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Easy-Forex.com Puts Comment on Euro-Zone Greece Debate
Easy-Forex.com recently reported on the debt crisis in Greece putting pressure on the Euro. This is back in the spotlight after the S&P downgraded the country three levels to CCC, the world's lowest credit rating. Now EU financial leaders are debating whether to delay the next rescue payment. Bloomberg reported that major banks including BNP Paribas, Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA may have their credit ratings cut by Moody's Investors Services because of their investments in Greece. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy Forex Puts Perspective Under Fears of Greece’s Future
The euro plummeted yesterday as fears over Greece’s debt crisis intensified. The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, offered to step down and proposed a unity government while protests in Athens against austerity measures continue. Easy Forex report that against the dollar, the euro shed 2.4% breaking below the 1.4100 level to trade as low as 1.4090 from 1.4438. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex Put Leading IMF Candidates Under the Microscope
Following the very public arrest on charges of rape, and subsequent resignation of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn as reported by CNN 19 May, Easy-Forex takes a look at a number of leading candidates have emerged and the currency markets are weighing up the possible repercussions of each potential appointment. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Finance in the Clouds: Exploring the Best Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Finance in the Clouds:... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Island View Mortgage Inc Officially Rolls Out Its Non-Recourse IRA Loan Platform
Island View Mortgage Inc., a nationwide provider of IRA non-recourse loans, officially announces its IRA non-recourse loan platform. Programs include renovation financing, 1-4 unit residential properties, apartment buildings, and private 1st deed of trust loans. Finally, a real estate finance company exclusively tailored to the capital needs of real estate investors. - June 16, 2011 - Island View Mortgage, Inc.
Professional Associations Super Strengthens Female Leadership
Professional Associations Super members have recently elected Katherine Kasper as a Member Representative Director. Katherine replaces Marian Bolton, who has been a director on the board for 17 years. Ms Kasper has more than 10 years industry experience as a trust lawyer in the commercial sector,... - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Professional Associations Super - Super Reform Won’t Change the Basics of Retirement Planning
With the end of the financial year approaching, Professional Associations Super says the basics of retirement saving won’t change, despite looming reforms to superannuation rules. - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
ISMG Launches New FFIEC Guidance Resource Center
Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com announces the launch of its first Resource Center: FFIEC Authentication Guidance, a microsite dedicated to providing in-depth news and views on the issues surrounding the pending online authentication guidance. - June 15, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
The BSC Group Expands Team
Casey McGrath joins The BSC Group LLC as associate vice president. - June 14, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
New York Post Business Reporter Kaja Whitehouse to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Kaja Whitehouse, Business Reporter for the New York Post, to appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Also appearing will be Everett Willard Gray, II – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cross Border... - June 11, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
CIMCON Software Ranked # 1 for 2nd Consecutive Year for "Spreadsheet Compliance Products" in Operational Risk & Regulation Magazine’s Annual Compliance Software Survey
CIMCON Software, today announced that it has been selected as the top vendor for "Spreadsheet Compliance Products" for the second consecutive year in Operational Risk & Regulation magazine’s annual compliance software survey. - June 11, 2011 - CIMCON Software Inc
Forex Club Releases Fully Automated Trading Platform – MirrorTrader
Forex Club partners with automated trading giant MirrorTrader to offer a platform that opens and closes orders automatically depending on current market conditions. - June 11, 2011 - Forex Club
Chesswood Announces Results for Q1 2011
Income before Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments Increases by 37%. - June 11, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Top Tier Commercial Real Estate Financing Advisors Relocate HQ to West Loop
Commercial real estate financing advisors, The BSC Group, relocates its headquarters to the West Loop in Chicago. - June 10, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
First Option Mortgage Selects The Partnership as Advertising Agency of Record
Atlanta Advertising Agency Key to Growth Strategy for Home Mortgage and Financing Firm - June 10, 2011 - The Partnership
IGM Offers Worldwide SWIFT Message Services
Interlink Global Messaging offers worldwide SWIFT messaging services for banks, financial institutions, securities broker dealers, and more. - June 09, 2011 - Interlink Global Messaging
New ActWebTrader Platform Upgraded with a Refined Look
New Look and Feel Provides Traders an Edge in Managing Essential Information - June 08, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Song Management Group Announces Input to Financial Prosperity Index
Shanghai on Friday signed an agreement to launch the city’s first financial prosperity index. The agreement underscores the city’s determination to become an international financial center by reflecting the development of, and problems with, its financial sector. The index, which will... - June 08, 2011 - Song Management Group
ARCSys Releases Software Updates for ACL Calculator
ARCSys has released performance enhancements and new features to the ACL Calculator, allowing users to effortlessly maintain their Allowance for Credit Loss calculation. - June 08, 2011 - ARCSys
Forex-Metal : Contact Form Added on Facebook Page
Forex-Metal clients can now contact the company’s customer support right from their Facebook accounts. - June 08, 2011 - Forex-Metal
BarterQuest Announces Express Giveaway
BarterQuest will Giveaway a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate in Sweepstakes. - June 08, 2011 - JPM Global
Hoover and Associates to Host Dessert and Discussion
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will host a Dessert and Discussion on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Patrick Wisneski, Vice President, Regional Sales Manager for Oppenheimer Funds will be leading the discussion on the topic "Pulse of the Market: Changing Times for Investors."... - June 08, 2011 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
BDA Advises Jiangsu Xinghe on Securing Strategic Investment from Baird and Investor Growth Capital Asia
Jiangsu Xinghe Group, advised by BDA, has entered into a strategic partnership with Baird Capital Partners Asia (“BCPA”) and Investor Growth Capital Asia (“IGCA”) for Jiangsu Xinghe Valve Co Ltd (“Xinghe Valve”) - June 07, 2011 - BDA Partners Ltd
Uniastrum Bank First-Quarter SME Lending Tops Rb 6.5 Bn
Newly released figures for Q111 show Uniastrum placing 7th in small and medium business lender rankings compiled by Finance magazine. - June 05, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Chesswood Group Limited to Enter the Litigation Finance Industry
Case Funding to Join Chesswood’s Specialty Finance Portfolio. - June 04, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Corcentric Announces New Two-Part Webinar on Getting Your AP Automation Project Approved
Webinar Helps AP Professionals Identify Return on Investment When Implementing Accounts Payable Automation and How to Make a Business Case for Automating Accounts Payable Processes. - June 03, 2011 - Corcentric
Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Latest Version of ExceptionComplete Available Now for Financial Institutions
Exception and Covenant tracking software for Banks and Credit Unions, integrates with Hosts, Cores and Financial Analysis FISCAL Credit Suite. - June 02, 2011 - Vision Software Solutions
Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal Reserve... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
"Alternative Alternatives" Investment Funds Gained 1.92% in April, +2.38% YTD
The Opalesque A SQUARE Index posted its strongest month so far this year, gaining* 1.92% in April. - June 02, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
FG Solutions International Empowers Trading Individuals via Enhanced Online Trading Service
The FG Solutions International, a global leading commodity futures firm with access to major international markets, has launched today its newly improved online trading service that tolerates its clients to be involved in the actual market trading transactions without bargaining in safety and quality of service. - June 01, 2011 - FG Solutions International
Patrick A. Doyle, Partner, Chair, Financial Services Practice, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding The Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that A. Patrick Doyle, Partner, Chair, Financial Services Practice, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011
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 Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011. This two-hour event is scheduled on September... - June 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Financial Sources Inc. Offering Advice on Retirement
Financial Sources Inc. is proudly offering valuable advice related to retirement and savings. The tips and advice available through Financial Sources Inc. will help the aging population to gain insightful information on saving for retirement and have the resources to do so when the time comes. - May 29, 2011 - Financial Sources Inc.
Financial Advisor’s 2011 Rankings Recognize Summit Brokerage Services as Top Independent Broker-Dealers by Revenues
Financial Advisor, one of the industry’s leading publications, has recognized Summit Brokerage Services as one of the top independent broker-dealers as measured by revenues in its 2011 rankings. In commenting on this ranking, Marshall Leeds, Chairman and CEO of Summit, commented that,... - May 28, 2011 - Summit Brokerage Services
Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Ranked Number One in InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews magazine reported on the top 10 independent broker-dealer ranked by financial advisors producing $100,000 to $499,000 a year as a percentage of total financial advisors. Number one on the list was Summit Brokerage Services Inc., with almost 90% of its 320 financial advisors falling... - May 28, 2011 - Summit Brokerage Services
Summit Brokerage Services Ranked in Top 25 Among All Independent Broker-Dealers in Assets Per Advisor
Summit Brokerage Services announced today its ranking by InvestmentNews as one of the top 25 independent broker-dealers as measured by assets under management per financial advisor. - May 28, 2011 - Summit Brokerage Services
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule 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: “Understanding The Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for... - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Kim Olson, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kim Olson, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast,” scheduled for June 20, 2011 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher Investments Taps Social Media
Investment firm expanding distribution of educational content through social platforms. - May 26, 2011 - Fisher Investments
Mazuma Capital Funds Multimillion Dollar Transaction for Environmentally Conscience Ground Clearing and Reclamation Services Provider
Mazuma Capital funds creative transaction for eco-friendly services company. - May 26, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Client’s Citation Sovereign Jet
Beverage Distribution Company Receives Aircraft Tax Exemption on Purchase of Citation Sovereign Jet - May 26, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Company Get Sales Tax Exemption on Plane
Electrical Contracting Company Gets Sales Tax Exemption on Purchase of Cessna Citation CJ 525 Plane - May 26, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
National Institute of Pension Administrators Announces 2011-2012 Officers and Directors
The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 officers and new board members. - May 26, 2011 - National Institute of Pension Administrators
Goldlake to Maintain Options Under Funding Agreement with Soltera Mining Corp
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (www.solteramining.com) is pleased to announce that the Goldlake Group “Goldlake”), through its holding company Goldlake Italia S.p.A, intends to maintain its options under the terms of the... - May 25, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Helen Sipsas Earns Accredited Investment Fiduciary Designation
Peak Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce that Managing Principal Helen Sipsas further demonstrates the firm's ongoing commitment to achieving the highest standard of fiduciary care for its clients by earning the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation. - May 25, 2011 - Peak Wealth Advisors
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in Albuquerque on May 26, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit regional... - May 25, 2011 - SWACHA
Personetics Secures $6.5M Funding from Carmel Ventures and Sequoia Capital
Personetics, a provider of Next Generation Customer Interactions Technology for The Financial Services Industry, today announced the completion of $6.5M fund raising from Carmel Ventures and Sequoia Capital. Following the investment, Avi Zeevi of Carmel Ventures and Shmil Levy, of Sequoia Capital... - May 25, 2011 - Carmel Ventures
Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Webcast The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in... - May 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group