Banking & Financial Services News
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Healthcare Systems Federal Credit Union Upgrades to Dolphin Debit to Manage Its ATMs
To improve service levels, Healthcare Systems Federal Credit Union has turned over management of its 20 ATMs to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. Healthcare Systems FCU, based in Falls Church, Virginia, serves members who work or volunteer in the healthcare industry in... - February 15, 2019 - Dolphin Debit
Al Ghurair Exchange Strengthens Its Bond with UBL Bank Pakistan
Al Ghurair Exchange enhances its relationship with UBL Bank Pakistan. United Bank Limited (UBL) leads the banking and financial services sector in Pakistan which allows customers to send cash and conduct bank transfers across Pakistan from any of AL Ghurair Exchange branches located across... - February 14, 2019 - Al Ghurair Exchange
A-Team Group Hosts London TradingTech Summit
London Summit to feature influential speakers, informative panel discussions, a focus on Brexit, top-tier sponsors and over 200 registered delegates - February 14, 2019 - A-Team Group
Gina Stavropoulos Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Gina Stavropoulos of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. Each month they feature women to... - February 13, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
CIS to Exhibit at Ellie Mae Experience 2019
CIS announced they will exhibit in booth #505 at Ellie Mae Experience 2019, March 10-13, 2019 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California. - February 12, 2019 - CIS
A-Team Group Introduces A-TeamInsight.com – Their Knowledge Platform for the Financial Technology Community
A-Team Group today announced the launch of its new website www.a-teaminsight.com. This brings together content across their platforms into a single, easily searchable site that will help financial institutions as they grapple with data management, technology and regulatory challenges facing the... - February 08, 2019 - A-Team Group
Mission Federal Credit Union Surveys San Diegans About Their Credit Habits
Mission Federal Credit Union, San Diego’s largest locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, has conducted a survey of 400 San Diego County residents between the ages of 25 and 54, asking questions about credit card use and paying down credit card debt. The... - February 07, 2019 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Meadows Bank Net Income Rises 33% in 2018
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that in 2018 the Bank’s After Tax Net Income grew 33% to $15.8 million, up from 11.9 million in 2017. As of December 31, 2018, Total Assets of Meadows Bank grew by 9% from the prior year end to $858.7 million from $791.0... - February 06, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Potrero Hill Restaurant Avoids Rising Rent by Purchasing Building with SBA 504 Loan from TMC Financing
TMC Financing helped owners of Plow to secure $2.5 million in total project cost through the SBA 504 loan program. The funds were used to purchase a 4,000 square foot mixed-use property in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. - February 06, 2019 - TMC Financing
Home Helpers Secures Partnership with Promisor Residential
New partnership works to help clients remain in the comfort of their home and fund the in-home care they need. - February 01, 2019 - Home Helpers - Evansville, IN
Yaxit Limited is Building the First Ever Mobile ATM
First every mobile ATM or ATM on Wheels prototype is being crowdfunded. - February 01, 2019 - Yaxit
Two-Day "DNA Accredited" Financial Advisor Training Promises Wealth Management Edge
Atlanta-based DNA Behavior International helps early adopters of behavioral insights platform take their practices to the next level through two-day workshop culminating in DNA Accredited Advisor certification. - January 31, 2019 - DNA Behavior International
Singapore Management University (SMU) Partners with IMAA to Provide Best Practices in Mergers & Acquisitions Education
Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) announced a new collaboration that aspires to set new standards of learning within the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) landscape in South East Asia. This partnership aims to make global best... - January 31, 2019 - Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
Spencer Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors Election Results
Dedicated leader and 40 year banking veteran is re-elected to the bank’s Board of Directors. Spencer Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Elmwood Park, N.J., has re-elected Jose B. Guerrero to the bank’s Board of Directors, for a term of three years. The election was announced at its Annual Meeting, held at the Royal Manor in Garfield, on January 24, 2019. - January 31, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
First Service Credit Union Member Wins $50,000 in Cash Rewards Sweepstakes
One lucky member of First Service Credit Union was handed a check for $50,000 after winning the grand prize in the credit union’s 2018 Cash Rewards Sweepstakes. The lucky winner, Dennis Sanders of Lake Jackson has been a member of First Service since 2005. Sanders has remained a First... - January 27, 2019 - First Service Credit Union
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Welcomes the Van Hoek/Tremblay Team of UBS Private Wealth Management as Its New Member and Sponsor
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association (PBHFA) welcomes Cornelis Johannes "CJ" Van Hoek and Nathalie Tremblay from the Van Hoek/Tremblay team of UBS Private Wealth Management in West Palm Beach. - January 26, 2019 - Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association
Closing Disclosures Continue to Cause Mortgage QC Trouble in 2018
MetaSource Study Finds Closing Disclosure Problems Still Dominating the Top 15 Quality Control Issues in Loan Origination. - January 24, 2019 - MetaSource
Sigma Tax Pro Reminds Taxpayers That the IRS Will Continue to Issue Refund Payments During Government Shutdown
Certain services will be offline, but returns will be accepted and refunds will be paid. - January 22, 2019 - Sigma Tax Pro LLC
More Affiliate Marketing Management: ArrowShade Introduces New Account Managers to Its Growing Team
ArrowShade announced today that it will be adding to its dedicated account management team to support network expansion. ArrowShade is one of the largest affiliate networks in the industry that provides a dedicated affiliate management team. The network focuses on financial offers, benefiting from... - January 22, 2019 - ArrowShade
Mars Bank, Butler Radio Team Up to Support Veterans in Need
Mars Bank and the Butler Radio Network presented a check for $3,200 to Veterans in Need of Butler County. The bank and WISR, WBUT, and 97.7 The Rock Station donated as well as raised funds at community events, the Veterans Day Parade in Butler, and at Mars Bank locations. Veterans in Need provides... - January 17, 2019 - Mars Bank
Ocala Auction Professional Jon Barber Recognized with Tranzon Driggers 2018 Top Sales Award
Jon K. Barber, a Vice President with Tranzon Driggers, a real estate auction firm working throughout the Southeastern U.S., was recently recognized as the 2018 Top Sales Award Winner at the company’s annual meeting. Jon was acknowledged as having the highest real estate closed sales volume... - January 15, 2019 - Tranzon Driggers
The College Investor Ranks the Top Tax Software of 2019
The College Investor has released their annual list of the best tax software. Along with ranking the best options for free tax software and more, there are new additions to the list including best virtual tax preparation service. - January 14, 2019 - The College Investor
Mars Bank’s Shawn Proper Appointed to Statewide Policy Committee
Shawn R. Proper, Senior Vice President Mortgage and Consumer Lending at Mars Bank, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers) Government Relations Policy Committee. - January 10, 2019 - Mars Bank
Meadows Bank Increases Rate on IOLTA Funds to Support Organizations That Provide Low or No-Cost Legal Aid
Meadows Bank, Member FDIC, announced that it has raised the interest rate paid on IOLTA Funds (Lawyers Trust Accounts). The earned interest from the Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) program is an important source of funding for the organizations supported by the Nevada Bar Foundation,... - January 08, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Paytah App Goes Live and Customers Now Have Access to IBAN Accounts Running on the Blockchain
Paytah Payment Solutions announced the release of its new digital platform: The Paytah Wallet – a multicurrency account App running on the blockchain. - January 04, 2019 - Paytah Payment Solutions
Hensley / Elam Announces Sponsorship in Kentucky Cyber Security Conference
Russ Hensley, CEO of Hensley / Elam, announces that his firm will sponsor the 5th annual Kentucky Cyber Security Conference. - January 02, 2019 - Hensley / Elam
Puerto Rico Based Real Estate Firm Begins to Ramp Up
Investment is coming back to Puerto Rico - December 31, 2018 - Direct Source Wealth
Peter Wassileff of HomeSmart Evergreen Realty Presents a New Approach to Finding the Perfect Home to Buy
To assist buyers to find their perfect home, Peter Wassileff, as a licensed realtor and marketing specialist, utilizes a Dream Home Finder Program that finds unlisted homes using a targeted marketing campaign. - December 28, 2018 - HomeSmart Realty
ABUKAI Module for Accounting Firms Managing a Large Set of Clients
ABUKAI’s Client-Based Management Module Empowers Firms to Easily Manage Clients and Delegate Client Administration across the Staff. - December 27, 2018 - ABUKAI
Globtec Investment Group Announces $170 Million Investment in Public Infrastructure and Real Estate Projects in the Visegrád States
Globtec Investment Group, a leading global investor in innovative infrastructure projects, today announced it is making a major and highly-anticipated entry to the European Union market. The company is investing $170 million in capital in public infrastructure and real estate projects in the V4, in partnership with an international investor consortium. Globtec is currently in talks with local authorities to finalize project details, including potential locations. - December 26, 2018 - Globtec Investment LLC
Spencer Savings Bank Recognizes Anthony Niciejewski, NJBankers Emerging Leaders Rising Star Award Winner
Anthony Niciejewski, Spencer Savings Bank’s Business Banking Officer, was recently honored with the NJBankers Emerging Leaders Rising Star Award. Spencer sat down with Anthony to learn about paving a path to success – his way. - December 26, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Direct Source Wealth Announces Acquisition and Sale Recap for 2018; A Great Year for Investors
Direct Source Wealth makes giant strides in 2018. - December 23, 2018 - Direct Source Wealth
Texas Trust Credit Union Hosts Financial Reality Fair
For 250 high school students, a day at the Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts provided a glimpse into their post-school financial lives. They attended the Texas Trust Credit Union-sponsored Financial Reality Fair, a day-long learning experience in how to handle their finances once they... - December 20, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
ArrowShade Announces Plans to Grow Affiliate Network in 2019; Now Taking on New Lead Sellers
Tribal Sovereign Owned Affiliate Network Now Taking on New Affiliates. - December 18, 2018 - ArrowShade
John Netto, Author of The Global Macro Edge, to Launch Central Bank Index Product
The ability to quickly assess the result of pivotal central bank decisions has been made easier through the creation of indexes by combining John Netto's expertise with the robustness of MPACT! Software. - December 18, 2018 - The Protean Trader
Johnson & Wales University Launches Student Financial Literacy Class with iGrad’s New Classroom Integration Resources
Classes Complement iGrad’s Online Financial Wellness Platform. - December 18, 2018 - iGrad
Morris Local Joins Morris Building and Loan to Drive Growth and Build Relationships
Paula Mercer will serve as new retail manager for community bank. - December 16, 2018 - Morris Building and Loan
Guidance Residential CEO Khaled Elsayed Named 2018 HousingWire Vanguard
Leadership award recognizes leaders for their vital contribution to their companies and the overall mortgage industry. - December 12, 2018 - Guidance Residential
OVIE LLC Offers a New Customizable Design for the Piggy Bank
The classic savings bank has been given an exciting update in design and personal expression by OVIE. The sleek modern design of the OVIE Bank can be customized to inspire a variety of savings goals. The included non-toxic dry chalk markers are used to personalize the fund title. This unique take on the traditional savings bank will become a favorite for those wishing to stay motivated, showcase their creativity, and watch their saving grow. - December 10, 2018 - OVIE LLC
EQDerivatives Launches Machine Learning/Alt Data Platform, machineByte
machineByte is a platform dedicated to machine learning in investment management across data, learning types, markets and asset classes. - December 08, 2018 - machineByte
Nashville Tax Practitioner Completes Rigorous National Tax Practice Institute™
Tyrone J. Taylor, EA, has earned the prestigious Fellow designation from the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) for completing the three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI®). This achievement demonstrates Tyrone J. Taylor, EA’s dedication to protecting... - December 07, 2018 - Taylor Tax and Financial Consulting
Introducing the Trade Like A Girl Academy Fall Graduating Class of 2018
Girls Gone Forex and Trade Like A Girl Academy proudly recognize the hard work and achievements of the Fall graduating class of Girls Gone Forex University. - December 07, 2018 - Kiss Trading Academy
NAPA Names Pamela Appell to List of 2018 Top Women Advisors
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) recently named Plexus Financial Services, LLC’s Vice President of Client Relations Pamela Appell to its list of 2018 Top Women Advisors. - December 05, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Eclipse Air Charter Expands Operations with New NYC Office as Demand for Private Aircraft Charter Continues to Grow
Toronto-born Eclipse Air Charter is expanding its on-demand, private aircraft charter service business with a new office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Benefitting from the continued leadership of Founder & Managing Director Yasmin Alam, Eclipse Air Charter provides access to an extensive range of private jet charter options, with a simple pay-as-you-go service with no long-term commitment, initial outlay, membership fee or management charges. - December 05, 2018 - Eclipse Air Charter
Texas Trust Credit Union Marketing Campaign Wins Silver Davey Award
Texas Trust Credit Union’s promotional home equity campaign received a silver Davey award from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The four-color posters and billboards were created by Tractor Creative based in Lorena, Texas. The collateral was recognized among 3,000 entries... - December 05, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Brent Hagar's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tulsa Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award
This top award recognizes the agent’s outstanding sales ability, plus honors agents who align their business with the long-term direction of the company and who act as advocates for their customers. Only 50 agents a year are granted this award for being a top agent in a particular line of... - December 04, 2018 - Brent Hagar, State Farm Insurance Agent
Meadows Bank Ranks #1 in Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) and 504 Lending
Meadows Bank announced that it finished the U.S. Small Business Administration fiscal year ending 9/30/18 as the #1 lender in SBA 7(a) and 504 loans in Nevada (ranked by dollar volume). “Meadows Bank continues to demonstrate its dedication to the local Nevada economy by being named... - December 04, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Silicon Prairie Investment Crowdfunding Portal First to Offer Self-Directed IRA Funding Option
Silicon Prairie Online (https://sppx.io), the first investment crowdfunding portal company to link blockchain based distributed ledgers under an Initial Crowd Offering model is pleased to announce the ability to invest with a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SD-IRA) through an... - December 02, 2018 - Silicon Prairie Portal & Exchange
Hurricane Harvey Victim Writes the Book on Achieving Health and Wealth and Coming Back from Financial Hardship
In "The C.A.S.H. Formula" - a just-released how-to wealth-building book with a twist, author WenFang Bruchett shares her proven strategies for success that combine hard-hitting financial tactics with a dose of mindfulness and wellness. As founder of a company that helps starts-ups become... - November 29, 2018 - BlissFinance
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Lunch Program, Feeds Hundreds of Needy Community Members, and Distributes Over 1,000 Hygiene Items
It is commendable when organizations assist community members during the holiday season. Spencer Savings Bank recently sponsored the “Fund A Meal” program at Eva’s Village to help celebrate the spirit of the season by giving back. Employees also visited the nonprofit to help serve a hot lunch meal to hundreds of needy community members. Goodie bags filled with more than 1,000 hygiene items were also distributed to the guests. - November 29, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank