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.
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
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $61MM – Barnett Capital Industrial Portfolio – Midwest, US.
(www.terracecapital.com) Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $61MM in non-recourse financing for a portfolio of single tenant, industrial properties located in nine states, scattered throughout the United States. Barnett Capital LTD, (www.barnettcapital.com) based in Chicago, IL is... - December 07, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jim Fielding Chief Credit Officer
Former Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator Responsible for Supervising Credit Activity for Paragon’s Clients - December 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
GlobalCollect Selects Alaric’s Fractals for Enterprise Risk Management
Alaric International, a leading global supplier of fraud prevention and payments solutions, today announced that GlobalCollect, the world’s premier payment service provider, has selected its Fractals Fraud Integration Hub as its "on premises" fraud detection and prevention solution. - December 06, 2012 - Alaric International
The StoneHill Group Hires IT Manager as Company Grows
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, loan fulfillment, mortgage compliance audits and other outsourcing services to the mortgage industry, has hired Beau Breeze to be its Information Technology Manager amidst company growth in locations, employees and customer... - December 05, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Farmers & Merchants Bank Unveils New Mobile Banking App
Bank-wide technology initiative includes mobile banking enhancements, new ATMs and increased security - December 05, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Service to Residents of the Greater Kansas City Area
Kansas City’s Fee-Only Financial Planner Marks its 10 Year Service Anniversary this Quarter. - December 04, 2012 - Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC
New Report: Wealth Managers Lacking Social Media Strategy
Individual presences getting better but only 20% of wealth managers have a systematic approach - Charles Schwab, Deutsche Bank and Coutts Top Ranking - December 01, 2012 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Brian Reid Triangle Market President
22-Year Industry Expert Responsible for Leading Bank’s Sales Team in Business Development in Triangle Area - November 30, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Funding Bailout Helps Consumers and Loan Consultants Connect for Innovative Project Financing Needs
You are connected with a Safe & Secure Financial Marketplace where you will find Financial Instruments & Skilled Professionals. - November 29, 2012 - fundingbailout.com
New MarsBank.com Launched Online Loan Applications and Mobile Features Enhanced
Mars National Bank launched a new website at MarsBank.com with updated functionality including online loan applications and real time updates of loan rates. The site also features a mobile version for use on smartphones and tablets. “We’re excited to provide our customers with this new... - November 29, 2012 - Mars Bank
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces New Branch Opening Soon in Mandarin
Jax Federal Credit Union plans to open a new branch in the heart of Mandarin shortly after the first of the year. The branch was formerly another credit union office in the Publix shopping center at the corner of San Jose Blvd. and Mandarin Road. - November 27, 2012 - Jax Federal Credit Union
NCA Financial Planners Named 2012 Best of Cleveland
NCA Financial Planners has been selected for the 2012 Best of Cleveland Award in the Pension & Retirement Plan Consultants category by the Cleveland Award Program. - November 25, 2012 - NCA Financial Planners
Fast Line Futures Upgrades Current Online Trading Platform
Fast Line Futures, an internationally acclaimed broker for futures, forex, equities and options with main office located at London, informed today its active clients about the major upgrade of its current online trading platform. - November 24, 2012 - Fast Line Futures
Credit Scoring Made Simple and Transparent with the New Version of Plug&Score Solutions
The updated solutions from Scorto provide simple, effective and transparent way to integrate scoring models into decisioning & risk management processes. - November 22, 2012 - Scorto
Unemployment is Falling as Scottish Recovery Continues, Says Trust Deed Company
New employment figures show Scotland’s Economic Recovery Plan is working well, vindicating the Government’s "robust action" to support jobs, skills and training, says Debt Solutions Company Scottish Trust Deed. - November 21, 2012 - Simple Financial Solutions Limited
Trillium Advisory Firm Handling the Dollar’s Declining Value
Sometimes an M&A deal’s attractiveness aren’t determined by its participants, but by outside influences. That’s been the case as the plummeting value of the dollar has made acquisitions of U.S. companies more appealing to foreign buyers paying with relatively strong currencies. - November 21, 2012 - Trillium Advisory Firm
AnnuityToCash.com Announces an Expedited Conversion Program
AnnuityToCash.com is a market leader in the area of conversion of annuities, lottery winnings, legal settlements and artist (royalty) or sport contracts into cash. The company aims to be the most competitive provider in this space through the use of salaried, non-commission based transaction specialists. - November 19, 2012 - Annuitytocash.com
Debtout.ca a True Hero for Debt Strapped Canadians
Debt Out . Ca, Canada’s newest debt settlement agency started by Canada Credit Fix CEO Sheldon Wolf, debuts this week. Possessing industry leading credentials and using its expert staff of financial experts and debt arbitration agents, Debt Out arrives in time to help Canadians who have their credit ruined by unsettled and unpaid debt. - November 16, 2012 - Canada Credit Fix Inc.
Texas Trust Credit Union Named One of Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas Trust Credit Union was named one of the top 100 places to work in Dallas-Fort Worth by the Dallas Morning News and WorkplaceDynamics. It offers a family-friendly work environment with great pay and exceptional benefits. - November 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Paragon Commercial Bank Invests More Than $5,000 in Wake Education Partnership
Independent, Nonprofit Organization Helps Wake County Public School System, Local Business Community. - November 15, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers Launches International Website
Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers has launched a new international website that illustrates why it is considered a global leader among estate buyers of precious jewels and timepieces. - November 14, 2012 - Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers
Mortgage Service Provider Finalizes Expansion
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, loan fulfillment, mortgage compliance audits and other outsourcing services to the mortgage industry, has finalized its plans for opening a new office in Jacksonville, Florida. Over the summer the Atlanta based... - November 13, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Transactis Closes Series C Financing Round with MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Subsidiary
Investment Follows Recent e-Payment & Billing Alliance between Transactis and MacAndrews & Forbes Subsidiary, Harland Financial Solutions. - November 13, 2012 - Transactis
High-Level Seychelles Delegation and ProgressSoft at Connected World Forum After Nationwide Mobile Money Launch
The global payment solutions giant ProgressSoft will share details of the countrywide roll-out of its mobile payment solution in the Republic of Seychelles at the upcoming Connected World Forum in Dubai from 20-21 November. - November 09, 2012 - Connected World Forum
Sales Training Webinar for Bankers to Focus on Profitable New Business Attraction Techniques
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will give business bankers new ways to find good prospects, book more appointments, and accelerate sales in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM EST. - November 08, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
VisualCalc Announces New Retirement Planning Tool for Retirement Plan Administrators
VisualCalc today announced the availability of the VisualCalc™ Retirement Planning Tool. The VisualCalc Retirement Planning Tool is a web-based customer self-service tool that retirement plan administrators, including third party administrators and plan sponsors, can offer their plan participants to help them properly prepare for their retirement. - November 07, 2012 - VisualCalc
Solutions Money Management Opens Cape Coral Office
Michael A. Conticelli, CFS, CDFA announces the launching of Solutions Money Management in its new office in Cape Coral. Solutions Money Management provides financial services to individuals and small businesses. “We launched Solutions Money Management because we noticed a definite need in... - November 03, 2012 - Solutions Money Management
Pinnacle Wealth Management Adds Burns, Director of Business Development
Pinnacle Wealth Management of Brighton, Adds Nadine Burns as the Director of Business Development. - November 02, 2012 - Pinnacle Wealth Management
Sellwell Holds Training Seminar for Uniastrum Staff
Around 100 Bank personnel attended a two-day training course. - November 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Offers Customers Better Earnings on Bank Cards
The lender is increasing the interest earned on cardholder accounts to 8% for rubles and 4% for dollar/euros/. - November 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
e-Global Goes Live with Alaric’s Authentic Payment Platform
London and Mexico City: Servicios Electronicos Globales, e-Global, Mexico’s largest electronic payment processor, has gone live with the Authentic Open Development Payment platform provided by Alaric International and Stratus Technologies Mexico. e-Global provides switching and card processing services for a wide range of Mexican merchants and for its joint owners, BBVA Bancomer and CITI Banamex, two of the largest acquirers in the Mexican market. - November 02, 2012 - Alaric International
Customer Preference and Bankcard Style
Visitors to Uniastrum’s website say bankcards should be colorful and eye-catching. - October 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Gains Top-30 Spot for Unsecured Retail Lending
Figures for H112 compiled by Expert RA show the lender ranking 28th for uncollateralized credit issued to individual clients. - October 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Texas Trust Credit Union VP of Marketing to Tell How to Succeed Through Careful Listening
Amber Danford with Texas Trust Credit Union will share a best practice marketing strategy related to listening in an industry webinar. The credit union webinar will be on Wed. Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. ET. - October 27, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Omni RMS Launches Blog Series on Pension Reform
Leading recruitment outsourcing specialist Omni RMS is launching a new blog series aimed at tackling the thorny issue of pension reform and auto-enrollment. The series will provide clients and fellow outsourcers with a central resource containing information, links and advice. Managing director of... - October 27, 2012 - Omni RMS