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Madison Street Capital Wins Cross Border Deal of the Year
The M&A Advisor announced Madison Street Capital ("MSC") as a winner at the 8th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards for Cross Border Deal of the Year ($10 million to $25 million). The award was for the acquisition of Fabtrol Systems by AVEVA, led by Senior Managing Director... - April 15, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Credit Union and Division of Fortune 500 Company Offer PerkUp Financial Wellness to Employees
PerkUp, the novel reward-based financial wellness program, has been put into place by the New Orleans operations of a Fortune 500 company. PerkUp partnered with Firemen's FCU to deliver its entertaining approach to financial education to the company. - April 15, 2016 - PerkUp
Further Speakers Announced by WIRED MONEY, Together with BBVA, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Further speakers are announced today for WIRED MONEY, together with BBVA, the fourth annual one-day summit that will take place on Thursday, June 23 at the British Museum. Confirmed speakers for 2016 include: · Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood. Bhatt’s Robinhood is an app that... - April 14, 2016 - topseos.com
CEX.IO Bitcoin Exchange Launches Ether Trading, Adds ETH/BTC and ETH/USD Pairs
CEX.IO Bitcoin exchange launched trading Ethers, currency used by the Ethereum decentralised platform that runs smart contracts. CEX.IO users are now able to buy and sell ETH for Bitcoins and US Dollars. Following trends, CEX.IO has expanded the range of currencies traded on the exchange with... - April 13, 2016 - CEX.IO
Employee Financial Wellness Program Enrich Wins Education Program of the Year Award
Employers are partnering with workers to ease financial stress. - April 13, 2016 - iGrad
Finally Mobile Wallet Brings Fast, Easy, and Secure Financial Services to Consumers Nationwide
PayToo and City National Bank of New Jersey Announce Strategic Partnership. - April 13, 2016 - PAYTOO
Madison Street Capital Senior Managing Director, Karl D’Cunha, to Speak at 2016 International Financial Forum Featuring the 8th Annual International M&A Awards
Madison Street Capital’s Karl D’Cunha, Senior Managing Director, will be chairing a panel at the upcoming 8th Annual International M&A Awards on April 12, 2016 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Mr. D’Cunha will be sitting alongside other industry experts at the... - April 12, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Federal Court Rules in Favor John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos
US Court Rules in Favor of John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos noting that its claims were based on little more than unsupported allegations of wrongdoing” and finding that it was “essentially motivated by bad faith.” - April 12, 2016 - Bridge Capital
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds Talent Acquisition Pro, Jake McPherson
Jake McPherson joins Atlanta-based national mortgage company, bringing experience in recruiting to local and national growth efforts. - April 11, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
PayAsia Releases Innovative Payroll and Corporate Prepaid Solution
PayAsia has teamed with fintech solutions provider MatchMove to further enhance its technologies with Corporate Prepaid Solutions. PayAsia developed this technology to vastly improve process and governance for clients to distribute employee salaries and manage disbursements. This technology will... - April 09, 2016 - Pay Asia Pte Ltd
Madison Street Capital’s Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Marsala, Announced as 7th Annual Emerging Leaders Award Recipient
Madison Street Capital (MSC), a leading international boutique investment bank, is proud to announce that Anthony Marsala, MSC’s Chief Operating Officer, was honored as a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 7th Annual Emerging Leaders Award. Anthony was selected based on his... - April 08, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Loan Officer in Houston, Texas
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Firdoun (Rick) Samemy as a mortgage loan originator in Houston, Texas. He has only been in the mortgage industry for a short time; however, he enjoys helping people pursue their dream of homeownership. Samemy has been delving into online marketing and connecting... - April 08, 2016 - GoGSF
Globelink launches Redesigned Affiliate Programme Website and Increased Commissions
Globelink Travel Insurance presents its newly redesigned Affiliate Programme website and progressive commission plan. Anyone can become an affiliate The Globelink Affiliate Programme is available to anyone running a travel-related website, or social media group, or profile and who is looking to... - April 08, 2016 - Globelink International Ltd
DMM FX Adds ChartIQ WebTrader Platform and Amazon Gift Card Promotion
ChartIQ WebTrader platform now available, free of charge, to DMM FX clients. All clients can enter the draw to win one of ten USD $500 Amazon gift cards in the current promotion running during April. - April 08, 2016 - DMM FX Australia Pty Ltd
Marketforce to Host 3rd Annual Payments Fraud & Security Conference on 16th & 17th May in London
Payments Fraud & Security is returning to London for the third time, bringing together the key players in payments fraud to help you shore up the defences to your business, and to protect your customers. - April 08, 2016 - Marketforce
First Preston HT Recognized Among 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 by CIOReview
First Preston HT joins an elite number of companies that have earned a spot on 20 Most Promising BPM Technology Solution Providers 2016 by BPM-CIOReview. In a deliberate session with honorary industry experts, a list of 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 has been concluded. The... - April 07, 2016 - First Preston HT
ILPO55 EU Funded Project – Mediterranean Bank Network Attends Partner Meeting Hosted by IEF, Spain
ILPO55 Erasmus+ project is being developed to address various European challenges and strategies to provide tangible tools and approaches in implementing the management for the over 55 employability of individuals, with specific reference to the Financial Services Sector. - April 07, 2016 - Mediterranean Bank Network
LichtensteinRE Retained as Exclusive Broker to Sell “Money Tree” Morris Heights 2 Adjacent 5 Unit Properties in The Bronx, New York
Even before the properties go to market Lichtenstein received two offers. - April 06, 2016 - LichtensteinRE
Binger Financial Services, LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with Aon Cornerstone
Binger Financial Services, LLC today announced its new partnership with Aon Cornerstone, a business unit of Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that fosters strategic alliances with minority business enterprises (MBEs). Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Binger Financial is a minority-owned firm with extensive... - April 06, 2016 - Binger Financial Services, LLC
80% Purchase of Maine Woods Company
Scepter Holdings inc has completed a purchase agreement with Maine Woods Biomass. - April 05, 2016 - Scepter Holdings Inc.
Siracusa Staffing & Leasing Redefines Working with P&C Agents... Again
Siracusa Staffing & Leasing is redefining the level and ability of P&C agents to work successfully with PEO brokers. SS&L is the brainchild of David Siracusa, the owner of ELS, who helped to grow that company into the premier PEO provider of the Southeast. Mr. Siracusa has brought his technological innovations and forward thinking mentality to this new company. He sees a void in the marketplace where no other PEO broker has previously gone and he intends to fill it. - April 04, 2016 - Siracusa Staffing & Leasing, LLC
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group Submits in Less Than 32 Days
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group submitted the FSS Application for MIRI Trading in 32 days. This is the quickest submittal they have ever had. - April 04, 2016 - The Bristol and Chesterfield Group
Tony Robbins Podcast Now Available in iTunes and Stitcher
Inaugural season includes business strategies & tools from the nation’s #1 life and business strategist - April 04, 2016 - Tony Robbins
zen.digital Announces BuzzJS Conference for June 3rd, 2016
NYC software development & consulting firm plans JavaScript conference for early summer. - April 04, 2016 - zen.digital
Markets Group Partnered with CrowdReviews.com; Announces: 100 LPs to Meet in New York for the Largest LatAm Institutional Real Estate Gathering
Over 400 attendees, including 100 LPs, will gather in New York April 12-13 for the 4th Annual Institutional Real Estate Latin America Forum, organized by Markets Group. This is the leading networking and business development platform for sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, foundations,... - April 02, 2016 - topseos.com
Local Social Security Consultant Explains Bipartisan Budget Act’s Changes to Social Security
New Social Security Claim Options can be Confusing for the Layman - April 02, 2016 - RMH Advisors, LLC
CU Appraisal Services: Making History as a CUSO
With the recent investment by CU Advantage, Inc. CU Appraisal services is now the first and only Appraisal Management Company, Credit Union Service Organization in the country. - March 31, 2016 - CU Appraisal Services
Trisotech and Allegiance Advisory Group Team in Financial Services Sector
Trisotech, the leading provider of highly visual and interactive software tools that help organizations innovate, transform and improve their operations, is pleased to announce that they have formed a partnership with Reston, Virginia-based financial and technology services consulting provider Allegiance Advisory Group. - March 31, 2016 - Trisotech Inc.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government Settlement with Fraudulent Cancer Charities
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government with Fraudulent Cancer Charities; BBB WGA Offers Tips to Keep Donors Safe and Secure. - March 30, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Tom Score Joins KZSW Advertising
Successful Advertising Veteran Tom Score Joins KZSW Advertising - March 29, 2016 - Lorraine Gregory Communications
Capital Title Commercial Announces Bob Blanshard as Executive Vice President and Escrow Officer
Capital Title Commercial has named Robert A. Blanshard as the new Executive Vice President and Escrow Officer. Mr. Blanshard, an industry veteran of over 36 years, will be in charge of attracting new business and closing commercial real estate transactions. In his distinguished career he has... - March 28, 2016 - Capital Title
Partner Banking Center Opened in Kazan
The event was attended by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia Sergey Storchak, and Rector of Kazan Federal University Ilshat Gafurov. - March 27, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
French Regulatory Organization Authorizes Major French Bank to Use Talk to Pay for Card Not Present Payments with Voice Recognition
French data protection regulatory organization (CNIL) authorization makes it possible for all La Banque Postale cardholders to benefit from Talk to Pay®, allowing them to be protected during Card Not Present purchases thanks to voice generated dynamic cryptogram. - March 26, 2016 - Talk to Pay
Prashant Amin Honored as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Prashant Amin of West Hills, California has been honored as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Prashant Amin Mr. Amin has over 51 years experience in the financial field. He is a... - March 25, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Prism Medical & Design Secures CE Mark for Its ProteXsure Safety Capsule System
Prism Medical Nabs CE Mark for ProteXsure Safety Capsule System. Prism Medical has secured the CE mark for its ProteXsure Safety Capsule System, intended for the prevention of needle stick injuries. The approval is the first indication for the company’s Prism platform. - March 24, 2016 - Prism Medical & Design
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, was recently recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation and Philanthropy. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Bill McNamara Joins Visionet Systems
Visionet Systems Inc., is pleased to announce that mortgage industry veteran Bill McNamara has joined Visionet Systems as its Chief Strategy Officer. - March 23, 2016 - Visionet Systems
Cumulus Funding Raises Over $30 Million in Equity & Debt Financing
Chicago-based firm expands the reach of its Income Share Agreement product. - March 20, 2016 - Cumulus Funding
Paragon Bank Appoints Senior Vice President, Specialty Lending
Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) has hired Thomas "Tee" Shipmon as Senior Vice President of Specialty Lending. Shipmon will report to Robert Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Paragon Bank, and will work out of the office at 5400 Poplar Avenue. "We are excited to add a team member with... - March 18, 2016 - Paragon Small Business Capital Group
Best Financial Services Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best legal websites in the world as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including bank,... - March 17, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Programmatic Reporting Added to Ad-Juster Suite of Solutions Eliminating Manually Repetitive Publisher Tasks
Ad-Juster’s newest offering — programmatic reporting — enables publishers to simplify workflows while experiencing faster, accurate and more reliable results. - March 17, 2016 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Cyril Roseman, Ph.D. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cyril (Cy) Roseman, Ph.D., of Ramona, California has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of financial consulting. He was honored on the Reuter’s Billboard... - March 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
GSF Mortgage Becomes a Freddie Mac Servicer/Seller
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a single-family housing Freddie Mac seller/servicer. Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) was chartered by Congress in 1970 to purchase loans from mortgage lenders. These mortgage lenders could then replenish their supply funds and in return... - March 16, 2016 - GoGSF
Paragon Small Business Capital Group Appoints Small Business Administration Closer
Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), has appointed Irene Marin as Small Business Administration Closer. Marin will report to Daniel Vo, Vice President of the Paragon Small Business Capital Group. "With over 30 years of experience in banking, Marin... - March 16, 2016 - Paragon Small Business Capital Group
Holborn Assets Enters Shariah Market, Launches Islamic Window
Leading independently owned global financial advisory group based in UAE offers holistic Shariah wealth management and financial planning solutions. - March 16, 2016 - Holborn Assets
Gary Williams Attends Prestigious Chairman’s Retreat 2016
Gary S. Williams, President and Founder of Williams Asset Management in Columbia, Maryland gathered with a group of leading financial advisors invited to participate in Commonwealth Financial Network®’s Chairman’s Retreat, February 22–24, 2016, in Miami, Florida. - March 16, 2016 - Williams Asset Management
New Generation of OTP Tokens by Protectimus
Protectimus introduces a new generation of hardware OTP tokens Protectimus SLIM and Protectimus SLIM mini. New tokens have 2 form-factors: regular bank card ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 (85.6 x 53.98 x 0.76 mm) and a mini card 64 x 38 mm in size. The main feature of the new product is that it can be... - March 15, 2016 - Protectimus Limited
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador
Renee Weese of Minerva Planning Group has joined the Board of Advisors for Private Bank of Buckhead. - March 15, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
AT&S Welcomes Tim Kelley as CFO
American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Tim Kelley to the role of Chief Financial Officer responsible for evaluating and overseeing financial and strategic planning. Tim has been working with AT&S since late 2014 and brings his experience of leading... - March 12, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
GSF Mortgage Welcomes First Branch in Louisiana
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Scott Finklea as branch manager in Mandeville, Louisiana. He joins TeamGO with 13 years of mortgage industry experience. This is the company’s first branch in the state and they are excited to increase their footprint in the South. Finklea was a manager at... - March 12, 2016 - GoGSF