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Raja Chatterjee, Global Head, Anti-Corruption Group, Legal & Compliance Division, Morgan Stanley to Speak at KC’s FCPA Compliance Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Raja Chatterjee, Global Head of the Anti-Corruption Group in the Legal and Compliance Division with Morgan Stanley will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Chris Conte, Associate Director with the SEC’s Enforcement Division to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Christopher Conte, Associate Director in Enforcement with Securities and Exchange Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Colonna, SVP & Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, GE Asset Management to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ CDOs & the Subprime Market Event on 11/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Paul Colonna, CFA, SVP & Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income with GE Asset Management will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “CDOs... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Gary Smith, Fairfield County Bank CEO, Talks for First Time Nationally About the “One Experience at a Time” Service Philosophy on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Gary Smith, CEO of Fairfield County Bank, is interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, about customer focus, competitive differentiation, and the value of third-party service metrics evaluations. Smith and Reiss also discuss employee empowerment and the role of continuing performance feedback. - November 09, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Courier-Post Cites Edcomm’s Dr. Linda Eagle as Elder Financial Abuse Expert
The Courier-Post quotes Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group and Banker’s Academy, in the September 18 article “Watch for Financial Abuse of Seniors.” Dr. Eagle was quoted on the importance of educating members of the banking community so that they are aware of the... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Courses Accredited by the State of Maine
Seven courses on Lending, Mortgage Fraud and other banking compliance topics from Edcomm's Banker's Academy were recently certified by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation for the State of Maine. As with all of The Edcomm Group’s eLearning programs, these accredited courses... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Updates Courses to Include Changes to the Five Dollar Bill
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) recently announced that the $5 bill will be updated. The new bill will be put into circulation in early 2008. As always, Edcomm's Banker's Academy is aware of the changes and is already in the process of updating the necessary courses. The changes to the... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Banker’s Academy Meets with China Finance New to Discuss Training Initiatives and Future Seminars
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met with representatives from China Finance Net today to discuss joint promotion of training seminars in China and the United States. Banking in China has dramatically changed over the past few years, and even more changes are on the way. With these changes... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Williams Edward Arant Jr Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Williams Edward Arant Jr has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Williams has been the Senior Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Corporate Banking Strategy and Development for Sun Trust Bank for the last six years and has been in the banking industry since 1961. In... - November 09, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Meets with China’s Bank of Communications to Discuss Training Rollout
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met in Beijing with representatives of the Bank of Communications to discuss rollout of programs from Banker’s Academy for use across the entire Bank of Communication enterprise. - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Crescent State Bank Announces Plans For New Garner Office
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has received regulatory approval to open a new office in Garner. The approval, granted by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks... - November 08, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Winfree Business Growth Advisors Offers Can’t-Miss Tips on Qualifying Prospects
It Takes Two to Make a Sale - November 08, 2007 - Winfree Business Growth Advisors
Jan Fredrik Granat Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Jan Fredrik Granat has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Jan is the managing director of Gunnebo Holding BV based in the Netherlands. His particular area of expertise is in economics and management. As managing director, Jan oversees and creates fiscal security products for... - November 08, 2007 - Princeton Premier
NSBN LLP, Los Angeles Member of Russell Bedford, Announces New Partner
Joel Glucoft, CPA has been appointed partner at NSBN LLP, the Los Angeles, California member firm of Russell Bedford International. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Show Promotes Russell Bedford Network to International Investors
Russell Bedford consulting group promotes its services via exhibition stand at new London-based international business show. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
MiningStockReport.com Initiates Coverage of Undervalued Nickel Exploration Stock with Buy Recommendation
MiningStockReport.com announces that the investment portal has initiated feature profile coverage of an undervalued nickel stock on the stock of a new analyst report on the company. The report issues a buy recommendation on the company, and can be downloaded for free from MiningStockReport.com. - November 06, 2007 - Mining Stock Report
Macroaxis Releases Alpha Portfolio Toolset for Mobile Devices
Macroaxis Corporation, a software company specializing in delivering portfolio optimization technologies to mainstream investors, announced its alpha release of portfolio management toolset for mobile devices. - November 06, 2007 - Macroaxis Corporation
CAM Business Solutions Expands and Adopts Eco-Friendly Operations
Los Angeles’ Premiere IT Business Solution Company to Open Second Location Downtown; Commits to Reduce its Carbon Footprint - November 05, 2007 - CAM Business Solutions
WorldSharp 1099 Item Preparation System for 2007 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. Announces the 2007 Version of WorldSharp 1099 Item Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is Ready for Distribution - November 04, 2007 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
Business Magazine Names Russell Bedford México a 'Super Empresa'
Russell Bedford International's Mexico member firm has been nominated as one of the best places to work. - November 04, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Princeton Premier Selects Michele Cababe for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier selects Michele Cababe for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Michele is the controller for Sting Surveillance for the last year and received her Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Finance from Columbia University. As controller, Michele has various daily... - November 03, 2007 - Princeton Premier
ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com - An Appraiser Cooperative Saves Senior Citizens Money
A group of appraisers from all over the nation has joined forces to create www.ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com – a website that brings quality and ethical appraisers to the forefront of the industry. While the forward mortgage industry has experienced its share of problems with sub-prime loans... - November 02, 2007 - ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com
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Wayne M. Semisch Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Wayne M. Semisch has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Wayne is currently the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Brookhaven Solutions Group. He received his Bachelors Degree from Southern Methodist University and makes his home in Phoenixville... - November 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Michele B. Bohley Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Michele B. Bohley has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Michele received her Bachelors Degree in Professional Studies from a State University in New York. She is a Director- Advisory Practice with Pricewaterhouse Coopers and she is in charge of both the... - November 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Peter G. Economides of Russell Bedford Cyprus Firm Joins S.T.E.P International Committee
The Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has welcomed Peter G. Economides, chairman of Russell Bedford International's Cyprus member firm, on to the Society's international committee. - November 02, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Princeton Premier Selects Alex Song, a Senior Tax Consultant for Deloitte and Touche LLC, as Its Honored Member in Business
Princeton Premier selects Alex Song, a senior tax consultant for Deloitte and Touche LLC, as its Honored Member in Business. Alex received his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Alex has worked in this capacity for over four years and as a senior tax... - November 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Leonard A. Crane Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Leonard A. Crane has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Leonard is a director at Pricewaterhouse Coopers for the last ten years and has been with the company in some capacity for the last twenty four years. He received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from... - November 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Raleigh Wealth Strategist Named President of Community Partnerships Board
Brant Spesshardt, a Raleigh-based wealth strategist with Banyan Rock and Talent, has been named president of the board of directors for Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI). - November 02, 2007 - Banyan Rock & Talent
Mercer Capital Professionals Author Book, "Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, Second Edition"
Mercer Capital is pleased to announce the publication of Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, Second Edition, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Written by Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA and Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, the Second Edition aims to show why business appraisers do what they do and... - November 02, 2007 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Clarence E. Lightner Youth Leadership Banquet
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will sponsor the Annual Clarence E. Lightner Youth Leadership Banquet at the North Raleigh Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom on... - November 01, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Landon Watts, Local Wealth Strategist, Attends Global Strategy Meeting
W. Landon Watts, a financial strategist, attended the Van Kampen Investments Global Strategy meeting in Chicago on September 6. - November 01, 2007 - Banyan Rock & Talent
Barrister Joins Russell Bedford Associated Law Firm in Cyprus
Michael Davies appointed as senior legal consultant by Economides, Dionysiou & Co. - November 01, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Russell Bedford Hong Kong Appoints More Directors
New senior appointments made at Russell Bedford’s Hong Kong member firm. - November 01, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Banker’s Academy Meets with Bank of China to Discuss Enterprise Training Initiative
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met with representatives from the Bank of China today to discuss an enterprise training initiative. Banking in China has dramatically changed over the past few years, and even more changes are on the way. With these changes comes a need for more retail... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Compliance Training – in Compliance and Ahead of the Game
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy’s content is constantly being updated and is always compliant. Recently, the FDIC announced that there is a new version of the FDIC sign which must replace all existing signs in insured financial institutions by November 13, 2007. Changes to the sign... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Offers Free Credit Risk Management Training
The Edcomm Group's Banker's Academy is offering Focus on Credit Risk Management free to BankersOnline users. This is a complete eLearning course - not a demo - and students can receive a printable certificate upon completion. There is no obligation to take this course - Edcomm's Banker's Academy is... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Francisco A. Hernandez, Executive Director of Business Risk Service for Ernst and Young, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Francisco A. Hernandez, Executive Director of Business Risk Service for Ernst and Young, has been named Princeton Premiers honored Member in Business. Francisco received his Masters of Business Administration from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello in Venezuela. As Executive Director, Francisco... - November 01, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Introducing the Glitnir Seafood Rock Band, ‘White Sox’
Musicians from rock bands Queen and YES will be playing at Glitnir’s next Ocean of Opportunities seafood event in Shanghai. - October 31, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Fair Investment: Banking Customers Should Go Online to Combat Effects of Postal Strikes
As the country prepares for the latest round of postal strike misery – an unofficial strike by some workers - Fairinvestment.co.uk advises bank account holders to take advantage of online banking to keep abreast of their finances as bills, invoices; bank and credit card statements go... - October 31, 2007 - Fair Investment Company
Update on the Performance of the New Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund and Insight into the Global Water Industry
The Growing Global Water Crisis and Investment Opportunity; Perspectives and Insight into the U.S., China and Middle East’s Water Infrastructure Problems and Solutions - October 28, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Fast Transact Top Ten Finalist for 2007 Fastest Growing Company in Washington Puget Sound Area
For the second consecutive year, Fast Transact, Inc. takes its place among Washington’s fastest growing businesses. Each year, the Business Examiner (BE) of South Puget Sound recognizes outstanding businesses for their success and growth. The annual event ranks the top 10 finalists by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense and is conducted with the assistance of Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States. - October 28, 2007 - Fast Transact Inc.
Offshore Bank Launches New Tracker Savings Account
Bradford & Bingley International (BBI) has released a new no-notice base rate tracker account paying up to 6.40%. - October 27, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
Xtalks and Cognos Present a Free Webinar Series: Achieving the Modern Fast Close: Renewing Your Close, Consolidate, Report Process for Performance Insight and Impact
About the Webinar Series It’s been five years since Sarbanes Oxley became law, and for many organizations the goal of relevant, accurate, timely, auditable, controlled financial information remains elusive and out of reach. Surprising? Not when you look closely at the trends that prevent organizations from optimizing their financial consolidations: - October 26, 2007 - Xtalks
James Quigley, CEO of Deloitte & Touche, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss About Commitments to Customer Service
James H. Quigley, CEO of Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about commitments to customer service and how the single point of service concept is a primary contributor to customer satisfaction. Quigley goes on to talk about the importance of “standards of excellence” and the evolution of customer expectations. They also discuss finding the "right balance" in life and in corporate governance. - October 26, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
De Joya Griffith & Company Joins Russell Bedford as Las Vegas Member Firm
Russell Bedford network expands U.S. coverage by appointing De Joya Griffith & Company as the member in Las Vegas, Nevada. - October 26, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Julie Clark Named to Community Relations Committee of Wake County Board of Education
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 branch, has been named to the 2007-08 Community Relations Committee of the Wake County... - October 25, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. of Newton Adds Three to Their Team
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. providers of accounting, tax and business services and located in Newton, has recently added three new team members. - October 25, 2007 - Rodman & Rodman, PC
Milton Henry, Chief Auditor for National Financial Partners, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Milton Henry, Chief auditor for National Financial Partners, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As chief auditor, Milton distributes financial products to insurers as well as checking contracts for legal and financial situations. Milton is a certified... - October 25, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Amy Elise Bazer Anderson, Executive Assistant at Fannie Mae, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Amy Elise Bazer Anderson, executive assistant at Fannie Mae, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Amy is the executive assistant to the Vice President for the Federal National Mortgage Association. As an executive assistant she assists lenders, handles all... - October 24, 2007 - Princeton Premier