Banking & Financial Services News
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Inger Harris Brings Breadth of Industry Experience to Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead has named Inger Harris as an Operations Specialist. She brings a breadth of banking experience to the role, having worked in customer service, as a teller, retail branch management, project management and training. “The clients always come first with Inger, who... - November 04, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Joel Higdon as Personal Banker
Private Bank of Buckhead has named Joel Higdon as a Personal Banker. He has more than 15 years’ experience in customer service, with 5 years of that spent in banking. “Joel brings experience in a number of areas that are important to our clients, always with a focus on a great customer... - November 04, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Research on Social Media Leads to Timeshare Freedom for Newton Group Transfers Customer
Newton Group Transfers urges dissatisfied timeshare owners to research potential exit options on social media. - November 03, 2015 - Newton Group Transfers
Guidewell Financial Solutions Offers Timely Online Personal Finance Resources
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions helps consumers improve their personal finance skills and quality of life by providing up-to-date money management tools and resources on its website and Facebook page. - November 03, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Mars National Bank Adds Mobile Deposit to App
Mars National Bank launched mobile deposit functionality in its myMNB Mobile banking app. The app is available for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets through the app stores. The app now includes account management, bill payment, “Popmoney” (a person-to-person direct payment... - October 31, 2015 - Mars Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Funds 15 Commercial Real Estate Loans in 3rd Quarter
SBA 504 loan expert closes loans worth $35.9 million. - October 29, 2015 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
New California Members Title Insurance Co. Serves Credit Unions, Other Lenders Statewide
California Members Title Insurance Co., a new and credit union-owned company, has launched in California, serving credit unions and all other lenders in the Golden State. - October 28, 2015 - California Members Title Insurance Company
Meritrust and Texas Trust Credit Unions Battle in Clash of the Cash Fitness Competition
Employee fitness competition, managed by Sonic Boom, pits Texas credit union against Kansas credit union. Texas Trust concedes defeat. - October 27, 2015 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Jim Van de Veire Brings Depth of Experience to PrivatePlus Mortgage
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named James Van de Veire a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the mortgage industry. - October 27, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
LaTonya Rodney Joins PrivatePlus Mortgage's Operations team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur, has named LaTonya Rodney as Senior Mortgage Processor. She brings nearly 10 years’ experience in the mortgage industry to the role, as well as complimentary skills. - October 27, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
First Service Credit Union Delivering Chip Credit-Debit Cards
Houston's First Service Credit Union delivers new chip-enabled cards designed for greater security. - October 21, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Everest Companies File Lawsuit Against Kirk Financial Group, Kirk Investment Advisors, and Christopher Kirk
Everest Companies File Lawsuit against Kirk Financial Group, Kirk Investment Advisors, and Christopher Kirk for alleged Lanham Act Violations, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Invasion of Privacy, and Tortious Interference with Contract. - October 20, 2015 - Everest Companies
Mars National Bank’s McGraw Appointed to Statewide Banking Committee
Michael W. McGraw, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Mars National Bank was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers’) Information Technology Committee. McGraw will serve a three-year term with the focus on technology issues facing the banking... - October 16, 2015 - Mars Bank
Ephraim Global Research Shows That Vacation Planning Takes Precedence Over Education and Retirement
According to a recent Ephraim Global study regarding the savings attitudes of its investors, 26% of the respondents replied that they allocate more time to planning a vacation as opposed to planning for retirement (22%) or the cost of education (19%). - October 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds Antoinette Macon to Ops Team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Antoinette Macon as a Disclosure Desk Specialist. Atlanta-based PrivatePlus originates mortgages in 49 states. - October 15, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Mortgage Loan Originator in Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dean Machikas as mortgage loan originator in Baltimore, Maryland. He joins TeamGO with more than 20 years of experience as a self-employed subcontractor for new homes. He also obtained his real estate license in 2008 and has experience in real estate investing... - October 15, 2015 - GoGSF
Stern’s Printing Chosen by Union Bank & Trust to Manage Print and Marketing Collateral
Stern’s Printing and Engraving Co., a document management and information solutions company headquartered in suburban Richmond, Virginia, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Union Bank & Trust to provide printing and promotional items as well as fulfillment... - October 14, 2015 - Sterns Printing
First Service Credit Union Offers Highest CD Rates in the U.S.
According to Deposit Accounts, First Service Credit Union of Houston, is offering the best rates for a 12 and 18-month CD. - October 14, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Mars National Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating by Bauer Financial
Mars National Bank earned a 5-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank research and rating firm. This is the second consecutive year that the Bank received the highest ranking. Bauer ranks Banks on financial strength. The 5-star “Superior” rating indicates, among... - October 14, 2015 - Mars Bank
New Southern California Consultancy Helps Companies Create Value Using Proven PRASE Methodology
Proprietary Analytical Technique Enables Clients to Identify and Remove Obstacles to Success. - October 13, 2015 - C-Level Partners
Private Wealth Boosts Poland's Asset Management Industry to €128 Billion in 2015, Inteliace Research Reports in Its Latest Study
Total assets under management (AuM) in Poland across three key segments: investment funds, insurance and pension assets topped EUR 128 billion (PLN 536 billion) as of June 2015. Thanks to continuously growing wealth of private individuals AuM are expected to advance at 7% p.a. by 2017, says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, “Asset Management and Investment Funds Market in Poland, 2015–2017.” - October 09, 2015 - Inteliace Research
Principia Makes Complex Valuations More Accessible with pasVal
The new Principia Analytic Service gives users a simple way to access sophisticated valuations and analytics. - October 08, 2015 - Principia Partners LLC
SWACHA and NOLA FBI Join Forces to Host Financial Institution Crime Day
14th Annual FI Crime Day hosted by New Orleans FBI and SWACHA. - October 08, 2015 - SWACHA
Fintellix CXO Briefing to Help Vietnam Banks Prepare for SBV’s Basel Compliance Mandate
Key steps in preparing for the Basel journey (organisational changes, data governance and technology investments). - October 07, 2015 - Fintellix Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mars National Bank’s McGraw Completes Three-year Advanced School of Banking
Michael W. McGraw, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Mars National Bank was a recent graduate of the 2015 Advanced School of Banking at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA. The PA Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking is a three-year program that builds and... - October 03, 2015 - Mars Bank
Protect Your Online Privacy and How Much Personal Information Data Brokers Gather About You
Data brokers gather personal details without your knowledge, using the collected data to create customized ads and web pages that speak to your interests. If you don’t want your personal details scattered around the Internet, follow these tips to limit you and your family’s exposure. - October 02, 2015 - Paäge et Cie
FundPaaS Launches “Reg A+ Portal as a Service” for Broker Dealers & Crowdfunding Portals
FundPaaS, a funding platform as a service for crowdfunding portals and small businesses raising capital online, has launched the first Reg A+ Portal as a Service for Broker Dealers and Crowdfunding Portals interested in conducting Reg A+ offerings for their clients in compliance with new regulations. - September 30, 2015 - FinTech School
Paragon Appoints Senior Vice President, National Sales Director of Small Business Capital Group
Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), has appointed Doug Cullinan as Senior Vice President and National Sales Director. Cullinan reports to Charles Yorke, President of the Small Business Capital Group. "Doug's knowledge of SBA loans and his... - September 30, 2015 - Paragon Bank
Want to Limit College Debt? Think Twice Before Borrowing or Spending.
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions offers college students and their parents tips on how to avoid student loan repayment problems. - September 30, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
First Service Credit Union Launches Debit Card Rewards Program
Houston-based First Service Credit Union enhances its debit card program with Choice Rewards. - September 30, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Private Bank of Decatur Adds Personal Banker Chris Clay
Private Bank of Decatur has added Loganville resident Chris Clay as a Personal Banker. He previously worked with another area bank, and began his banking career in Macon, receiving a Top Performer designation for his work. “Chris is reliable and focused, with a great customer service... - September 27, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
BDA Advises J. Mendel on Its Sale to Stallion
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, luxury fashion house J. Mendel, Inc, has been sold by majority owner The Gores Group to Stallion, Inc, a privately held company. Gilles Mendel will retain a significant stake in J. Mendel and will continue as Chief Creative Officer of the company. - September 23, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Marketforce to Host Second Annual Digital Banking Innovation Summit in Istanbul, 10th-11th November 2015
The Digital Banking Innovation Summit brings together leading banking innovators from across the world to share fresh insights in the digital age. - September 23, 2015 - Marketforce
Microsoft RMS EMV Chip and Pin Integration
System Solutions released the Microsoft RMS EMV Chip and Pin Integration. The integration makes the fastest, lowest cost solution for Microsoft RMS users to immediately process EMV transactions. - September 22, 2015 - System Solutions LLC
BCBank Makes Historic $1.5 Million Donation and $250,000 Challenge Grant to Build Community Athletic Facility for Barbour County
BCBank is proud to announce a donation of up to $1.75 million to the Promise Foundation of Barbour County, a 501C3 non-profit organization. The funds will be used to construct a community athletic and activities facility at Philip Barbour High School’s George Byrer Field. It is the largest... - September 22, 2015 - BCBank
Affluent Couples Collaborate to Make Vital Financial Decisions, Says Ephraim Global Survey
According to a recent Ephraim Global survey, financially prosperous couples tend to cooperate more in matters that relate to retirement or other monetary issues than couples or families with an average household income. - September 19, 2015 - Ephraim Global
IS Partners LLC Expands Services to Include PCI-DSS Audits
IS Partners is now a PCI Certified Assessor. - September 18, 2015 - IS Partners, LLC
ARGI Financial Group Brings on Talented CPA Group
ARGI is proud to announce Chris Green, CPA, and Mark Brown, CPA, members of Emerald Advisors Group, LLC have joined ARGI’s Business Services Division. - September 18, 2015 - ARGI Financial Group
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
Mars National Bank’s Pifer Joins PA Banker Emerging Leaders Group
Hope Pifer, Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst at Mars National Bank, joined the Emerging Leaders Peer Group of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. The group’s purpose is to identify, equip, train and offer ongoing support to emerging leaders who aspire to greater levels of... - September 17, 2015 - Mars Bank
"Stop Renting Start Saving" - by Sonja Skye Now Available
New book helps investors and renters enter booming housing market - September 16, 2015 - Sonja Skye
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
Dolphin Debit Access Selects CheckAlt for ATM Image Deposit Processing Solution
CheckAlt's innovative solution works directly with image-enabled ATMs, which Dolphin Debit provides to credit unions across the U.S. - September 16, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
DeSoto ISD Designates Texas Trust Credit Union as Community Partner of Excellence
Being involved in the community is part of Texas Trust's culture. And that philosophy is why Texas Trust continues to be recognized as a pillar in the communities it serves. The credit union's latest announcement is from DeSoto ISD, which honored Texas Trust with its Community Partner of Excellence award. - September 16, 2015 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Ziptip Appoints Douglas F. Studley as President
Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution, has appointed Douglas F. Studley as President. Mr. Studley will report to Lois Hamblet, CEO and Chairwoman of the Board. Mr. Studley's career spans over forty years of senior level experience within the healthcare, financial services and... - September 11, 2015 - Ziptip, Inc.
Penn Community Bank CEO Receives 2015 Cornerstone Award
Jeane Coyle, President and CEO of Bucks County’s Penn Community Bank, honored by SmartCEO Philadelphia. - September 11, 2015 - Penn Community Bank
Georgia Bankers Association Pledges Participation in New ABA Campaign to Fight Elder Financial Fraud
The new year will bring a new effort by banks in Georgia to help protect seniors. - September 11, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
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
Mars National Bank Supports Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund and Joy of the Game Baseball Camp
Mars National Bank provided water bottles for the campers at the Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund “Joy of the Game” Baseball Camp. Over 100 campers enjoyed a day of baseball instruction and fun. Neil Walker, professional baseball player and a friend of Clint, was one of the coaches. - September 10, 2015 - Mars Bank