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ShoeThief.com Founder Among Elite Entrepreneurs at Q2PR EVECAIN Network Mixer
ShoeThief.com founder Heide Kennedy will be among the featured entrepreneurs at the EVECAIN Mixer June 14 at the Empire Room in NYC. - June 03, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR
FG Solutions International Announces Expansion of Alternative Investment Program
The FG Solutions International, a premier provider of both traditional and electronic commodity futures and brokerage trading services has announced recently the expansion of its alternative investment programs, particularly their managed futures account which will take effect immediately. - June 02, 2011 - FG Solutions International
Aperio Group Expands Faith-Based Investment Strategies with Catholic Advocacy Portfolio
Aperio Group announces its Catholic Advocacy Russell 3000 portfolio. The portfolio adheres to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) SRI investing guidelines. The Aperio Catholic Advocacy Portfolio is available to HNW and institutional investors through Separately Managed Accounts (SMA). - June 01, 2011 - Aperio Group
Euroflex Commodities to Expand Energy Trading Department
Euroflex Commodities plans to implement the first of several strategic changes by expanding its focus on the energy sector. - June 01, 2011 - Euroflex Commodities France
Gulf Coast Venture Forum – Annual Meeting and Reception New Board of Directors and Officers Announced
At their May 12 meeting, the Gulf Coast Venture Forum, a Southwest Florida based Angel Investment group, announced the newly elected Board of Directors and officers. - May 28, 2011 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act.” This two-hour event is... - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher Investments Taps Social Media
Investment firm expanding distribution of educational content through social platforms. - May 26, 2011 - Fisher Investments
New York City Foreclosures Down 12 Percent from March 2011; Brooklyn Foreclosures Decreased by 54 Percent While Manhattan Foreclosures Increased 4%
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 65% in April 2011 compared to April 2010, and was down 12% from March 2011. - May 26, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Forex-Metal Announces Spread Reduction
Forex-Metal announces the reduction of spreads on USDNOK and USDSEK currency pairs. - May 26, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Goldlake to Maintain Options Under Funding Agreement with Soltera Mining Corp
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (www.solteramining.com) is pleased to announce that the Goldlake Group “Goldlake”), through its holding company Goldlake Italia S.p.A, intends to maintain its options under the terms of the... - May 25, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
The Fortis Global Solutions Launches Its First Managed Futures Strategy Fund Focuses on ETF
The Fortis Global Solutions, an internationally recognized commodity futures and brokerage firm with global access to most liquid markets, has launched today its first Managed Futures Strategy Fund with highlights on Exchange Traded Fund. - May 25, 2011 - Fortis Global Solutions
Lygase Brings SmartShows™ RTLS and RFID Solution to the 2011 Petfood Forum
Lygase’ SmartShows™ system leverages real-time locating systems [RTLS] sensor technology to automatically capture data pertaining to attendee movement and behavior throughout the tradeshow and sessions. - May 20, 2011 - Lygase RFID Solutions
TFIFX Introduces the CashBack Account, One of the World’s Most Innovative Forex Trading Accounts
European foreign exchange broker extends its retail product range with a pioneering CashBack forex trading account. - May 17, 2011 - TFI Markets
DDC NY President Mosbacher Highlights Alliance with TransGuardian at Major Industry Seminar
Moshe Mosbacher, President of the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York, hosted a seminar on tax laws pertaining to foreign assets on May 12, 2011 at the DDC’s Fifth Avenue premises. Jonathan Kaiman, Accountant and Auditor, organized the event, at which the guest speaker was Joseph... - May 16, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Russian Log and Lumber Exports Increased Substantially in 1Q/11, Thanks to Higher Wood Demand in China, Finland and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The world’s largest log exporter, Russia, increased the shipments of logs in the 1Q/11 after having declined for four years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian exports of softwood lumber have also gone up substantially, especially to China, Uzbekistan, Japan and Egypt. - May 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Mondo Unit Management Celebrate a New Offer
New Offer of 5 Day trial. - May 12, 2011 - Mondo Unit Management
Aguila American Resources (V.AGL) Proceeds with Drill Permitting
John Huguet, Aguila American’s President states “We are very pleased that after many years of impasse to finally achieve a mutually productive agreement with the nearest community at Angostura. This agreement will enhance the community and officially gives the Company a green light to proceed with exploration and development at our very prospective gold project." Visit www.aguilaamerican.ca for more info. - May 11, 2011 - Aguila American Resources (V.AGL)
AlgoSignal Releases Trading Signals for Over 100,000 Securities in 30 Countries
AlgoSignal, an algorithmic trading signals technology firm for online traders, individual investors and institutions, recently unveiled its End of Day product for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, penny stocks, binary options and options. - May 11, 2011 - AlgoSignal, LLC
Direct Currency Markets Announces the Launch of Global Online Trading Services
Direct Currency Markets is an Australian registered and regulated brokerage firm, offering advanced Direct Market Access dealing services to retail currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin trading on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, the Company provides the best trade execution tools, resources and trading technologies, supported by world class client services available 24 hours a day during market times. - May 10, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited
ActForex Platform Now Displays Market Depth Information
Traders Now Have Access to Professional Interbank Trading Function - May 10, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Lucky Strike Terminates Changyun Project, Clarifies Changyun and Nkak Coal Project Disclosures
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. advises that it has terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire an interest in the Changyun project. - May 09, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
GHF Group Reports Water Solutions Inc. Returns Surpassing Forecasts
Despite industry analyst’s skepticism of double digit returns for the little known water purification company, Water Solutions Inc.’s first quarterly report for 2011 has met and exceeded expectations, according to resource analysts at GHF Group in George Town, Cayman Islands. - May 07, 2011 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.
Gerstein Global Futures Releases Fully Protected Trading Platform for Binary Options Traders with Minimum Risk
In today’s market trends, binary options trading is progressively becoming even more popular than any other trading alternatives as it provides investors and traders substantial returns of investments. - May 06, 2011 - Gerstein Global Futures
Gerstein Global Futures is Set to Introduce Multi-Advisor Managed Futures Funds
Gerstein Global Futures, a first-rated commodity brokerage firm based on Germany and with recognized presence in selected key cities around the world, is set to introduce a multi- advisor managed futures funds, which are capable to share out across global multiple registered Commodity Trading Advisors. - May 06, 2011 - Gerstein Global Futures
"Girls Just Wanna Have Funds" Financial Seminar for Women
Riddell Financial Presents a Free Financial for Women. - May 06, 2011 - Riddell Financial
Q2PR Announces 2011 Summer Entrepreneur & Investor Networking Events Series at The Empire Room at The Empire State Building
Quadrant Two Public Relations and Hospitality Holdings, Inc. announce the launch of a series of events for entrepreneurs and venture capital investors commencing Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at the elegant, art deco Empire Room nightclub, located at 350 Fifth Avenue from 6-9 pm. - May 05, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR
Gerstein Global Futures Announces the Global Launching of Avant-Garde Online Trading Platform
After eleven years of brokerage operational and trading expertise, Gerstein Global Futures, a global leading commodity and brokerage firm, introduces today an ultramodern and ground-breaking approach to capital and financial markets. - May 04, 2011 - Gerstein Global Futures
Bespoke eTrading Affiliate Software Launched
A powerful new affiliate system for securities, forex and options trading operators has been launched by performance marketing specialists, Network Media Services. ETRASS is based on the company’s successful igaming affiliate platform, but has been redeveloped to meet the needs of the expanding eTrade industry. With a flexible architecture for rapid deployment, ETRASS delivers a solution that is easy to understand, simple to use but has powerful functionality. - May 03, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
New Farmland Investment Funds to Launch in a Near Perfect Storm
The following current events create a near “perfect storm” for the launch of American Farmland Partners’ Agricultural Real Estate Investment Funds (see news release below): Inflationary concerns, Continued economic uncertainty and market fluctuations, Global loss of millions of acres of farmland each year from urbanization and climate change, Generation of U.S. farmers reaching retirement and looking for liquidity and more. - May 02, 2011 - Farmland Marketing Group
Financial Sources Inc. Offering Financial Education Through Professional Seminars
Maryland-based financial services provider, Financial Sources Inc. recently announced that they are offering a free, no obligation, instructive seminar to allow members of the general public to gain valuable insights into complex financial instruments such as annuities and insurance policies. - May 01, 2011 - Financial Sources Inc.
Greenwood Management Welcomes Global Timber Price Recovery
Sustainable Brazilian forestry management and investment firm Greenwood Management has welcomed the news that lumber prices are growing worldwide. The growth is largely thanks to demand from the Far-East, not the least in China and Japan. The latest Wood Resource Quarterly report on lumber prices... - April 29, 2011 - Greenwood Management ApS
Salt Lake Life Science Angels Leads Financing in Olive Medical
Salt Lake Life Science Angels (SLLSA) announced today that it has led an investment in Olive Medical Corporation. Olive Medical has developed a low-cost 1080p high definition (HD) endoscopic camera solution. SLLSA was joined in the financing round by investors from the Tech Coast Angels, industry... - April 29, 2011 - Salt Lake Life Science Angels
ePlanet Capital Fund II Portfolio Company FRiENDi GROUP Secures $25m in Funding
ePlanet Fund II portfolio company FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/B-brand provider in the MENA region, has secured USD 25 million of funding to accelerate future expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of USD 10 million equity from a combination of... - April 28, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
MicroVenture Marketplace Raises $150,000 for Three Companies
Online investment service pools 19 investors from six states to invest in startups, venture fund. - April 28, 2011 - Microventure Marketplace Inc.
Gerstein Global Futures Commences Fully Electronic Euro Interest Rate Swaps Trading
Gerstein Global Futures, a global leading commodity brokerage company that offers trading services through wide-range of asset classes, is pleased to inform its current clients and potential clients that starting today the first and fully electronic Euro Interest Rate Swap Transactions can now be available along with the integrated voice and online execution trading platform. - April 27, 2011 - Gerstein Global Futures
raas-XBRL Launches the Second Edition of the 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide
After the wide interest shown in the first edition of its 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide, raas-XBRL is pleased to launch the revised and updated second edition, the definitive and industry-endorsed guide to XBRL service and software providers, complete with the raas-XBRL scorecard. They’ve increased the number of vendors and improved the discussion of issues to consider. - April 26, 2011 - raas-XBRL
Integrated Direct Launches PropertyLeadsNJ.com – Source for Real Estate Investor Leads
Integrated Direct, a leader in lead generation marketing, announced today their launch of PropertyLeadsNJ.com – a NJ real estate leads website. Integrated has always focused on lead generation for service industries since their start in 2000. Focusing on the real estate sector, and providing... - April 22, 2011 - Integrated Direct LLC
Thalmann Commodities Hard Currency Reaches $150 Million in Assets Under Management
Investors Seek to Protect Their Purchasing Power as the Dollar is Under Pressure - April 22, 2011 - Thalmann Commodities
eForexGold: Become a Friend on Facebook and Get a 10% Discount on Your Order
Customers who become eForexGold Facebook friends are entitled to receive a 10% one-time discount from standard fees. - April 20, 2011 - eForexGold
Private Placement Closed Stock Options Granted
(TSX-V: EAR) Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its private placement announced February 22, 2011, consisting of 5,485,000 units (the "Offering") of its securities at a price of $0.055 per unit, for proceeds of $301,675. Each unit... - April 20, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
Moran, Kimura & Heising Receives Recognition in Los Angeles Magazine’s FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager Listing
Moran, Kimura & Heising is proud to announce that Rich Moran, CFP® was listed in Los Angeles Magazine’s 2011 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager listing. Mr. Moran is a Partner in Moran, Kimura & Heising, with offices in Torrance and Rolling Hills Estates. The... - April 19, 2011 - Moran, Kimura & Heising LLC
City of Baltimore Online Tax Lien Sale
The City of Baltimore tax sale bid site is www.BidBaltimore.com. In order to bid in this sale, participants must complete the online registration process, which includes paying a non-refundable registration fee of $500. - April 19, 2011 - TaxLienLady.com
Ailant Finance Capital Markets (AFC Markets) and Shanghai Capital Partners Launch Private Equity Fund to Invest $175 Million in Chinese Tech Start-Ups
AFC Markets today announced the launch of the first $175 million AFCM BRIC Technology Fund. This fund is the first in the BRIC region from Ailant Finance, and in the near future there will be others launched to invest in Brazil, Russia, and India. - April 18, 2011 - Ailant Finance SA
New York City Foreclosures Down 47 Percent from Q4 2010; Queens Foreclosures Decreased by 61 Percent While Manhattan Foreclosures Increased 46%
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 67% in Q1 2011 compared to Q1 2010, and was down 47% from Q4 2010. - April 15, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Asia’s Increasing Demand for Wood Drives Sawlog Prices Up in the US and Canada, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
Sawlog prices in Western US were up about 20 percent in 2010 as an result of increased competition for logs from log buyers in China, South Korea and Japan, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Prices for logs in the US South and Canada also moved up last year, but at a slower rate. Sawmills in Western Canada currently have some of the lowest wood costs in the world. - April 15, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sysnatics Establishes $10 Million Fund for BPO Ventures in Asia and Eastern Europe
Sysnatics LLC, a Washington, DC-based company, today announced a new $10 million fund that will focus on creating strong Business Process Outsourcing companies throughout Asia. In addition to its core investment operations, Sysnatics provides outsourcing services directly to several large U.S. - April 15, 2011 - Sysnatics, LLC
Business Review Australia Names Australia’s Top Ten Export Commodities
Canada's top ten export commodities are named and profiled. - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Cavan Announces New President, CEO, and Director
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Mah as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company effective April 13, 2011. Mr. Mah has 20+ years of experience in financial management and operations; mergers and... - April 14, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
Gerstein Global Futures Enhances Direct Access to Global Forex Markets via FXTrade 3.0 Version
In order to enhance its access to global Foreign exchange markets, Gerstein Global Futures has shifted into a new version of online Foreign exchange platform, the FXTrade 3.0 version. - April 14, 2011 - Gerstein Global Futures
Sonar Ltd. Get Funding from Millfort Capital
Sonar Ltd., a provider in Data Center Applications Service Automation solutions, today announced that it has completed a $1.5M round led by Motau Fund, a new investor, with participation by Millfort Capital and existing investors. The funds will provide the foundation for expanding Sonar's growth... - April 14, 2011 - Millfort Capital