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.
What is the Cost of Customer Attrition to Banks?
Commercial customer attrition costs banks a great deal in profitability - up to 10 basis points in Return on Assets per one percent of attrition. This can be avoided by focusing on customer loyalty. - March 01, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Winners of the "Art of Saving" Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announce the winners of the “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Six winners were selected from more than 50... - March 01, 2013 - SWACHA
Swap Negotiators Educates Seminar Attendees on Hidden Interest Rate Swap Fees
Commercial borrowers are informed of a simple way to save hundreds of thousands of dollars. - March 01, 2013 - Swap Negotiators
Tax Debt Resolution Professionals Help Business Owner Resolve Business and Personal Tax Debt Troubles
A small business owner in Salina, Kansas is breathing a huge sigh of relief thanks to the hard work of the 20/20 Tax Resolution team. Struggling with a business tax liability of roughly $42,000 and a personal income tax liability of over $25,000, the business owner looked to the professionals at... - March 01, 2013 - 20/20 Tax Debt Help
Fire Risky Passwords! Free URQUi App Creates Secure Passwords
Don’t Change Your Password. Change Your Protection with URQUi. Introducing URQUi. A new free application for your mobile phone that solves password and security problems. Say goodbye to Hackers, Fraud and ID Theft. URQUi is easy to use. URQUI creates a new password every time that you login. URQUi passwords are as unique as snowflakes and just as short-lived. They expire in seconds. URQUI can be used to verify credit card users for telephone and internet purchases. - February 28, 2013 - Kinesis Identity Security Systems
Georgia Banks’ Profits Up $1.7 Billion for 2012
Highlights of consolidated year-end results for Georgia's FDIC-insrued banks. - February 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Absolute FC, Inc. Expands Vendor Sponsorship Program
Absolute FC, Inc (AFC) has added another accolade to its expansive and growing repertoire. For several years, Absolute FC, Inc was limited of acceptance to specific type of vendors for its sponsorship program. Due to the increase in funding and programs made available for 2013, Absolute FC, Inc is... - February 27, 2013 - Absolute FC, Inc.
The Newton Group Elite Sales Associates Celebrates 8th Anniversary Operating in the Timeshare Recapture Industry
The Newton Group ESA has been operating with accountability and integrity for over eight years. Last spring, they launched a new brand focused on bringing their core values directly to the timeshare recapture industry - specifically to families and individuals who expect excellence and honesty in uncovering new life. - February 22, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Tax Season is Here Once Again and Goovaerts CPA of Wayne NJ is Ready to Assist
Thanks to congress, the IRS has been forced to delay the start of filings for individuals until January 30th and maybe longer as doing for more complicated returns are only available in draft form, Do not let this delay your returns. Your return can still be lined up and ready for electronic filing as soon as those forms become available. The firm prepares all Federal, state and local returns for individuals and businesses at competitive and affordable rates and offers free E-filing. - February 21, 2013 - PCMACNERDS
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Finalists for the “Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has opened on SWACHA’s and Boys & Girls Clubs Facebook pages to select the winners of the second annual... - February 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate
The best cities to invest in real estate selected by Money Journal in 2013 have an over supply of foreclosures and other discount priced homes. - February 19, 2013 - Money Journal
When to Retire Helps Baby Boomers Plan Retirement
Today, When To Retire is launching a website geared at helping future retirees plan their retirement. In an economic climate where many Americans aren’t expected to retire until age 80, the website looks to help its users get a clear financial picture of their future. After entering some... - February 16, 2013 - When To Retire
Paragon Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Director of Market Strategy
Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Building New Program, Brand Awareness - February 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Local Attorney Going to Washington to Sound Alarm on Emerging Student Load Debt Crisis, Other Key Issues
Meeting with congressman and senators on key issues for student loan borrowers and debtors. - February 13, 2013 - Lorene Lynn Mies, A PLC
An Enterprise Outsourced Marketing Fulfillment Team for the Local Business
TheSalesAssistant.com is bringing to the Main Street business the flexibility and customization heretofore only seen by Fortune 100 companies. Their quantitative analytics combined with over 25 years of experience and their clients product parameters make reaching a local or national market at unheard of low acquisition costs a reality. - February 13, 2013 - The Sales Assistant
Colleagues in Law Launches It’s Unique Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Service That Takes Action Against Lenders
About Colleagues in Law: Colleagues in Law is a highly regarded firm providing client- focused, interdisciplinary services that result in high-value results for their clients. The firm has been advocating for everyday Americans in areas that encompass the full range of consumer legal services, bankruptcy, real estate litigation, and default resolution. For more information visit our website: ColleaguesinLaw.com. - February 13, 2013 - Colleagues in Law
Artezio Exhibited at the Business Solutions Forum: Banking and Finance
The Business Solutions Forum: Banking and Finance is one of annual Business Solutions conferences that aim to optimize business processes in different branches of economy. The main goal of the event is to connect financial and IT companies to discuss how information technologies can help to raise... - February 09, 2013 - Artezio
Get Smart Tax Help from Your Mobile Device
The Law Office of Alex Gluzman has launched a website for mobile users to request quick smart tax help. This website can be accessed from many different mobile devices, including a smart phones or tablet. - February 06, 2013 - Law Offices of Alex Gluzman
Law Offices of Hilton Wiener Issues Tax Opinion to Real Estate Investor Stating That a 1099-C Following the Settlement of a Foreclosure is Not Taxable Income
Some property owners have recently received a form 1099-C, others a form 1099-A, and others have received notices from the IRS concerning their failure to include cancellation of debt income in a prior year’s tax return. Real estate investors are often shocked to learn that they are not afforded the same tax exemption as owners of a primary residence. - February 06, 2013 - Law Office of Hilton M. Wiener
Best Real Estate Markets in 2013 Announced
The best real estate markets in 2013 have been released by MoneyJournal.com, which provides insight on stocks, bonds, real estate and all sorts of other investments. - February 06, 2013 - Money Journal
Get Your Credit Cleaned Up Today - Top 4 Credit Repair Techniques You Can Use Right Now from Credit 360 Consulting
Having good credit is essential to go forth and lead a successful financial life. In recent years it has been a hot topic for people to get on the right track with their credit scores. Unfortunate credit education and difficult situations have made it hard for people to maintain good credit. In... - February 06, 2013 - Credit 360 Consulting
"AuraPortal" Solution Implemented by More Than 20 Financial Institutions
Business Process Management software automates operational and administrative processes. - February 06, 2013 - AuraPortal
Business Sale Report Reveals Fewer "Zombie" Businesses Going Under
Business Sale Report reveals that the number of "distressed" companies in the UK were significantly less in 2012 when compare to the previous year. Figures of winding-up petitions from the Business Sale Report, together with the latest statistics from the Insolvency Service on companies falling into administration and receivership both indicate a fall and subsequent levelling off of businesses in financial distress. These key indicators represent green shoots for the economy. - February 05, 2013 - Business Sale Report
Long Term Care Insurance Deductible Cuts Cost 15 Percent
Selecting a 90-day deductible period when purchasing long term care insurance protection can reduce your yearly costs by 15 percent reports American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - February 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Personal CFO Inc. Announces New Access to Credit Now Available to Non U.S. Citizens or Residents
Today, The Personal CFO, Inc. announced that they have a program that allows foreigners to access the US banking system and credit markets without a social security number or personal guarantee. - February 04, 2013 - The Personal CFO
The Personal CFO Inc. Announces the Release of Its Business Credit Suite; Business Credit Without a Personal Guarantee for Any Business
The first of its kind business credit suite offers business access to over 2000 lenders for all types of financing from cash flow loans to unsecured Master Card and Visa with no personal credit check. - February 04, 2013 - The Personal CFO
Popular Commercial Lending Group Offers Commercial Real Estate Trust Deed Investments with 10% Yield
Popular Commercial Lending Group has released a new commercial real estate investment program for 2013 offering commercial real estate secured investments in mortgage notes with yields in the 8-10% range. - February 02, 2013 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Twelve High School and Two College Students Named to Texas Trust Youth Advisory Council
Texas Trust Credit Union Appointed 14 Teens to serve on the 2013 spring Youth Advisory Council. Members receive training in personal finance and leadership. The Council will participate in a community service project benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. - February 02, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Kick-Ass Budget App Available for iPhone Users from Wild Secret Inc.
Canadian and American consumers have similar budget problems. Cell phones, internet buying, shops open 24 hours, low payments for dream purchases have all caused havoc on everyone's budget. - February 01, 2013 - Kick-Ass Budget
DifferenceWORKS, LLC Announces New Affiliate and Expanded Program Offering
DifferenceWORKS now offers workshops on gender in the workshops with two facilitators -- one male and one female. Having both perspectives adds richness and depth. - January 29, 2013 - DifferenceWORKS, LLC
Popular Commercial Lending Group Adds Farm Loan Line of Credit Product
Popular Commercial Lending Group (PCLG) has added a real estate revolving line of credit product to their agricultural loan product offering. - January 26, 2013 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Texas Trust's IT Security Expert to Speak at CUISPA
David Naylor with Texas Trust Credit Union is a featured speaker at the 2013 CUISPA conference. He’ll talk about “free scripts and open source solutions for monitoring networks.” - January 25, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
zIngenuity Acquires Mortgage Guaranty Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired a mortgage guaranty captive reinsurance company domiciled in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”). The TCI acquisition is being renamed zInsureRe TCI,... - January 24, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
One Smart Dollar and ReadyForZero Roll Out the “Top Personal Finance Blogs of 2012” Campaign, Recognizing Industry Peers
Supporting the tight knit community of personal finance blogging, One Smart Dollar and ReadyForZero are now accepting nominations – offering over $500 in prizes to bloggers and their loyal readers. - January 24, 2013 - One Smart Dollar
Valuation Results of the Stiftung Warentest for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection of the AGA International SA, Munich
The AGA International, which is one of the most important partners of the insurance MAWISTA, is a member of the Allianz Group. In the current financial test (Issue 2/2013), the AGA International has received extremely positive results from a study by Stiftung Warentest for trip cancellation... - January 23, 2013 - MAWISTA
Consolidebtllc Warns USA Citizens to be Careful with Their Credits
The question about refundable fees in debt relief organizations is still open; however in case of unavoidable matters the debtor shall have the opportunity to get all moneyback. - January 23, 2013 - Consolidebt LLC
US Economy Likely to Improve in 2013
A new survey by Money Journal.com shows that the U.S. economy is likely to improve in 2013, despite headwinds facing the nation. - January 22, 2013 - Money Journal
Use MLK Jr.'s Advice and You Might Get a Raise
“Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.” – MLK Jr. - January 18, 2013 - Sound Strategy Estate & Retirement Specialists
GSF Hires Joshua Young
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Joshua Young to the GoGSF team. Young will serve as a loan officer at GSF’s Brookfield, Wis. headquarters. Young is a 2009 graduate of Arizona State University. Prior to GSF, he served as Director of Youth and Family Ministries at a local church. “We... - January 17, 2013 - GoGSF
Alaric Opens In-Flight Data Analytics Research Centre in Rome
Alaric, a global supplier of fraud prevention and payments solutions, has opened a Rome based data analytics research centre to further develop the ultra high-performance numerical algorithms for its acclaimed Fractals fraud detection system. - January 17, 2013 - Alaric International
Christopher Weil & Company Launches IMA Partner Professionals to Expand Expertise and Offerings
Commercial real estate veteran Bill Whittaker signs on as IMA Partner bringing 30 years of experience to deepen the CWC bench. - January 15, 2013 - Christopher Weil & Company
Chad Jampedro New President of GSF Mortgage
It is with great pleasure that GSF Mortgage announces Chad Jampedro as new President of the company. “This is a well-deserved promotion for Chad,” said retiring president Phil Siebert. “He has learned every aspect of our business from the ground up-all of his experiences will... - January 12, 2013 - GoGSF
Texas Trust Recognizes Employees of the Year
Texas Trust Credit Union recognized three employees for their exemplary service in 2012. - January 10, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Paragon Bank Relocating Charlotte Operations to New SouthPark Office Space
Commercial Bank Purchases 16,427-Square-Foot Office on Morrison Boulevard in SouthPark - January 10, 2013 - Paragon Bank
New Research Report on Emerging Opportunities in Saudi Arabias Cards and Payments Market by MRRBIZ
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Emerging Opportunities in Saudi Arabias Cards and Payments Industry: Market Size, Trends and Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape - January 10, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Free Real-Time Stock Charting Software
Free real-time market data and easy to use professional stock charting analysis tool for stocks, futures and forex. - January 08, 2013 - Technicalanalysistrader.com
Emerging Opportunities in Chiles Cards and Payments Industry Research Report By MRRBIZ
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Emerging Opportunities in Chiles Cards and Payments Industry: Market Size, Trends and Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape - January 06, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu
Voted by Kudzu users as a top company in the San Diego mortgage industry. - January 04, 2013 - Prospect Home Finance
Punjab and Sind Bank Chooses Surmount Energy as Its Green Consultant
Punjab and Sind Bank has chosen Surmount Energy for Green Consultancy Services towards achieving it GRIHA certification requirements. - January 04, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.