Banking & Financial Services News
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BrandReact Releases "My Testament Vault" a Unique iPhone/Android App Everyone Should Have
Today BrandReact, Inc – a Social+Mobile+Local Marketing Company based in Miami, FL– announces the release of My Testament Vault, a unique Mobile App, that helps users prepare for the eventuality of their unexpected death. In today’s world, the problem of retrieving a deceased... - July 20, 2014 - Brandreact, inc.
SWACHA Services Corp and Guardian Analytics Announce Partnership to Provide Financial Institutions with Solutions to Prevent Payment Fraud & Unauthorized Account Access
The partnership will result in SWACHA members and SWACHA Services Corporation clients joining hundreds of institutions with access to proven behavioral analytics solutions to expand services with confidence, improve brand reputation, and streamline fraud operations. SWACHA Services Corporation... - July 19, 2014 - SWACHA
Gary Williams Signs at Bethany Beach Books
Author, Gary Williams, will be signing his retirement book at Bethany Beach Books on August 7, 2014. The first 10 copies of the book sold during this event will be a special copy - autographed by Ronnie Lott and Gary Williams. Gary Williams will sign his book, The Art of Retirement on Thursday,... - July 17, 2014 - Williams Asset Management
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Bradley Smith to Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Bradley Smith as branch manager in Perry Hall, Maryland. This is the company’s fifth branch in the state. Smith comes to GSF Mortgage with 22 years of industry experience. He is a graduate of Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in social... - July 12, 2014 - GoGSF
AlgoTrades Investing System is Approved to Trade in Clients IRA Accounts
Investors can now have their investment capital automatically traded within their IRA account to avoid annual taxes. - July 08, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net
SWACHA Celebrates 40 Years as a Leading Electronic Payments Resource
SWACHA Will Commemorate its Anniversary with an Open House on July 9th Dallas-based SWACHA is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3600, Dallas, Texas 75201. SWACHA is one of... - July 04, 2014 - SWACHA
Texas Trust Credit Union Gives $9,500 in Scholarships
Texas Trust has awarded five scholarships to high school students, totaling $9,500. Dubiski Career High School senior Jonathan Smith received $1,000 for the Career Technology Education Scholarship, given to students who included career and technology courses as part of their formal high school... - July 03, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Brings Customer Service to Pittsburgh
GSF Mortgage is proud to welcome Gino Gregory as branch manager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He comes to GSF with nine years of mortgage industry experience. Gregory graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in both finance and information systems. Immediately following college, he... - July 03, 2014 - GoGSF
ARGI Financial Group Expands to Grand Rapids, MI
ARGI Financial Group expands to Grand Rapids, MI. ARGI is a fast-growth Louisville, KY based wealth management firm. - July 03, 2014 - ARGI Financial Group
Mars National Bank CEO Jim Dionise Elected to Board of Statewide Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars National Bank, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Board of Directors. Mr. Dionise will serve as chair of the Member Services Policy Committee on the Board. Mr. Dionise will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2014. - July 03, 2014 - Mars Bank
HNWI Asset Allocation in Brazil 2014
Marketreportsonbrazil.com presents a new report on “HNWI Asset Allocation in Brazil 2014.” This report provides the latest asset allocations of Brazil HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of Brazil HNWIs to 2018 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy. - July 03, 2014 - Market Reports on Brazil
New Mission Fed Bottom Line Rates Every Day for Auto Loans
Mission Federal Credit Union recently announced it now offers new bottom line rates for auto loans. - July 02, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Financial Literacy Gets "Flipped" as Sharon Lechter & iGrad Publish Classroom Curriculum
To continue their efforts to improve student financial literacy, iGrad announced that they have partnered with bestselling author Sharon Lechter and Pay Your Family First to release a much-anticipated college-level financial literacy curriculum. The curriculum is designed around the "flipped" classroom concept and is aimed to modify the behaviors that are most related to poor financial management. - June 28, 2014 - iGrad
VisionQuest Clients Love the Durham Bulls
VisionQuest Wealth Management continues with its annual Durham Bulls Outing. - June 28, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Second Branch to Sarasota
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Kelly Oatsvall as branch manager in Sarasota, Florida. Joining Oatsvall is Warren Herman, mortgage loan originator. This is the second branch in Sarasota. Oatsvall comes to GSF Mortgage with 14 years of industry experience. She started as a pre-processor and... - June 27, 2014 - GoGSF
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Residents to Benefit from Frank Littrell Joining The Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Frank Littrell, Joins Hundreds of Agents across the Country in the first ever “Great Home Giveaway.” - June 25, 2014 - Douglas Leugers & Company
Southwest Florida Residents to Benefit from Douglas Leugers & Company Joining The Great Home Giveaway
Doug Leugers of Douglas Leugers & Company Real Estate Advisors is one of hundreds of Real Estate Agents across the country who has invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” sweepstakes that will allow Southwest Florida citizens to enter for a chance to win one of sixteen $10,000 down... - June 25, 2014 - Douglas Leugers & Company
BP Analytics Bridges the Gap Between Human and Robo Advisors
Does it makes sense to hire a financial advisor or use a Robo Advisor? - June 25, 2014 - BP Analytics
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Announces Cathi Davidson Named an Elite Woman in Mortgage 2014 by Mortgage Professional America
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation is pleased to announce Cathi Davidson has been named among 50 of the nation’s top women mortgage professionals who have made significant contributions to the mortgage lending industry. This prestigious designation was awarded by Mortgage... - June 23, 2014 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group
Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Bank Sales Managers Quick Tips on Sales Coaching
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage provides bank sales managers with advice on when to coach sales people in a new sales tips video. - June 23, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Gross Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Aaron Gross joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Mr. Gross has 18 years of residential mortgage lending experience and will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships. “Mr. Gross is a seasoned mortgage professional,” said Shawn Proper,... - June 21, 2014 - Mars Bank
Local Realtor, Connie Carlson, Joins Agents Across the Country in the First Ever "Great Home Giveaway"
Realtors across the country have joined forces to create the first ever "Great Home Giveaway" whereby they are giving away $10000 every two weeks until January with the intent of helping home buyers with their down payments. - June 20, 2014 - The Connie Carlson Team of Keller Williams Realty
Dolphin Debit Takes Over Full Management of ATMs for Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
Dolphin Debit has purchased nine ATMs from Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union. In a multi-year agreement, Dolphin will operate the ATMs on behalf of the credit union. - June 20, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Sigma Payment Solutions Adds to Suite of Loan Payment Channels with Pay-by-Phone Technology
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system – now available nationwide – encourages more on-time payments, eliminates human error, and allows collectors to focus on delinquent borrowers. - June 20, 2014 - Sigma Payment Solutions
DecisionBar Trading Software Now Offering Free Trading Signals Sent Right to Your Inbox
DecisionBar Trading Software, used by successful traders of stocks, currencies and futures world-wide, is now offering free trading signals, delivered right to your inbox, with analysis by Les Schwartz, the developer of DecisionBar Software and the DecisionBar Trading Method. - June 19, 2014 - DecisionBar Trading Software
First Federal of Bucks County to Hold Lending Open House
Public is invited to learn from financial professionals about the fundamentals of borrowing money, mortgages, and home equity products. - June 19, 2014 - First Federal of Bucks County
Gasparin Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Donna Gasparin of Mars National Bank was recognized for serving over 40 years in the banking industry at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Group 8 meeting held on April 8, 2014 at the Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods. The 40-Year Club consists of bankers completing 40 or more... - June 18, 2014 - Mars Bank
Sageworks Releases Sageworks Bank Information for Bank Analysis and Targeting
Sageworks has announced the release of Sageworks Bank Information, changing the way financial institutions, investors and banking industry vendors access information on banks and credit unions. With data on all 6,000+ U.S. banks and more than 7,000 credit unions, Sageworks Bank Information equips customers to easily analyze financial performance data, compare to peer groups and contact C-level decision makers without sifting through pages of dense regulatory filings and news coverage. - June 18, 2014 - Sageworks
Local Realtor Carol Royse Joins a Select Group of Agents Across the US in the First Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Carol Royse, has joined an elite group of top producing REALTORS across the Country in the first ever “Great Home Giveaway.” Carol Royse and the Carol Royse Team, has joined a group of top agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home... - June 17, 2014 - Keller Williams Realty East Valley
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