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.
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.
Uniastrum Opens Branch Office in Downtown Orenburg
The Bank’s local branch has moved to a new outlet in the heart of the city center at 10, Tereshkova Street. - December 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Runs Smartphone Giveaway Promo
The lender has launched a special initiative for cardholders called “Treat Yourself to a Smartphone.” - December 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Staff Teaches Daniels Middle School Junior Achievement Economics for Success
Bank Partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina to Lead Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs - December 21, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Orange County Medical Association Selects Farmers & Merchants Bank as Preferred Business Partner
Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has been selected by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) as a Preferred Business Partner for physicians seeking personal and professional banking products and services. “F&M is dedicated to delivering tailored products and services for the... - December 19, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
2013 Predictions for Penny Stock Players
Nearly a year ago, Peter Leeds, the expert in penny stock investing and publisher of the Peter Leeds penny stock newsletter, made his predictions for 2012, as published in BE America’s Edition January, 2012. For the coming year, 2013, Leeds weighs in again with his specific outlook for... - December 17, 2012 - Modern Strategies, Inc.
1800creditcards.com Optimistic That Overall Credit Availability Will Increase
1800creditcards.com is truly optimistic that overall credit availability will increase. Are you seeking low interest rate credit cards, balance transfer cards or business credit cards? If so, read more. - December 15, 2012 - 1800creditcards.com
Uniastrum Bank Posts Record Profit This October
Drafted to RAS, the lender’s profit for October 2012 totaled Rb 153 mn. - December 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Alaric Partnership with Channel Group Delivers Modern Payment and Fraud Prevention Systems to the Philippines’ Banking System
Alaric International, a global provider of fraud prevention and payment systems today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Channel Group of the Philippines. - December 15, 2012 - Alaric International
Paragon Commercial Bank Named One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
Charlotte Business Journal Honors Local Commercial Bank in Small Business Category for 2012 - December 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Plug&Score Launches a Free Learning Portal with Data Modeling and Scorecard Development Resources
A wide range of tutorials, how-to’s and guidelines enable informed decisionining in loan origination, debt collection and fraud detection processes. - December 14, 2012 - Scorto
The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know is Now Available on Amazon.com and Kindle
The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook, authored by Memphis divorce attorney Miles Mason, Sr., offers practical advice to individuals considering the possibility of divorce. This advice covers a wide variety of topics, such as what steps should be taken first, changing bank accounts, hiring a divorce team, and mediation do’s and don’ts. It also covers Tennessee-specific laws on child support, alimony, custody and parenting plans, and property division. - December 13, 2012 - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
Andy Brown Joins Alaric from ACI to Head Up Global Marketing
Global payments and fraud prevention systems company, Alaric International has appointed Andy Brown to lead its marketing function. Brown joins from ACI Worldwide Inc., where he held a number of senior EMEA and global product marketing roles, most recently as Director, Product Marketing. - December 13, 2012 - Alaric International
Texas Trust Credit Union Opens Tenth Branch
Texas Trust Credit Union opened its 10th branch. The new 1,504 square foot branch is located in historic downtown Mansfield. This is the second branch Texas Trust opened this year. - December 12, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
UAE Exchange Partners with Corporation Bank in India to Introduce FLASHremit
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand and Corporation Bank, India entered into an agreement to offer FLASHremit services to their customers, who can now send money real time to their beneficiaries’ bank accounts in Corporation Bank. - December 10, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Texas Trust Credit Union Earns Ranking as Top Credit Union Residential Mortgage Lender in North Texas
Texas Trust Credit Union has surpassed all other credit unions in the Dallas-Fort Worth market to become the 16th largest residential mortgage lender. The annual ranking is compiled by the Dallas Business Journal, north Texas' leading business publication. Texas Trust completed 471 mortgages worth $40.24 million in 2011, a two percent increase over 2010. - December 08, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union