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BetterTrades Presents Free Financial Freedom Expo
BetterTrades - Take control over your future by attending free seminars that demystify stock trading. - April 22, 2008 - BetterTrades
Scottish Self-Made Millionaire Secures Lloyds TSB Jewel Business Award
One of Britain’s youngest self-made multi-millionaires has won a prestigious business and commerce award. Azeem Ibrahim, 32, whose various concerns have earned him an estimated worth of around £58m, has secured the Lloyds TSB - KPMG Business and Commerce Excellence Jewel Award 2008. In... - April 22, 2008 - ECM Holdings
NorthShore Capital Advisors Names Vice President of Marketing and Development
Mike West, president and CEO of NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), an independent boutique investment banking firm, has announced that Greg W. Needham has joined the firm in a newly created position as vice president of marketing and development. In this role, Needham will be... - April 20, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Rodman & Rodman Appoints Scott F. Callahan as Tax Supervisor
Rodman & Rodman, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists located in Newton, Mass., have recently appointed Scott F. Callahan, CPA, a native of Plymouth, as the new Tax Supervisor. - April 19, 2008 - Rodman & Rodman, PC
MB Trading Achieves Top Ten Status for ETF Monthly Volume
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced Thursday that according to Nasdaq OMX Group, it ranked in the Top Ten of Market Participants for nine of the most actively traded Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the month of February 2008. This marks a record for the company... - April 18, 2008 - MB Trading
Trepp Finds Delinquencies on Pro Forma Loans Negligible
A new report from Trepp LLC, the leading provider of CMBS and commercial mortgage information, analytics and technology, provides an in-depth look into the details and performance of Pro Forma loans in the CMBX indices. Since the beginning of the credit crunch in 2007, it has often been asserted... - April 18, 2008 - Trepp, LLC
Pulpwood Costs Are Going Up in Brazil as Competition for Smaller Logs Increased in 2007, According to Wood Resource Quarterly
Pulpwood costs in Brazil will continue to be record high as competition increases for smaller logs between the pulp, energy and wood panel sectors. Wood costs in the 4Q/07 were almost twice the level of four years ago. - April 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Satori Group, Inc. Finalist for the 2008 SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards
Satori Group, Inc., a premier provider of enterprise class virtual Business Performance Management solutions built on a business intelligence platform, announced today their selection as a finalist in the category of Most Innovative Vertical Industry Software for i-Performance. - April 17, 2008 - Satori Group, Inc.
Farm Credit Chooses Tim Moore of Dancing Elephants for Keynote
Farm Credit Systems chooses Tim Moore of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group to deliver keynote speech on negotiations for their sales team. Dancing Elephants is the sales training team for Farm Credit of the Virginias. - April 17, 2008 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
FXCM Launches Its Enhanced Dollar Index Programs
FXCM, one of the largest Forex Dealer Members, recently introduced the Enhanced Dollar Index Programs. These programs, which use the DXY Index as a benchmark, let investors take a position based on the direction of the dollar without having to trade the dollar themselves, seeking to outperform the DXY Index. - April 17, 2008 - FXCM
More Homeowners Depend on Debt Management
In the last 12 months, the number of homeowners joining Gregory Pennington’s debt management plan has jumped dramatically. The message is clear: in today’s stormy economic climate, more and more homeowners are seeing debt management as the best way to tackle rising mortgage payments and... - April 16, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
Boston Business Journal Names Damon, Topham & Company One of the "Top 50 Accounting Firms"
Damon, Topham & Company, LLC of Marshfield, a full service multi-disciplined firm providing accounting, business development and financial services, has been named one of the area’s largest accounting firms by the Boston Business Journal, the leading source for business and financial news and trends in Massachusetts. - April 16, 2008 - Damon, Topham & Company, LLC
Popularity of "Spiritual Water" Inspires Launch of Profitable Network Marketing Opportunity
New Business Combines a Recession-Proof Product with a Spiritual Mission to Revive Faith, Hope, and Health. - April 14, 2008 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Private Company Employment Data and CEO Sentiments Indicate Belt Tightening — But No Mortal Fear
Negative sentiment nearly quadrupled in Q4 (from prior periods) when CEOs reported their outlook for “next quarter’s business climate.” Private company CEOs also believe funding will be increasingly more difficult to obtain in 2008 per a dramatic increase in perception that financial resources, both capital and debt, will be tighter in the coming period. - April 12, 2008 - Private Company Index
FXCM Launched Two New Forex Managed Account Programs with a $1,000 Minimum Deposit
FXCM (http://www.fxcm.com), one of the largest Forex Dealer Members, recently introduced two new managed programs: the Short-Term Opportunity Program and the Short-Term Opportunity Aggressive Program. Both Short-Term Opportunity Programs utilize 4 different trading approaches: Short-Term range... - April 12, 2008 - FXCM
The Edcomm Group Banker’s Academy Partners with Bankwide
The Edcomm Group Banker’s Academy, the world’s leading provider of education to the financial services industry, has partnered with Bankwide, a cutting-edge information portal company focused on the Banking industry. - April 12, 2008 - Bankwide
The Flood Insurance Agency Appoints New Director
The Flood Insurance Agency (TFIA) announced that is has appointed Carolyn J. Irwin as the new Director of Financial Institution Solutions. Ms. Irwin, formerly Vice President, and Flood Insurance Manager of Flagstar Bank, FSB, Troy, MI, will report directly to Tiara Hecht, President of TFIA. Ms. - April 11, 2008 - The Flood Insurance Agency
How to Avoid Small Business Financing Malpractice Situations Covered in AEX Commercial Loans Report
AEX Commercial Financing Group has issued a Special Small Business Report addressing several key circumstances which have a high malpractice potential for commercial loans and commercial mortgages. - April 11, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Bush Administration Expands FHAsecure to Offer More Assistance and Financing Aid to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The Bush Administration today announced new plans to help homeowners facing foreclosure. See if you qualify and enroll at www.fedfac.com - April 09, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Real Estate Professionals, REITs & Funds Now Have a Dynamic and Cost Effective Software Tool for Raising Unlimited Capital
The easy-to-use software system generates the required securities offering documents and investor leads to enable Real Estate Developers, General Contractors, Real Estate Agents and Property Management Companies to evolve to the next level of professionalism by raising and managing an unlimited amount of capital for acquiring Income and Growth properties nationwide. - April 09, 2008 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
TechBiz Connection Hosts Panel Discussion on Successful Strategies for Mergers and Acquisitions
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of local experts who will share their expertise in navigating a successful merger or acquisition at its monthly forum on Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Calit2 at the University of California,... - April 09, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
DailyFX.com Provides Economic Countdown
DailyFX.com (http://www.dailyfx.com/) has introduced a countdown to economic data on the DailyFX.com home page and the DailyFX Economic Calendar. Trading the news is extremely popular in the currency markets. Knowing exactly when news will be released is essential for all FX traders, as you can... - April 09, 2008 - FXCM
Entropy Resources S.A. - Joint Venture With TransAfrican Minerals Limited
Entropy Resources S.A.(Entropy) a private Argentinean mining company, with HQ in Perth, Western Australia, is pleased to announce that on the 3rd of March 2008, it has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TransAfrican Minerals Limited (TransAfrican) in connection with 4... - April 07, 2008 - Entropy Resources Pty Ltd
BBBS, Inc. Adds Christy Bensch to Customer Care Team
New position of Customer Care Specialist, to be filled by Christy Bensch, will be responsible for client development for BBBS, Inc., an outsourced accounting company. - April 07, 2008 - BBBS, Inc.
Michael A. Krafft, CEO and Managing Partner, M&A Media Group, (M&AMG) Has Announced Today a New Professional Services Forum on LinkedIn
Michael A. Krafft, CEO and Managing Partner, M&A Media Group, (M&AMG) has announced today a new professional services forum on LinkedIn. The new forum entitled M&AMG Group is a discussion and support group for M&AMG users of the LinkedIn social network for business generating... - April 06, 2008 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Beard Group Launches Intellectual Property Prospector
The Beard Group has developed the Intellectual Property Prospector weekly e-newsletter to support the efforts of firms and individuals interested in identifying opportunities in the specific area of intellectual property, which includes patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and licenses, among others. - April 05, 2008 - Beard Group
New To Massachusetts: The JumpStart Coalition
December of 2007 marked the introduction of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy in Massachusetts. Originating at the national level in 1995, the Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit organization that works to inform students ages K-12 about managing their personal financial... - April 05, 2008 - MA Jumpstart Coalition
MJM Capital Group Arranges Creative $2.4 Million Debt Structure for Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Flamingo Apartments in Houston, Texas
MJM Capital Group’s Managing Director, Jeffrey Dreyer, is pleased to announce closing of the hybrid, senior debt and line of credit arrangement for the Flamingo Apartments in Houston, TX. MJM’s client knew they needed a private lender with two traits, the vision and fortitude to see... - April 04, 2008 - MJM Capital Group, LLC
MB Trading Launches Retail FIX Product and Support
MB Trading, a financial services company, announced Monday that it has launched full support for third party developers to connect their applications via FIX. The company is offering full support via forums, phone, and e-mail to customers around the globe. MB Trading views the launch as another... - April 03, 2008 - MB Trading
Fremont Bank is Not Affiliated with Fremont General Corporation
Fremont Bank, a leading full-service community bank in Northern California, would like to clarify many erroneous claims of being associated with the Brea, California-based Fremont General Corporation. - April 03, 2008 - Fremont Bank
FISC New Hire Announcement – Account Manager
FISC, a back office solutions provider located in Lewiston, Maine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Shapiro Berg to the role of Account Manager. Jaime joined FISC’s sales team on March 10, 2008. In her role, Jaime is responsible for building and maintaining excellent relations... - April 03, 2008 - FISC Solutions
There May be Trouble Ahead: Many People Expect a Life of Pension Poverty in Retirement, Fairinvestment.co.uk Has Found
A large portion of people are expecting to find themselves below the poverty line when they retire, according to new research from Fairinvestment.co.uk. When asked what they expect from their retirement, 33 per cent of people said that they are looking forward to a comfortable living with an... - April 03, 2008 - Fair Investment Company
Mortgage Lender Bucks Industry Collapse by Selling Innovative New Loan
The Metzler Group at Mortgages Unlimited bucks mortgage industry collapse by selling new Home Ownership Accelerator® Loan. Introduced in the US in 2005, innovative all-in-one home loan combines personal checking with mortgage to help borrowers save thousands in interest payments. - April 02, 2008 - Mortgages Unlimited Inc, Metzler Group
m-Via Wins Award at 2008 "Mobile Rules!"
m-Via’s Mobile Transaction Network stands out at Nokia-sponsored event. - April 02, 2008 - m-Via Inc.
Cameron & Prentice Joins Russell Bedford Network as Member Firm in Cape Town, South Africa
Russell Bedford International, the global accounting, audit and tax consulting group, has appointed Cameron & Prentice Chartered Accountants as its first member firm in Cape Town. - April 02, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Personal Meets Business at Keens Shay Keens MK
Smooth launched a new website for oldest firm of chartered accountants in Milton Keynes, Keens Shay Keens MK, who specialise in profit improvement and international company set-up. - April 02, 2008 - Smooth Branding
Index Reveals That Revenue Growth Rates of Historically High-Growth Companies Have Slowed
The Entrex PCI/Gazelles Index, a newly formed, 10 company, high-growth subset of the three year old Private Company Index (PCI) saw slowed growth this month -- as measured by monthly company revenues. - April 01, 2008 - Private Company Index
People Link Launches New Microsite for Financial Recruiting
New microsite geared to recruiting of financial industry services personnel. - April 01, 2008 - The People Link
Stellar Wins Call Centre Services Contract with Major Retail Bank
Stellar awarded outsourced call centre services contract with major UK financial institution. - April 01, 2008 - Stellar
North Ogden Real Estate Office on Wheels Robert Bolar Coldwell Banker Utah
When Robert Bolar embarked in a career in Technology in 1996 he had no idea that it would ever help him market so much North Ogden Utah Real Estate. Robert has harnessed the power of the Internet to market homes and bring buyers and sellers together in the Greater Ogden Utah Area. - March 31, 2008 - Robert Bolar
Evaluating New Investment Opportunities in the Ever-Changing Agricultural Market.
Soft and agricultural commodities are back on most investors’ radars due to the ever-strong demand for these types of commodities. Paired together are changes of food types in emerging markets, droughts and soil erosion, and the increase in biofuels production, among other issues. As a result... - March 30, 2008 - IQPC
RNCOS Releases Report on "Poland Banking Sector Analysis"
The leading market research firm RNCOS has released its new report, "Poland Banking Sector Analysis" that provides extensive research and rational analysis on the banking industry of the European country Poland. This report helps clients in analyzing the opportunities, challenges and... - March 30, 2008 - RNCOS
FEDs Expected to Announce New Mortgage Guarantee Swaps Through the FHA This Week
In an unprecedented move the President Bush, Treasury Secretary Paulson and the Federal Reserve have reversed their position on helping homeowners at risk. President Bush has been saying he would veto any legislation that would help Homeowners and Investors facing foreclosure. He has announced his support of the newest plan offering FHA guaranteed mortgages. - March 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
SeedAmerica Acquires Owosso, MI Building
SeedAmerica closes on former A.O. Electrical Products building in Owosso, MI through the 561 Exchange. - March 29, 2008 - SeedAmerica
First American is Nationally Ranked as the 12th Largest Independent Lessor
First American Equipment Finance today announced that it has been recognized by Monitor, Inc. as the 12th largest independent leasing company in the United States. The company was ranked in the March/April issue of Monitor magazine. The Top 25 list recognizes independent leasing firms for... - March 28, 2008 - First American Equipment Finance
RNCOS Releases Report on Bulgaria Banking Sector Analysis
The market research report, “Bulgaria Banking Sector Analysis” is an analytical study of the thriving banking industry of the southeastern European country, Bulgaria, by RNCOS. It evaluates the product quality and the services provided by the Bulgarian banking industry. This report... - March 28, 2008 - RNCOS
Deborah Katz, Sr. Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to Speak at KC’s Event on Identity Theft: The Red Flag Rule on 05/07/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Deborah Katz, Senior Counsel, Legislative and Regulatory Activities, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, U.S. Department of the Treasury will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ event entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for 05/07/08, Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
GetYourIdentityBack.com, LLC, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions & Creditors on 05/07/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that GetYourIdentityBack.com, LLC, a national software company dedicated for identity theft will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 7, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
First Data Corporation Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions & Creditors on May 7, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that First Data Corporation, a leader in electronic commerce and payment services named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 7, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Linden Lab Upper Management Musical Chairs: SLCN.TV to Air Special Metanomics on the Impact to Virtual World Second Life in Response to Rosedale Stepping Down as CEO
The founder and CEO of Linden Lab, Philip Rosedale, is turning in his executive key for a seat on the Board of Directors and the search for his replacement is underway. Many residents in the virtual world of Second Life are left to wonder what will happen in the days to come with their Governor Linden not at the helm, and who will be the chosen successor. Cornell University Professor Robert Bloomfield will host a special edition of Metanomics to derive answers with guest Mitch Kapor. - March 28, 2008 - SLCN Press Room