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.
VisionQuest Wealth Management Welcomes Steve Laska to the Firm
VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based wealth management firm serving as a personal CFO to individuals, families and business-owners is pleased to welcome Steven M. Laska as its new President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Laska is a proven financial services professional and leader... - January 23, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Georgia Bank Customers Should Beware of Email Scam Attempts
The Georgia Bankers Association and its members remind bank consumers to be on the alert for email scams trying to steal account numbers and other personal information. Banks do not ask for such information through emails and links embedded in emails. Recent non-bank data thefts raise the... - January 23, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
GSF Mortgage Expands Footprint in Michigan
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce they have added a second branch in Michigan. Overseeing the addition in Suttons Bay is Martin Siklich, Branch Manager. Siklich comes to GSF Mortgage with 18 years of experience in origination. He has numerous years of entrepreneurship experience from running his... - January 19, 2014 - GoGSF
GSF Mortgage Adds Two New Mortgage Loan Originators to Brookfield
GSF Mortgage is excited to announce they have added two new mortgage loan originators to their Brookfield location. Hannah Goreta and Lourdes Marquez will be working under Andy Newman, Branch Manager. Goreta is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor’s... - January 19, 2014 - GoGSF
Jason E. Havens Elected President of the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.
Jason E. Havens was elected President of the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., an Organization Accredited by the American Bar Association and Affiliated with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC). - January 17, 2014 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
While Industry Numbers Show Overall Use of Banks Declining, Younger Adults May be Bucking That Trend According to a SWACHA Survey
Younger adults are leading the way back into banks; Use of ATMs, drive-throughs, and online banking at higher rates than older adults - January 17, 2014 - SWACHA
Affordable Care Act Compliance for Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs concerned about adjusting to new responsibilities and reporting requirements imposed by the Affordable Care Act can take advantage of a free 60-day trial of the services offered by Pinpay Payroll Express. - January 15, 2014 - Pinpay Payroll Express
Global Trust Depository is Taking on New Accounts for 2014 as a Third Party Holder of Assets
Global Trust Depository makes a 2014 New Year’s resolution to acquire new accounts as a Third Party Holder of Assets. - January 15, 2014 - Global Trust Depository
Paragon Bank Names Cammy Downing Vice President of Compliance
25-Year Banking Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - January 15, 2014 - Paragon Bank
New Website, howtobuymeat.com Designed for the Benefit of the American Consumer. Learn How to Shop Smarter and Eat Better for Less.
The average consumer spends more time "spending money" at the supermarket and less time "planning how to spend" at the supermarket. Draik Moor, the author of "How To Buy Meat At The Supermarket" and owner of "howtobuymeat.com" has provided the American consumer with all the tools necessary to get out of the rut they're in and to start saving money and stop overspending money at the supermarket. - January 14, 2014 - 50/110 Publishing
Joseph B. Daly Joins Meritus Payments Solutions as SVP of Operations
Meritus Payment Solutions names Joseph B. Daly as its new SVP of Operations. - January 14, 2014 - Meritus Payment Solutions
A Recent Case Study: Meritus Payment Solutions Addresses Chargebacks, Saving Merchants Time and Money with Chargeback Management System
Meritus Payment Solutions' Chargeback Management System gives merchants the tools, tips, and documentation to fight chargebacks, allowing merchants to increase profitability and business performance. - January 13, 2014 - Meritus Payment Solutions
Utah Money Center Improves ATV Title Loan Applications
Utah Money Center now makes it easier for people to secure loans with its improved ATV title loan applications and services. - January 12, 2014 - UtahMoneyCenter.com
Homrock Joins Mars National Bank as Retail Banking Manager
Greg Homrock joined Mars National Bank as Retail Banking Manager of the Mars Office. Mr. Homrock will be responsible for the branch (retail, lending and operations functions) operations, as well as serving individuals and small businesses. - January 10, 2014 - Mars Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Melanie Robinson to Senior Vice President
14-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Creating Tailored Financial Solutions for Clients - January 10, 2014 - Paragon Bank
TOPS in America Selects Improve My Credit USA as Top Credit Repair Company in America
TOPS selects and endorses a new Top Credit Repair Company in America. - January 08, 2014 - Dillard Properties
BP Analytics - Advice for Personal Finance Management in 2014
BP Analytics, based in Los Angles has seen, developed and analyzed many personal finance packages around the world. They have found that consumers are over worked, inundated with too many emails; banks, credit card companies, utility companies are changing the rules all the time and late payments are less forgiving! Below Maurice Berdugo, CEO of BP Analytics, gives advice on how to manage these matters more effectively for 2014. - January 08, 2014 - BP Analytics
Investment Grade Collector Vehicle Fund - a New Asset Class; Coach House Capital Announces Fund Launch
Investors dream about markets with expanding global demand, finite supply, little or no competition, and returns that are uncorrelated with traditional financial assets. Coach House Capital, a Vermont based private equity firm specializing in the investment grade collector vehicle market, is out to... - January 07, 2014 - Coach House Capital Corporation
Local Firm Hosts VA Pension Benefits Workshop
VA Certified Attorney Andrew Cobin; Valuable VA Pension Benefits; Married Veterans May Qualify to Receive $24,000/Year, Lifetime, Tax-Free. - January 07, 2014 - Cobin Law, PLLC
Absolute FC, Inc. Expanding Again in the New Year
Economy bright in 2014, Absolute FC, Inc brings big business to Dallas. With an already successful company assisting business owners in everything from websites to funding, Absolute FC, Inc. has now welcomed Texas in their growing business endeavors while helping mainly small business owners and nonprofits. - January 07, 2014 - Absolute FC, Inc.
Jaffe and Asher Appoints CEO
Jaffe & Asher LLP is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2014 Chief Operating Officer, J.D. Rainey, shall assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of Jaffe & Asher (aka J&A) in charge of all business affairs reporting directly to the firm's founding partner, Sanford S. - January 06, 2014 - Jaffe & Asher LLP
Darwin Alpha Warns Global Investors Against Bitcoin Investing
Darwin Alpha considers investment in Bitcoin to be extremely risky due to its lack of transparency. - January 06, 2014 - Darwin Alpha Ltd.
ROC Insurance Services Now Offers Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits
ROC Insurances Services is proud to introduce Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits, offered by the Paul Revere Life Insurance Company. "This company broadens and deepens our healthcare representation to the individual and group market," says Doug Warner, VP. Colonial Life provides individuals... - December 28, 2013 - ROC Insurance Services, Inc
Free Review Finds Life Insurance Claims Being Underpaid by Insurers
A free review of life insurance claim payments is offered by the Center for Life Insurance Disputes. This review has found that insurers owe claimants more money than they are paying. - December 26, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Children Obesity Foundation to Attract Wealthy Donors with a Healthy Tax-Write Off and a Gift Probably Worth Millions
A genius idea how to donate a minimum of $33,500 and have a tax write off, in addition a great opportunity to make millions from the thank you gift. With one million dollar donation the donor can write off, $744,300 and have a windfall once the companies goes public. - December 26, 2013 - Children Obesity Foundation Inc.
Infosys Finacle Rated as a "Best-in-Class" Provider of Mobile Banking Solutions by Independent Research Group
Finacle Mobile Banking solution has been recognized from among 14 world-class vendors as a "best-in-class" provider by the CEB TowerGroup’s global Mobile Banking Technology Analysis report. - December 25, 2013 - Infosys
New York City’s Top Document Shredding Company, LionCage Shredding, Teams Up with the NYPD For a Second Round of Free Document Shredding
The New York City Police Department Partners with LionCage Shredding, New York’s Trusted Leader in Document Shredding and Hard Drive Destruction, for Free Shredding at the Queens Center Mall on January 5th, 2014 New York, NY. After the huge success of LionCage’s first free public shredding event, coordinated with the NYPD and held December 1st, 2013 at the Staten Island Mall, a second public shredding event has now been scheduled. - December 22, 2013 - LionCage
Paragon Bank Refreshes Brand to Reflect Unique Private Banking Experience for All Clients
Client Experience Model Solves Challenges for Individuals and Companies with Revenues Under $100 Million. - December 20, 2013 - Paragon Bank
The David M. Damaré Team, Mortgage Lending Experts, Shares Tips to Avoid Online Mortgage Lending Scams
The David M. Damaré Team shares expert advice to keep homeowners from mortgage lending scams. - December 19, 2013 - The David M. Damaré Team
Global Trust Depository is Now Capable of Providing Evaluation Reports for High Value Assets of Their Clients
Keep your Assets Safe and Deposit with Full Confidence after Transparent Appraisal and Evaluation Services by Global Trust Depository - December 16, 2013 - Global Trust Depository
Paragon Bank Names Warren Miller Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
25-Year Commercial Banking Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - December 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Video Powerhouse Lift Launches New Corporate Focus
Lift Video Productions delivers video trends to internal and external communications. - December 10, 2013 - Lift Video Productions
Homeowners Win with the Advocate & Dispute Resolution Program by Colleagues in Law
The Advocate & Dispute Resolution Program (A&DR) by Colleagues in Law helps struggling homeowners whether they are seeking assistance with loan modifications, modifying a home mortgage or suing a lender. - December 06, 2013 - Colleagues in Law
That's a Wrap for Texas Trust Credit Union
It may not be a bacon wrapped vehicle, but Texas Trust Credit Union's new roaming billboards are gaining attention. With gas costs rising to nearly $600 a month for one community relations officer, Texas Trust took action to make that money work harder. "Our community relations officers are... - December 06, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
New Bank Rate Hound at SelectCDrates.com
Effective November 4, Savanna Seed joined the field team of SelectCDrates.com as regional consumer rates manager. Savanna will focus on sniffing out the best consumer bank rates available for savers and borrowers nationally. Her inherent skill at tracking down the most rewarding opportunities for... - December 05, 2013 - SelectRates Media Inc
UNISTREAM Mobile Money Transfers Go Beyond CIS
UNISTREAM money transfers can now be sent through the RURU payment service on mobile phones using Russian cellular operators Beeline, MegaFon, and MTS to the UK, Israel, and Mongolia. - December 05, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Banking Decision Sciences Pioneer iCreate Announces Regional Hub in Dubai
Located in premier Jumeriah Lakes Towers; Better positioned to partner with banks in the UAE and Africa. - November 28, 2013 - iCreate Software
Desroches Roth Expands Practice to Include Audit Services
Houston-based accounting firm Desroches Roth LLP has expanded their practice to include audit, review and compilation services for privately-held companies. The audit practice complements existing tax services and allows the firm to provide more comprehensive offerings to their client base. Harvin Lawhon has joined the partner group to lead the practice. - November 26, 2013 - Desroches Roth LLP
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Second Branch in Minnesota
GSF Mortgage is excited to announce their new branch in Alexandria, MN. The addition will be overseen by Branch Manager, Todd Hocum. Joining Hocum, is Leif Nohre and Bruce Strandskov. Hocum comes to GSF with 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry and an educational background in finance. - November 24, 2013 - GoGSF
Money Journal Survey Finds Majority Optimistic on Economy
A new Money Journal survey has found that the majority feel optimistic about the U.S. economic recovery. - November 20, 2013 - Money Journal
Texas Trust Credit Union Signs on as a Major Sponsor of UT Arlington Intercollegiate Athletics
Sponsorship is first of its kind for UT Arlington and Texas Trust. - November 20, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Third Quarter Earnings
Business Bancshares, Inc. (BBI), parent holding company for The Business Bank of St. Louis, and The Business Bank of St. Louis today announced third quarter 2013 financial results. Business Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $1.038 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to net income... - November 20, 2013 - The Business Bank
Paragon Bank Names Salley Griffith Vice President Client Development Officer
15-Year Industry Veteran Leads Relationship Strategies and for North Carolina-Based Bank - November 20, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Capital Services White Paper Focuses on Importance of Big Data Analysis to Credit Card Programs
The white paper, Turning Data into Action: How Credit Card Programs Can Benefit from the World of Big Data, is now available from Capital Services. The white paper looks at the critical role of data analytics and credit card profitability. - November 20, 2013 - Capital Services
Paragon Bank Names Mike Stellar Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
North Carolina-Based Bank Welcomes CDO with More Than 20 Years Experience - November 17, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Tees & Tunes Presented by Paragon Bank Raises More Than $60,000 for Special Olympics Mecklenburg County
Fourth Annual Tees and Tunes Golf and Cabaret Fundraiser Continues Its Giving Tradition - November 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
TNS Italy to Give "Payments Industry Outlook" Presentation at Bank of the Future Conference
On the first day of the conference, November 14, the “Payment Services and Money Transfers: Working with Clients” section will feature a talk by Irene Ierardi, Consumer Finance Practice Lead at TNS research company, on consumer behavior trends in the payments sector and a thematic review of the topic, focusing on Great Britain. - November 13, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Full Service, Online Trading Firm Expands Independent Registered Rep Network
Place Trade Financial announces expansion of their independent registered representative network in Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas. - November 12, 2013 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Texas Trust Credit Union Names Ron Dinwiddie Its CIO
U.S. Navy technology veteran, Ron Dinwiddie, has led IT activities at banks, credit unions. He now holds the CIO position at Texas Trust CU. - November 12, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Global Trust Depository Announces Trust Services for International Markets
Global Trust Depository has just announced that the company is offering trust services for international markets. Some of the countries that they cater to include Hong Kong, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, England, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Global Trust Depository provides a number of... - November 09, 2013 - Global Trust Depository