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.
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
Digital Marketing Company IMN to Attend CUNA’s 2015 Marketing and Business Development Council Conference
IMN’s Loyalty Driver Can Help Credit Unions Meet Community and Compliance Expectations - March 18, 2015 - iMakeNews Inc.
Howard Lee Joins BDA as Head of BDA Seoul
Howard Lee has joined BDA Partners as Head of BDA Seoul, responsible for leading BDA's business in Korea. Before joining BDA, he led the M&A division at Samsung Securities, Korea's leading domestic investment banking firm, for four years. He was responsible for sourcing and executing domestic... - March 17, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Filipino-Canadian Success Coach and Certified Financial Planner to Share Investing and Success Secrets in Cebu
Filipino-Canadian, Roel Sarmago, a Success Coach with Rich Dad Education and Certified Financial Planner, will be sharing investing secrets and personal finance success advice in Cebu on March 21st. “Financial freedom is not about the money,” says Roel. “It’s about... - March 13, 2015 - Valorton Management Inc
Auto Title Loans San Diego is a 5 Star Business on Yelp
Consumers are leaving reviews about Auto Title Loans San Diego on Yelp and they seem to be loving the service! - March 12, 2015 - Auto Title Loans San Diego
Loans101 Announces Easier Mortgage Requirements to Help Home Buyers
After years of being boxed out of the housing market by tight regulations, more average Americans are able to qualify for mortgages thanks to easier rules. - March 10, 2015 - Loans101 Interactive Media LLC
Schweinsberg Receives Service Award from Realtor Group
Shelley Schweinsberg, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending at Mars National Bank, received the 2014 Service Award from the Beaver County Association of Realtors. The award was given in recognition of Ms. Schweinsberg’s service to the organization including participation as a... - March 06, 2015 - Mars Bank
Cybersecurity Experts Address Data Challenges at NJIT on March 30, 2015
NJBIA President Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. will moderate a panel focusing on business concerns targeted especially at company leaders responsible for security policy. - March 05, 2015 - Marriah Media, LLC
ATS 1Trader - On The Move
ATS is a software development company based at Puddle Dock in Blackfriars, London. They produce and utilise a range of leading trading tools, including the ATS 1Trader Software. ATS has its headquarters in Hong Kong and have recently relocated their London office on the back of some impressive... - March 05, 2015 - ATS
Landings Credit Union in Arizona Turns Its ATMs Over to Dolphin Debit
Another credit union has opted out of the ATM business, selling its ATM fleet to Houston-based Dolphin Debit. - March 05, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Mission Fed Offers Auto Loans as Low as 1.49% APR for San Diegans
Mission Federal Credit Union is offering auto loans with rates as low as 1.49%. - March 04, 2015 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Business Bancshares and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results
St. Louis bank makes recent announcement of results. - March 04, 2015 - The Business Bank
Mars National Bank Named “2015 Best Mortgage Lender”
Mars National Bank was named the “Best Mortgage Lender” by the readers of the Cranberry Eagle newspaper. As part of the paper’s 2015 Community Choice Awards, the Bank was voted the top spot through write-in ballots. “This award is confirmation that our customers appreciate... - February 28, 2015 - Mars Bank
Jack Hubbard Named "Top Thought Leader in Trust"
Jack Hubbard, Chairman and Chief Experience Officer of St. Meyer & Hubbard has been named a 2015 Top Thought Leader in Trust, an award issued annually by Trust Across America-Trust Around the World. - February 27, 2015 - St. Meyer and Hubbard
Arcadia Merchant Services is Proud to Announce a Free Tablet Offer. Accept Credit Cards Today with a Flat 1.69% Rate Which Comes with a Free Tablet.
Arcadia Merchant Services is proud to announce a Free Tablet Offer. Accept Credit Cards Today with a Flat 1.69% Rate which comes with a Free Tablet, and 2 mobile devices for your iPhone or Android. - February 26, 2015 - Arcadia Merchant Services
Georgia Banks Post Highest Yearly Income Since 2007
Loans, deoposits and assets all hit milestone levels. - February 26, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
ARGI Celebrates 20 Years in Bowling Green with New Location, Upgraded Facilities
Recently, an expanding client base and additional staff made it necessary for ARGI’s Bowling Green office to find a larger space. - February 26, 2015 - ARGI Financial Group
A Busy Start to 2015 for Wilde Agency
Wilde Agency has announced three new account wins, two internal promotions, and a redesigned website. The new accounts are First National Bank of Omaha, the largest privately owned banking company in the United States and ranked one of Forbes magazine’s “Best Banks in America”... - February 24, 2015 - Wilde Agency
GSF Mortgage Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
GSF Mortgage is excited to announce that the company is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this month. The company launched as a small mortgage brokerage in 1995 by a group of principals who had worked together in the finance industry since the 1970s. The founders include Jim Guzanick, Phil... - February 20, 2015 - GoGSF
Cedar Brook Financial Partners’ Howard Slater, MBA, MSFS®, ChFC®, CLU, is Recognized for His Tremendous Volunteer Work
Veteran Cleveland-based financial planner, Howard Slater, teaches Laurel School and Fuchs Mizrachi School students financial literacy life skills. - February 20, 2015 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Royal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Fraud Prevention Training
Royal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver First Line of Defense ~ Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention Challenge™, an online interactive experiential exercise for banks and credit unions that helps... - February 20, 2015 - TRC Interactive
Peoples Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Training
Peoples Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline® for its credit union-wide training needs. Peoples Credit Union will have full use of Training... - February 20, 2015 - TRC Interactive