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Owner Occupied Business Loans Are Funding
With banks still witholding real estate capital, more and more owners are entrusting Securitized to close their loans. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Indian Passenger Vehicle Market Expected to be 3.75 Million by 2014, Ernst & Young
The Indian passenger vehicle market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 12% over the next five years, reaching 3.75 million units in 2014 from current sales of 1.89 million units in FY09, reveals a latest analysis by professional services firm Ernst & Young. While exports... - July 02, 2009 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
THE CLOSER v2.0 from Reporting-Central is Now Available. Balance and Reconcile Your Books to the Penny in Dynamics GP (Formerly Great Plains).
THE CLOSER v2.0 will balance and reconcile DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) General Ledger with Inventory, Sales Orders, COGS, Accrued Purchases, AP and AR. Reconcilations in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) are done instantly. Balanced books in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) has never been this easy. - July 01, 2009 - Reporting-Central
First American Equipment Finance Climbs in National Ranking
Monitor, Inc. Releases the Top 100 Leasing Companies for 2009. - July 01, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Global Client Solutions Moves to New Tulsa Office to Accommodate Growth
More efficient office space will help better serve consumers and the companies that work with them. - July 01, 2009 - Global Client Solutions
Debtcaretaker.com Successfully Launches Their Credit Card Debt Settlement and Management Services Throughout USA
Provide effective tips for debt settlement with your creditors. A company which provides guaranteed solutions in terms of credit card debt settlement, debt negotiations as well as eliminating debt. - July 01, 2009 - Credit Card Debt Settlement & Management Programs
Mobile Finance, Inc Announces Mobile Home Financing and Refinancing Guidelines
Mobile Finance, Inc, a specialty financial services company focused on offering mobile home loan programs, announced the mobile home financing and refinancing guidelines for Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. - July 01, 2009 - Mobile Finance, Inc
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. Expands Services to Clients and Offers Enhanced Career Opportunities with Plante & Moran Merger
One of Cincinnati’s largest public accounting firms announces its merger with Plante & Moran, the 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the US. - July 01, 2009 - Plante & Moran
The End of the 5%: Hedge Funds Get Institutional Inflows Straight from Equity Portfolio, Managers Say
The 2009 New York Roundtable is the 19th issue of the popular Opalesque Roundtable Series, an unique catalog of intelligence on the global investment landscape. On 33 pages, the New York Roundtable delivers a detailed update on current issues and developments within the U.S. hedge fund industry. One of the foremost developments refers to fundamental changes in asset allocation of public and corporate pensions. - July 01, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
The Slumping Economy Has Reduced Sawlog Prices in Europe and North America to the Lowest Levels in Five Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber markets have continued to weaken and as a result, demand for sawlogs has fallen worldwide and the Global Conifer Sawlog Price in the 1Q/2009 was down 26 percent from a year ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 30, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Customer Effective Named 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year
Company Chosen from Nearly 2,000 Entrants Worldwide. - June 30, 2009 - Customer Effective Inc.
CFP® Board Accepted KESDEE's e-learning Courses for Continuing Education Credits
Several of KESDEE’s e-learning courses have been accepted by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. – CFP® for Continuing Education credits. - June 28, 2009 - KESDEE Inc.
ExpenseWire Selected as 2009 CODiE Awards Finalist in the "Best Software as a Service" and "Best Financial Software Solution" Categories
ExpenseWire, a leading on-demand expense management software company, today announced that for the third time in a row it was chosen as a finalist for the prestigious CODiE awards. This year, ExpenseWire was selected as a finalist in two categories: "Best Software as a Service Solution"... - June 28, 2009 - ExpenseWire
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Financial Crossroads California Launches Blog to Educate Credit Consumers
New feature will help further educate visitors on how address mounting debt. - June 27, 2009 - Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California
NZ Blacklist Makes Impact with Online Debt Tendering in Australasia
The NZ Blacklist website (www.nzblacklist.com) provides an efficient market mechanism for tendering bad debts or delinquent accounts. The site, free to use for creditors, was designed as an open, market-driven exchange that is crucial for efficient account placement to collection agencies - June 27, 2009 - New Zealand Blacklist
Debt Negotiation Service Changes the Game with No Upfront Fees
The Debt Settlement Program takes debt settlement and customer service to a new level with The Simple Plan - June 27, 2009 - Financial Consulting Services
Investor Ideas Asks- "do You Know the Stock Market?" Find Out with the Investor Ideas Investor Contest- ‘A Buck an Idea.’
Highest gainer each week wins Investor Ideas Premium Offers and Half of each week's proceeds donated to winner’s charity of choice. - June 27, 2009 - InvestorIdeas.com
Mary Ann Freeman Named Crescent State Bank Branch Sales Manager
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Mary Ann Freeman has joined Crescent State Bank as branch sales manager at its new office, located at 7100 Creedmoor Road in Raleigh. As... - June 27, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Sharon L. Klein, SVP, Trust Counsel and Director of Estate Advisement, Fiduciary Trust Company International LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 1041 on 07/08/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Sharon L. Klein, Senior Vice President, Trust Counsel and Director of Estate Advisement of Fiduciary Trust Company International will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Form 1041: How to Prepare an Accurate Form for Tax Professionals.” This event is scheduled for July 8, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - June 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Market Rates Insight Report Reveals That the 19 Largest Banks Offer Lower Deposit Rates Than Smaller Banks
Research Shows Nation’s Top 19 Banks That Received TARP Relief Offer CDs an Average of 42 bps Lower and Money Markets at 25 bps Lower than Smaller Institutions - June 26, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
The Pulp Industry in Japan Imported 72 Percent of Its Wood Fiber Needs in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber consumption by the Japanese pulp industry reached a record high in 2008. Over 72 percent of the consumed wood chips were imported, most from hardwood plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. The costs of imported wood chips have increased substantially the past three years, reaching their highest level in at least 20 years during the 4Q/08 reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
RaagVamdatt.com Launches My Financial Plan, an Online Financial Planning Service in India
RaagVamdatt.com now offers web-based financial planning service, called “My Financial Plan,” for the people of India – both residents and non-resident Indians (NRIs) at http://www.RaagVamdatt.com/MyPlan - June 25, 2009 - RaagVamdatt.com
The Roper Group Named as a Top 100 Small Business in North Carolina
The Roper Group, a QuickBooks and bookkeeping provider, was named as a Top 100 Small Business in North Carolina by Business Leader Media. - June 25, 2009 - The Roper Group Inc dba Roper Bookkeeping
Merchant Processing Services is Seeking to Appoint 275 Sales Agents
Merchant Processing Services, which is headquartered in New York, Announces Job Interview Event for Sales Agent & Sales Management Positions When: Tuesday, July 6 Time: Interviews at 9 a.m., Noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. Where: 132 West 36 STR 3rd Floor, New York NY 10018 Why: Merchant Processing... - June 25, 2009 - Merchant Processing Services (MPS)
Special Offer from the Tax Lien Lady to Attend Wendy Patton’s Boot Camp
Joanne has just talked to Wendy’s office today and found out that there are still a couple of spots left for this training......and Joanne would like to buy you lunch. - June 25, 2009 - TaxLienLady.com
Opalesque Launches Islamic Finance Intelligence as Industry Faces Great Debates in a Number of Fronts
Opalesque has published the first issue of Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence, a free, monthly publication designed with a practitioner approach focusing on precise and relevant content for investors, product manufacturers, and fund managers of this truly global community. - June 25, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
Option & ETF Broker WallachBeth Capital LLC Announces Further Expansion; Former Tullett Prebon Equity Derivatives Exec Joins Boutique Execution Firm
WallachBeth Capital LLC (“WBC”), the institutional brokerage specializing in exchange-listed options and ETF’s, announced today that options industry veteran Stephen Markowitz, most recently Senior Vice President, Equity Derivative Sales for global inter-dealer broker Tullett... - June 24, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Volume Group Launches Zebra’s New EM 220™ Printer
Mobile printing has just become more compact and affordable with the launch of the new Zebra® EM 220 from leading global thermal bar-code-printer manufacturer, Zebra Technologies. Deemed the printer that “fits all pockets”, the EM 220 is the smallest mobile printer from Zebra... - June 24, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd
Equipment Auction Market Strong Despite Challenged Economy
“In today’s troubled economy, the equipment auction sector continues to hold strong,” said NAA spokesman Chris Longly. “Owners of heavy equipment and farm machinery use auctions to turn their assets into cash while buyers utilize auctions to find valuable assets at fair market value.” - June 24, 2009 - Purple Wave Auction
Financial Prophet Predicts Financial Recovery and Crisis
Med Yones, the world renowned financial expert who predicted the global financial crisis in Jan 2007, will deliver a keynote speech at the 10th Annual Investment Workshop. - June 24, 2009 - IIM
Market Rates Insight Adds Complimentary Reports and Vcasts Featuring Deposit Pricing Indicators and New Banking Offers
Weekly Updates on Leading Financial Indicators and New Product Innovations Offered to Help Financial Institutions Compete in Tough Economy - June 23, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
Financial Oracle Warns of a Deeper Global Financial Crisis
Med Yones, the renowned financial expert who predicted the current global financial crisis, will be talking to a group of the world’s richest investors at the exclusive Campden Investment Workshop. - June 23, 2009 - IIM
New Series Explains How Excessive, Hidden Mutual Fund Fees Hurt Shareholders, While Raising Conflict of Interest and Ethical Issues
An original series of articles on how mutual fund shareholders are being hurt by excessive fund fees, while creating conflicts of interests with their investment advisers, has been posted on the new Web site, mutualfundreform.com. The 7,000-word, 11-part series of articles, “The Deception... - June 22, 2009 - The Progressive Investor
Business Borrowers Alliance to Provide Expert Help and Advice to Borrowers Seeking Assistance in Applying for the $35000 SBA ARC Loans
The SBA has launched the America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan is a 100% guaranteed loan and will be available to help struggling small businesses. BBA to consult with prospective applicants on eligibility and offer complete ARC Loan Application packaging services. - June 22, 2009 - Business Borrowers Alliance, LLC
Two Partners at Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Obtain Certified Credential as Financial Forensics Experts
The CFF Credential is a certification that was approved by the AICPA Governing Council in May 2008 to help businesses with a broad range of issues such as economic damages, family law, fraud investigations and litigation. - June 22, 2009 - MBAF LLC
Paul Niven Presents "Roadmaps and Revelations: Finding the Road to Business Success on Route 101"
An informative and entertaining management fable takes a fresh look at how organizations can create a winning strategy. Paul Niven, a noted speaker and writer on subjects of Strategy, the Balanced Scorecard, and Performance Management, in his new book and first management fable, “Roadmaps... - June 21, 2009 - PaulNiven.com
Re-Launch of Financial Health Research Institute Web Site Announced
Financial Health Research Institute, an organization providing unbiased financial education resources, announced today that they have updated and re-launched their web site: http://www.fhri.org - June 21, 2009 - Financial Health Research Institute
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Call for Speakers & Panelists - CIO Finance Summit
The CIO Finance Summit issues a call for speakers and panelists, offering IT leaders an opportunity to qualify for participation in the premiere gathering in the financial services industry. - June 20, 2009 - CDM Media
NLR Debt Solutions, LLC Launches B2B Debt Settlement Platform
NLR Debt Solutions, LLC announces it will be offering debt settlement negotiation services through a business-to-business platform. The company seeks to set a new industry standard in customer service and professionalism. NLR Debt Solutions was founded by veterans of the loss mitigation and... - June 20, 2009 - NLR Debt Solutions
FXpress President & CEO Named in Treasury & Risk Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in Finance” List
FXpress President and CEO, Bob Richardson, was named this month in Treasury & Risk Magazine’s annual “100 Most Influential People in Finance” list. This marks Mr. Richardson’s first appearance on the prestigious list. - June 20, 2009 - FXpress Corporation
Starta Development Releases a Compliance Services Tool for Tax Credit Syndicators
Starta's Web-Based tool supports tax credit syndicators with a leading-edge compliance system, managing critical information, including all funding and tenant documents. - June 20, 2009 - Starta Development, Inc.
Crescent State Bank’s Jeffrey Eddins Joins Knightdale’s Committee of 100
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Jeffrey Eddins, community banker at the bank’s Knightdale location, has been selected to serve on Knightdale’s Committee of 100. - June 20, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Dave Gray, 2nd Vice President, Field Office Service, StanCorp Equities, Inc. (“The Standard”) to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Dave Gray, 2nd Vice President, Field Office Service, StanCorp Equities, Inc. (“The Standard”) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Pegasus Credit Repair Offers Secured Credit Cards
Pegasus Credit Repair (http://www.pegasuscreditrepair.com), a leading Credit Repair company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is excited to announce that the company is now providing secured credit cards in an effort to assist customers in building or re-establishing their credit profile. - June 19, 2009 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Valuescope Launches Public Version of Finsights
valuescope GmbH, a specialist in semantic web business applications, today launched Finsights, its online news aggregation suite for the financial technology industry. - June 19, 2009 - valuescope GmbH
Melinda Reid Hatton, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, American Hospital Association to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 for Hospital Reporting on 07/09/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Melinda Reid Hatton, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, American Hospital Association will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group