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.
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
Enterprising, Disabled Man Solicits for Help to Rebuild Business, Goldbearingpaydirt.com, After Being Unjustly Closed Down
"Without doubts, the American government advocates non-discrimination when it comes to giving jobs to the disabled in the society; but then, many of them are still being rejected or not able to find the flexible conditions they need to perform," states Robert Schaefer. Today, Robert Schaefer, an enterprising, disabled man asks for help to rebuild his home-based business that was unjustly closed down. - April 28, 2014 - Robert Schaefer
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Partners with STANDARD|Technology to Automate Recruiting and Onboarding Process
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corp partners with STANDARD|Technology to automate and streamline recruiting and onboarding processes in order to meet the demands of rapid national expansion. - April 28, 2014 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group
BTG Option Launches Its Brand-New Trading Platform
BTG Option has changed management and has completely re-designed its binary options trading site. Its new and improved trading platform provides a unique trading experience, allowing traders to utilize various financial instruments while trading on a wide range of underlying assets from across all global markets. The site will be providing special offers and luxury terms & bonuses within the near future, alongside a range of helpful trading tools. - April 24, 2014 - BTG Option
Dolphin Debit Named Sole ATM Provider for Community Resource Credit Union in Texas
Community Resource Credit Union of Baytown, Texas, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Dolphin Debit to take ownership of its ATM fleet. Dolphin Debit will replace and upgrade Community Resources' existing ATMs to ensure full compliance with Windows 7 and EMV chip technology requirements. - April 24, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Touchpoint Metrics President, Michael Hinshaw, Speaks on Transforming the Customer Experience for Banking at Western Independent Bankers’ 2014 Annual Conference
Michael Hinshaw, President & CEO of customer experience solutions company Touchpoint Metrics (OTCQB:TPOI), was invited to present a special session at Western Independent Bankers’ Annual Conference, discussing the ‘era of smart customers’ and how banks who learn to embrace the trends emerging in this era will not only survive, but thrive. - April 23, 2014 - Touchpoint Metrics
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting – Reflects on Successful Year
New Market, Commitment to Community Causes and Strong Performance Highlight 2013 Results - April 23, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Texas Trust Credit Union Earns Diamond Awards at Industry Marketing Competition
CUNA Honors Texas Trust with three Diamond Awards at annual marketing competition - April 23, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Global Trust Depository is Taking New Clients for Safekeeping Receipts
Global Trust Depository has just announced that the service is now taking new clients for safekeeping receipts. Global Trust Depository can accept almost any kind of valuable assets for safekeeping purposes. The service contracts out with local bank vaults for storage facilities and can issue a... - April 23, 2014 - Global Trust Depository
Wealth DNA Radio Show Discusses MyRA’s and GRA’s vs IRA’s and 401(k) plans with Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT
The Wealth DNA radio show will have Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD as the featured guest on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). The show will focus on MyRA's and GRA's vs. IRA's and 401(k) plans. - April 21, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Names Dan Sugg President
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corp, one of the nation’s premiere mortgage companies, names lending industry veteran Dan Sugg President. Mr. Sugg will be based at Gold Star’s corporate office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. - April 21, 2014 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group
Michigan Retirement Specialists Offering Planning Services to City Employees Across Region
Macomb County experts for retirement planning services, Michigan Retirement Specialists are now inviting city officials across the region to review the benefits of their advisory services. - April 17, 2014 - Michigan Retirement Specialists
Mars National Bank Supports First Time Homebuyers Through “First Front Door” Program
Mars National Bank joined the First Front Door program through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. First Front Door helps first-time homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership through a special grant program. Mars National Bank works with housing counseling agencies, community-based... - April 17, 2014 - Mars Bank
Thousands of Retail Locations Ready to Service Future PinoyWallet Holders
PyxPay and Fuze Network entered into a participation agreement for Fuze Network to accommodate loading funds onto PyxPay’s closed-loop debit card accounts. The partnership, which has commenced on March 12, 2014, aims to open Fuze Network’s thousands of Alternative Financial Services (AFS) partner locations to PyxPay accountholders in the United States. - April 16, 2014 - PyxPay Corporation
New Study Shows Oil Investments May Protect Against Bond Declines
A new study released this week by Sharath Sury (Executive Director of SIFIRM and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California) and Manda Sury (CEO of Chicago Analytic Trading Co. and Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University) shows that investments in the energy related oil and gas exploration sector may provide a strong hedge against bond losses in a rising interest rate environment. - April 15, 2014 - SIFIRM
Innovation Direct™ Providing Marketing and Licensing Assistance to Money Trans Depot Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide its users with a streamlined and appealing alternative for accessing and transferring funds, the Money Trans Depot, has been developed by Cash Foster of Ruston, Louisiana. The invention's unique design enables users to perform a variety of personal... - April 13, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Professional of the Year
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning. - April 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Aspire FCU Members Found to be Paying Less on Car Payments
Data shows refinancing an auto loan with Aspire FCU saves members $30/month. - April 11, 2014 - Aspire Federal Credit Union
Worldcoin Launches Shopping Card Network, Reinforcing Its Retail Presence
Worldcoin Limited today announced the launch of its Worldcoin shopping card network, starting with its strongest and still growing network of 80 retail merchants in Dubai. With this exciting development, users can now access the wide variety of shops currently accepting Worldcoin as a currency. The... - April 10, 2014 - Worldcoin Limited
Dennis Simmons, CEO of Dallas-Based SWACHA Honored for His Service to the Electronic Payments Industry
Simmons Received “Distinguished Service Award” at National PAYMENTS Conference - April 10, 2014 - SWACHA
Dolphin Debit Delivers High-Traffic ATM Sites to Aid Commercial Bank of Texas Expansion
Commercial Bank of Texas rolls out new ATMs at Murphy USA gas stations, near Walmart, through partnership with Dolphin Debit. - April 10, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Crowdfunding Site Sharestates.com Brings NY Luxury Condo Development Project to "the 99%"
Innovative real estate crowd-funding company with singular focus on making real estate investing affordable for the general public. - April 09, 2014 - Sharestates.com
zIngenuity Announces Two New Principals
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Steve Mageras and Steve Beagles have become principals of the firm. Their promotions coincide with the growth that zIngenuity is experiencing in its mortgage services and strategic investments businesses. Steve Mageras joined zIngenuity... - April 09, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
zIngenuity Appoints Vice President of Operations
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Kyle Schultz joined the firm as Vice President of Operations overseeing all mortgage related services and client delivery for the firm. Kyle joined zIngenuity in 2013 and comes to zIngenuity with significant mortgage experience gained at... - April 08, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
AlgoTrades Launches Automated ETF Trading System for Individual Investors
AlgoTrades announces the launch of its new automated Exchange Traded Fund system on April 1st 2014. The company marked the launch with their April Fools Video, an engaging and humorous take on ETF. The AlgoTrades automated trading systems are designed to allow the ordinary investor to take... - April 08, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net
Paragon Bank Announces Plan to Open New Cary Office
Paragon Bank Continues Expansion, with Planned Third Location in North Carolina - April 04, 2014 - Paragon Bank
zIngenuity Appoints New Vice President of Business Development
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Bradley Young has joined the firm as Vice President of Business Development and will work with zIngenuity’s existing sales team to continue driving growth for the firm’s servicing quality control and mortgage risk consulting... - April 03, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
We're for the Heroes. Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) Launched Their New Brand Campaign Today, Created by Blue Pencil Advertising.
Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) launched their new brand campaign today. Created by Blue Pencil Advertising, the agency was commissioned by QPCU to refresh the brand inline with its new corporate vision, mission and value statements. At the heart of the new brand campaign is the idea that... - April 03, 2014 - Blue Pencil Advertising Pty Ltd
Mobile Money Africa to Focus on Expanding Technology, Products and Services in the Mobile and Digital Payments Industry
The range of products and services that is offered via the mobile channel is continuously expanding as industry pioneers in this sector forge ahead with new innovations. Many of the experts who will address the sixth annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa in Johannesburg from 21-22 May,... - April 03, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
zIngenuity Hires New Managing Director
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Joseph DeDominicis has joined the firm as Managing Director to further develop the Company’s servicing quality control, origination, and mortgage risk consulting services. Joe comes with a wealth of experience within the industry,... - April 02, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
In Response to Industry Regulations and Higher Level of Risk with ACH Transactions, Argos Risk Online Announces Powerful Solution to Protect Financial Institutions
Argos Risk’s Third-Party Sender Portfolio Report is the company’s latest enhancement to its flagship product, Argos Risk Online. Designed to help financial institutions effectively identify and monitor the risk associated with originating ACH transactions on behalf of Third-Party Senders, the Third-Party Sender Portfolio Report allows subscribers to clearly see the aggregate originator risk contained within a single third-party sender customer. - April 02, 2014 - Argos Risk
TAG Expands Into Orange County with New Office Location
Family CFO Services, back office personal accounting and outsourced executive assistance will be the showcase of new office location. - April 02, 2014 - TAG
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County Salutes Texas Trust Credit Union with Its 2013 "Strong Partner" Award
Texas Trust Credit Union received the Strong Partner award from Girls Inc. of Tarrant County based on its contributions to the organization in 2013. - April 02, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Texas Trust Credit Union VP of Mortgage Lending Wins Multiple Chamber Awards
Richard Whitman Receives Three Awards at Annual Chamber Event - March 29, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Proactive Macomb County Professionals Now Protecting Their Future Into Retirement with Financial Planning Services from Michigan Retirement Specialists
Trusted Macomb County leaders for comprehensive pre-retirement and post-retirement financial advisory services, Michigan Retirement Specialists are now helping older working professionals across the region to understand their retirement options. - March 29, 2014 - Michigan Retirement Specialists
UniLink to Exhibit at Southern Financial Exchange Conference This April
Financial equipment supplier, UniLink Inc. will exhibit at the upcoming Southern Financial Exchange Annual Conference. Product Specialist Chris Muchard will attend the two day conference on behalf of the company. The conference will take place in Biloxi, MS, from April 15 to April 17. UniLink... - March 26, 2014 - Uni Link
GSF Mortgage Broadens Footprint in Florida
GSF Mortgage is proud to welcome Ed Pollack to their team as Branch Manager in Orlando, Fla. Pollack has prior experience in real estate, land sales, residential mortgages and IT. Pollack joins GSF Mortgage with over 25 years of experience. He is a graduate from the University of Central Florida... - March 26, 2014 - GoGSF