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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s a 3-Peat for Chicago-Based BSC Group, Voted Best Finance Company 3 Years Running
The BSC Group voted “Best of Business” for the 3rd consecutive year. - September 19, 2013 - The BSC Group, LLC
Five Ways to Get Out of Financial Trouble
Pangea Properties CEO Discusses How to Stop Breaking the Bank - September 19, 2013 - Pangea Properties
IsaiX Technologies and Clarity Advantage Announce Partnership
IsaiX Technologies Inc. based in Montreal, Quebec, announced it has formed a partnership with Clarity Advantage based in Boston. “Clarity Advantage has become a well-known leader in delivering performance improvements for small business banking and financial services customers in the United... - September 16, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Bank Sales Training Webinar Hosted by Clarity Advantage to Focus on Creating Future Sales Opportunities
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will share how bankers can increase their sales results by addressing business owners’ future challenges in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT. - September 16, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Maverick Funding Corp. is on a Top Ranking Streak
Maverick Funding Corp.’s Reverse Mortgage Network lands the number 10 spot in the Reverse Market Insight HECM Lenders Report for August 2013. This ranking shows just how dedicated and focused Maverick is to its clients as well as being among the top competitors in the mortgage industry. Not... - September 14, 2013 - Maverick Funding Corp.
Prominent Advisor in the Retirement Plan Industry Earns the C(k)P®: Certified 401(k) Professional
David Schlossberg is among the first of 75 financial professionals in the country to be awarded the Certified 401(k) Professional Designation from The Retirement Advisor University in Collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education - September 11, 2013 - Assured Concepts Group, Ltd.
200 New Jobs Coming to Ogden, Utah
Teleperformance in Ogden announces new growth with their existing client adding 200 new full time positions. - September 11, 2013 - Teleperformance
Low Interest Loans Now Available at Vancouver Pawnbrokers ABC Jewellery & Loan
Vancouver based pawnbrokers ABC Jewellery & Loan has just announced that they’re now offering clients the opportunity to achieve low interest loans when the visit the store this summer. The company’s staff understands the client’s financial needs and will work to ensure that they receive fair market value for their merchandise and receive a loan that is at a competitive interest rate. - September 11, 2013 - ABC Jewellery & Loan
Texas Trust Names Abdiel Alvarado Senior Vice President of Accounting
Texas Trust Credit Union Expands Senior Leadership Team, Appoints New Senior Vice President of Accounting. - September 11, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Continued Growth at Mortgage Vendor Leads to New Hire
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 John Freda as Manager of Compliance and Internal Audit. The company reports... - September 09, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Number of Uniastrum 1bank Users Increases 15% in 2 Months
The Bank reviews the results of its “Real life, virtual action!” promo. - September 09, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Centel Media to Now Offer Financing Through PayPal
Centel Media continues to prove it is the top online reputation management and search engine optimization company by being the first to offer financing for customers through PayPal. - September 07, 2013 - Centel Media
Cachet Banq, Inc. Announces Company Name Change and Executive Assignments
New Name and Executive Selections Reflect the Expansion of Cachet’s Service Offerings and Focus on the Future - September 06, 2013 - Cachet Financial Services
Texas Trust Credit Union's Willy Kelsey Wins 2013 Exceptional Leader Honors from CUES
Willy Kelsey with Texas Trust Credit Union Named CUES 2013 Exceptional Leader of Year. - September 06, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Alliance Bank & Trust Hires New Retail Leader
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Sally D. Dunn to their retail banking team as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager. - September 05, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
National Payroll Week Sept. 2-6 Follow These Tips to Make the Best of Your Earnings
September 2-6 is National Payroll Week. To celebrate, here are some tips for managing your finances from Matthew Sanford, director of tax and compliance for Payroll Center, a leading company in online and traditional payroll services for more than 30 years. - September 05, 2013 - Payroll Center Inc.
A New Partnership in Test-Data Management and Testing Services from Grid-Tools and Orasi
A new partnership in test-data management and testing services from Grid-Tools and Orasi. - August 31, 2013 - Grid-Tools Ltd
Security One Federal Credit Union Members Approve Merger with Texas Trust Credit Union
Security One FCU and Texas Trust Credit Union merger to be complete by the end of 2013. The combined credit union will have 65,000 members and assets of $815 million. - August 31, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Savingforcollege.com Releases Q2 529 Plan Performance Rankings
529 plans from District of Columbia, Alaska, and Nevada garnered top spots in Savingforcollege.com’s Quarterly 529 Plan Performance rankings for investment performance through June 30, 2013. - August 28, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Agcapita Commences the Formal Marketing of Agcapita Farmland Fund I Portfolio
Agcapita announces the commencement of the formal marketing of the Fund I portfolio including the solicitation of bids. - August 26, 2013 - Agcapita
InTouch Credit Union's Wealth Management Investment Program Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) announced that its investment services group, with registered representatives affiliated with broker dealer and Registered Investment Adviser CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) was a recent recipient of CFS’ 2012 Breakthrough Award at the CFS “Passion. - August 24, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
MagicPay Now Offers Fanminder to Its Merchants
MagicPay, a small merchant services firm, now offers a social and mobile marketing program to its merchants called Fanminder in order to help them increase their revenue and build a larger clientele. - August 22, 2013 - MagicPay
J5R Announces Virtual Advisory Service That Helps Small and Medium Businesses Compete
J5R’s Virtual Advisory Service© provides principal-level expert advisors at affordable prices – virtually, eliminating travel costs and helping drive competitiveness in small and medium businesses. Their thought leadership makes the difference with each expert advisor having over 20 years of experience delivering results for Fortune 500 companies. By offering management consulting, senior level IT consulting “virtually,” nationally and globally, companies immediately realize cost savings. - August 22, 2013 - J5R Business Services, LLC