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.
SWACHA Services Corporation Strengthens Payments Processing Opportunities for Financial Institutions Through New Partnership with Aptys Solutions
SWACHA Services Corporation, (SSC) a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary of SWACHA - The Electronic Payments Resource®, has officially partnered with Aptys Solutions as a technology provider for their automated clearing house (ACH) modules within PayLOGICS, the industry's only common platform... - November 09, 2013 - SWACHA
U.S. Recession Leads to Rental Boom! New Micro Documentary: Renter Nation Just Released by FutureMoneyTrends.com
Renter Nation: How America's Depression is becoming a Rental Boom. - November 08, 2013 - Future Money Trends LLC
Focus on Family – November is LTC Awareness Month
November is also Long-Term Care Awareness Month – a time for people to analyze their current financial situations, prepare for the future and protect themselves and their loved ones should a sickness or disability occur. And the best way to ensure that everything you have worked for and saved will be protected is with long-term care insurance. - November 08, 2013 - Long-Term Care Consultants, Inc.
Survey Shows Popularity of Electronic Payments Continues to Soar
Electronic payments continue to rapidly become the most preferred form of bill payment among consumers, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. According to SWACHA’s 2013... - November 08, 2013 - SWACHA
Industry's Benchmark Survey Reveals 20% of Bank Customers Are Considering Switching
Report on banks' brand performance and "switching" provides valuable insight into perception of UK banks, customer loyalty and what gives customers a great banking experience. - November 07, 2013 - Industry
Texas Trust Credit Union Honored with Excellence in Mortgage Lending Award
Award presented to Texas Trust for superior lending operation by the CUNA Lending Council. - November 06, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
New Financial Business in Greenville - Wyatt Brothers Financial, LLC
Brothers and business partners, Travis and Philip Wyatt, proudly announce their newly formed financial business - Wyatt Brothers Financial, LLC in Greenville, SC. - November 05, 2013 - Wyatt Brothers Financial, LLC
Mark Baker Joins Cardinal Financial Mortgage
Mark Baker, one of the nation’s top Residential Loan Originators, moves to Cardinal Financial Company in Nevada. - November 02, 2013 - The Mark Baker Team - Cardinal Financial Company L.P
Options Seminar Teaches How to Leverage Equity Without Debt
Real estate investor training company, Cash Flow Depot, sponsors the live seminar, “Creative Option Strategies,” by Peter Fortunato. This event will take place on March 8 to 9, 2014 at Costa Mesa, California. - November 02, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Texas Trust Credit Union Receives Readers Choice Award
The Best of Arlington award is a community-nominated program sponsored by the Arlington Citizen Journal. Texas Trust Credit Union was named the best financial institution serving Arlington, Pantego, and Dalworthington Gardens. - November 02, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
InTouch CU Scores a Fourth Season of Bank to Achieve with Mavs D-Leauge Players
Financial Literacy Program Brings Texas Legends Players to Local InTouch Credit Union Branches. - October 31, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces: Non-Recourse Senior Mortgage Financing- $7MM – Baymont Inn & Suites – Battle Creek & Kalamazoo, MI.
Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $7MM in non-recourse, mortgage financing for a portfolio of three Baymont Inn & Suites, limited-service hotels, located in Battle Creek & Kalamazoo, MI. - October 30, 2013 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Exit Planning EDU Website Promises to Educate Business Owners with a Fresh Approach to Exit Planning
New Exit Planning EDU website launches to help business owners plan a path to their business ownership independence with a more empathetic, systematic approach to Exit Planning - October 29, 2013 - O'Hara & Company/Exit Planning EDU
UNISTREAM Opens Flagship Service Outlet in Balti (Moldova)
The UNISTREAM International Money Transfer System has launched its flagship service outlet in the third largest city of the Republic of Moldova on the grounds of the Energbank office. - October 27, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Argos Risk Introduces a Powerful Industry Solution for Risks Related to ACH Transactions Processed by Third-Party Senders
Financial institutions face multiple levels of risk when processing ACH transactions for Third-Party Senders and their originating customers. Argos Risk has developed a patent pending analysis method that allows banks and credit unions to more effectively manage the risk associated with these transactions. - October 26, 2013 - Argos Risk
Texas Trust Credit Union Opens 13th Branch
Arlington is home to a new Texas Trust Credit Union branch. The $764 million credit union opened its 13th branch today, which is its third in Arlington. The new branch is at 1300 South Bowen Road, Suite C. Arlington members are now no more than five miles from a Texas Trust branch, making it more... - October 26, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Money Journal Survey Shows Americans Lack Drive to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal survey shows that a huge majority of Americans lack the drive to be wealthy. - October 23, 2013 - Money Journal
Savingforcollege.com Survey Results Indicate Self-Reliant Parents
A recent survey conducted by Savingforcollege.com revealed that 86% of parents expect to pay for their children's college costs themselves instead of utilizing other sources of funds, including the help of grandparents or other relatives. - October 23, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Association Makes Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Month Logos Available
Logos for 2013 Long Term Care Awareness Month are being made available by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - October 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Uniastrum Bank Managers Among the Nation’s Finest
In their 14th annual Top-1,000 rankings, Kommersant Publishing House and the Russian Managers Association rank Uniastrum Corporate Secretary Olga Merkulova and Vice President of Marketing Margarita Tarasova among Russia’s best. - October 22, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Bank of the Future Conference Speakers to Present Ten Pioneering Case Studies on Electronic Funds Transfer Market and EFT Innovations
The first International Bank of the Future conference in Venice on November 14-15 will see top EFT market players, bankers and IT experts from different countries speak on a range of exciting, success-focused digital finance solutions. - October 22, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
LoaferCo.com Launches a New Apparel Brand for the Creative Entrepreneur of the 21st Century - Using the Popular Crowd Funding Site Kickstarter
Designing distinctive wear for the creative community, LoaferCo.com has set its best foot forward to launch a new and remarkable brand for the 21st century. Creating a limited, yet, high-quality range of ingeniously creative apparel, the company’s product designs will focus on what the... - October 20, 2013 - Loafer Co
AFC Home Warranty Winner of 2013 Award
Home-warranty-company-reviews.com released the winner of the 2013 home warranty company of the year to AFC Home Warranty for the 5th year in a row. - October 17, 2013 - America's 1st Choice Warranty
Desroches Roth Announces New Partner
Lief Nixon, CPA, has been selected to join the partner group at Houston CPA firm Desroches Roth. Mr. Nixon brings trusted expertise in transactional analysis, international tax law, corporate reorganizations and tax consulting for small to mid-size privately held businesses - October 15, 2013 - Desroches Roth LLP
EzCheckprinting Business Check Writer Benefits Florida Entrepreneurs in the Current Economy
Entrepreneurs are increasing in the business community everyday due to the current economy. By utilizing the newest features in EzCheckprinting business check software, customers can save time and money starting today by visiting www.halfpricesoft.com. - October 15, 2013 - Halfpricesoft
GSF Mortgage Corporation Will Hold First Time Homebuyers Seminar
GSF Mortgage will hold its first free informational seminar for first time homebuyers and current renters. The event will take place Wednesday, October 16th at 6pm at the Brookfield Suites: 1200 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005. The event will cover the home buying process, the advantages... - October 12, 2013 - GoGSF
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Raleigh in December 2013 - October 10, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Unistream to Host Bank of the Future Conference
On November 14-15, 2013 Venice will be the setting for the first Bank of the Future conference, an international symposium on electronic payments, money transfers and EFT innovations. - October 10, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Money Journal Poll Shows Majority Work to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal poll shows that the over-whelming majority of respondents are working hard with hopes to be wealthy. - October 10, 2013 - Money Journal
First UNISTREAM Service Outlet Launched in Karlovy Vary
The first office of the UNISTREAM international money transfer system was launched in Karlovy Vary, the spa capital of the Czech Republic, on the basis of MoneyPolo, UNISTREAM’s largest partner in the country. - October 09, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Paragon Bank Names Scott V. Williams Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing
20-Year Marketing Veteran Leads Communications Strategies for North Carolina-Based Bank - October 09, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Place Trade Financial Ranked Best for Frequent Traders by Barron’s Magazine
Barron’s 2013 Best Online Brokers list recognized Place Trade as one of the best firms for frequent online traders. - October 08, 2013 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Self Storage Profits, Inc. Announces Dates for Private Money & Syndication 3-Day Live Event
Self Storage Profits, Inc. will host it's next Private Money & Syndication Summit on Nov. 1st - 3rd, Downtown Indianapolis at the Columbia club. - October 05, 2013 - Self Storage Investing
Consolidated Credit Announces Halloween Photo Contest with Cash Prizes
Frightfully Frugal Contest is to Die for. - October 05, 2013 - Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc.
The Business Bank of St. Louis Raises $10,000 for Charity
Bank assists Big Brothers Big Sisters with its annual fundraiser. - October 05, 2013 - The Business Bank
Uniastrum Bank Cuts Personal Loan Rates
Interest paid by all customers on personal loans has been reduced on average by two percentage points. - October 04, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Consumer Confidence in Electronic Payments Remains High as 10th Annual Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and according to a new survey from SWACHA, Texans are more confident than ever in the security of electronic payments. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic payments associations in the country. - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Credit Card Insider Builds Hub for Authoritative, Unbiased Information on Credit Products
Young entrepreneurs aim to educate consumers and provide transparency into credit products with expert articles, product reviews and in-depth information. - October 03, 2013 - Credit Card Insider
SWACHA Launches Its First Cyber Security Film Contest with Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest as part of its participation in October’s Cyber Security Awareness Month. The contest is open to students in... - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
The Spectrum IFA Group Expands Into Northern Italy
The Spectrum IFA Group are delighted to announce that Daniel Shillito has joined the group to cover Northern Italy and will be based in Milan. - October 02, 2013 - The Spectrum IFA Group
JMR Infotech Becomes Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum Level Partner
Oracle recognises JMR Infotech for expertise and excellence in Financial Services. JMR Infotech, a leading provider of end-to-end banking solutions and technology services, on 23 September 2013 announced that it has achieved Platinum Partner status in Oracle PartnerNetwork with Financial Services... - September 28, 2013 - JMR Infotech
FXOpen Introduces STP Accounts
FXOpen is delighted to announce the launch of a new type of trading account available soon where broker’s clients will be able to test the STP environment and experience the more favourable trading conditions associated with this type of account. - September 27, 2013 - FXOpen
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Downtown Pittsburgh in December 2013. - September 27, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Investors Bank Hosts Grand Opening of its New Branch in Brick, N.J.
Meet Stanley Cup Champion Jim Dowd, who played for the New Jersey Devils; Also, the Bank Launches its Grand Opening “Crack the Vault” Game with $5,000 Grand Prize - September 26, 2013 - Investors Bank
SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day September 26, 2013
Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on September 26, 2013, to host the 10th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans to help local financial institutions reduce their exposure to fraud. SWACHA is one of the largest... - September 25, 2013 - SWACHA
CFIRA Celebrates Implementation of Title II Jobs Act While Urging Caution to Issuers; CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates Offers Best Practices
With the lifting of the longstanding ban on general solicitation by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission today, CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) celebrate a significant provision of the JOBS Act going into effect while urging investors and businesses to approach the new... - September 23, 2013 - OfferBoard
Texas Schools Swipe Texas Trust Debit Cards
Texas Trust's Spirit Debit Reward Card was swiped more than 1.5 million times in the last 13 months, bringing in $225,000 for high schools in North Texas. One school, Cedar Hill High School, earned $47,856.81. - September 21, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Savingforcollege.com Covers College Savings Month Promotions from Across the Country
September is a month widely recognized as College Savings Month, and is used by many states as a time to offer giveaways and host educational events to increase awareness and participation in their 529 college savings programs. - September 20, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Georgia Bankers Association Encourages Consumers to Get Smart About Credit
In an effort to encourage better credit literacy throughout Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is encouraging all Georgia banks to participate in the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit program. The program, now in its 11th year, is a national campaign of... - September 20, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Growth at Mortgage Service Provider Leads to IT Expansion
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment, including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has hired Stephen M. Witters as the firm’s System Administrator. The company... - September 19, 2013 - The StoneHill Group