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A Critical Comparison: P/E Ratio for Stock Market Valuation is Affected by Interest Rates, Inflation and Monetary Policies
Is it time to worry about another stock market bubble? With the SPX index hovering near an all-time high, it’s controversial whether stocks are over-valued, fair market, or under-valued. The Wall Street Challenger introduces MAPE, Monetary-Adjusted Price-Earnings ratio, built off of Shiller's widely accepted CAPE algorithm and improves traditional P/E ratio accuracy in signaling market tops or bottoms as a result of expected monetary policy effects. - September 17, 2015 - The Wall Street Challenger
Seasoned Banker Added to Private Bank of Buckhead Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Marietta resident Karen B. Smith as a Senior Lender. She is based out of Buckhead and will serve clients in Cobb County and across the metro area. - September 17, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Greenwich Technology Partners with Exchange Data International to Distribute OTC Derived Data & Valuations
Companies will supply their clients with each other’s data. - September 17, 2015 - Exchange Data International
BDA Moves Into New, Larger London Office
BDA Partners' London office has moved, to a larger physical space in Mayfair. Their new address is: 7-8 Conduit Street London, W1S 2XF United Kingdom Tel: +44 203 327 3360 Fax: +44 207 182 4100 Andrew Huntley, Senior Managing Director based in London, said, "We've built a strong... - September 16, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards. Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited... - September 16, 2015 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
U.S. Online T-shirt Authority, SunFrog Shirts, to Ally Itself with EU Powerhouse, Teezily
SunFrog’s advanced technology and service paired with Teezily’s expert sales model will provide an unparalleled consumer experience in all of North America. - September 15, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Mobius Payments Now Supporting Apple Pay
Mobius Payments has announced that they are now providing the means for your business to accept payments via Apple Pay for both brick and mortar businesses as well as those accepting e-commerce transactions. Brick and mortar merchants will be provided special stand alone credit card terminals while e-commerce transactions will be processed via the Mobius Payments Gateway application programming interface (API). - September 15, 2015 - Mobius Payments
PrivatePlus Mortgage Receives FHA Approval
PrivatePlus Mortgage has received approval through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Direct Endorsement Program to underwrite and close FHA loans without prior HUD review. This streamlines the process for anyone seeking an FHA home loan. An FHA loan is a mortgage... - September 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Edmund Price Joins BDA as Head of Financial Institutions Advisory
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that Edmund Price has joined the firm, based in Hong Kong, as Managing Director and Head of BDA's Financial Institutions Group. In this newly formed role, Mr. Price will work with BDA's global bankers to extend BDA's M&A advisory and capital raising... - September 09, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Hear from Lazuli Solutions at Operational Modelling for PFI Finance Projects Masterclass 2015
SMi’s upcoming masterclass entitled: Operational Modelling for PFI Finance Projects will take place on the 9th December 2015 in Central London, UK. - September 09, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Bpm’online Introduces Major Updates to Its Innovative CRM for Financial Services
New capabilities for bank marketing, sales, lending, customer service teams help turn customer-facing processes into a competitive edge - September 04, 2015 - bpm'online
TransNational Partners with ShopKeep to Provide Integrated Payment Solutions for Small Businesses
TransNational, an industry leader in payment processing and merchant services, has announced its most recent partnership with ShopKeep, a cloud-based technology provider trusted by nearly 18,000 small businesses across the country. TransNational and ShopKeep’s partnership will provide... - September 03, 2015 - TransNational Payments
CoffeePulse Releases Its Latest Weekly Report for 28th August 2015
CoffeePulse.watch released its latest edition of weekly report. The report highlights key events in major coffee producing regions. - September 03, 2015 - Coffeepulse
Digital Economy Conference Brings FinTech Innovation to the Midwest
Just one month left until the premier FinTech conference on the Silicon Prairie. Omaha has a history as a FinTech hub, but minimal visibility into the innovation and disruption taking place in this region. Digital Economy 15 will change that by connecting startups, institutions, and the media for a thought-provoking day packed full of speakers, panels, and networking. - September 02, 2015 - Digital Economy Conference
Sharon A. Burt Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon A. Burt of San Diego, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Sharon A. Burt Ms. Burt has over 45 years experience in the financial field. She is a senior Plan... - September 02, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Visa Debit Card with Financial Hills Latinoamérica (fhlatinoamerica.com)
With this card you can make withdrawals at any ATM of the funds available in your account. - September 01, 2015 - Financial Hills Latinoamerica
Private Bank of Buckhead Renewed as SBA "Preferred Lender"
The U.S. Small Business Administration has renewed Private Bank of Buckhead’s Preferred Lender Participant status, which streamlines and expedites processes for the bank’s clients. - August 31, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
A-Round Initial Closing and Pricing for Helio Energia Announced
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce it has... - August 31, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Muskegon Homes For Heroes® Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes program honors Dave Lehner for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Bluefield Partners Passes Funds Under Management Milestone
Bluefield Partners confirms it now administers over $6 billion in client funds. - August 31, 2015 - Bluefield Partners
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates Receives SOC 1 Type II
Independent Audit Verifies Stoneleigh's Internal Controls and Processes - August 31, 2015 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
Financial Hills Latinoamerica (fhlatinoamerica.com) Signs New Agreement with Western Union Business Solutions
Financial Hills Latinoamerica and Western Union Business Solutions, have signed an agreement for customers in Europe to open accounts and receive interest payments in euros. - August 29, 2015 - Financial Hills Latinoamerica
CRA Peer Data for 2014 Released for Use in RiskExec®
RMS has released in RiskExec, the CRA Peer 2014 data on the same day as its made available by the FFIEC. - August 26, 2015 - Risk Management Solutions
Launching a Robo-Advisor, CrowdFunding Portal or FinTech Business? Read This First. You'll Launch Quicker If You Do.
In the heart of Silicon Valley in California operates FinTech Associates, a boutique FinTech Engineering & Consulting firm dubbed the "McKinsey equivalent for FinTech" which has taken startups and established Financial Services players from FinTech idea to market solving a major problem given the shortage of engineering talent. But even better, they have experienced FinTech Entrepreneurs that partner with you to launch your Robo-Advisor or Equity CrowdFunding Portal at the speed of a startup. - August 25, 2015 - FinTech School
Atlanta Life Financial Group Pledges Support to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc.
Atlanta Life Financial Group make a $25,000 Donation - August 25, 2015 - Atlanta Life Financial Group
Ronald Shore and David Hitt Provide Inspiring Career Advice to Local Youth at Los Angeles LGBT Center
Ronald Shore and David Hitt of Keller Williams Los Feliz Provide Inspiring Career Advice to Local Youth at Los Angeles LGBT Center. - August 25, 2015 - The Shore/Hitt Network, Keller Williams Los Feliz
Equicapita Update – Canadian Private Debt Market Continues to Evolve and Grow
The alternative market in Canada is moving to fill a capital void and allow non-institutional investors to add private equity offerings directly into their investment portfolios. - August 24, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Malta Led EU Project Explores the Transfer of Knowledge from One Generation to Another Within the Financial Services Industry
The transfer of knowledge from the older generation (55 years and over) to the younger generation working within the financial services industry is the subject of an EU project entitled “Intergenerational Learning Partnership over 55” or ILPO55 in short. Approaching full or... - August 22, 2015 - Mediterranean Bank Network
BDA Advises Seera Investment Bank on the Divestment of Kosan Crisplant
BDA Partners (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, Seera Investment Bank B.S.C (“Seera”), the Bahrain-based Shari’a compliant private equity investor, along with the management shareholders, have completed the sale of Kosan Crisplant Group (“Kosan... - August 21, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Wealth DNA Radio Show Host Ron Nawrocki Discusses Bankruptcy: Investor’s Perspective on August 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM Arizona Time
Wealth DNA Radio discusses a topic that investors & savers seldom have to deal with – Bankruptcy. It’s very rare that investors file bankruptcy, but there was clearly a surge during the Great Recession. Their Guest David Knapper, Principal of Knapper Law in Phoenix, AZ specializes in Bankruptcy, Business Law, and Commercial Litigation. - August 21, 2015 - Wealth DNA radio
BlueTracs Resolves Three Bank Robberies in a Single Day
BlueTracs tracking devices continue to deliver success as they help thwart three bank robberies in a single day. - August 20, 2015 - BlueTracs LLC
Marketforce Announces 5th Annual Cards & Payments Innovation Europe Conference, to be Held in Amsterdam, 23rd - 24th November 2015
Cards & Payments Innovation Europe brings together major players from across the continent to debate the future of this rapidly evolving industry. - August 20, 2015 - Marketforce
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Branch Manager in the Hoosier State
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Tim Powell as branch manager in Decatur, Indiana. He joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience. He started his career in finance and worked for a local mortgage broker. In order to develop his personal brand, he sought out a mortgage banking... - August 20, 2015 - GoGSF
IBN Welcomes Axle-Asia to Its Network
IBN is pleased to welcome Axle-Asia from Indonesia to its network. - August 19, 2015 - International Benefits Network
RPA Partners with BUILD Chicago for Summer Internship Program
Six Week Program Helps Youth Gain Professional Work Experience - August 19, 2015 - Retirement Plan Advisors
American Retirement Advisors Ranked on the Inc 500 List 2nd Straight Year
For second consecutive year, American Retirement Advisors is ranked 4th fastest-growing company in Arizona and is the N0. 12 fastest growing financial service company in the nation with three year sales growth of 2,228.9%. - August 18, 2015 - American Retirement Advisers
For 3rd Year in a Row on the Inc. 5000 List
With the growth of 193% Ad-Juster, Inc. has made it for the 3rd year in a row. Ad-Juster, Inc. is a software technology company that works with digital publishers helping them automate ad operations data flow with a cloud hosted data management platform. - August 18, 2015 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Concept Life Sciences Acquires CXR Biosciences to Augment Its Expanding Service Base in Discovery and PreClinical Sciences
Concept Life Sciences, scientific Laboratory and consultancy group has acquired CXR Biosciences. This marks its fourth acquisition since it was formed in July 2014. Led by Executive Chairman Michael Fort and Chief Executive Officer Alan Morgan the Concept Life Sciences Group currently has over 600... - August 18, 2015 - Concept Life Sciences
SRA Announces Change to Executive Management Team
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Ronni Majewski to Vice President of Operations. In her new position, Majewski is responsible for cost control, vendor selection, and creating and implementing forecast and budget models. “Ronni is a... - August 18, 2015 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
Marketforce Launches Eighteenth Annual Conference on The Future of Retail Banking in London, 1st-2nd December 2015
With its most senior line-up in its 18 year history, The Future of Retail Banking promises to be the most unique event of its kind. - August 17, 2015 - Marketforce
Forex-Metal Introduces Web-based Platform for Binary Options Trading
Forex-Metal has launched a web-based platform for binary options trading. - August 16, 2015 - Forex-Metal
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds VP of Operations
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Mary Hardy Vice President of Operations. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the industry, with a diverse array of increasing responsibilities. “Mary’s extensive experience in each aspect of the... - August 14, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
GSF Mortgage Recognized Among Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. Magazine ranked GSF Mortgage among its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such... - August 14, 2015 - GoGSF
Clearent Announces Participation in American Express OptBlue Program
Merchants Benefit from Simplified American Express Card Acceptance. - August 13, 2015 - Clearent
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Military Veteran in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Michelle Chambers as mortgage loan originator in Harmony, Florida. She joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience; however, her passion for homeownership started much earlier. After spending seven years in the United States Army, upon honorable... - August 13, 2015 - GoGSF
CoffeePulse Releases Its Latest Weekly Report for 7th August 2015
CoffeePulse.watch released its latest edition of weekly report. The report highlights key events in major coffee producing regions. - August 13, 2015 - Coffeepulse
ItsPayd Establishes Itself in Temecula, CA
A startup technology company with a great company culture begins beta testing. - August 12, 2015 - ItsPayd
Marketforce to Host Its Sixth Annual Conference in Stockholm on The Future of Nordic Banking, 3rd - 4th November 2015
The Future of Nordic Banking is the region’s leading event, discussing strategies for success and discovering routes to retaining future customers in the face of growing competition. - August 12, 2015 - Marketforce
Robert Mullins Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert Mullins of Carol Stream, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of accounting and finance. About Robert Mullins Robert C. Mullins is an analytical problem-solver with... - August 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
PrivatePlus Mortgage Partners with Westwood One and Charles Osgood in National Radio Expansion
Atlanta-based mortgage company gets creative in bringing mortgage news and information to consumers in 49 states + the District of Columbia. - August 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage