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CMA Expands ISV Market Data and Execution Services with BBVA Bancomer for Mexican Derivatives Trading
BBVA Bancomer has deployed Series 4, CMA’s latest version of complete Market Data and Order Management solutions for trading in Mexico City and other Latin American Financial Markets. - February 16, 2010 - CMA
For 2010, Small Business Continues to Experience Challenges- Valcor Business Debt Mediation Can Help
While a supposed recovery is underway, this is not evident for small business owners as debt levels increase and accounts receivable slow down. - February 14, 2010 - Valcor Arbitration Services
MBAF Raises More Than $20k for Haiti Disaster Relief
By donating time, personal service and financial support, MBAF contributes to more than 100 organizations in a wide variety of causes including philanthropic, educational, religious, professional and community-focused. For this particular effort, the company matched the funds raised by employees. - February 14, 2010 - MBAF LLC
Why is the FDIC so Bullish in Commercial Real Estate at GoldenNetworking.com Distressed Investing Conference
The FDIC is bullish about a real-estate recovery and wants to enjoy a piece of the upside when land values recover; latest transactions to be discussed at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010. - February 14, 2010 - Golden Networking
Collection Agency Offering Tips on How Not to Use Their Services
In a perfect world the performance of proper due diligence when granting credit would eliminate the use of collection agencies. In the real world the following of proper precautions and procedures may allow companies that extend credit better odds at getting their money back if the services of a commercial collection agency are required. - February 13, 2010 - Credit Decisions International, Ltd
Rod Webb of Crescent State Bank Named to YMCA of the Triangle Board
Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Rod Webb, senior vice president of commercial banking, has been named to the YMCA of the Triangle’s board of directors. As a board member,... - February 13, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
2Checkout.com, Inc. Increases Flexibility with a Back Office Admin API
2Checkout.com, Inc., a leading global payments solutions provider, has added an application programming interface (API) to its robust e-commerce system for online retailers and shopping cart developers to immediately integrate. - February 12, 2010 - 2Checkout.com
Amitech Solutions Sponsors 5th Annual IBM Cognos Finance Forum: Anticipate and Shape Business Outcomes - Hosted by Amitech Solutions, IBM and CFO Conferences
If you are a senior financial executive in the St. Louis area, you won’t want to miss this educational opportunity that only comes to St. Louis once a year. During the 5th Annual IBM Cognos Finance Forum, you’ll get a chance to network with other senior financial executives as well as listen to industry leaders share best practices and proven techniques to drive value in your business. - February 12, 2010 - Amitech Solutions
Dor Diamonds Ltd Launches New Investment Website Diamondsinvestor.com
This press release informs the readers about the launch of Diamondinvestor.com, a website owned by Dor Diamonds (S.E. Vogel) Ltd. Dor Diamonds is an established company that deals in diamond trade and offers secure transactions and information on diamond investments. - February 12, 2010 - Dor Diamonds (S.E. Vogel) Ltd
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Hosts Unclaimed Property Seminar
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com), in partnership with The Keane Organization, Inc. (www.keaneco.com), will host a seminar on “Unclaimed Property: The Impact of Ever-Changing State Escheatment Laws” on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at... - February 12, 2010 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
ActiFi Adds Ellena Widjaja as New Marketing Technology Specialist
ActiFi, Inc., a software and solutions firm serving the practice management needs of financial enterprises and financial advisors, has hired Ellena Widjaja as Marketing Technology Specialist. In her new role, Ms. Widjaja will support ActiFi’s technology-based marketing products including... - February 12, 2010 - ActiFi, Inc.
La Crescenta Federal Tax Return Help Requests on the Rise, Reports 2020 Financial
La Crescenta federal tax return help (http://www.2020taxhelp.com) requests are on the rise this year as clients worry over multiple tax law changes, reports 2020 Financial Services’ Enrolled Agent Greg Fey. - February 12, 2010 - 20/20 Financial Services
Business Development Asia LLC Promotes Staff in Hong Kong, Mumbai, New York, Seoul and Shanghai
BDA has promoted bankers across the firm, as the crossborder M&A markets recover sharply - February 11, 2010 - BDA Partners Ltd
Rentforyourvacation.com’s Homeowners Could be Losing $250,000 in Potential Vacation Rental Income Every Decade
Rentforyourvacation.com, a worldwide vacation rentals Website that specializes in connecting vacation home rentals by owners and managers with vacationers, is helping owners of secondary vacation homes, who do not currently rent out their home, realize that they may be sitting on a cash cow. - February 10, 2010 - RentforYourVacation
Controllers, LLC Announces the Formation of a New Professional Services Firm
Joel Goldstein, Philip Panos, Harvey Stalarow and Joe Tiras, all formerly of Tatum, LLC, are proud to announce the formation of Controllers, LLC. "We are a National Financial Services Firm offering solutions for the non-attest needs to the office of the CFO/Controller and their professional... - February 10, 2010 - Controllers, LLC
Revenue Enhancement Education Offered to Trade Association by Collection Agency
Chosen last fall as their Business Partner by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI); Credit Decisions International, Ltd. (CDI) is actively sharing their knowledge and expertise with all PPAI’s members who are seeking improvements to their financial bottom line. - February 10, 2010 - Credit Decisions International, Ltd
Collection Agency Celebrates 25 Years by Giving Away Money to Good Causes
To recognize their Silver Anniversary of operation, Credit Decisions International, Ltd. located in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, IL and led by its founding President Lou Figueroa is announcing a new initiative to help those in need during these challenging times by allowing their clients to help decide where the agency will provide charitable assistance. - February 10, 2010 - Credit Decisions International, Ltd
Gartner Rates MetraTech “Strong” in BSS Vendor Scorecard
Billing solution specialist MetraTech has been awarded a high rating in the Gartner BSS Report for the second year running. - February 10, 2010 - MetraTech
Employers Reduce Costs and HR Risks with HR Outsourcing, Reports New White Paper by CPEhr
Report shows how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions as the economy slowly recovers. - February 09, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. Closes Large SBA 504 Loan in January
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. a non-bank commercial lender provided low fixed rate financing for their clients on a 50,000 plus square foot industrial building using the SBA 504 loan program. - February 09, 2010 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Conference to Analyze FDIC Selling Off $1 Billion in Troubled Loans to Colony Capital
U.S. banking regulators said Friday they had sold off $1 billion of troubled loans as part of an effort to reduce the overhang of assets left over from failed banks; transaction to be discussed at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 - February 07, 2010 - Golden Networking
Information Edge Launches Brand New Cost-Effective Financial Consolidation, Management Reporting and Modelling Software Solution to Rival the Big Players
It was announced today software solutions provider Information Edge has launched its financial consolidation, management reporting and modelling software solution. ProVe helps companies close their books quickly and confidently. ProVe is a powerful, thoughtful and client focused product developed... - February 06, 2010 - Information Edge
James F. Byrd of Crescent State Bank Participates in Dancing with the Sandhills Stars Competition
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 James F. Byrd, senior vice president at the bank, competed in the Dancing with the Sandhills Stars competition... - February 06, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
BKD LLP and IASeminars Team Up on IFRS
Top 10 firm joins forces with leading training organization to teach accounting courses. - February 05, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Author to Award Financial Assistance to Deserving Families
A Florida author is giving back to help families in need. With his new book, Saving Your American Dream, finance professional Jason Biro launches a campaign to provide direct financial assistance and one-on-one advice to help families save their homes and rebuild their finances. - February 05, 2010 - CRDG
Highland Capital Management Completes CLO Value Fund I and Provides a 138 Percent Gross Return to Its Investors
Highland continues to see opportunity in the CLO market - February 05, 2010 - Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Meyer-Chatfield Launches Free Online Research Portal
This site is packed full of articles, white papers, regulatory bulletins and other educational resources compiled by Meyer-Chatfield's in-house research team, strategic partners and affiliates. - February 05, 2010 - Meyer Chatfield, Corp.
Controllers, LLC Announces New Service Offering to Support the Office of the CFO/Controller with the Month End Closing Process
More and more companies are facing challenges achieving a timely period close and producing adequate reporting. - February 04, 2010 - Controllers, LLC
Advantax Announces Release of New 2010 Property Tax Software
Advantax announces the release of its new 2010 PTR by Advantax® corporate property tax software. The 2010 version now makes it easier for tax departments to complete all functions of the property tax compliance process. - February 04, 2010 - Advantax Group, LLC.
collector mentor™ to Give Away 250 Complimentary Subscriptions
The Industry’s Only Publication for Frontline Collectors Doesn’t Want Economy to Thwart Training. - February 04, 2010 - Skills World
CMA Announces Sao Paulo Based Proximity and Collocation for Brazil Exchange Trading Community
Ultra-Low Latency Proximity and Collocation offering for local and international financial institutions and vendors looking to participate in the explosive Brazilian Exchange traded market place. - February 03, 2010 - CMA
New Market Rates Insight Analysis Shows Depositors Are Shifting Money to Accounts for Quick Withdrawal
Latest study shows that for every $1 in new deposits, $4.78 is being shifted to savings and money market accounts that allow quick and easy access to funds. - February 03, 2010 - Market Rates Insight
Opalesque Launches "Legends and Leaders" Video Interview Series with Julian Robertson and Izzy Englander
Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher focusing on alternative investments, has launched a video-based interview series on http://www.Opalesque.TV. The first of the “Legends and Leaders” interview zooms in on hedge fund titan Julian Robertson who shares his secrets... - February 03, 2010 - Opalesque Ltd
JDP Holdings Acquires Staff Trak Software from Netcom, Inc.
JDP Holdings, Inc. announced today an investment in Staff Trak, the leading provider of scheduling software for accounting firms. Over 300 offices on 6 continents use Staff Trak to manage millions of scheduled hours annually. Staff Trak has become the industry standard for auditing, tax and... - February 03, 2010 - Staff Trak
New eBook and Seminars Reveal How to Stop the Pain Associated with Poor Project Management and Accounting Systems
7 Procedures using integrated project management and accounting software are the keys to health and growth for project-driven companies - February 02, 2010 - Synergy Business Solutions
IASeminars Announces IFRS Learning Passport
Global IFRS training leader IASeminars announces new unlimited learning passport, valid globally on over 100 technical accounting topics. - February 02, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Credit Union Industry Leaders Join CURD Again
Officials at Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC), today announced that PSCU Financial Services and Ongoing Operations have joined the Shared Branching network to host the Credit Union Retail Delivery Convention (CURD) again. The title of this year’s event is “Delivering the Future Now.” The event will take place in Chicago on June 30-July 2, 2010 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel. - February 02, 2010 - financial service centers cooperative, inc
Helping Haiti: Mobile App Company ProOnGo Donates for Each Download
ProOnGo, maker of the popular expense tracking application ProOnGo Expense, has pledged to donate a portion of its app download proceeds for relief efforts in Haiti. From Feb. 2 through Feb. 8 of this year, the company will commit 25 percent of the proceeds from each purchase of ProOnGo Expense app for iPhone to the International Rescue Committee. - February 02, 2010 - ProOnGo LLC
Forexpros Launches News Service to Cover Forex, Stocks
Forexpros’ experienced journalists provide traders with real-time coverage of markets, key economic events; service to be offered as premium product to companies, news media. - February 02, 2010 - ForexPros
Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
Don't panic. Be prepared. Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora,... - February 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Beating Those Bill Collection Blues in 2010: Partner with United Mediation Services
Most small to mid-sized businesses--and particularly start-ups--extend credit in order to build momentum. The problem with extending credit in the B2B environment is that many times repayment can get spotty. Bill collection can become difficult, especially if there are not full-time resources to devote to the process. - January 31, 2010 - John Pillow
National Association of Professional Women Selects Credit Union Pioneer Bonnie Kramer
Officials at Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC), the nation’s largest and most convenient credit union Shared Branching Network, today announced Bonnie Kramer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer has been selected as VIP Woman of the Year by the Board of Directors at the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). - January 31, 2010 - financial service centers cooperative, inc
Capital Corp Merchant Banking Has Updated Their Funding Application Process for Brokers and Clients Alike
In an effort to continue the streamlining of the funding application process, Capital Corp Merchant Banking has put forth a step by step guide for Brokers and Clients. - January 31, 2010 - Capital Corp Merchant Banking
BillsTrust Resolves the Pain of Remembering to Pay Any Bill on Time
A new way for busy people and businesses who receive lots of bills to pay all of them (handwritten & printed) with no data entry and no need to remember due dates. - January 30, 2010 - Madewell Enterprises
First Class Advisors, Inc. Announces Series A Financing
First Class Advisors, Inc, a high-end admissions consulting firm focused on providing a range of services to aspiring students applying to undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs at colleges and universities, today announced the closing of a Series A financing. Terms were... - January 30, 2010 - First Class Advisors
Lloyds Finance Group Provides EUR 348 Million Financing
Lloyds Finance Group, a global provider of financial products and services, completed EUR 348 Million financing to develop a revolutionary wind hub machining cell for high volume manufacturing. - January 30, 2010 - Lloyds Finance Group
VoiceCash Forges Links with Dubai Based Newboard Capital
$10 Billion remittance market: VoiceCash has retained Dubai based Newboard Capital as a strategic advisor to provide International Mobile Money Transfer services to expatriates working in the UAE. - January 29, 2010 - VoiceCash
Evolving US Payment Systems and Bank Delivery Channels: Death of the Teller...Again? (Part I)
In a two part series Evolving US Payment Systems and Bank Delivery Channels: Death of the Teller... Again? - Mercator Advisory Group's Bob Landry, vice president, Banking Group Advisory Services provides a comprehensive overview of the growth and trends over almost three decades detailing the various market drivers impacting consumer payment products and bank delivery channels. - January 29, 2010 - Mercator Advisory Group
Freedom Debt Relief Survey Reveals Alarming Lack of Education Among Indebted Consumers
Debt settlement firm assesses market needs and leads industry to greater transparency. Freedom Debt Relief's survey reveals an alarming lack of education among indebted consumers. - January 29, 2010 - Freedom Financial Network
Wealth Management Firm Continues to Grow with Expansion in South Florida
VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based firm serving as a personal CFO to individuals and families, announces the opening of their newest office in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. “Our team looked at a few options for growth, but we found South Florida offered the best opportunity... - January 29, 2010 - VisionQuest Wealth Management