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New Financial Management for IT Service Solution Delivers Cost Optimization for IT Organizations
KEDAR Information Technologies, a leading provider of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL™) consulting services and certification training, today announced a new solution that help CIOs optimize IT costs and establish a service-based costing method that financially demonstrates the value of IT to... - January 08, 2010 - KEDAR Information Technologies, Inc.
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
$246bn Raised by PE Funds in 2009 – Lowest Total Since 2004
Preqin's latest fundraising data shows a significant slowdown in global private equity fundraising. - January 08, 2010 - Preqin ltd
A Day of Inspiration and Motivation: Advocis’ The Time is Now
The Time is Now is not only the name of the event hosted by Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, but it is also the rallying cry to energize and inspire financial services practitioners for the year ahead. Held in Toronto on January 15, 2010, more than 700 financial advisors and... - January 08, 2010 - Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
EvestMAC's Elonna Ashurova to Participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010
EvestMAC LLC's Managing Director Elonna Ashurova will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, on February 26th, Forum Featuring 20+ Successful Distressed Investing Practitioners. - January 08, 2010 - Golden Networking
Founder of Hain Capital Group to Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010
Robert Koltai, Founder and Portfolio Manager, Hain Capital Group, LLC, will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, on February 26th. - January 08, 2010 - Golden Networking
Co-Founder of Apex Fundamental Partners to Join Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010
Bruce Ferguson, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Apex Fundamental Partners, Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, on February 26th. - January 08, 2010 - Golden Networking
President Obama’s Jobs Initiative a Small Step in the Right Direction, Says Mercantile Capital Corporation President Chris Hurn
Christopher Hurn, president of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the region’s most active provider of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, appeared on Fox Business News recently to comment on President... - January 07, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
ACM Payment Processing Solutions and 3Delta Systems to Expand Power, Security and Value of Payment Choices for National Association of Credit Management
NACM Members to Enjoy Mix-and-Match Flexibility for Payment Services That Work Best for Them - January 07, 2010 - 3Delta Systems, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corp. Reports More Than $13 Million in Total Projects for November, Over $81 Million Volume for 2009
Mercantile Capital Corporation, the Altamonte Springs firm that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports it closed on seven commercial property... - January 07, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Marketecture Posts Best Sales Month in November
November marks the best sales month for Marketecture, a web software and search engine marketing company in Orem, Utah. Marketecture is on track for 300% growth in revenue for 2009, making it one of the fastest growing companies in Utah. - January 07, 2010 - Marketecture, Inc.
Frost Capital Engaged by 27 Clients in 2009
Frost Capital was engaged by 10 private equity funds, 3 public companies, and 14 private companies in 2009. The firm also added staff to handle the growing needs of the business. - January 07, 2010 - Frost Capital LLC
Castle CRM Announces Plans to Attract Existing Salesforce.com Customers to SalesLogix
Castle CRM, a leading Sage Software business partner specializing in CRM customization, system integration, and workflow management of Sage SalesLogix, has today launched an aggressive initiative to migrate clients from Salesforce.com to Sage SalesLogix CRM. To reduce the cost and barriers of migration, Castle CRM plans to migrate customers’ data at no cost. - January 06, 2010 - Castle Group
Lonnie Knob Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of Freedom Financial Services’ Grand Junction Office
Grand Junction native and top producing loan originator promoted to assistant manager at growing financial services branch office. Freedom Financial is currently the 5th largest originator of FHA loans in the state of Colorado. - January 06, 2010 - Freedom Financial Services
The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein Expands Foreclosure Practice by Announcing the Opening of 7 Satellite Offices Throughout the State of Florida
The Law Offices of Charles L Neustein P.A. has expanded its Foreclosure Practice in Florida. The boutique law firm which has focused on complex commercial litigation and foreclosures since 1968 has recently announced the expansion of its Florida practice with the opening of 7 satellite offices throughout the State of Florida. The firm's focus is the cost-effective representation of home owners and investors defending their property from bank foreclosures throughout the State of Florida. - January 05, 2010 - Neustein Law Group PA - StopForeclosureLawyer.com
Accountants Point to First Firm Evidence of Global Recovery – But Fear It Could All be an Illusion Says ACCA
Christmas fails to cheer UK finance professionals - January 05, 2010 - ACCA
TradeSystem Workstation Integrates Trading Applications Across Platforms
Orion Computer Systems, Inc. (OCSI) announced the beta launch of its TradeSystem, a Java Swing based workstation for serving critical needs of money managers, brokers, and traders in both institutional and retail markets. - January 05, 2010 - Orion Computer Systems
Virtual Realty Enterprises Launches New Web Site
Virtual Realty Enterprises launches their new web site, www.vrellc.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - January 04, 2010 - Netsource Technologies
Astute Capital Management Leads the Way with Investment & Wealth Creation Portfolios for Clients in 2010
On the cusp of new growth in the WA economy, Astute Capital Management are helping clients re-establish their investment and wealth creation portfolios post recession. - January 03, 2010 - Rosemary Donald
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
GoldenNetworking.com's Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 to Discuss the Outlook for the U.S. Dollar
After successfully starting its Leaders Forum Series in 2009, GoldenNetworking.com will host Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010, "Generating Alpha in Challenging Times," on March 18th. - January 02, 2010 - Golden Networking
Craig Noell, CEO of Signature Capital Partners, to Participate at Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010
Craig Noell, CEO and Managing Partner, Signature Capital Partners, Participating at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, on February 26th - January 01, 2010 - Golden Networking
Bradford and Company Tax Reduction Expert Explains What You Need to Know Before Gifting Your Business Car or Other Business Property
When you get a new business car, what do you do with the old one? Give it to your son or daughter? Tax reduction expert, Murray Bradford, in his article, “Beware When You Gift Business Property,” gives you five things to avoid when you give an old business vehicle or some old business... - December 31, 2009 - Bradford and Company, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire 100% of Oklahoma Oil and Gas Exploration Company
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, a growing oil and gas drilling and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has in place a preliminary agreement for the purchase of Southwest Energy Exploration of Oklahoma City, OK. Under the confidential terms of the agreement, which will go into... - December 30, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
KKR and EDF Partnership Helps Companies Save Over $16 Million While Reducing Emissions and Waste
US Foodservice, PRIMEDIA and Sealy demonstrate business and environmental benefits. - December 30, 2009 - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR)
Leading Index Down Sharply
The daily Consumer Leading Index published by the Consumer Metrics Institute turned down sharply during December, reaching levels on December 11th that were down over 10% from daily readings recorded in early November. - December 29, 2009 - Consumer Metrics Institute, Inc.
Global Debt Systems Releases Debt Settlement eBook
A free eBook introducing a comprehensive professional training program updated with the timeliest information, prepared in the most useful way. - December 25, 2009 - Global Debt Systems
First Investors Corporation Alerts Clients to New Roth IRA Changes
Beginning in 2010, individuals can convert their Traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs regardless of income level. Previously, you could only convert a Traditional to a Roth if your modified adjusted gross income was $100,000 or less, whether you were married or single. - December 25, 2009 - First Investors Media
Crescent State Bank to Serve as Operation School Bell Sponsor
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will serve as a sponsor for Operation School Bell, a program funded and provided by Assistance League... - December 25, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Debt Management Plans Could Make Problem Debts More Manageable
Debt management company Gregory Pennington welcomed official statistics showing that consumers repaid more debt than they borrowed for the fourth consecutive month in October, adding that anyone having trouble repaying their debts should not hesitate to seek expert debt advice. For people who... - December 24, 2009 - Gregory Pennington
Global Ranking: UBS, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse Have Best Private Banking Websites
A new study by MyPrivateBanking.com comes to the conclusion that the majority of Wealth Managers showed shortcomings on their websites in terms of usability, content and privacy. - December 24, 2009 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH
Alex von Furstenberg Pledges Support to Boys & Girls Club; Funds Help Underwrite New Symphony Program
Pledge from the Alex von Furstenberg and The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation brings music programming to the Roy W. Roberts, II – Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club. - December 24, 2009 - Arrow Capital Management
Consumers Can Save on Debt Into 2010 with Holiday Give Away
New Year resolutions are usually common to most people: we make them; we break them barely a few weeks later, and continue on the previous haphazard way. With the current national unemployment rate being at over 10 percent plus, many are in danger of entering 2010, in more debt than ever before,... - December 24, 2009 - SYD Financial
SYD Financial Can Help You Say No to Bankruptcy
With the holiday season upon us, many are at risk of being unable to meet up with bills. The current financial crisis and global recession has many facing the stress of enormous debts, while being unable to stay gainfully employed. For many, two options remain: 1) Filing for bankruptcy or 2) reducing debts by lowering interest rates through debt settlement. SYD Financial at http://sydfinancial.com is a great place for all your debt settlement questions. - December 24, 2009 - SYD Financial
China Obligor Ratings on the Listed Companies in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
CTRISKS, an Asia-based credit rating agency and risk consulting firm, announces the public launch of China Obligor Ratings, which cover over 4,000 listed companies in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The Obligor Ratings help corporate executives, bankers and investment analysts monitor credit risk on... - December 24, 2009 - ctrisks
Xippa Copier Contract Review Saves a Customer 40% in Hard Cost Savings
Copier contract review and negotiation for end users with their vendor of choice. 100% Performance based, as all fees are taken out of savings. Focus on Copier contracts, Managed Print Service contracts, Cost per Copy contracts and/or any contract with a minimum impression commitment backed by an equipment lease. - December 23, 2009 - Xippa
Holiday and Business Shopping: Cash Free with Über Trade
Businesses who were considering skipping employee Holiday rewards this year may find timely help in Über Trade. The new Web 2.0 B2B trade network provides a cashless way to provide employee rewards for just pennies on the dollar. “Morale can really sink when year-end and merit rewards... - December 23, 2009 - Über Trade
Stockezy Launches India’s 1st Financial Blogger Network
The Blogger Network has seen participation from various Financial Bloggers in India and is on its way to help investors find the best possible content on intelligent investing. The Blogger Network will see these bloggers contributing their articles and other investing materials to Stockezy users. - December 23, 2009 - Stockezy
VisionQuest Wealth Management Spreads Some Holiday Cheer
On Friday afternoon the staff of VisionQuest, appropriately donned in Holiday attire, delivered many gifts to the Wake Med Pediatrics Unit. - December 23, 2009 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Freedom Debt Relief Offers Tips to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt Overindulgence
Americans are on right track, but must remain vigilant to stay out of credit card debt. - December 22, 2009 - Freedom Financial Network
CMA Announces LatAm Investments Available on Trade HUB
CMA the leading Market Data, Order Management and Connectivity provider of Latin America continue to grow its ON-NET LatAm capital markets community of participating exchange trading institutions, announces the addition of LatAm Investments to the CMA Trade HUB. Rapid expansion of cross boarder... - December 21, 2009 - CMA
Frost Capital Engaged by Publicly Traded Vending Manufacturer
Frost Capital has been engaged by a publicly traded manufacturer of vending equipment that supplies many Fortune 500 retailers. The manufacturer is listed on the "Over-the-Counter" market and has recently been awarded a major contract with a national retail chain. This new contract will... - December 20, 2009 - Frost Capital LLC
Lomsdalen Wealth Management Announces - Lomsdalen Qualifies for Prestigious "Top of the Table"
Outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism have elevated Stephen Lomsdalen of Phoenix, Az to quality for the exclusive "Top of the Table' of the Million Dollar Round Table the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. Lomsdalen is a 1 year MDRT member. Top of the Table... - December 20, 2009 - Lomsdalen Wealth Management,Inc.
Standard & Poor's James R. Rieger to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Practical Solutions to the State Budget Crisis in 2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that James R. Rieger, Vice President, Fixed Income Indices, Standard & Poor's Indices will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - December 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Co-Hosting January 14 Seminar for Aircraft Purchasers
Seminar at San Diego World Trade Center to Cover Aircraft Financing, Avoiding Aircraft Sales Tax, Basics of Buying/Selling Jets. - December 19, 2009 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Crescent State Bank Ranked Among Top Wilmington Banks
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been featured in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal as one of Wilmington’s top banks. - December 19, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Rhoda Wilson Meets Barry Pennill from Coinstar Money Transfer
In this fascinating interview, Rhoda Wilson discusses finance and business with Barry Pennill, the Regional Director, UK, Ireland & Africa of Coinstar Money Transfer. With issues such as the international recession, globalisation and business growth across the world Rhoda gains an insight into... - December 18, 2009 - Rhoda Wilson
Column5 Consulting Announces Partnership with UBmatrix to Provide XBRL Solutions to Help Companies Meet Public Reporting Requirements
Column5 Consulting, a global leader in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) consulting, today announced a partnership with UBmatrix to provide XBRL solutions to customers of SAP BusinessObjects Planning & Consolidation (SAP BPC), to help companies meet public reporting requirements. - December 18, 2009 - Column5 Consulting
Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS
Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd
Total Mortgage Services Provides Performance Update on Record 2009
2009 production volume expected to increase 67% to over $750 million in closed loans. Success driven by offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and working with high quality borrowers. Key initiatives planned to continue positive momentum in 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Total Mortgage