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How to Relieve the Stress of Holiday Spending – 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Many people overspend during the holidays and rack up significant credit card balances. The balances lead to higher monthly payments on their credit cards and increased amounts of interest. For many people this leads to increased financial stress and a real strain on their financial budget. - December 18, 2007 - theccardadvisor

RNCOS Releases Report on Russia Banking Sector

RNCOS’ released a report titled “Russia Banking Sector Analysis (2006-2009),” provides extensive research and objective analysis of the growing banking industry, their product quality, and services in Russia. “Russia Banking Sector Analysis (2006-2009)” report helps... - December 17, 2007 - RNCOS

Paul Blanco of Barnum Financial Group, Talks About Building a Winning Culture on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss

Paul Blanco of Barnum Financial Group, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about building a financial services organization that makes a difference for its clients, its employees, and the communities where it operates. Blanco addresses the value of helping educate the customer, the significance... - December 15, 2007 - Reissource, LLC

Richard A. Speizman, National Partner-in-Charge, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice, KPMG LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress' Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Richard A. Speizman, National Partner-in-Charge, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group

Jeanne M. Schuster, Executive Director, Ernst & Young, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Form 990 Overhaul on January 23, 2008

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeanne M. Schuster, Executive Director of Ernst & Young, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group

James R. King, Partner, Chair, Health Care Practice's Tax-Exempt Organization & Corp. Governance Team, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that James R. King, Partner, Chair of the Health Care Practice's Tax-Exempt Organization and Corporate Governance Team of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group

Veteran Home Owners Must Pull the Rate Lock Trigger Immediately

The recent .25% rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Monday the 11th of December 2007, has caused VA mortgage rates to increase. Most home owners will automatically assume that due to a Fed rate cut of any size, that interest rates on VA loans should follow suit and go lower also. This is very far from accurate. - December 14, 2007 - Low VA Rates

Ralph Scarborough, Senior Manager for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Ralph Scarborough, Senior Manager for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Ralph makes his home in San Jose California and earned his Bachelors of science Degree from St. John's University. As a Senior Manager, Ralph is responsible... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Trade From Charts: New and Improved FXCM Charting Features

FXCM (www.fxcm.com) announced today that you can now trade from Marketscope Charts, one of the free FXCM charting packages. - December 14, 2007 - FXCM

No Sign of Relief for Texas Mortgage

Texas mortgage industry still reeling from the sub-prime fallout but some companies managing to stay on course with business objectives despite ailing industry. - December 13, 2007 - LoneStar Financing

Crescent State Bank Opens Knightdale Office

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the grand opening of the bank’s new Knightdale office located at 7120 Knightdale Blvd. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 13 and was... - December 13, 2007 - Crescent State Bank

Bank of China Hong Kong and Banker’s Academy Team Discuss Sales and Service Culture

The Edcomm Group’s Banker’s Academy China Team met with executives from Bank of China Hong Kong’s Retail Banking, Wealth Management, and Human Resources/Training Divisions. Discussions included the challenges facing banks as they create working environments that motivate branch... - December 13, 2007 - The Edcomm Group

Frank Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice, Wealth & Tax Advisory Services to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Frank D. Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice of Wealth and Tax Advisory Services, Inc. (WTAS) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 13, 2007 - The Knowledge Group

Technology to Take Chinese Banking Industry Beyond Yuan 60 Trillion by 2010

The Chinese banking industry is set to cross Yuan 60 Trillion by 2010 due to rapid technological advancement, expansion of banking business to rural parts and launch of new products. - December 13, 2007 - RNCOS

Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event

Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.

CEO Elected to Lead $600 Billion Industry's Trade Association

William Verhelle, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, elected Chairman of the ELFA - December 12, 2007 - First American Equipment Finance

Crescent State Bank Opens New Garner Office

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the grand opening of the bank’s relocated Garner office at 945 Vandora Springs Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Dec. 11, was... - December 12, 2007 - Crescent State Bank

The Edcomm Group's Banker's Academy Invited to Teach at Burgan Bank in Kuwait

The Edcomm Group’s Banker’s Academy has been invited to teach an in-house training course for Burgan Bank in Kuwait this month. Edcomm’s president, Dr. Linda Eagle, will be teaching a course on Operations to an audience of Burgan Bank professionals. Kuwait is one of the main... - December 12, 2007 - The Edcomm Group

Tellervision Cites Edcomm's Dr. Linda Eagle on Strategies for Tellers to Improve in Compliance

TellerVision Magazine, a national monthly publication for bank branch managers and tellers, has quoted Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group and Banker’s Academy, in the December issue article "New Year’s Resolutions for Tellers." Dr. Eagle was quoted on ways tellers... - December 12, 2007 - The Edcomm Group

The Edcomm Group's Banker's Academy Presents at Global Leaders Conference

Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group and Banker’s Academy, presented a workshop on Retail Banking and Wealth Management at a two-day conference in Shanghai, China. The conference, organized by Global Leaders Institute, focused on educating retail bankers in Asia and neighboring countries. - December 12, 2007 - The Edcomm Group

Special Promotion for Payroll Software, which Is User Friendly, Super Simple, & Totally Risk Free

halfpricesoft.com has launched a special offer for customers who are planning to purchase small business payroll software. ezPaycheck Payroll Software Makes Small Business Accounting a Breeze with Free Trial, No Registration, and No Obligation. - December 12, 2007 - Halfpricesoft

Martin Sans is Appointed Tax Partner in Russell Bedford London Member Firm, Lubbock Fine

Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants, the London member firm of Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of Martin Sans as a tax partner. - December 12, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

"Hitting the Nail on the Head" with the Hammer Indicator

OS-ActiveQuant Framework integrates in its latest release the usage hammer pattern along with enhanced functionality. - December 12, 2007 - ActiveQuant

Gresham Computing Wins CAIB’s Prestigious Diamond Award

Gresham Computing plc was the proud recipient of the Diamond Award from the Caribbean Association of Indigenous Banks (CAIB) at its annual conference November 12-15, 2007 in Georgetown, Guyana. This award recognizes organizations who have through their activities made major contributions to the banking industry in the Caribbean Region. - December 11, 2007 - Gresham Computing Plc

Acceptance Capital Names Informative Research "Preferred Provider"

Acceptance Capital Mortgage Corporation has named Informative Research as its newest preferred provider of credit and mortgage-related information for residential loan originations. This new business alliance between Acceptance Capital, a national mortgage services firm headquartered in Spokane,... - December 09, 2007 - Informative Research

Raveh Ravid & Co., Russell Bedford Member in Israel, Launches University Scholarship Fund

Israeli member firm of Russell Bedford International network, Raveh Ravid & Co., has established a scholarship fund to assist students from the peripheral areas of Israel to study at the University of Haifa. - December 09, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

Russell Bedford Malaysian Firm Appoints Head of New Japanese Services Division

Yoshiyuki Kato joins Russell Bedford LC & Company, the Malaysian member of Russell Bedford International, to run the firm’s new Japanese Services division. - December 09, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

Accounting Users Finally Gain Their Freedom

Developer Noguska LLC proudly announces that its web-based NolaPro Business Accounting software has been publicly released worldwide at absolutely no cost. - December 08, 2007 - Noguska LLC

eCollectionletters and VivánTech Offer Seamless Accounts Receivable Integration for Collection Letters

www.eCollectionletters.com, a division of Pacific Southwest Credit, announced today their newest tool, Bulk Upload. This tool will allow credit departments to send and manage large volumes of collection letters. This project was a joined effort by VivanTech and Pacific Southwest Credit Association. eCollectionLetters is an online nationwide collection agency whose business to business collection services are available online for $15.00 and less. - December 08, 2007 - eCollectionLetters

Tax Manager from Russell Bedford Boston Member Firm Joins AICPA Tax Practice Improvement Committee

Stephen P. Trenholm, tax manager at Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, is appointed to help AICPA members improve their tax practices. - December 08, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

Las Vegas Member Firm of Russell Bedford Appoints Marlene Hutcheson as Partner

Marlene Hutcheson, CPA has been named as Partner at De Joya & Company, LLC, the Las Vegas member firm of Russell Bedford International. - December 08, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software Integrates Norwich Union Contract Enquiry Real-Time Valuations Service

JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software is pleased to announce the implementation of Real-Time Valuations, encompassing contract value, fund holdings and fund values, with Norwich Union. Their customers can now service clients with Norwich Union policies in real time by providing up-to-date valuations directly from their desktops. - December 08, 2007 - JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software

JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software Integrates Invu Document Management System

JCS is pleased to announce integration with Invu document management system, provided by Lindenhouse Software, which further expands its document management facilities. Although JCS has its own document register and filing features, this new partnership is already generating interest with existing and prospective customers. - December 08, 2007 - JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software

Day Trading Guru David Marsh Launches New Web Site, Offers E-Mini Trading Course

For nearly two decades day trading guru David Marsh has been successfully profiting from the Stock Market. Last month marked the launch of his new web site and E-Mini day trading course “The Tick Trader®”, which he hopes will help newcomers learn from his mistakes. - December 07, 2007 - eminitradingstrategies.com

Marc J. Lane Wealth Group Hires Senior Vice President for New Role

The Marc J. Lane Wealth Group announces that Daniel T. Allen has joined Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc. as Senior Vice President to manage all wholesale sales operations for Advocacy Investing® Separately Managed Accounts. - December 07, 2007 - Marc J. Lane Wealth Group

RNCOS Report Predicts Middle East Banking Industry to Skyrocket by 2011

Rising disposable income, foreign investment and improved regulatory framework will drive the future prospects of the Middle East banking sector, says the RNCOS report. - December 06, 2007 - RNCOS

Thomas A. Leonard Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Thomas A. Leonard has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Thomas is a partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers and received his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from La Salle University in 1970. As a partner, Thomas oversees the financial services division in... - December 06, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Cincinnati Financial Planning Firm Hires New Senior Accountant

Middleton Brings Passion, Technology Experience to Capital Concepts - December 05, 2007 - Capital Concepts

Kevin R. Darrington, Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer for Pathmark Stores Inc., Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Kevin R. Darrington, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Pathmark Stores Inc., has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Kevin makes his home in Coopersburg Pennsylvania and earned his Masters degree in Business Administration from Temple... - December 05, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Invest For Change, LLC Announces New Downtown Location

Darron Stover, president of Invest For Change, LLC, a firm specializing in socially responsible investing, announces a new office in downtown Raleigh. - December 05, 2007 - Invest For Change, LLC

Finance Your Business with Business Credit Cards Site

Business Credit Card Site is entering 2008 with lots of new and enhanced features that are especially created to help business owners find the best credit card for their business. - December 04, 2007 - Business Credit Card Site

Top Scot is Youngest in Asian Power List

A Scottish entrepreneur scholar has been named as the youngest person on the elite Carter Anderson Asian Power 100 list. - December 02, 2007 - ECM Holdings

eDominate Announces Paperless Loan Origination System: Technology Focuses on Resource Conservation

eDominate Inc, a global provider of buying-cycle management software for financial institutions, today announced the launch of LOS Green, a paperless lending solution that allows lenders to originate and close loans electronically. This eco-conscious solution provides an end-to-end system for... - December 02, 2007 - eDominate, Inc

Russell Bedford International Names Suárez, Flores & Asociados, Cía. Ltda. as Correspondent Firm in Nicaragua

Addition of Nicaraguan CPA firm strengthens coverage of Russell Bedford accounting group in Central America. - December 01, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

HedgeFundLoan.com Launches New Website

HedgeFundLoan.com launches website that makes available financing for corporations from hedge funds on the web. - November 29, 2007 - HedgeFundLoan.com

Jean Stephan Groulx, General Manager for CDS Global, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Jean Stephan Groulx, General Manager for CDS Global, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Jean makes his home in Montreal Canada and earned his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Quebec at Hull (UQAH). As General Manager, Jean oversees... - November 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Julie Clark Participates in North Carolina Chamber’s Education Roundtable

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Julie Clark, senior community banker at the Garner office, participated in a 35-person North Carolina Chamber of Commerce roundtable... - November 29, 2007 - Crescent State Bank