Banking & Financial Services News
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Local Realtor, Nancy Kowalik, Joins Hundreds of Agents Across the Country in the First Ever "Great Home Giveaway"
Enter to win one of sixteen $10,000 down payments, and one $100,000 grand prize to be used towards the purchase of your new home. - June 17, 2014 - Nancy Kowalik, Keller Williams Realty
Bill Berning's Triangle Realty Team Joins the National Great Home Giveaway
Enter a drawing to win a $10,000 prize or a grand prize of $100,000. - June 16, 2014 - Triangle Realty Team
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Increases Its Northwestern Expansion with the Opening of Their Bend, Oregon Branch
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of their Bend, Oregon Branch, located at 2754 NW Crossing Drive, Suite 205, Bend, OR 97701, which increases expansion endeavors in the Northwestern United States. Gold Star is rapidly capturing market share from... - June 16, 2014 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group
Triangle Family Services Hosts “Feed Your Finances” Event Open to General Public on Saturday, June 21, 2014
Financial Stability Educators Utilize Capital One Grant to Provide Three Financial Workshops and a Free Meal at Golden Corral in Raleigh, NC - June 15, 2014 - Triangle Family Services
The Upham Group Announces the Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Chris Upham, announces the first ever "Great Home Giveaway" where home buyers can win up to $100,000 toward the down payment on their next home. Chris and entire team at The Upham Group just wanted to find a way to give back to the community and the amazing people of Alexandria, Virginia and the greater Washington, DC Metro area. - June 13, 2014 - The Upham Group
FL Realtor, Joshua Hanoud, PA, Sponsors The Great Home Giveaway
What happens when the nation's top Realtors decide to put their heads together and find a great way to give back to their local communities? They go big. Local Realtor, Joshua Hanoud, PA – the Team Leader for The Florida Property Experts at Tropic Shores Realty, Joins Hundreds of Agents across the Country in the first ever “Great Home Giveaway.” - June 13, 2014 - The Florida Property Experts
New York Real Estate Experts Announce the Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Rummy Dhanoa, Joins Hundreds of Agents across the Country in the first ever “Great Home Giveaway.” - June 13, 2014 - New York Real Estate Experts
Coin Congress Takes on the State of Digital Currency - Inaugural Bay Area Event to be Held in Conjunction with Casual Connect USA
Hot on the heels of its successful Singapore launch, Coin Congress, an international conference series sparking discussion around the state of digital currency, will hold its first San Francisco event this July 23-24 at the Hilton Hotel Union Square. - June 10, 2014 - Casual Games Association
GSF Mortgage Adds Loan Originator to California
GSF Mortgage welcomes Jeremy Sheppard to its branch in Sacramento, California. Sheppard will work under Jonathan Greene, branch manager. Sheppard is a graduate from New Mexico Highlands University with a degree in mass communication. After college, he wanted to have a career that he was passionate... - June 07, 2014 - GoGSF
GCM Forex is a Winner of Global Brands Magazine Awards 2014
GCM Forex named Best Forex Brand in Turkey for 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Global Brands Publications Limited
Kingdom Trust and Alternative Capital Advisers, LLC (ACA) Form Strategic Relationship, Offering World-Class Hedge Funds in Tax Efficient IRA Accounts
Alternative Capital Advisers, LLC and The Kingdom Trust Company announce a strategic relationship in which Kingdom will custody investments by IRA owners in alternative strategies through ACA’s Master Select Fund. - June 05, 2014 - Kingdom Trust
Community Tax of WI Adds Small Business Lending Division (Wisco Financial Services)
Community Tax & Accounting of Wisconsin has announced the formation of Wisco Financial Services which expands the firm's business development services to now include business loan sourcing for start-ups, expansions and the acquisition of existing businesses through an affiliation with Vernon Street Capital of Roseville, California. - June 05, 2014 - Community Tax of WI
Leadership North Carolina Inducts VantageSouth Regional President to Board of Directors
Jim Rose to Join Emerging Leaders from Across the State of North Carolina. - June 05, 2014 - VantageSouth Bank
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seventh Branch to Minnesota
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Chris Robards as branch manager to Fridley, Minnesota. Robards comes to GSF Mortgage with 10 years of mortgage lending experience. Right out of college, Robards started working in subprime lending and eventually worked his way into the role of wholesale account... - June 05, 2014 - GoGSF
Aspire Federal Credit Union Hires Joseph Riccardo, Chief Information Officer
The $183 million, 24,000-member Aspire Federal Credit Union in Clark, NJ has recently hired a Chief Information Officer. Joseph Riccardo was recruited on the heels of the Credit Union’s announcement that they will convert their core processing to the Corelation KeyStone platform in... - June 04, 2014 - Aspire Federal Credit Union
Georgia Banks Post Strong First Quarter
Best consolidated first-quarter results since first quarter 2007. - May 30, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
GSF Mortgage Expands in Texas
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dr. Raymond Larson as branch manager in Round Rock, Texas. Larson brings more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience to GSF. Larson received his Bachelor’s degree in business, history and theology from Vanguard University of Southern California. He... - May 30, 2014 - GoGSF
Mars National Bank Holds Charitable Giving Drive
Mars National Bank held a charitable giving drive in its branches. Customers, the community and Bank staff are encouraged to donate. The Bank then matches the donations from the community and staff. This year, the Bank will donate over $3,000 combined to the charities. The effort is an annual event... - May 30, 2014 - Mars Bank
Ease of Use in EzCheckprinting Business Software for California Business Owners
CA businesses have an easier way to write and print check with ezCheckprinting business software. Test drive this software by visiting www.halfpricesoft.com/. - May 29, 2014 - Halfpricesoft
Hicks Advisory Group Hires New Marketing Director
Hicks Advisory Group, LLC (HAG) announced today that Ryan Gilmore recently joined the firm as Marketing Director. In this role he will be leading all marketing-related activities, including client communication and experiences. Mr. Gilmore joins Hicks Advisory Group from Volcano Vista High School... - May 28, 2014 - Oakmont Advisory Group, LLC
Global Trust Depository is Now Offering Paymaster Services
Global Trust Depository has just announced that the firm is now offering Paymaster Services in addition to their current services including Safe Keeping Receipts, Authentication Reports, Fiduciary Services and more. Paymaster Services are best suited for clients that need assistance with receiving... - May 28, 2014 - Global Trust Depository
BDA Advises CSLi on Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Systran S.A.
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client CSLi Co, Ltd (“CSLi”), has acquired a 38.04% stake in Systran SA (“Systran”). CSLi is a Korean provider of language translation software best known for its S-Translator, a translator... - May 27, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
The Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition Presents Educate the Educator Program for Financial Literacy in Conjunction with Fidelity Investments and Boston Federal Reserve
The all-volunteer Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, in partnership with Fidelity Investments and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is pleased to offer a content-based teacher training event in the area of personal finance June 25-27. Topics will include Economics and Personal Finances, Spending and Financial Planning, Saving and Investing, Enhancing Your Earning Capacity, Financial Services, Identity Fraud, Manage Credit and Debt and Risk Management and Insurance. There is a nominal fee. - May 24, 2014 - Jump$tart
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI Join Forces to Host the 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day
New Mexico Ranked 28th In The Country For Fraud Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on May 29, 2014 to host the 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day to help local banks, credit unions and other financial institutions reduce... - May 24, 2014 - SWACHA
SWACHA Announces NACHA'S The Payments Institute 2014 Scholarship Recipients
SWACHA’s Scholarship Program Has Awarded More Than $130,000 Since Its Inception in 2001. - May 23, 2014 - SWACHA
GSF Mortgage Expands Footprint in Pennsylvania
GSF Mortgage welcomes Keave Slomine as branch manager in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Slomine joins GSF Mortgage with over 19 years in real estate services. Slomine is a graduate from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in business management. He started his career as a mortgage... - May 23, 2014 - GoGSF
The Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia Board Elects J.D. Crowe of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia 2014-2015 President
The Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia (MBAG) Board of Governors has elected John David, “J.D.,” Crowe, president of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc., to serve as 2014-2015 President of the association. The MBAG is a trade association comprised of mortgage lenders, brokers and... - May 23, 2014 - Southeast Mortgage
Financial Planning Firm, Speir Financial, Hosts Workshop on Retirement Income: "What Are My Options"
Financial Planning Firm, Speir Financial Services, will hold seminar on Retirement Income “What are my Options” featuring James J Speir, prominent member in the metro Detroit community and founder of Speir Financial Services. Speir will be hosting this event at Ginopolis Bar-B-Q... - May 21, 2014 - Speir Financial
Michigan Retirement Specialists Help Clients Escape Low Earning Certificates of Deposit
Michigan Retirement Specialists, an expert financial planning company in Macomb County, is now offering a comprehensive program to help pre-and post-retirement clients find alternatives to their under performing Certificates of Deposits (CDs). The firm works with hardworking Americans to ensure... - May 21, 2014 - Michigan Retirement Specialists
Axacore Named Top 50 Service Provider by Mortgage Technology Magazine
Axacore Inc., a privately held provider of integrated Electronic Document Management solutions has been named a Top 50 Service Provider for 2014 by Mortgage Technology magazine. - May 20, 2014 - Axacore Inc.
Former Nationstar Senior High Risk Analyst Libby Johnson Launches Due Diligence Consulting Firm in Washington, DC
Newly launched company, High-Risk Analytics, helps investors recover losses from servicing errors. - May 20, 2014 - High-Risk Analytics
Generation X Focuses on Retirement Planning, But Fears Missing Their Financial Goals
Marketing Financial Services to Generation X provides a detailed look at the issues impacting GenX’s views related to investing and financial services. With 88 charts and 30 tables, the results of the survey are segmented by respondent age, gender, geographic region, household income, household size, presence and age of children, and level of educational attainment, providing marketers and planners with insights into the attitudes and actions of this generation ripe for financial services. - May 19, 2014 - 4K Research & Consulting, LLC
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Branch to Maryland
GSF Mortgage welcomes Michael Mazursky as branch manager in Baltimore, Maryland. He joins GSF Mortgage with 10 years in the industry. Mazursky is a graduate from Towson University with a degree in business administration and a focus on finance. He graduated cum laude; top 10 percent of his class. - May 18, 2014 - GoGSF
BDA Advises on Sale of MMI’s Oil & Gas Precision Parts Business to Wayne Burt Group
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, MMI Holdings Ltd (“MMI"), has sold its oil & gas precision manufacturing business in Woodlands, Singapore ("MMI Woodlands") to Wayne Burt Group ("Wayne Burt"). MMI is one of the... - May 16, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Their First Branch in Ohio
GSF Mortgage is excited to announce they have established their first branch in Ohio. Elijah Zamudio, Branch Manager will oversee the addition in Lima. Zamudio obtained his Associates Degree in business administration. He is currently continuing his education online to receive his Bachelor’s... - May 16, 2014 - GoGSF
Ready Pac Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
New executives bring unique CPG experience and successful track record of executing innovative, high-growth strategies. - May 15, 2014 - O’Neill Consulting Group
Keross Named in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Emerging Markets 2014 Report
Keross, a UAE based software development company dedicated to creating unique IT service support management (ITSSM) solutions, was named in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Emerging Markets 2014 report. The yearly report, which is one of the industry’s most anticipated market analysis studies,... - May 14, 2014 - Keross
Whitewood Solutions Announces an Affordable Way to Help Tax Professionals Create Year-Round Revenue
Whitewood Solutions is rolling out the most affordable way for tax professionals to obtain year-round revenue streams and help their clients resolve their delinquent tax debts. By partnering with Whitewood, a tax professional, no matter the size of their practice, can hire an entire team of trained Tax Resolution Specialists to do all of their tax help work for a flat monthly fee. With an average case fee size of well above that, this program ensures a far from typical profit margin. - May 12, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Increases Its Southern Expansion with the Opening of Their San Antonio, Texas Branch
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of their San Antonio, Texas Branch, located at 9258 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78251, which will be the cornerstone of Gold Star’s expansion endeavors in the southern United States. Gold Star is rapidly... - May 12, 2014 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group
Prof. David Nanigian on the Wealth DNA Radio Show on May 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT) Discussing Market Linked CD's
Prof. David Nanigian will be the featured guest on the Wealth DNA radio show discussing Market Linked CD's on May 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). Prof. Nanigian teaches graduate-level finance courses at The American College, a premier financial educational institution for professional certifications in Securities, Banking and insurance industries since the 1920's. - May 10, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
A Day at the Races for VisionQuest
A gathering for the Kentucky Derby that was also a charity event. - May 10, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
"Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" Training Now Offered
KOSBE will host "Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" on Thursday, May 22, from 10 to 11:30 am at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The free training will be taught by Candy Craig of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union. - See more at: http://kosbe.org/news#sthash.IqVzRFjw.dpuf - May 09, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Fourth Branch in Indiana
GSF Mortgage welcomes Brian Reno as Branch Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana. Reno joins GSF Mortgage with 23 years of experience. He is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, which is a certification achieved by less than two percent of all mortgage loan originators. Reno is a graduate from... - May 09, 2014 - GoGSF
Addoms Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking
Robert V. Addoms joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking. Mr. Addoms is an accomplished commercial lending banker with over 27 years of experience in the industry. “Bob is a commercial lending expert,” said Pete Balmert, Mars National Bank Senior Vice President, Commercial and Retail Banking. “We are thrilled to add his creativity, knowledge and experience to our team.” - May 09, 2014 - Mars Bank
iCreate and Convey Team Up to Help Global Banks Fast-Track FATCA Compliance
Partnership creates end-to-end solution for enabling and ensuring FATCA compliance, including: data consolidation, indicia identification, additional KYC data/document capture, alerts/notifications and dashboards to monitor compliance, withholding calculations and remittance, and tax reporting. - May 06, 2014 - iCreate Software
New Software Drives Results with Credit Unions
New software company in Manhattan, Kansas has debuted to be belle of the ball within the credit union industry. This strategy management software offers solutions for collaboration and tracking of performance. - May 03, 2014 - New Element
GSF Mortgage Named Among Mortgage Executive’s 50 Best Companies To Work For
GSF Mortgage is honored to be named among Mortgage Executive Magazine’s 50 Best Companies To Work For. Mortgage Executive Magazine conducted the most extensive loan officer survey in Corporate America. More than 160 mortgage companies and banks participated and more than 8,000 loan officers... - May 01, 2014 - GoGSF
Texas Trust's VP of Mortgage Lending Named Top Performing Mortgage Professional
Being named a top performing mortgage professional is becoming a habit for Richard Whitman of Texas Trust Credit Union. The VP of Mortgage Lending has been named a Five Star Mortgage Professional for the third consecutive year. Winners were selected based on an independent consumer survey conducted by a third party research company. - April 30, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Partners with Wavetec to Enhance Its Customers Journey and Experience
Wavetec installed its queue management solutions in 26 KCB branches where this number will grow to 52 by end of June, 2014. - April 28, 2014 - Wavetec
Prepaid Bitcoin Sells 35 BTC Worth of Prepaid Bitcoin Cards in First Month, Signalling Thriving Demand for Easier Access to Bitcoin
Prepaid Bitcoin cards come in a recognizable format so people aren't spooked by the tech jargon or the scary concept of “virtual money.” The cards also come in stored value amounts of $10, $25, $50, and $100, which are realistic for most people. The company also permits custom branding on their cards with the ability to add logos and card-holder names for a more personalized touch. - April 28, 2014 - Prepaid Bitcoin