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Crescent State Bank Sponsors Women of Western Wake Luncheon
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the bank’s sponsorship of the Women of Western Wake Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at... - October 04, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
New Market Rates Insight Research Links Low Deposit Interest Rates to Low FDIC Insurance Fund Balance
Analysis Shows for Every $4.8 Billion Reduction in the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund, Rates for CDs and Money Markets Drop by 10 bps. - October 03, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
Novogradac & Company LLP’s Financing Renewable Energy Conference to be Held at the Four Seasons, Washington, D.C., November 12-13, 2009
Renewable energy tax credit professionals will gather in the nation's capital to discuss recent allocations, guidance, legislation and other factors influencing this dynamic industry. The two-day event will provide attendees with valuable networking opportunities, a platform on which to exchange ideas and the ability to further their knowledge and understanding of the existing programs and incentives. - October 03, 2009 - Novogradac & Company LLP
Dubai Bank Goes Green with Automated Expense Process
Premier bank achieves transparency for transactions by implementing Expense Process automation. - October 03, 2009 - Inatech
Osman Semerci and the Duet Group Announce the Launch of CEE Fund
The Fund Will Use a Combination of Directional, Relative Value and High Frequency Trading Strategies. - October 03, 2009 - Duet Group
Iksanika Brings Experience to Financial and Banking Institutions
Iksanika, a US-based software outsourcing company with a production office in Eastern Europe is excited to announce the launch of a new development practice focused on financial and banking industry. Processes related to finance require a comprehensive level of security, accuracy and reliability. - October 03, 2009 - Iksanika llc.
Shares and Investments Alert: Should You Buy Shares as FTSE100 Tops 5,000?
If you're looking to make your investments work harder, you're probably not short of investment advice already. As the blue-chip share index roars back above the 5,000 mark, many stock brokers, independent financial advisers and banks are urging investors to return to the market and immediately continue investing by buying shares now, before it's too late. - October 02, 2009 - Investors Chronicle
Private Equity Fundraising Plummets to Lowest Levels Since 2003
The results are in. Just $38bn in aggregate capital was raised worldwide by private equity funds holding a final close in Q3 2009, representing a significant drop from earlier this year, with Q3 figures equivalent to just 45% of the $84bn raised in Q2 2009. In comparison with the recent record- breaking quarters seen in 2007, the drop is even more steep – with Q3 2009 figures equivalent to just 18% of the record $208bn raised in Q2 2007. - October 02, 2009 - Preqin ltd
The Transition Companies Opens a Canadian Office
The Transition Companies opens an office in Montreal, Canada. - October 02, 2009 - The Transition Companies
Kingsley Whyte Outgoing Director Confirms Board Decision to Keep Rates Unchanged
Kingsley Whyte votes to keep rates in canada the same - October 02, 2009 - Kash Mart International
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
Sorriso® Technologies to Host e-Billing Webinar e-Billing IQ, the 7-Minute Opportunity. Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
The webinar titled, 7 minute opportunity, are you leaving money on the table, will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10 am PDT/1 pm EDT. This 45-minute webinar is designed for both large and small recurring billers interested in developing or capitalizing on their e-billing and customer self-service strategy. - October 01, 2009 - Sorriso Technologies, Inc.
Exports of Wood Chips from Australia Have Declined 28% in 2009 But the Country is Still the Largest Chip Exporter in the World, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Australia, the world’s largest chip exporter, has reduced Eucalyptus and pine chip exports substantially in 2009 due to weak pulp markets in Japan. In the domestic market, pulpwood prices have increased over 13% in US dollars this year as the Australian currency has strengthened, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 01, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Fidelity Debt Solutions Cautions Over Debt Consolidation Programs
San Diego-based company warns of falling further behind in debt after consolidation process. - October 01, 2009 - Fidelity Debt Solutions
Kash Mart Company Opens New Offices in Canada
Kingsley Whyte launches new head office for Kash Mart Canada - October 01, 2009 - Kash Mart International
AIM Software Establishes Regional Office for Benelux in Luxembourg
AIM Software, the leading European provider of reference data management solutions to the financial industry, today announced that it has opened a subsidiary in Luxembourg to better serve the Benelux market and provide its existing and future customer base with an extended local service. The office... - October 01, 2009 - AIM Software
Credit Card Debt Vexes Consumers But Debt Relief is Possible: Totaldebtrelief.net
There is increasing talk these days of the U.S. economy beginning to rebound, however credit card debt is still an issue affecting the lives of millions. Consumer advocate Totaldebtrelief.net offers solutions. - September 30, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
$13 billion Raised by Life Science Focused Private Equity Funds in the Past Three-Years
Preqin investigates the latest trends in fundraising and investor appetite for life science focused private equity and venture capital fundraising. - September 30, 2009 - Preqin ltd
Peak Wealth Advisors Ready to Serve the Central Coast Community
Donald Ramirez and Helen Sipsas today announced the creation of Peak Wealth Advisors an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA with a Southern California office located in Pasadena. Both Mr. Ramirez and Ms. Sipsas will serve as Managing Principals of the new... - September 30, 2009 - Peak Wealth Advisors
Value Investing 2.0. Over 3,000 Free Comparative Company Valuations.
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality comparative multiple analysis with Web 2.0 technologies for over 3,000 companies. See comparative calculations of your favorite companies and experiment with WikiWealth.com’s analysis to create your own valuations. - September 30, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
First Investors Corporation - Rajeev Sharma Joins First Investors Management Company, Inc.
First Investors Management Company, Inc. (“FIMCO”) is pleased to announce that Rajeev Sharma has joined its portfolio management team.1 Mr. Sharma serves as Co-Portfolio Manager of the First Investors Investment Grade Fund and the First Investors Life Series Investment Grade... - September 30, 2009 - First Investors Media
MIS International Unveils Cutting-Edge Automated eCollection Solution
Cash on Time’s eCollection Solution optimizes collection best practices Dramatically Reduces DSO and Significantly Speeds Up Cash Collections - September 30, 2009 - MIS International
Ace Revenue's 1st Affiliate Conference a Great Success
Ace Revenue, a fast growing Casino Affiliate Program, made their first public appearance during the gambling conference hosted in Budapest over the weekend of September 11th-13th, 2009. In addition to establishing themselves as major players in the online casino affiliate market, Ace Revenue was able to sign on some of the biggest names in the business as new partners and has created some high expectations for this new program in the months and years to come. - September 29, 2009 - Ace Revenue
New Software Offers a Robust Solution and the Best Value for Managing Long-Term Commercial Rentals
Thanks to a new software program, commercial rental property managers can enjoy added functionality -- but at a lower cost -- than other similar software products. - September 29, 2009 - SpiritWorks Software Inc.
WikiWealth.com Introduces Interactive Commodity Research Reports
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality commodity analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. See your favorite commodities and understand how to profit from any market swing. - September 29, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Latvian IT Company DEAC Opened the Largest Data Centre in the Baltic States
On September 24th in Riga, Maskavas Street 459 the largest Latvian data centre operator – DEAC, opened a new data centre “Riga,” which is the largest and most modern data centre in the Baltic States, as well as the largest investment project of DEAC up to now. It took 2 years to establish the new data centre and 2 988 000 Eur in total were invested in it, including 1 422 870 Eur invested in the building of the data centre, and 1 565 150 Eur invested in infrastructure and equipment. - September 28, 2009 - Digital Economy Advancement Center
Hudson Valley Bank Names New Connecticut Relationship Manager
David T. Kehoe had been named Vice President and Relationship Manager at Hudson Valley Bank - September 26, 2009 - Hudson Valley Bank
Crescent State Bank Hosts Customer Appreciation Social
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 host a customer appreciation event on Friday, Oct. 2, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Clayton... - September 26, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Honored as One of the Triangle’s Best Places to Work
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has been named one of the Triangle’s Best Places to Work by Triangle Business Journal for the third consecutive year. To be considered for the award, CB&H employees assessed the firm via a confidential online survey. The award... - September 26, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
GoLearnForex.net, an Educational Forex Portal, Announces Official Launch
New forex portal publishes and centralizes all relevant educational material, analysis and directory listings for online forex enthusiasts. - September 26, 2009 - GoLearnForex.net
Rolotec AG Cooperates with AIM Software in the Field of Reference Data Management
The Swiss Rolotec AG, an international specialist for tailor made financial software solutions, has announced to enter into a strategic partnership with AIM Software. - September 26, 2009 - AIM Software
Global Leader in Money Exchange - The Change Group – Selects Cobent LCS to Enhance International Training Processes
The Change Group, a leading global provider of money exchange services aim to improve their training processes with Cobent LCS. - September 26, 2009 - Cobent Limited
Millennium Trust Company Joins with The Keane Organization to Offer a Wide-Range of Plan Termination and Missing Participant Solutions
Millennium Trust Company, announced it is entering into a strategic relationship with search expert, The Keane Organization to address plan sponsor challenges. With revenues and profits tough to come by, retirement industry professionals face increased pressure to reduce costs including those... - September 25, 2009 - Millennium Trust Company
Accountants CPA Hartford: William Brighenti, CPA: a New Kind of Accounting Firm Opens Its Doors in Hartford, Connecticut
Recently opening its doors for business in Hartford, Connecticut, Accountants CPA Hartford: William Brighenti, CPA, is a new kind of accounting firm featuring electronic technology to enhance and expand its services and client base as well as reduce its costs and fees to clients. - September 25, 2009 - Accountants CPA Hartford: William Brighenti, CPA
Alternative Latin Investor Special Report: Is Latin America the Future of Off-Shore Banking?
The Climate of Greater Transparency and Stricter Regulation is Forcing Great Changes in the Offshore Banking World; Latin America’s Industry is Poised and Ready for the Future. - September 25, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
NASBA Selects Boston for 2010 Expo
Preview Luncheon at Successful Expo Provides Insight into Next Year - September 25, 2009 - National Association for State Boards of Accountancy
KFPD GmbH Launches Web-Based Financial Planning and Risk Management Platform in the UK & Ireland
Building on its success in Europe, KFPD GmbH has today launched its web-based financial planning and risk management platform, sals.a®, in the UK & Ireland. Aimed at the Corporate, Public Sector and Bank markets, sals.a® allows users to simplify financial management, create transparency, improve decision making and risk management. - September 24, 2009 - KFPD GmbH
One Button Click Downloads Over 450 Up to Date Equity ETF Constituent Lists
MasterDATA announces that as of September, 2009, constituent lists included in its downloadable datafile number over 450 equity ETFs. This includes all international and domestic equity exchange traded funds for iShares, State Street (SPDRs), Powershares, WisdomTree, Claymore, HOLDRS, Market... - September 24, 2009 - MasterDATA
SofterWare Again Named One of the World’s Largest Software Providers in Software Magazine’s 2009 Rankings
SofterWare jumped 17 spots due to 22.9% sale’s growth in four markets: Nonprofit Fundraising (DonorPerfect); Child Care Center Management (EZ-CARE2); Camp and Conference Center Management (EZ-CAMP2); and Public and Private Schools (MMS). - September 23, 2009 - SofterWare
MB Trading Expands Intraday Futures Margin to 4-to-1
Manhattan Beach Trading Financial Services, Inc. (“MBTFS”), a technology-driven, low-commission brokerage specializing in order routing in Equities, Futures, and Options through various global exchanges and electronic networks, announced Tuesday that it now offers 4-to-1 intraday margin... - September 23, 2009 - MB Trading
TBG Fraud Solutions Launches Program to Protect Kid’s Identity
One of the fastest growing types of identity theft is child identity theft and in order to combat this problem, TBG Fraud Solutions has a new program aimed at helping kids. It provides the most comprehensive protection and full restoration program currently available. - September 23, 2009 - TBG Fraud Solutions
Value Investing 2.0. Over 3,000 Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuations Now Available.
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis with Web 2.0 technologies for over 3,000 companies. See DCF calculations of your favorite companies and experiment with WikiWealth.com’s analysis to create your own valuations. - September 23, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
New UCITS IV Presentation is Added to the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE) Program
180 new slides that cover the new UCITS IV directive have been added to the existing 3,080 slides that are the basis for the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE) distance learning and online certification program - September 22, 2009 - Compliance LLC
Craft Consulting Group Announces Expansion of Services and Management
Craft Consulting Group (CCG) provides businesses in varying industries sustainable, revenue generating assistance. - September 22, 2009 - Craft Consulting Group
SparkBase Welcomes Christine Primisch
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Client Services Team - September 21, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
Supporting Local Shelters and Evacuees of 2007 San Diego County Wildfires
Rousted from their homes by disastrous firestorms, thousands of evacuees fled for shelter at Qualcomm Stadium where Debt Free League personnel joined masses of volunteers to provide aid during the 2007 Southern California wildfires. Reminiscent of the Hurricane Katrina-spurred 2005 New Orleans... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Honoring Law Enforcement Workers During 2007 Wildfires
Countless San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs and law enforcement agencies joined over 8,000 firefighters and nearly 20,000 firefighting volunteers to lessen damages of the Southern California wildfires. Collectively, 17 active wildfires burned through 781 square miles and caused $1 billion in damages... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Debt Free League Supports HDSA Fight on Huntington’s Disease
Debt Free League became a new corporate sponsor of Team 2Cure HD and Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). Team2Cure has successfully completed the 2006 and 2007 RAAM. The team’s riders are participating on their third consecutive race, the 27th Annual Race Across America... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Debt Free League Sponsors Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Race
The joint venture also seeks to identify how the debt settlement debt management procedure excels over bankruptcy, consolidation, and credit counseling. - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Banking Webinar Provides Insight Into Conducting Cash Management Conversations with Small Businesses
Bankers can hear successful strategies for engaging small business owners in cash management conversations by tuning into Clarity Advantage’s free webinar “Talking Cash Management with Small Businesses” on October 15, 2009. - September 21, 2009 - Clarity Advantage Corporation