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iShares MSCI Singapore: ETF Momentum Tracker Finds a Glimmer in a Gloomy Asia
In the latest issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion announced that the iShares MSCI Singapore fund (EWS) had gained momentum among Asian funds tracked by the weekly publication. EWS has doubled its position on Dion’s International Momentum Table, moving from the 10th spot on July... - August 09, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Scott L. Beauchene, Director, Valuation Services Group, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Mr. Scott L. Beauchene, Director in Valuation Services Group of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are... - August 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Aliya Wong, Director for Pension Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Speak at KC’s Event on “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Aliya Wong, the Director for Pension Policy of U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You... - August 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
In Its Latest Issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser Discusses Financial Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser, Publisher Don Dion warns subscribers of common investing mistakes, and offers tips for avoiding them. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_FIA.asp As market volatility bullies many investors into making quick, and sometimes irrational... - August 07, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
British Insurance Launches Shared Ownership Payment Protection Cover
British Insurance has launched a new Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) policy for households involved in shared ownership schemes. - August 07, 2008 - British Insurance
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 30th, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT – New... - August 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Paul T. Denis, Partner, Co-Chair, Antitrust/Competition Group, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines on 10/30/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Paul T. Denis, Partner, Co-Chair, Antitrust/Competition Group of Dechert LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “New Antitrust & Competition Policy... - August 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. Leads Cutting Edge with Addition of iGen3 Xerox Color Press and Personalized Direct Marketing
Addition of iGen3 Xerox Color Press means expanded capacity to combine personalized direct mail pieces with user-specific emails and web pages, promising increased ROI for Perrone’s clients. - August 06, 2008 - J.M. Perrone Co., Inc.
Fidelity Independent Adviser Adjusts Two Portfolios with Biotechnology
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser announced portfolio changes today that shift assets from materials and telecommunications to biotechnology. The two trades place biotechnology prominently in two of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s model portfolios: Fidelity Select Portfolio and NTF Sector Portfolio. - August 06, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. Acquired by Two Boston-Area Private Equity Firms
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. (http://www.jmpdm.com) announced its acquisition this month by two prominent, Boston-based private equity firms: Wellfleet Capital Partners and Tag Venture Partners in partnership with C.J. Floros and the management team at Perrone. This deal draws from the company’s... - August 05, 2008 - J.M. Perrone Co., Inc.
PNC’s Virtual WalletSM Takes Online Banking to the Next Level
Online Money Management Solution Built with and for Gen Y Makes it Easy to Save, Helps to Manage Spending and to Avoid Fees - August 05, 2008 - PNC Financial Services, Group, Inc.
60,000 New Registrations in One Month on New Easy-Forex™ Visual Trading Platform
More than 60,000 new users have registered on the new Easy-Forex™ foreign currency trading platform which launched globally on 7 July 2008. - August 05, 2008 - easy-forex
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
Emergency Travel Services Provider Gears Up for Olympic Tourist Emergencies
Travel Assist Network Provides Medical Flights Home for Seriously Injured or Ill. - August 02, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
Austria (EWO) Swapped for Singapore (EWS) by ETF Momentum Tracker
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced that he would be selling the International Portfolio position, iShares Austria (EWO), and would be buying iShares Singapore (EWS) with the proceeds. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp “The... - August 02, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
First Time Buyers Get Much Needed Boost in Stale Mortgage Market
A breath of fresh of air is blowing through the mortgage market with a new structured mortgage product which is proving popular with First Time Buyers and their supportive if not wary families. - August 02, 2008 - First Mortgage Direct Ltd
Gold ETFs: ETF Momentum Tracker Weighs in on IAU
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced today that despite recent setbacks, iShares COMEX Gold (IAU) has risen more than 8% since he added it to the ETF Momentum Tracker portfolio in January. The latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker, released... - August 01, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Opportunities in Indian Banking Sector
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Opportunities in Indian Banking Sector" to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Indian banking industry. This report has been made to help clients to evaluate the... - August 01, 2008 - RNCOS
Berkshire Settlements Receives Life Settlement Provider License from Georgia Office of Insurance and Fire Safety
Berkshire Settlements, Inc., an Atlanta based insurance services company, is proud to announce that it has been licensed as a life settlement provider company in the state of Georgia by the Office of Insurance and Fire Safety. Berkshire Settlements was founded in 2004 as a boutique life settlement... - July 31, 2008 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
FXCM Group Releases Latest Financial Data
The FXCM Group has released its most recent balance sheet. The numbers reflect the group’s financial strength and status as of June 30, 2008. Highlights include: Over $95 Million in Capital (Assets Minus Liabilities) Over $125 Million In Operating Cash (Excludes Client Funds) FXCM believes... - July 31, 2008 - FXCM
Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Survey: Executive Summary Now Available
New Survey Says Only Half of Banking Institutions Will Beat Nov. 1 Date for the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule. - July 31, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker Shifts Its Focus from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced that he would be shifting from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX) in the latest edition of Sector Momentum... - July 31, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Banking ETFs Have Seen a Bounce in Price, But PowerShares Momentum Tracker Doubts That They Can Gain Momentum
Despite an impressive rally from the financial sector late last week, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker believes there may be more downside for financial ETFs. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp Don Dion, publisher of PowerShares Momentum Tracker noted... - July 30, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
AccountantsWorld Partners with Directo, Inc. to Provide Paycards to Accounting Professionals
AccountantsWorld, the 110,000-member strong community and solution provider dedicated to helping accountants advance their practice, has partnered with Atlanta-based Directo, Inc. to provide paycards to its Payroll Relief customers. Paired with Payroll Relief, AccountantsWorld’s successful... - July 29, 2008 - Directo, Inc.
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, Has Merged Their Services to Form The Consumer Debit Mitigation Service, to Assist with Mitigation for All Consumer Services
Consumer Debit Mitigation Services in conjunction with the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center can now offer a complete consumer mitigation services. This is not a credit counseling agency, nor a lending facility. With the increase in credit card rates, the decrease in automobile values and the crisis in the Real Estate Market. DBM can assist consumers in all phases of debt mitigation - July 28, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND): Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines the New Fund
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker takes an in depth look at PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND) in its latest issue, released yesterday. “Our goal is to give subscribers the information they need in a difficult marketplace,” said Don Dion, publisher... - July 27, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure
40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group
Easy-Forex™ Brings New Benefits to the Forex Marketplace
Just weeks after the global launch of their newly designed platform, Easy-forex™ brings additional benefits to the marketplace. - July 26, 2008 - easy-forex
iShares MSCI Mexico Jumps on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table
Publisher Don Dion notes that the “Mexican market is showing surprising strength, despite U.S. Downturn.” - July 26, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Robert Blake, Senior Director of Interactive Services, Bowne & Company to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts on 09/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Robert Blake, Senior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORG of Bowne & Company will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - July 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Peak5 Hires SVP of Operations
Peak5 recently announced the addition of Todd Klem as their new SVP of Operations. - July 26, 2008 - Peak5
Daniel Island Mortgage Attracts Top Talent and Doubles Its Sales Team
Despite the slowing real estate market, Daniel Island Mortgage positions itself for future growth and business in the Charleston metro area, adding five senior loan officers and a mortgage processor to its dynamic sales team. - July 26, 2008 - Daniel Island Mortgage
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has introduced their business model for the development of an alliance between government and private businesses to offer immediate assistance to homeowners at risk. - July 25, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Commercial Finance Adsivors Opens Commercial Loan Broker "Store"
Commercial loan broker, Commercial Finance Advisors, of Birmingham, Michigan has opened an online commercial mortgage broker “store.” - July 25, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
Gregory Pennington Reveals Popularity of Fixed-Rate Mortgages
With the Governor of the Bank of England warning that ‘we face the most difficult economic challenge for two decades’, debt management company Gregory Pennington stresses the importance of finding the right debt solution. - July 25, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
U.S. Business Journal Now Available on BlackBerry Smartphones
The Nation’s Oldest Internet Business-to-Business E-newspaper Offers Subscriptions to BlackBerry Smartphone Customers - July 25, 2008 - S.R. Bastien Corp.
International Investing: 401k Accelerator Tackles the Issue
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s 401 (k) Accelerator tackles the issue of overseas investment in its latest issue. - July 25, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Bulgaria Banking Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Bulgaria Banking Sector Analysis" to its report gallery. This report helps clients to dissect the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the banking industry in Bulgaria. - July 25, 2008 - RNCOS
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Turkey Banking Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Turkey Banking Sector Analysis" to its report gallery. The research report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Turkish banking industry. This report has been made to help clients in analyzing the... - July 25, 2008 - RNCOS
Microsoft Chooses Connecticut Based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as New York Metro Area Partner Award Winner for Excellence in Serving the Staffing Industry
In an awards ceremony for New York Metro area Microsoft partners, Microsoft chose Harwinton based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as award winner for "Excellence in Small Business Vertical -- Professional Services." This award was given to recognize success in serving the staffing industry using StaffLinx GP - a tool that connects a Microsoft Dynamics GP back office system to a Bullhorn front office system. - July 24, 2008 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Isabella Bank's New Website Nominated for Award
WSI (We Simplify the Internet) recently assisted Isabella Bank, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI with a complete re-design of their website and Internet marketing strategy. The makeover was part of a corporate-wide re-branding effort which involved a name change, new brand development and rolling in three other banks under their holding company under a new, unified name. Former community banker, Eric Cook, took the lead for WSI and received a nomination for best Financial Services site in 2008. - July 24, 2008 - WSI Internet Consulting
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, SIFMA to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 10/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Robert W. Cook, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 11/17/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Robert W. Cook, Partner of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Securities Exchange Act Rule... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Wisteria Recruits a Leading Self Assessment Tax Return Expert
Wisteria Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Tagg as Head of Taxation Services. - July 24, 2008 - Wisteria Chartered Accountants
Sector Momentum Tracker Eyes Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals
As mixed news rolls in for the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker announced Monday that Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals has made gains on the Sector Momentum Table. - July 24, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
In Debt: Americans Seek Debt Consulting to Negotiate Down Bills
WebCreditAdvisors.com helps overextended consumers reduce credit debt by cutting what they owe and negotiating better terms. - July 23, 2008 - Web Credit Advisors Inc
Mike Willis, CPA, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts on 09/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Mike Willis, CPA, Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts”. This... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group