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.
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
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
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
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