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.
Appropriate Balance Financial Services Announces Expansion Into 401(k) Pension Planning
Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) announced today that it will leverage its extensive investment management experience by expanding into 401(k) and 403(b) pension planning services. “This is a very natural extension of the investment management and financial planning... - June 19, 2012 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
Finstek, Inc. Today Announced the Successful Completion of Its Sales, Marketing, Operational, Compliance and Technology Consulting Project for FXdirect Bank, Germany
Finstek, Inc. today announced the successful completion of its sales, marketing, operational, compliance and technology consulting project for FXdirect Bank, in Oberhausen, Germany. - June 19, 2012 - Finstek Inc.
"How do You Like Me Now? A True Story of Greed, Fear, and Disaster as a Wall Street Day Trader" by Successful Day Trader Robert James Perrego Now on Sale
Robert James Perrego releases memoir. - June 15, 2012 - Buy Low Sell High LLC
Uniastrum Bank Runs Special "Golden Days with Visa Gold" Promo
In order to take part in the prize promotion program, between May 20 and July 20 customers simply have to apply for a Visa Gold card at any Uniastrum outlet then spend upwards of Rb 2,000. - June 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Reports 13% Annual Net Income Growth
FY11 results drafted to IFRS show net income of Rb 459 mn, up 13% on the previous year. - June 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
The StoneHill Group Offers MERS® System Members Assistance with Monthly Reconciliations and Annual Reporting
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of pre- and post-closing quality control audits, fulfillment, due diligence, and collateral audits to mortgage bankers, banks, credit unions, and the financial services industry, today announced a service to help MERS® System members comply with their... - June 14, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
OTM Put Option Selling Finally Places Investors in the Driver’s Seat
Dallas trading partners share their overwhelmingly successful stock market technique in a new book. - June 14, 2012 - Buchanan & Palmer Financial Services LLC
UAE Exchange Qatar Opens Yet Another Door of Convenience
The remittance brand added a new link to the chain of branches. The seventh branch, opened in Al Khor, strengthened the network across Qatar. - June 14, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Brad Connors Named One of Investment Centers of America’s Top Ten Representatives for 2012
Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA) recognized Brad Connors as one of ICA’s top ten representatives at the company’s national conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The annual event, held March 7-10 at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort, provided an opportunity for attendees to share... - June 14, 2012 - iWealth
Rich Dad to Share Financial Education Insights in Russia June 16th
See Expert Robert Kiyosaki via Free Facebook Livestream at http://on.fb.me/RichDadRussia - June 14, 2012 - The Rich Dad Company
Direct Currency Markets Limited Announce the Launch of DIRECT Institutional Services for Retail Currency Traders Worldwide
Direct Currency Markets Limited is excited to announce new Institutional level trade services and trading account options to retail clients globally. As the next step in the Company global growth plan, and to better service the growing demand for DCM's reliable, transparent, high performance trade execution, the Company has upgraded all trade execution infrastructure and MetaTrader 4 trading account options, including Mobile trading platforms for iPhone/iPad, Android accordingly. - June 12, 2012 - Direct Currency Markets Limited
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, a Mobile Payments Solution for Tips and Gratuities, and One of Boston's Hottest Startups, Interviewed by Pymnts.com
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, has been interviewed by Alex Walsh of Pymnts.com as part of Pymnts.com’s Innovators Series. Pymnts.com is an online media channel that... - June 11, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.
RAKBANK Scoops “Best Marketing Campaign of the Year” Award
Bling campaign delivers results in both uptake and ROI - June 03, 2012 - RAKBANK
Uniastrum Bank Among Russia’s Top-20 Auto Financers in 2011
Results for the reporting year show the lender placing 13th by auto loan portfolio value, as rated by information and analysis agency Banki.ru - June 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Quality of Life Improves with Consumer Credit
So say the majority of respondents to a poll conducted by Uniastrum Bank on its website March 22 - April 22 which asked “What does Consumer Credit mean to You?” - June 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
China Becomes the Latest and Major Link in the UAE Exchange Global Network
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, started its retail operations in China with the inauguration of Himalayas Centre Mall branch in Pudong District of Shanghai. - June 02, 2012 - UAE Exchange
RAKBANK Expends Its Chinese Enabled ATM Network
RAKBANK has set up a Chinese-Enabled Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Burj Al Arab Hotel, one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. This is the latest addition to the Bank’s network of ATMs that support Chinese language, bringing their total number to 41, out of the 150 machines... - June 01, 2012 - RAKBANK
RAKBANK Launches Promotion with LifeStyle Fine Jewelry
RAKBANK has tied up with LifeStyle Fine Jewelry offering its Cardholders exclusive gifts upon the purchase of any jewellery creation from the retailer’s extensive array of internationally renowned collections. Customers are offered a complimentary, uniquely designed diamond and pearl pendant... - June 01, 2012 - RAKBANK
RAKBANK Announces a New Millionaire
Chanchal Gala couldn’t have wished for a better start to 2012! RAKBANK has credited her account with one million dirhams. A mother of two and an owner of an electronics business in Deira, Dubai, Chanchal was announced as the winner of RAKBANK’s biannual millionaire draw held for its... - June 01, 2012 - RAKBANK
pharmaCline Announces Merger Agreement and New Dental Division
pharmaCline, a manufacturer of innovative pharmaceutical products, announced that it has entered into a merger agreement with Concept Two Solution, LLC, a dental wound care products company located in Goodrich, Michigan. Concept Two Solution focuses on developing innovative minimally invasive... - May 31, 2012 - pharmaCline
Texas Trust Credit Union Again Named Best Financial Institution by Focus Daily News
Texas Trust Credit Union continues to rank highly among consumers as a preferred financial institution. Focus Daily News awards Texas Trust the Focus on Excellence Award for best financial institution serving southern Dallas county and northern Ellis county. - May 29, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Chris Walsh Named CEO of Sunwest Bank
Orange County, California-based Sunwest Bank (OTC: SWBC) has named Chris Walsh as its CEO in addition to serving as its president. - May 26, 2012 - Sunwest Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Lend Resources to the Alternative Board
Triangle-Based Business Bank Partners with Organization Supporting Small Business Owners - May 26, 2012 - Paragon Bank
PC Cheque Software Memorial Day Offer: EzCheckPrinting Free Through TrialPay
From saving time and money, to increasing security and convenience, the new edition of ezCheckprinting from Halfpricesoft increases small business productivity. And users can get it for free through Memorial Day offer at www.halfpricesoft.com. - May 26, 2012 - Halfpricesoft
SAIB Selects iCreate's Biz$core for Central Bank of Egypt Reporting, Financial Analysis and Customer 360
Pre-built, Banking-BI Solution to Enable Regulatory Reporting, Analytics and Customer Intelligence - May 26, 2012 - iCreate Software
UAE Exchange Bahrain Launches Smart Pay
Smart Pay, the leading payroll solution from UAE Exchange was launched in Bahrain. Smart Pay provides convenient payroll management and salary disbursal for organisations and easy salary collection for their employees, while complying with all labour laws of the Government. - May 26, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Mansfield ISD High School Students Demonstrate School Spirit in Texas Trust Card Design Contest
Artwork of seven students of Mansfield ISD high schools will be featured on new debit cards. The artwork was chosen from 83 designs as part of the Spirit Debit Reward Card design contest, sponsored by Texas Trust Credit Union. More than 28,000 votes for the designs were received on Facebook. - May 24, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Education Workshop Titled "Will I Outlive My Money?" to Be Hosted by Daniel A. White and Associates May 30
Retirees and pre-retirees of all ages are invited to the Dilworthtown Inn, located at 1390 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA, 19382, on Wednesday, May 30 for an educational workshop titled “Will I Outlive My Money?” hosted by Daniel A. White & Associates, a retirement planning... - May 24, 2012 - Daniel A. White & Associates
Total Mortgage Expands Headquarters to Accommodate Growth
Strong origination growth and focus on operational excellence spurs expanding workforce. Continues to hire high quality mortgage professionals committed to customer service. - May 23, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Uniastrum Bank Launches Moscow Office on Three Station Square
The new outlet, at Bldg 1, 6, Komsomolskaya Square, is open seven days a week, 9:30am-8:30pm Monday-Friday and 10:00am-5:00pm at weekends. - May 23, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Dragas Mortgage Company Selects JASE Group LLC as Advertising Agency of Record
JASE Group LLC (jasegroup.com) will serve as the Inbound Marketing & Creative Advertising agency of record for Dragas Mortgage Company (dragasmortgage.com) of Virginia Beach, VA. - May 20, 2012 - JASE Group Marketing & Advertising Agency
Paragon Commercial Bank Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Public Relations Firm Tapped to Provide PR Services for North Carolina’s First Business-Only Bank. - May 20, 2012 - MMI
Western Sky Loans is Pleased to Launch Cash Loans Service Online
Western Sky Loans has finally launched its much awaited online cash loan services. The company has superfast loans that help people get their hands on much needed money in times when they have no other way to get cash. - May 19, 2012 - Bright Sky Lending
UAE Exchange Opens Its 11th Branch in Bahrain
The 11th branch, located on Exhibition Road, further strengthens the strong network of branches across the Kingdom of Bahrain. - May 19, 2012 - UAE Exchange
MRG Document Technologies Partners with The Stonehill Group to Offer Cost Effective Closing and Post-Closing Solutions for Mortgage Lenders Nationwide
The StoneHill Group, a nationwide provider of quality control audits, fulfillment, due diligence and FHA insuring solutions for mortgage originators, announced a strategic alliance with MRG Document Technologies (MRG), a leading provider of mortgage document preparation software and mortgage... - May 17, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
EzCheckPersonal Check Writer is Free When Customers Send Flowers to Mom
New ezCheckPersonal customers can get Halfpricesoft.com’s popular personal check writing software free when they order flowers for Mother’s Day using TrialPay at www.halfpricesoft.com. - May 12, 2012 - Halfpricesoft
UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit in Philippines
- Joins hands with "Asia United Bank" and "Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co" - Account credit in real time - SMS notification to both parties on account credit - May 12, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Paragon Commercial Bank Sponsors Triangle Tea Society Events
Group Offers Networking Opportunities to Triangle-Area Women Business Leaders. - May 11, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Talk Radio Program Mr. Credit Joins GetCreditInformation.com and Can Now be Heard on the GetCreditRadio Player
Talk radio program Mr. Credit, ESPN Radio 1700am, is now syndicated on GetCreditRadio a new feature to visitors of GetCreditInformation.com. - May 11, 2012 - Dubose & Dubose
zIngenuity, Inc. Hires Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Underwriting
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of mortgage analytics, risk management, loss mitigation, and contract underwriting for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Contract Underwriting. In this role, Scott is responsible for the continued... - May 10, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Tougher Regulation on Credit Card Protection Plans Applauded by ClearOne Advantage
Executives at ClearOne Advantage, a Maryland-based debt resolution company, are encouraged by recent efforts being made by federal regulators in creating stricter guidelines for credit card payment protection plans and urge consumers to make educated decisions before signing up. “These plans... - May 09, 2012 - ClearOne Advantage
Uniastrum Launches Rapid Return Short-Term Deposit Option
The Bank’s latest deposit initiative is ideal for customers looking to set aside funds for 91-181 days and enjoy strong returns on their investment. - May 07, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Captures Top-30 Slot for Number of Cards in Circulation
Figures released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show the lender placing 30th for total cards circulating in 2011 - May 05, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
New Book Introduces Banking Industry's Next Generation of Business Clients
Tek the robot is back in the town of Opportunity, and this time he's brought a friend! "Jen Y Comes to Town," the sequel to CFC Technology's popular "A Tale of Three Banks," is a book for bankers of all ages. - May 04, 2012 - CFC Technology
UAE Exchange Launches Summer Promotion in the United Kingdom
Eight iPads to be won; Four winners each in two monthly draws; Any transaction, including outward, inward, Forex and online money transfers are eligible for the draw. - May 04, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Rescue Capital Invites You to Test Your Knowledge
Take Rescue Capital's structured settlement quiz, tweet about it and be entered to win Rescue Capital Swag. - May 03, 2012 - Rescue Capital
VP of Mortgage Lending at Texas Trust CU Ranks Highly in Independent Consumer Satisfaction Survey
Richard Whitman with Texas Trust Credit Union was chosen from 15,700 professionals as a Five Star Mortgage Professional. Whitman is the VP of mortgage lending for the $726 million Texas Trust Credit Union. Less than two percent of all licensed mortgage professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth market qualified for the award. - April 30, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Uniastrum’s Krasnodar Branch Reports Small Business Credit Portfolio of Over 1 Billion Rubles
Q112 results show the Bank’s Krasnodar operation disbursing Rb 1.036 bn to the local small business community. - April 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Exciting Finish to Money2anywhere Refer & Win Contest from UAE Exchange
Promotion was conducted across seven countries. Winners, from across countries, bagged iPhone4, iPad2 and Galaxy Tab. - April 27, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Oceanside Christopher FCU Appoints New Board Chairman
Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Kevin Timoney as Chairman of the Board. Timoney, a lifetime resident of Oceanside, owns and operates a real estate appraisal business in neighboring Rockville Centre, New York. He previously served as Vice Chairman of... - April 25, 2012 - Oceanside Christopher, The Catholic Credit Union