP
Reporting-Central, developer of the award winning Microsoft Dynamics GP add-on “The Closer” will be exhibiting November 8 thru 11 at GPUG’s (Great Plains User Group) 2011 Summit Event in Las Vegas, NV and providing a sneak peak of "The Closer" v 3.0. - November 03, 2011 - Reporting-Central
TransNational Opens New Sales Office in Tampa Bay: New Location Promises Growth in National Market
On October 10, TransNational opened a new sales office in the Tampa, FL marketplace. This growth has ushered in a great opportunity for expansion for TransNational, as well as new job opportunities for Tampa area residents. Having a national presence since 1999, TransNational decided it was time... - November 01, 2011 - TransNational Payments
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes Lends Her Voice to Occupy Wall Street
UF graduate LadyBroadway Martina Sykes and friends joins Occupy Wall Street movement. - October 31, 2011 - Lady Broadway
Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange Announces Business and Sales Expansion, Recruitment of Trading Advisors, Creation of More Trading Desk Offices
As part of its extensive global expansion program for the next five years, Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange, has announced its plans of more business and sales expansion, recruitment of at least 15 additional commodity trading advisors and the potential establishment of more trading desk offices worldwide. - October 30, 2011 - Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange
Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange to Expand Business Presence in Europe
Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange has recently announced its plan of expanding its business presence in Europe due to the increasing demands received from European clients. - October 29, 2011 - Swiss International Commodities and Futures Exchange
PlanPlus President Wins Prestigious Award
Shawn Brayman, President of PlanPlus Inc. was presented the "Best Paper Award" at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Financial Services for his submission on Defining and Measuring Risk Capacity. - October 28, 2011 - PlanPlus Inc.
Forex-Metal is Now Offering a 35% First Deposit Bonus
Forex-Metal broker has announced a 35% bonus on first deposit. - October 28, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Fuel That Creative Mind of Yours with a Grant from PleaseFund.Us
PleaseFund.Us are running a competition on their site looking for creative projects and are offering £1500 worth of grants as prizes, to help people reach their fundraising goal. The grant is open to anyone over 18 with a creative idea. - October 28, 2011 - PleaseFund.Us
Corcentric Presents "Key Elements for a Strategic Approach to AP Automation" During Co-Hosted Webinar Event with IOMA
DeVincent to Discuss How to Find the Right AP Automation Solution during Co-Hosted Webinar Event with IOMA - October 28, 2011 - Corcentric
What Does the Durbin Fee Mean for Merchant Processing?
On October 1, the Fed implemented the Durbin Amendment (part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act) as a way to combat perceived price gouging on debit card interchange fees and save merchants a percentage of what they currently pay to banks. Under the Durbin Amendment, the cap on fees assessed... - October 27, 2011 - TransNational Payments
Learn How to Use Multiple Channels to Improve Fundraising
It’s not more fundraising channels that nonprofits need. It’s better use of the ones they have. Learn 10 tips for making your message stand out. - October 27, 2011 - Ventureneer