Banking & Financial Services News
Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.
IOB llc Acquires Significant Stake in Regulated Financial Company in UK
By investing in regulated, licensed and legal broker-dealers, trading systems and clearing agents in the US, UK and Germany IOB llc will bring together an alliance of regulated entities to facilitate a global platform across multiple jurisdictions for trading, corporate finance, funds, accelerators and building of sustainable pathways for the future and supporting the needs of forward-thinking jurisdictions. - March 16, 2018 - IOB LLC
Kirk Jaffe Enterprises, Inc. Busts the Myths About Buying a Home in 2018
With home inventory at a record low and buyers having more trouble than ever winning bids to buy a home, Kirk Jaffe explains how the new 2018 Tax Reform will impact purchasing power. - March 15, 2018 - KJE Inc
SAFE Federal Credit Union Taps Drew Huckeba to Lead Mortgage Team
Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for six years, and most recently held the position of Assistant Vice President of Branch Administration. He started... - March 14, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Dolphin Debit Revenue Climbed 27% in 2017 as It Added Client ATMs, Generated 47% More Transactions
Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company, saw strong growth across all areas of the company in 2017. Its revenue grew by 27 percent along with significant increases in the number of ATMs that it operates, the number of transactions, and the total amount of cash dispensed. Growth in... - March 14, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
The Launch of a Preferred Share Database - Cdnprefs - A Fundamentally New Way for Investors to Access Information
The new database – Cdnprefs.com - is the first product that offers retail investors and asset managers a low cost database, providing access to a niche fixed income segment: preferred shares. - March 13, 2018 - Minerva Tech
Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida Reveals "Florida's Dirty Little Secret"
Tom Coler of Buyer's Broker Discusses How Transactional Brokerage Leaves Consumers as Clueless as Ever. - March 08, 2018 - Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida
FreeCreditFixLetters.com Featured on Bay News 9 Tampa & News 13 Orlando
BMJ&J Inc., an established A+ Rated marketing company has launched it's latest product line called Freecreditfixletters.com. This new revolutionary professional grade free Do It Yourself credit repair tool is secure with no credit or social security cards required to use it. This free website is educational, empowering and easy to use. Also available in Spanish. - March 07, 2018 - BMJ&J Inc. / Freecreditfixletters.com
New Principal at Coulter & Justus, P.C.
Promotion of Susan Beavers to Principal - March 07, 2018 - Coulter & Justus
New Hire at Coulter & Justus, P.C.
Welcoming Meaghan Coltharp to the C&J Team - March 07, 2018 - Coulter & Justus
Coulter & Justus Staff Members Pass CPA Exam
CPA Success for Three C&J Staff Members. - March 07, 2018 - Coulter & Justus
Promotions at Coulter & Justus
Announcing the Promotions of Seven Staff Members - March 07, 2018 - Coulter & Justus
Equiant Promotes Moody and Kim
Equiant, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based accounts receivable servicing provider, has promoted two senior executives to new roles. Peter Moody has been named senior vice president of sales and service, and Don Kim has been named chief product visionary. “Our organization move has one objective, and... - March 07, 2018 - Equiant
Kimberly Richards Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kimberly Richards of Spring City, Tennessee has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017-2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of finance. About Kimberly Richards Kimberly Richards is the... - March 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Georgia Banks Earn $3.4 Billion During 2017
Total deposits, loans and assets all increased during the year. - March 01, 2018 - Georgia Bankers Association
The Leading U.S. Islamic Home Financing Provider Launches New Mobile App
Guidance Residential’s new mobile app, "giOS for Homeowners" brings riba-free home financing to the fingertips of homebuyers and refinancers. - February 28, 2018 - Guidance Residential
Discovery Benefits Ranks Number One in HSA Account Growth
Third-party benefits administrator saw a 49.42% jump in HSA accounts administered in 2017. - February 28, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Loyola University and iGrad Fight Student Debt with Two-Pronged Approach
Loyola University and iGrad, an online financial literacy platform, have partnered to fight back student debt among their student body with a dual approach featuring both online and classroom education. When Chicago’s Loyola University welcomed a new president to their administration, the... - February 28, 2018 - iGrad
CrowdReviews Partners with Arena International Announce: European Banking Forum: Digital Transformation in Retail Banking 2018
Following last year’s event, EBF will maintain its focus on Digital Transformation within Retail Banking. The 2018 edition will once again provide a platform for leading European retail banks to come together to discuss their strategy for digital transformation. - February 28, 2018 - CrowdReviews.com
Dolphin Debit Builds a Truly National Presence, Adding Credit Union Clients in Four New States
Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company, has added several client credit unions that are now serving their members without the burdens of ATM maintenance and servicing responsibilities. For Dolphin, which traditionally served credit unions in the southern half of the country, the... - February 28, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Emergent Business Group Launches Next-Generation Debt Collection Company to Service Record Levels of Consumer Debt
Emergent secures up to $10 million equity financing from Strandview Capital; announces official opening of headquarters in Horsham, PA, creating hundreds of local jobs. - February 27, 2018 - Emergent Business Group
Harrisburg University Backed Thought Network Launches Pre-ICO March 1
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 26, 2018 - Thought Network
Radly Bates Index Dec 2017: Us Entrepreneurial Activity at Highest Level
The self-employment rate in the United States is 9.84% in December 2017, a slight increase from 9.80% in November 2017. The preliminary data for January is 9.76% suggesting that the higher levels will be maintained but the December data is subject to adjustment by the US Bureau Of Labor Statistics... - February 26, 2018 - S7 Group
Harrisburg University Backed Thought ICO Launches Whitelist
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 24, 2018 - Thought Network
DiscoverLend Announces New Way to Shop for Funding
DiscoverLend, launches its lender matching product, making it easier than ever for consumers to shop for financial products and compare offers. The company has created a centralized hub for financial products, where consumers can shop for a variety of loan types and pre-paid debit cards all from... - February 24, 2018 - DiscoverLend
Hacker Launches ICO
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 23, 2018 - Thought Network
Playing the Game: Create Your Legacy and Preserve Your Estate for Future Generations
In "Playing the Game," Paul Remack applies his years of financial experience to questions that haunt anyone planning to retire with significant assets. The most important thing to understand is that you are playing a game whether you realize it or not. Remack explains why Wealth Transfer and Distribution is a game, and he shows you how that game is played. He lays out the necessary steps for planning retirement and how to avoid unnecessary conflict with the IRS. - February 23, 2018 - Remack Associates, Inc.
Are You FIT? LamconOnline Announces How to be Financially IntelligenT
LamconOnline by Dr. Anil Lamba provides a unique blended-learning environment for you to enhance your knowledge on finance, at your convenience, in your own time, from the comforts of your home. - February 22, 2018 - LamconOnline
HomeZada Launches Fintech App for Homeowners, a Personal Finance Platform to Manage the Home
HomeZada has launched a home finance app on its digital home management platform that empowers homeowners to make smarter financial decisions regarding their home. The home finance app provides complete visibility into all the major financial aspects of the home including estimated home values,... - February 22, 2018 - HomeZada
Christian Traders Announces End of Cryptocurrency Pre-Sale
The CT Global Pre-Sale ended January 31, 2018, as scheduled. CTG - named "Cryptocurrency for the Global Christian Community" is now headed for mass distribution. - February 21, 2018 - CFRN
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC Conducts Educational Seminars with GWG Holdings Inc., Megatel Homes and Blue Rock Real Estate, LLC on Durable Income Strategies
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC sponsored an informational seminar about Durable Income Strategies and by combining multi durable income securities together, investors can have multi drivers of return without having bond or equities’ volatility have any effect on their outcomes. - February 21, 2018 - Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC
Capital Prepaid Services Appoints Michael Olafson to President
Capital Prepaid Services (Capital), a provider of BIN sponsorship for prepaid card programs, announced the appointment of Mike Olafson to President. Olafson previously served as Vice President at Capital. “Mike’s commercial banking experience coupled with his prepaid knowledge has... - February 21, 2018 - Capital Prepaid Services
Solve.Care Welcomes Jonathan Chou to Advisory Board
Jonathan Chou, co-founder and CEO of the Bee Token, a tech entrepreneur who has worked with some of Silicon Valley's top innovators, has joined the Solve.Care Advisory board. Solve.Care is the first token sale to which Jonathan agreed to join. Chou is co-founder and CEO of Bee Token, a company... - February 19, 2018 - Solve.Care
SMARTRealty Brings Smart Contract Technology to Real Estate; Launches ICO
SMARTR Solutions, LLC has launched the SMARTRealty ICO and announced their plans to bring smart contract technology to common real estate rental and sales transactions. “SMARTRealty is revolutionizing the real estate industry by applying smart contract technology to common real estate... - February 16, 2018 - SMARTR Solutions LLC
AALTCI Director to Address Ways Annuity Owners Miss Out on Untapped Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
A special presentation from the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will address ways American annuity owners can take advantage of changes in the tax law. - February 15, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
MKG Enterprises Corp. Leading Mobile Tax Refund Tech Company Software-as-a-Service
African-American entrepreneur launches innovative mobile tax refund loan app to revolutionize tax industry. - February 14, 2018 - MKG Tax Consultants
Nations Companies Offers Encompass Integration Enhancements and Announces That It is an Exhibitor of the Ellie Mae Experience 2018
Nations Companies unique integration with Encompass offers their clients huge productivity gains and an average of 5 to 6 loan modifications per file. - February 14, 2018 - Nations Lending Services
Alex Godina of Texas Trust Named Volunteer of the Year by Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Alex Godina, Senior Business and Community Engagement Partner of Texas Trust Credit Union, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the annual community awards banquet. Godina is an active and engaged member of the Board. He was leader of... - February 10, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Meadows Bank Income Surges 34% in 2017
Meadows Bank headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada announced its 2017 operating results including the following highlights: • 2017 full year Net Income grew 34% to $11.9 million versus $8.9 million in 2016 • Loan portfolio grew 18% or $107 million to $682.1 million at 12/31/17 from $574.9... - February 09, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Leader in Behavioral Finance Rolls Out Simpler, More Accessible Tools to Advisor Community
Improvements help financial advisors maximize “know your client” process and more effectively meet client investment goals, while also improving client comfort and information absorption. - February 08, 2018 - DNA Behavior International
Whitefish Credit Union Gives Back to Members with Highest Dividend Rate in Seven Years
Whitefish Credit Union announced a 1.08% dividend for the six-month period ending on December 31, 2017. This dividend represents a 15% increase from the 0.94% dividend declared on June 30, 2017. The credit union has paid over $12.5 million in dividends to its more than 55,000 member-owners over the... - February 02, 2018 - Whitefish Credit Union
Franklin First Financial Hires New Chief Operating Officer
Fast Growing Mortgage Company Strengthens Position - February 01, 2018 - Franklin First Financial
VantagePoint Software Version 10 Release Significantly Increases Analysis, Data Leverage Capabilities
Market Technologies, the leading provider of intermarket analysis software for the individual trader, today announced the release of version 10 of its artificial intelligence trading software, VantagePoint – capable of predicting stock market trends up to three days in advance with up to 86% accuracy. - January 31, 2018 - VantagePoint Software
WealthMan Adds Fintech and Blockchain Investor David Drake to Its Advisory Board
WealthMan, the blockchain-driven platform for wealth management, announces the latest supplement to its Board of advisors. - January 30, 2018 - WealthMan
Leading Financial Services Marketplace, IndianMoney.com Raises $3 M From SRI Capital, Others
IndianMoney.com has raised $3 Million from SRI Capital, a US-based early stage venture capital fund. Existing investors - Hyderabad Angels - and others also participated in this round. IndianMoney.com has been a pioneer in serving hundreds of thousands of middle income people who are deprived of... - January 29, 2018 - IndianMoney.com
Texas Trust’s Alex Godina Named to Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Alex Godina, Senior Business and Community Engagement Partner of Texas Trust Credit Union, has been named Chair-Elect for the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In this role Godina will work closely with the board to assure continuity in the succeeding year when he will become... - January 28, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Robin Kelly Its Director of Compliance
Robin Kelly, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for 18 years, has been named the credit union’s Director of Compliance. Kelly was SAFE’s Card Services Manager for more than a decade, after starting with the credit union in 2000 as a switchboard operator, working her way up... - January 25, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Banker Investments Disrupts the Global Real Estate Investment Market
Banker Investments, an equity-rich real estate investment services provider has disrupted the global real estate investment market through the delivery of innovative business models and investment solutions targeted at improving overall performance. - January 23, 2018 - Banker.investments
NominoData Announces the Release of a Three Tier Marijuana Related Business Due Diligence Solution Designed for Casinos
NominoData has released a new three tier solution for casinos that are struggling to comply with regulations pertaining to Marijuana commerce. This three tier solution includes Marijuana Related Business (MRB) data, beneficial owners of the MRBs data and a due diligence solution named One Click Compliance to investigate and analyze related KYC and BSA concerns. - January 23, 2018 - NominoData LLC
Marijuana Related Business Solution Suite Released by NominoData in Response to Changes by the Dept. of Justice
NominoData has released a new three tier solution for financial institutions that are struggling to comply with regulations pertaining to Marijuana commerce. This three tier solution includes Marijuana Related Business (MRB) data, beneficial owners of the MRBs data and a due diligence solution named One Click Compliance to investigate and analyze related KYC and BSA issues. - January 23, 2018 - NominoData LLC
GoLookUp's Unclaimed Money Search Helps to Discover Lost Funds Across the USA
With nearly 60 billion dollars tied up in various funds and government agencies, millions of Americans are unaware that they are entitled to unclaimed money left behind by them or their relatives. GoLookup's Unclaimed Money Search uses advanced cross referencing of public records to help people... - January 21, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC