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.
ServerHub Closes Over $1.3m in Debt Financing Citing Further Market Expansion
“We are extremely excited about this latest round of debt financing that we've obtained from our strategic partners, and we have been extremely pleased with the process. We’ve enjoyed working our working relationships throughout this process and we are extremely excited for the bright future ahead of us,” said John Brancela Chief Executive Officer. - May 18, 2015 - ServerHub
Newnote Financial Acquires 100% Interest in Revenue Generating Online Store Builder PayIvy.com
Newnote Financial Corp. (the “Company”), (CSE: NEU; OTCQB: NWWTF; FSE: 1W4) is pleased to announce the Company has acquired PayIvy.com, a platform for merchants selling digital products and digital downloads such as e-books, software, graphic designs, web designs and intellectual... - May 13, 2015 - Coinpayments Inc
Dolphin Debit Helps Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Boost Presence via Murphy USA Sites
Randolph Brooks FCU and Dolphin Debit began working together in 2014, with a single Murphy USA-based ATM in San Antonio. RBFCU added sites gradually and then in March 2015, doubled its number of sites to 12, launching six locations in Austin. - May 13, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Consolidated quarterly net income increased 61%. - May 10, 2015 - The Business Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Skilled Branch Manager in Texas
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Rick Purkins as branch manager in Webster, Texas. Purkins joins TeamGO with 22 years of mortgage industry experience. He worked as a loan officer, processor, branch manager and also for a title company. He has been processing for the past five years before... - May 09, 2015 - GoGSF
BDA Advises Magna International on JV with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Magna International Inc. on its agreement to form a strategic joint venture in China with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive. Charles Maynard, one of BDA’s founding partners stated, “Magna has a... - May 08, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Nasir Shakouri Introduces EMV Installation Tutorial Program
Nasir Shakouri, President of Encore Cardservice, announced an EMV installation tutorial for all current and future customers. - May 05, 2015 - Encore Cardservice
Owning New York (Corcoran Real Estate) & Concierge Accounting (Cornerstone Accounting) Announce Partnership Providing Financial Optimization to Luxury Real Estate Buyers
Owning New York (www.owningnewyork.com), part of Corcoran Real Estate in New York City and Concierge Accounting (www.myconciergeaccountant.com), part of northern California’s Cornerstone Accounting today announced a market-leading partnership that teams the strengths of each company to serve the prospective luxury property buyer. The partnership aims to maximize the buying potential for individuals in the high-end New York City and Silicon Valley real-estate markets. - May 02, 2015 - Cornerstone Accounting
Australia Real Estate Offshore Finance Announced by UCHK Consulting Ltd
Australian property investors located overseas rush to secure a new off shore finance package between 1.75% - 2.25%. - April 30, 2015 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Terrie Pearman Named Vice President, Residential Mortgage Officer at Encore Bank
Encore Bank adds new Vice President to residential lending department. - April 29, 2015 - Encore Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes FHA Loan Professional in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Nelson Kass to its branch in Hypoluxo, Florida. Kass joins TeamGO with 28 years of mortgage industry experience. He will work under Rob Scolnick, branch manager. Kass has obtained four degrees. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, a... - April 25, 2015 - GoGSF
4 Things to Know About ROI Land Investments Ltd.
ROI Land Investments Ltd is a renowned Land Investment Banking Public Company that is currently invested in some very enterprising projects. Here are four things that you need to know about ROI Land Investments Ltd’s recent ventures around the globe: 1. ROI is strategically positioned to... - April 24, 2015 - ROI Land Investments, Ltd.
BDA Advises International Paper on Sale of Majority Stake in Beijing Gold Hawk
BDA Partners (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, International Paper Co (“International Paper”), has completed the sale of its 62% stake in Beijing Gold Hawk Package and Production Co Ltd (“Gold Hawk”), to Shihezi Ronghui Equity Investment Co &... - April 24, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
First Federal of Bucks County Helps Break Ground on Habitat for Humanity Home
Bucks County family realizes dream of affordable home ownership and joins in ground breaking ceremony. - April 24, 2015 - First Federal of Bucks County
CCCS of Maryland and Delaware is Now Guidewell Financial Solutions
Nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware recently rebranded as Guidewell Financial Solutions. The agency's new name reflects its growing services and geographic reach. - April 23, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Versatile Loan Officer in Indianapolis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dan Currie to its branch in Indianapolis. He joins TeamGO with 33 years of mortgage industry experience. He will work under Nicole Lissade, branch manager. Currie started his career in 1982, working for a consumer financial corporation. He became branch manager... - April 23, 2015 - GoGSF
Shoeboxed to Showcase Receipt - Driven Data Solutions at Finovate Conference
The receipt company will unveil a comprehensive receipt capture solution as its latest product offering for financial institutions. - April 22, 2015 - Shoeboxed
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison Between Promise Keeper Invention and Industry
A simple yet innovative new product that aims to provide a fun and safe method of saving money on an ongoing basis, the Promise Keeper, has been developed by Jean Louis St. Juste of Medford, New York. The invention’s unique design enables its users to safely store paper currency while also... - April 21, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Capital Prepaid Services Signs Minnesota and Iowa Banks to Offer BlazePays Prepaid Card
The BlazePays Prepaid Card, powered by Capital Prepaid Services, is now available to consumers at First National Bank Slayton, Minnesota and First National Bank Davenport, Iowa. - April 18, 2015 - Capital Prepaid Services
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Industry Veteran to Sarasota Branch
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Bradley Burt as senior mortgage loan originator in Sarasota, Florida. Burt is an industry veteran, having been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years. He will work under Ruth Watkins, Regional Manager. Burt obtained his broker and real estate agent... - April 17, 2015 - GoGSF
Aspire FCU Hosting a 15-Day Cash-Back Auto Refinance Special
The promotion will run April 15 -30. - April 17, 2015 - Aspire Federal Credit Union
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Keesler Federal Credit Union Leverages Dolphin Debit ATMs to Maximize Convenience for Members
Keesler Federal Credit Union has increased ATM usage through its agreement with Dolphin Debit to strategically place ATMs at Murphy USA gas stations and CVS pharmacies. - April 15, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
As Foreclosures Dip Slightly, Homeowners Should Look to Loan Modification as a Way to Avoid Defaulting on Home Loans, Says Loan Expert Michael Shaw
Shaw, the creator of The Loan Modification Blueprint, cautions homeowners to look at loan modification rather than going into foreclosure and losing their home. - April 14, 2015 - The Loan Modification Blue Print, LLC
Riskskill Appointed by Visa Inc. as an Approved GARS Reviewer
Riskskill has been approved as a trusted vendor for Visa Inc., and specifically as a Global Acquirer Risk Standards programme (GARS) reviewer. - April 14, 2015 - RiskSkill
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
Germany’s Deutsche Cannabis Partners with Chicago Based CannaFundr
First International Marketing Partner for Cannabis Investment Collaboration - April 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Loan Officer in the Volunteer State
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome David Nuckolls to its branch in Bolivar, Tennessee. Nuckolls will work under Bobby Roberts, branch manager. Nuckolls received his bachelor’s degree in horticulture form the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He owned his own business as a wholesale... - April 11, 2015 - GoGSF
AscendoSoft and ToolCASE Establish Strategic Partnership
AscendoSoft Inc. has established a strategic partnership with ToolCASE LLC, a leading provider of Database and System Administration services, today announced a strategic partnership. AscendoSoft and ToolCASE plan to jointly collaborate on marketing and service delivery in the Fiserv DNA marketplace. - April 10, 2015 - AscendoSoft Inc.
Mars National Bank Supports Women in Banking
Mars National Bank was well represented at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's Women In Banking event in March. The event was held at the Hershey Lodge and hosted over 260 women banking professionals. Representing the Bank at the conference were Lisa Kooker, Senior Vice President & Chief... - April 10, 2015 - Mars Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Christy Hembree in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Christy Hembree to its branch in Sarasota, Florida. She will work under Ruth Watkins, Regional Manager. Hembree joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience. Prior to entering the mortgage industry, Hembree was involved in business-to-business sales. - April 09, 2015 - GoGSF
Ferol W. Hettick Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ferol W. Hettick of Brandon, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the financial field. About Ferol W. Hettick Mr. Hettick has over 39 years experience and over 29 years in the field of... - April 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Young & Associates, Inc. Acquires the Consumer Compliance Function of RJ II and Associates, Inc.
Young & Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm and leader in Regulatory Compliance consulting and education for community financial institutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Consumer Compliance function of RJ II and Associates of Beecher, IL. Dedicated to the success... - April 04, 2015 - Young & Associates, Inc.
SENTRY: SigCheck Excels at Comparing Signatures for Check Fraud
SQN Banking Systems has unveiled fraud detection software that excels at comparing signatures for check fraud. - April 04, 2015 - SQN Banking Systems Director of Sales & Marketing
Cryptocurrency Trading Leader Company is Now Buying Bitcoins with 10% More Than Market Value
Bitcoin Lowen Ltd. is pleased to announce a highly competitive offer for Bitcoin purchases. Beginning March 15th, 2015 and valid until May 23rd, 2015, BTCLowen is buying Bitcoin, offering 10% more than the market trading price on BitStamp for purchases of maximum 50 BTC and a negotiated higher... - April 03, 2015 - Bitcoin Lowen Ltd.
Second Wind Money Coaching LLC, a Financial Coaching Company, Has Relocated to Hingham, Massachusetts
Second Wind Money Coaching LLC, a financial coaching company devoted to providing motivated individuals with simple, efficient and powerful financial strategies, has relocated to Hingham, Massachusetts. - April 03, 2015 - Second Wind Money Coaching LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as a 2015 Round Table Member
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - April 02, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Branch Manager in El Paso, Texas
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Marcos Garcia as branch manager in El Paso, Texas. Garcia joins TeamGO with 11 years of mortgage industry experience. He is a graduate from the University of Phoenix with a degree in online business. Upon graduation, he went to work in the financial industry... - April 02, 2015 - GoGSF
EasyCE, LLC Debuts Insurance Industry’s First Multi-Platform Continuing Education Tool
EasyCE, LLC announced the launch of the insurance industry’s first multi-platform continuing education tool for insurance professionals. EasyCE combined industry-leading technology including full-course audio on every course and downloadable apps for both Apple® and Android® mobile... - March 31, 2015 - EasyCE, LLC
BDA Advises Actis on Sale of Teknicast to a Leading Asian Investment Manager
BDA Partners (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, Teknicast Holdings, a portfolio company of a global private equity firm Actis, has completed the sale of its subsidiary Teknicast Sdn Bhd (“Teknicast”) to a leading Asian investment manager. Teknicast is... - March 31, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
New Data Reveals On-the-Go Receipt Capture as the Next Big Mobile Banking Consumer Solution
Consumer spending data from digital receipts to bolster more customized mobile banking services. - March 27, 2015 - Shoeboxed
Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive Wholesalers to Open Second Location in Waterbury, CT
Hallan Iff of Apple Auto Wholesalers released a statement after the City of Waterbury Planning And Zoning meeting. "We are very excited to be part of this important project to re-open the site that once held the number 1 Ford Dealership in CT." Apple Automotive wholesalers of Waterbury... - March 26, 2015 - Apple Automotive LLC.
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Industry Veteran in Tennessee
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome industry veteran, Steve Azarch in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He joins TeamGO with more than 20 years of mortgage experience. Azarch is a graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in business administration. During his last year of college,... - March 26, 2015 - GoGSF
Mississippi Postal Federal Credit Union Turns ATMs Over to Dolphin Debit to Avoid Compliance Costs
Dolphin Debit keeps bank and credit union ATMs operational and compliant. With Dolphin Debit Mississippi Postal FCU can focus on its core business and let Dolphin take care of ATM maintenance and regulatory issues. - March 26, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Fortress Builders of Columbia Setting the Bar Even Higher
Fortress Builders opened it's doors just four short years ago in November 2010. Although skeptics thought Fortress might have a hard time opening in the middle of the housing crunch it exceeded all expectations. The Principals Bill Sinnett managing partner and Tim Kern knew with a dynamic team they would do well. Fortress Builders has grown from 2 model homes in just a few neighborhoods to one of the fastest growing single family homebuilders, Winning the Tour of Homes two consecutive years. - March 25, 2015 - Fortress Builders
Agency Matters Launches ANTS.TAX
Release of new website to introduce ANTS software online. - March 24, 2015 - Notice Ninja, Inc.
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Ambitions Loan Officer in Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Annika Anderson to its Baltimore, Maryland branch. She joins TeamGO with 8 years of mortgage experience and will be working under Stephen Trye, branch manager. Anderson attended Baltimore County Community College where she studied criminology and education. She... - March 21, 2015 - GoGSF
Wilde Agency Named One of the “20 Most Valuable Partners in Financial Marketing”
Wilde Agency has been designated by Gramercy Institute as one of the “20 Most Valuable Partners in Financial Marketing” for 2015. Gramercy Institute is a New York based think-tank for senior marketers from major financial firms around the world, and the “20 Most Valuable Partners... - March 19, 2015 - Universal Wilde
BancdeOptions Now Offers a Debit MasterCard for Easy Deposits and Withdrawals
New deposit and withdrawal method now offered at BancdeOptions. - March 19, 2015 - BancdeOptions
Capital Services' Asset Generating Ability Powered 30 Percent Growth in 2014
Capital Services delivers proprietary score cards for banks and credit unions that enable them to manage credit card portfolios at an account level basis, enabling them to build a more profitable card asset. - March 19, 2015 - Capital Services