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.
Homequant.com Introduces REO and Foreclosure AVM
Lenders holding large inventories of REO and foreclosures (late stage) would also be better served with their Foreclosure AVMs, not only to price their portfolios more accurately, but to prevent appraisal frauds as well. - September 29, 2014 - Homequant
"Women Taking Control" Seminar Series Presents "Savvy Social Security Planning"
Wealth Advisor Sandy Keir of Suncoast Advisory Group in Sarasota, Florida, Offers Financial Seminars for Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs - September 28, 2014 - Suncoast Advisory Group
GSF Mortgage Expands to Iowa
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome new branch manger April Girard in Keokuk, Iowa. Girard joins TeamGO with 13 years of industry experience. This is the first office in the state for GSF Mortgage. Girard was member of the Navy for 8 years where she studied to be a pharmacy technician and wanted to... - September 27, 2014 - GoGSF
Triangle Family Services Hosts Free “Fall Financial Festival” Event Open to General Public in Raleigh on Saturday, October 4, 2014
Financial Stability Counselors Partner with StepUp Ministry and Other Local Businesses to Provide Free Money Management Workshops, Free Credit Reviews, Games and Prizes. - September 25, 2014 - Triangle Family Services
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as Professional of the Year
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - September 24, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
2013 HMDA Peer Data Released in RiskExec
The 2013 HMDA National Peer data was released by the regulators and added to the RiskExec suite for immediate use and analysis. - September 24, 2014 - Risk Management Solutions
Six Small Credit Unions Work with Dolphin Debit to Enjoy the Benefits of their First ATM
For small financial institutions, managing an ATM is cost prohibitive without Dolphin Debit. Dolphin gives independent and community banks and credit unions the ability to offer ATM services without the hassle of owning the machines. - September 24, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Brick Street Software to Participate at Connect 2014 Conference, Hosted by Partners at Kana in San Francisco
Brick Street Software, a pioneer in multi channel marketing management software, today announced the company’s participation in the Kana Connect 2014 Conference, taking place from September 21-24 at the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco. Connect 2014 is an opportunity for industry leaders, product experts, and peers to learn strategies for empowering the workforce and delivering world-class customer experiences. - September 23, 2014 - Brick Street Software
Wealth DNA Radio Show Discusses MyRA’s and GRA’s vs IRA’s and 401(k) Plans with Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD on September 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT
The Wealth DNA radio show will have Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD as the featured guest on September 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). The interview will focus on MyRA and GRA vs. IRA and 401(k) plans. - September 19, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® Donates More Copies of The Art of Retirement to Soldiers Stationed Abroad
Gary Williams, an independent financial advisor and Founder and President of Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD, has donated an additional 200 books to HeroBox. Williams’ book, The Art of Retirement will be placed in care packages and then sent to soldiers fighting across the world. - September 19, 2014 - Williams Asset Management
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... - September 18, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
SWACHA Services Corporation and Argos Risk Announce a New Partnership to Help Financial Institutions Manage Credit Risk and Protect Against Business Identity Fraud
SWACHA Services Corporation (SSC) announced today a partnership with Minneapolis-based Argos Risk to promote online tools that assist financial institutions in mitigating fraud risk through use of reporting tools and risk analytics. Dallas-based SWACHA Services Corporation is a for-profit, wholly... - September 17, 2014 - SWACHA
Launch of NextGen Financial Planning Firm
NextGen Wealth is taking financial planning to the next generation. - September 16, 2014 - NextGen Wealth
Capital Prepaid Services Launches BlazePays
The reloadable BlazePays℠ Visa® Prepaid Card (www.BlazePays.com), which offers consumers a secure, convenient, and economical payment tool is now available from Capital Prepaid Services and its issuing partners. Financial institutions and businesses interested in offering the BlazePays card can visit www.CapitalPrepaidServices.com to learn more. - September 15, 2014 - Capital Prepaid Services
Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond (KRD) Named Best Accounting Firm to Work for
Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond - KRD was recently named as one of the 2014 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Accounting Today has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. This survey and... - September 11, 2014 - KRD
Seven Sages Capital L.P is in the Process of Launching Its Second Global Macro Fund
Seven Sages Capital L.P a New York City based Long Short hedge fund is in the process of launching its second fund from Midtown Manhattan. The Firm’s top executives are looking to hire experienced Global Macro traders from all around the world. The firm’s investor relations personnel... - September 11, 2014 - Seven Sages Capital L.P
Seven Sages Capital on the Move
Seven Sages Capital L.P, an alternative asset management firm focused on Long Short Equity through its specialty finance and asset management divisions, is in process of hiring Top Traders and Portfolio Managers mostly ex employees of SAC Capital and Galleon Group. Mr. Malik the fund manager for... - September 10, 2014 - Seven Sages Capital L.P
GSF Mortgage Expands Footprint in Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Stephen Trye as branch manager in Towson, Maryland. He comes to TeamGO with nine years of industry experience. Trye is a graduate from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore and University of Baltimore where he majored in business administration and marketing. - September 10, 2014 - GoGSF
SWACHA to Help Fight Cyber-Criminals in Nationwide Cyber Attack Simulation Exercise for Financial Institutions
More Than 600 Financial Institutions Anticipated to Participate in This Year’s Exercise. SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, has joined with Reston, Va.-based Financial Service-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) to support... - September 07, 2014 - SWACHA
First California Mortgage Company Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal, http://www.firstcal.net) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Heier, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role Heier will oversee Financial Operations at First Cal, handling financial and strategic planning, internal control... - September 05, 2014 - First California Mortgage Company
Mississippi Credit Union Association, Dolphin Debit Announce Strategic Service Partnership
Mississippi credit unions now have access to cost effective ATM solutions through a strategic alliance between Dolphin Debit and MSCUA. - September 05, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
NPR Interviews Owner of Public Retirement Planners About Philip Seymour Hoffman and Trust Fund Kids
The celebrated late actor didn’t want his children considered "trust fund kids" - but they just may be after all. - September 04, 2014 - Public Retirement Planners, LLC
Beacon Insurance Group Expands Coastal Homeowner’s Insurance Offerings
Provides Competitive Homeowners Insurance Options for Clients and Prospects - August 28, 2014 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Huaju Announced as Authorised Channel Partner for China and Hong Kong
Huaju Business Information Science and Tech.Co.,Ltd (http://www.hjbis.com), is a provider of specialist enterprise information and IT consulting solutions with offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, have been recently appointed by Zeteon Limited as an authorized channel partner for... - August 27, 2014 - LivesensePro
GARC - GAR Consulting Opens New Branch in Sweden
GARC - GAR Consulting (Global Authentic Research Consulting) is pleased to announce the new branch office opening in Stockholm today, which symbolizes further expansion of the company’s network to cover larger part of Scandinavia. - August 24, 2014 - GAR Consulting
SWACHA is Now Certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization to Offer Exam Training for the National Check Payments Certification Program
Dallas-based SWACHA announced today it has been certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) to teach training classes for the National Check Payments CertificationTM Program. SWACHA, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations, is... - August 23, 2014 - SWACHA
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seventh Branch in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Robert Scolnick as branch manager in Boynton Beach, Florida. He joins TeamGO with 18 years of industry experience. His wife Alexis Scolnick, who is well versed in mortgage processing, joins him. Scolnick entered the mortgage industry when he answered an ad in the... - August 21, 2014 - GoGSF
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Second Quarter 2014 Earnings
Business Bancshares reports a profit for the first half of 2014. - August 17, 2014 - The Business Bank
Reverse Mortgage Network Launches Baltimore Educational Seminars Series for Seniors 62 and Older
Reverse Mortgage Network, Maverick Funding’s Reverse Mortgage Division, today announced the launch of its summer educational seminar series. The seminar, geared toward seniors age 62 and older, will provide an overview of the financial benefits of reverse mortgages, demonstrating how... - August 16, 2014 - Maverick Funding Corp.
GSF Mortgage Named Platinum Million Dollar Lender for Third Year
GSF Mortgage is honored to be recognized as a Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Million Dollar Lender Award recipient by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the third year in a row. The company individually funded in excess of $1 million in GRH loans in order to help them raise... - August 16, 2014 - GoGSF
DigitalTangible Changes Online Gold Investing with New Distributed Custodian Network
DigitalTangible has partnered with leading gold dealers and precious metals depositories to launch the world’s first provably-linked physical gold coins attached to the Bitcoin Blockchain, creating both a new and growing global market for gold bullion accessible via Bitcoin or cash and a new... - August 15, 2014 - DigitalTangible
Chelten Benefits Group Announces Major Medical Carrier Offerings
General Agent now offers High Deductible Health Plans with Supplemental GAP plans through Michigan Brokers. - August 15, 2014 - Chelten Benefits Group
Aspire FCU Members Can Win Fantasy Shopping Spree
Rewards card usage enters members in sweepstakes for "magic minute" dash for merchandise. - August 15, 2014 - Aspire Federal Credit Union
Albuquerque-Based Firm, Hicks Advisory Group, Declares August as "Social Security Awareness" Month
This August marks the 79th anniversary of the signing and passing of the Social Security Act of 1935, a monumental and historic program designed to provide steady and sustainable income for retirees. Unfortunately, far too many retirees do not understand how Social Security works, and lack of... - August 13, 2014 - Oakmont Advisory Group, LLC
T12 Financial Recruiter Announces Expansion of Strategic Recruiting Services for Leading Investment Advisors
T12 Broker Recruiting Announced that it has achieved significant success in the strategic expansion of its broker recruiting services for leading investment advisors throughout the U.S. - August 12, 2014 - T12 Brokerage
AlgoTrades Quantitative Investing System Announces Its Approved for ROTH IRA Accounts
Investors can now grow their investment capital tax free with the AlgoTrades automated investing system. - August 12, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net
Philadelphia Business Journal Names First Federal of Bucks County a Top Corporate Giver
Volunteerism and charitable giving to the community is part of local bank's culture. - August 09, 2014 - First Federal of Bucks County
The Business Bank of St. Louis Hires New Senior Vice President
St. Louis bank adds experienced member to its team. - August 08, 2014 - The Business Bank
Mars National Bank’s Shawn Proper Appointed to Advisory Committee of Bankers Association
Shawn R. Proper, Senior Vice President, Mortgage and Consumer Lending of Mars National Bank has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Mortgage Banking Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is responsible to guide, review and recommend education and training programs... - August 07, 2014 - Mars Bank
Chicago-Based BSC Group Voted Best Finance Company by Inside Self-Storage for the Fourth Year in a Row
The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist is thrilled to announce they have been voted winner of the 2014 “Best of Business – Finance” award by the readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. This marks the 4th consecutive year The BSC Group has been honored with this award. - August 05, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Bankers Elected, Installed on Georgia Bankers Association’s Leadership Executive Committee
Twenty bankers have been installed and elected to roles in the Georgia Bankers Association's Leadership division. - July 31, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students
Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation
Mission Federal Credit Union Promo Offers 0% Intro APR on New Platinum or Platinum Preferred Credit Cards
Mission Federal Credit Union is now running a promotion for MasterCard Platinum or Preferred Platinum Credit Cards until September 17, 2014. - July 28, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Author and Columnist for the Arizona Republic Nancy Tengler Speaks About Her Upcoming Financial Book for Women
Former San Francisco money manager and author, Nancy Tengler, speaks about her upcoming book, "The Women's Guide to Successful Investing" at Scottsdale Community College on August 7, 2014. The book which focuses on raising the financial IQ and increasing the wealth of women will be released by Palgrave Macmillan on August 19, 2014. - July 27, 2014 - Nancy Tengler
Whitefish Credit Union Partners with Flathead County Fairgrounds
Whitefish Credit Union has partnered with the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The agreement marks the first-ever sponsorship for the 112-year-old Fairgrounds. - July 27, 2014 - Whitefish Credit Union
Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce Awards Rare Honor to First Federal of Bucks County Team Member
Jessica J. Sweeney, First Federal of Bucks County, Lower Bucks County, Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Jeane Coyle, Temple University, volunteer. - July 26, 2014 - First Federal of Bucks County
Paragon Bank Announces New Operations Center in North Raleigh
Local Bank Facility Allows Growing Staff to Better Manage Assets Securely - July 26, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Three Solutions from Capital Protection Alliance Inc for Delinquent US Taxpayers to Comply with FATCA, FBAR and Other IRS Reporting Requirements
Capital Protection Alliance has expanded its Foreign Accounts Service Unit and now provides online tools for individual taxpayers to book a free confidential phone consultation with a Senior CPA and Tax Adviser. Capital Protection Alliance encourages all taxpayers with delinquent foreign accounts reporting to join a Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) or New Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures to avoid the risk of detection by the IRS and hefty penalties. - July 25, 2014 - Capital Protection Alliance Inc
iGrad Places 2nd Among San Diego’s Fastest-Growing Companies
iGrad, the nation’s leading online financial literacy educator, placed second on the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. “We’re humbled to make this prestigious list of emerging growth companies,” says iGrad President Rob... - July 22, 2014 - iGrad
Focus Daily News Names Texas Trust Credit Union Best Financial Institution and Mortgage Company
For the fifth consecutive year, Texas Trust has received the Focus in Excellence award. - July 21, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union