Banking & Financial Services News

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Greenwood Announce First Returns Payout for Acacia "Phase 1" Project

Greenwood Management, the European-based forestry management company with Brazilian plantations, have announced that are about to deliver the first round of returns to its "Phase I" Acacia Project investors. - October 26, 2012 - Greenwood Management ApS

Free Financial Planning Seminar Addresses Retirement Issues

"Will I Outlive My Money?" targets concerns and questions about retirement assets. - October 26, 2012 - Daniel A. White and Associates

zIngenuity Hires Steve Beagles as Managing Director – Capital Strategies & Analytics

zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Steve Beagles as Managing Director of Capital Strategies & Analytics. In this role, Steve is responsible for developing and implementing new business and risk management... - October 25, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Have Yourself a Very Debt-Free Christmas

Debt Advisory Centre Scotland is launching a new radio campaign on Real Radio Scotland to try and help people avoid money worries this Christmas. - October 25, 2012 - Debt Advisory Centre Scotland

Small Business Hub MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Massive QuickBooks Online 3 Day Sale

MyReviewsNow.net features Intuit.com’s huge 3 day sale on QuickBooks Online. Small business owners who shop online now will save up to 50%. The sale ends October 25. No coupon code is required. - October 24, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

BDA Advises ICICI Venture on Sale of Radiant Research to Kinderhook's CRA

Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client Radiant Research, Inc. (“Radiant”) has been acquired by CRA Holdings, Inc (“CRA”), a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, LLC... - October 22, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd

DCIA & CCA Announce INVESTING IN THE CLOUD Speakers

Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit. - October 21, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association

Uniastrum Bank Gains Top-20 Slot for Credit Card Portfolio

Rankings compiled by Expert RA show Uniastrum placing 12th by total credit card debt in the first half of 2012. - October 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Majority of Credit Active Consumers Don’t Know Their Credit Score

Personal finance and price comparison website, www.justmoney.co.za, found that the majority of respondents that participated in its poll in July 2012 did not know their credit score. - October 21, 2012 - Justmoney

Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Gives Customers the Opportunity to Take Advantage of Historically Low Interest Rates with Lending Tree

Leading internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net is giving customers the opportunity to lower their mortgage rates with the use of Lending Tree. When customers use Lending Tree, they will be able to find rates at all time lows, such as mortgages with rates of 2.00%. Comparing loan offers has never been easier than with Lending Tree. Customers can shop online at lendingtree.com and use all of the calculators on the website to figure out how to adjust their mortgage rates. - October 19, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Texas Trust Receives Three Lone Star Awards from Texas Credit Union League

Texas Trust Credit Union was honored by the Texas Credit Union League with three Lone Star awards. Texas Trust was recognized for marketing campaigns related to Social Media and Retail Merchandising and for its Bank Transfer Day campaign. - October 18, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

CNI Solutions Completes Integration of the ONLINE Utility Exchange

Providing their customers with a cutting-edge risk assessment tool for bad-debt prevention. - October 18, 2012 - ONLINE Information Services, Inc.

zIngenuity Establishes zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman Reinsurance Company

zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has established zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman based Reinsurance Company. The company has been formed to expand and complement zIngenuity’s existing mortgage analytics and risk... - October 17, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Russell Bedford Dublin Firm Develops Red-Hot Banking App

Cooney Carey launches free iPhone app to help users manage their budgets. - October 17, 2012 - Russell Bedford International

Borrowers Can Shop Online for Personal Loans with MyReviewsNow.net’s New Affiliate Partner Plain Green Loans

MyReviewsNow.net, a leading reviews website and online shopping mall, has added new affiliate partner Plain Green Loans to its Personal Loans Portal. Borrowers can experience a refreshingly simple, secure and convenient 3-step application process at PlainGreenLoans.com. - October 15, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

"For Investors, the November Presidential Election Will be Virtually Irrelevant" According to Hugh Gallagher, Director of www.waytoinvestmoney.com as He Launches His Book

People with investment and retirement portfolios may be watching the presidential pantomime with intense interest hoping for guidance on how future Government policy will affect the stock, bond and housing markets. - October 14, 2012 - Waytoinvestmoney.com

European Forestry Management Company to Help Solve Brazilian Housing Shortage

European forestry management company, Greenwood Management, is launching a new Brazilian project that will help the government reduce the country's huge housing shortage and produce strong returns for investors. Today, over 7 million families in Brazil are without adequate housing. The government... - October 11, 2012 - Greenwood Management ApS

HomePay Personal Payment Terminal Secures PCI PTS 3.1 Global Certification

The UK based payments company, Secure Electrans, have announced today that HomePay has secured PCI PTS 3.1 global certification, including SRED (Secure Read and Exchange of Data). - October 10, 2012 - Secure Electrans Limited

Econiq and Clarity Advantage Partnership Yields Increases in Sales Results for Two Banks

Partners help clients achieve measurable improvements in small business in six months. - October 10, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

The 314th Branch of UAE Exchange, India

UAE Exchange opened its new branch at Aligarh on 4th Ocobter 2012. The branch was inaugurated by Mrs Shakuntla Bharti, Mayor of Aligarh. The inaugural function was attended by officials from UAE Exchange, other eminent guests, and the media. UAE Exchange, the world’s favorite money... - October 10, 2012 - UAE Exchange India

UAE Exchange and Jet Airways Offer Fly India

UAE Exchange partnered with Jet Airways for Fly India, whereby customers making a transaction before 31st December, 2012 stand a chance to be rewarded with a ticket to Mumbai or Kochi. - October 09, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Paragon Commercial Bank Names Lisa Valentino Vice President and Client Development Officer

20-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - October 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank

New MyPrivateBanking Report: Wealth Managers' Websites Still Don't Win Clients

An independent benchmarking of the websites of 40 leading wealth managers and private banks found that the overall quality in respect to content and social media integration still disappoints. The best websites are offered by ABN AMRO, UBS and RBC. The analysts of MyPrivateBanking recommend stand-alone platform exclusively for wealth management clients and extensive disclosure of hard data to satisfy the client needs. - October 05, 2012 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH

QuickBooks Basic Training Offered at ETSU Innovation Laboratory

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University and its Kingsport Affiliate Office (KOSBE) will be holding a QuickBooks (QB1) Basic Training Course on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Laboratory,... - September 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Texas Self Storage Association Elects Board Officers

The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2012-2013. The members of the Executive Committee are: President Mark Skeans of Mission Road Mini-Storage in San Antonio; Vice President Mike Gately with Daughtry Properties in San Antonio;... - September 28, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association

Uniastrum Gains Top-30 ATM Ranking

Results released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency for H112 show the Bank placing among Russia’s 30 biggest owners of private-label ATM networks. - September 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

UAE Exchange to Collect Abu Dhabi Utility Bills

UAE Exchange joins hands with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) for utility bill payments. - September 27, 2012 - UAE Exchange

LTC Tree's Cutting Edge Video Discusses Long Term Care Insurance

Despite the best efforts of public policymakers, insurance marketing departments, and regular discussions in the press, aging Americans are as uninformed about Long Term Care Insurance coverage as ever. LTC Tree, an online insurance broker, decided to leverage social media and YouTube by producing an animated online video series that explains to consumers what Long Term Care Insurance covers, why it's needed, and who it may be right for. - September 26, 2012 - LTC Tree

Uniastrum Bank Debuts New Card Range

Even more convenient and easy to use, the lender’s 5 new card options offer all the benefits associated with the Uniastrum card logo. - September 23, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Excel Capital, Inc. Moves into New Westlake Ave. Office

Excel Capital Systems, a leading merchant services provider, has moved its headquarters into South Lake Union space in the AGC building at 1200 Westlake Ave. North. - September 22, 2012 - Excel Capital Systems

The BSC Group Awarded “Best Finance Company” for Second Straight Year

The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor for self-storage owners, is pleased to announce it has been chosen once again as the Best Finance Company by the readers of Inside Self-Storage magazine. This is the second straight year The BSC Group has received the honor,... - September 21, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC

Uniastrum Bank Opens Office on Moscow’s Kutuzov Avenue

Relocated and refurbished, the new-look outlet is at 30/32 Kutuzov Avenue, Moscow - September 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Bancafé Panama of the Davivienda Banking Group, Implements AuraPortal Process Management (BPM) Software

The implementation of AuraPortal will allow Bancafé to automate and optimize the performance of the operational areas and the customer service. - September 21, 2012 - AuraPortal

Uae Exchange Onasowbhagyam Spreads Happiness Among Keralites

Onasowbhagyam 2012 Mega prize winner drove home a Hyundai Sonata Car, while 21 lucky customers won a gold coin each, in the final draw held recently. - September 19, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Reversemortgagelendersdirect.com Continues Growth Through Acquisition of www.aboutreversemortgages.com

Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.aboutreversemortgages.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website in 2012. About Reverse Mortgages.com had developed one of the highest ranked sites in the reverse mortgage market niche; Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct.com is acquiring competitors to grab larger online equity/market share. - September 15, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct

Uniastrum Bank Offers Small Businesses Credit Against Moveable Property

The lender’s latest SB initiative means that now smaller concerns and sole proprietors can obtain loans by securing them with automobiles, equipment, and other tangible assets - September 14, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Credit Pro Discusses the Credit Challenges of Americans on National Radio

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq., of the Credit Pros educates listeners on Daybreak USA. - September 13, 2012 - The Credit Pros Intl.

MKA Capital Group Advisors Announces New Website

Website will inform potential investors of services and provide general information about additional projects and current funds. - September 12, 2012 - MKA Capital Group Advisors

Cognitive Options Group Develops Mortgage Services for CFPB Compliance

Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is expanding its advisory services to focus on new regulations coming from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The expanded service offerings will help mortgage... - September 12, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC

Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $8.87MM Non-Recourse, Multifamily Fannie Mae Loan- Chicago, IL

Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on an $8.87MM, first mortgage, multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - September 12, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners

National Bankcard Monitor Releases New Debt Analysis Services

Premier debt analysis services offered by National Bankcard Monitor are expected to greatly empower consumers looking to get more control of their personal finances. - September 08, 2012 - National Bankcard Monitor

Texas Trust Names 16 High School Students to Youth Advisory Council

Texas Trust Credit Union kicked-off its second youth advisory council by initiating sixteen new members. The new members include sophomores, juniors and seniors from seven school districts within the Texas Trust membership area. - September 06, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

SWACHA Celebrates National Payroll Week September 3-7

Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is celebrating National Payroll Week, September 3 - 7, 2012 by encouraging all of America’s employers to offer employees a Direct Deposit via ACH and Split Deposit option and urging employees... - September 06, 2012 - SWACHA

First California Mortgage Company Approved as Direct Lender by CalHFA

First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is excited to announce that it has been approved with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) as a direct Lender. First Cal joins only 46 other lenders approved with CalHFA. This partnership is very exciting to First Cal because it is one more... - September 01, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company

Tax Consultants in San Antonio, TX, Hire Online Marketers to Improve Web Visibility

Internal Tax Resolution, a tax firm in San Antonio, recently partnered with online advertising company Prospect Genius to increase their business' online visibility. - September 01, 2012 - Internal Tax Resolution, San Antonio, TX

Cardiff Holdings Corporation Names Jason Cummings Vice President, Procurement

Cardiff Holdings Corporation is pleased to have announced Jason Cummings as its new Vice President of Procurement, effective August 27, 2012. Credentialed as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Cummings brings experience as a business owner as well as twelve years experience in the purchasing and procurement field. Jason comes to us with stellar performance in the procurement field. - August 31, 2012 - Cardiff Holdings Company

The StoneHill Group Announces Major Expansion at the Atlanta Headquarters

The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, government insuring and post closing services to the mortgage industry nationwide, announced that it is expanding the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters to 15,000 feet in order to accommodate the dynamic growth within... - August 30, 2012 - The StoneHill Group