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.

UAE Exchange Signs Agreement with UnionPay

Agreement signed in Abu Dhabi. Service to be launched soon, across the UAE. - March 10, 2012 - UAE Exchange

CFC Technology Introduces RDC Managed Services™

CFC Technology recently introduced its newest solution for community banks and credit unions: RDC Managed Services™. This innovative approach to growing remote deposit capture (RDC) programs bundles six key elements under a simple pricing structure. These elements were designed to address... - March 09, 2012 - CFC Technology

Uniastrum Bank Launches Consumer Credit Insurance Programs

Customers taking out an Access personal loan are now able to take advantage of a new optional insurance plan. Should the insured event occur, any debt payable to the Bank will be compensated by an insurance company - March 09, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Indiana CPA Society Collaborates with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training

The Indiana CPA Society, the only statewide professional association representing CPAs in Indiana, announces that it is collaborating with IASeminars, an independent global provider of training on International Financial Reporting Standards, to jointly offer a comprehensive range of IFRS-related... - March 08, 2012 - IASeminars Ltd

Patricia L. Beaty, Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP to Speak at KC’s Retirement Planning in 2012 for Employees of Tax-Exempt Entities Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patricia L. Beaty, Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Retirement Planning in 2012 for Employees... - March 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

CIMCON Software Announces Participation in The Institute of Internal Auditor’s 2012 General Audit Management Conference in Orlando, Florida

CIMCON Software, the pioneering Market Leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions for End User Computing (EUC), today announced its participation in The Institute of Internal Auditor’s 2012 General Audit Management Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center... - March 07, 2012 - CIMCON Software Inc

Secure Electrans Announce New Programme Office Headed Up by Payments Industry Veteran

Following recent expansion to their new UK Secure Operations Centre, Secure Electrans, the UK based payments innovation company, has announced further growth with a new Programme Office in the heart of the M4 corridor close to Reading effective March 1st 2012. - March 07, 2012 - Secure Electrans Limited

Uniastrum Bank Extends Special Deposit Promo for Loyal Customers

Until April 1 Uniastrum clients opting to renew a Big Interest, Access, Pension Plus or Multicurrency deposit automatically receive 0.5% extra on the rate applicable the day the account is opened, whatever the currency. - March 07, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Louis R. Richey, J.D., Senior Vice President, Retirement Division, McCamish Systems, LLC to Speak at KC’s Retirement Planning in 2012 for Employees of Tax-Exempt Entities

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Louis R. Richey, J.D., Senior Vice President, Retirement Division, McCamish Systems, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - March 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

New Program Allows Car Buyers to Protect Tomorrow’s Trade-in Value Today

Ron Tonkin Chevrolet Offers Equity Plus. New qualifying vehicles purchased at Ron Tonkin Chevrolet will now include this trade-in protection at no additional charge. - March 06, 2012 - Ron Tonkin Chevrolet

UAE Exchange Presents Jashan-e-Bahara 2012 for Pakistani Customers

- Total cash prizes worth PKR 1,500,000 to be won - Mega Prize winner to get PKR 500,000 - 40 lucky winners to get PKR 25,000 each - 60 lucky winners to get a Magnus Mobile each - March 06, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Agatha K, the Fun Money Nerd, is Hosting a Free Event on 3/7/12 to Answer 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Money

Agatha Kulesza, a self proclaimed accounting "nerd," provides simple and fun tips to help people manage their finances. She is hosting a free telephone event on March 7, 2012 to answer the top 20 most frequently asked questions about money and personal finance. - March 02, 2012 - Agatha K LLC

YesStyle and YesAsia.com Partner with JCB to Offer Exclusive Benefits to JCB Cardholders

Leading online retailers YesStyle and YesAsia.com announced today a partnership with Japanese credit card company JCB to offer special benefits, including exclusive discounts and prizes, to customers in 2012. JCB is Japan’s leading credit card company with over 72 million cards issued in 15 countries worldwide. - March 02, 2012 - YesStyle

VisualCalc Announces New Deposit Allocation Tool for Banks and Financial Institutions

New VisualCalc Customizable Sales Tool Helps Banks Develop Relationships, Increase Deposits, Improve Customer Satisfaction - March 02, 2012 - VisualCalc

F&M Bank Brings Financial Education, Fiscal Responsibility to the Classroom with Mater Dei Partnership

Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has partnered with Mater Dei High School as part of an ongoing initiative to educate and inform young people about fiscal responsibility. The partnership will endeavor to equip students with money management skills to prepare them for a lifetime of sound... - March 02, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank

Forex-Metal Introduces ATM Card for Fast and Easy Withdrawals

Forex-Metal has announced the introduction of a new ATM debit card that can be used for cashing out the profit from forex trading at an ATM as well as for purchases anywhere Cirrus/Maestro cards are accepted. - March 01, 2012 - Forex-Metal

Uniastrum Bank Boosts Business Volumes in Saint Petersburg

FY11 results show the lender’s branch in the northern capital more than doubling its credit portfolio to Rb 3.3 bn as of year-start 2012. - March 01, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Lowe Finance Supports Move Towards Fairer Consumer Credit Protections for Australians

It was the unscrupulous lending practices of mortgage lenders in the US which sparked some of darkest times in the world’s economic markets – the spectacular collapse of the world’s largest banks and ripples which wobbled companies throughout the world. This phenomenon was part of... - February 28, 2012 - Lowe Finance

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina

SBA Loan And Disaster Relief is a Private Company Representing All Types and Sizes of Businesses as their Agent in the Disaster Loan Process of the U.S. Small Business Adminstration. The Company is currently taking applications for many counties in North Carolina. - February 28, 2012 - SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF

Frank Alofokhai Offers eBook on Amazon Kindle on How to Overcome Your Money Problems

Managing money in today's world has become increasingly difficult. What you do with your money today will impact your life tomorrow and taking control of your money right now is the first step towards financial freedom. This book contains guiding principles that anyone can use to gain control over his finances. It addresses the number one reason why people fail when it comes to money - lack of adequate information on how to develop needed skills for money matters. - February 27, 2012 - Frank Alofokhai

GiiResearch.com: The State of EMV Adoption

New Mercator Advisory Group Research Examines the Worldwide Progress of EMV Technology, Migration, and Acceptance. - February 23, 2012 - Global Information Inc.

UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit with Vijaya Bank

Vijaya Bank becomes the fifth bank in India to have the facility; FLASHremit facilitates real-time account credit; SMS notification to both parties on account credit - February 23, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Money2anywhere Refer and Win Contest Gives Away iPhone and More

- Refer three of your friends and win an iPhone, iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab - Contest valid in seven countries from 15th Feb. to 15th April. 2012 - Final Draw on 20th April, 2012. - February 21, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Paragon Commercial Bank to Host Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association Seminar on Social Media

February 21 Event Explores Benefits and Uses of Social Media - February 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank

Just Military Loans Launches New Referral Program

In order to find new people who are interested in Just Military Loans, the company has launched a new referral program. Each person who signs up for the referral program earns $25 cash (up to $250 per month) for each friend who gets approved for a loan and completes the online contract. - February 16, 2012 - Just Military Loans, Inc.

Texas Trust Brings 43,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs to Its Members

Texas Trust members can access cash from just about anywhere in the U.S. at no cost through the Allpoint surcharge-free ATM network. - February 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

Citrin Cooperman Partner Terry Silver Presents at Elite Financial Advisor Conference

Philadelphia CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Forensic Accountant Addresses Financial Advising of Divorced or Divorcing Clients - February 16, 2012 - Citrin Cooperman

GetCreditInformation.com Launches Free Service to Help Consumers with Credit Issues

Getcreditinformation.com a nationally recognized credit improvement company, servicing the faith based community, announces today the launch of their new “Ask an Expert” feature of their website. - February 16, 2012 - Dubose & Dubose

Uniastrum Bank Posts Retail Time Deposit Portfolio Growth of 27.5% in 2011

As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s retail time deposit portfolio weighed in at Rb 32.4 bn, up Rb 7 bn year-on-year. - February 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Strategic Conversations Focus of Upcoming Webinar for Bankers in the Small Business Segment

Clarity Advantage to share conversation strategies bankers can use with small business prospects and customers in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - February 13, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

A Free Legal Redress Workshop

This is a free legal redress workshop for those facing foreclosures, repossesions, lawsuits with credit card companies, and child support issues. - February 12, 2012 - Law Offices of E.F. Robinson

SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day

To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA

Gastonia Based Alliance Bank & Trust Grows Executive Staff

Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announces an addition to their executive staff. - February 10, 2012 - Alliance Bank & Trust

The Corvus Group and DiCom Software Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Loan Advisory Solutions to Financial Institutions

The Corvus Group, Inc., a bank advisory and commercial real estate capital services company, and DiCom Software, a developer of credit risk management technology systems, today announced they have entered a strategic alliance to provide financial institutions with new solutions and approaches for... - February 10, 2012 - The Corvus Group

Uniastrum Launches U-Bank, a New Online Banking Service for Retail Customers

The enhanced functionality of the lender’s new Internet bank service means that Uniastrum customers will now be able to perform over 50 types of operations online. - February 10, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening

When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors

Riddell Financial Presents “Financial Planning in These Turbulent Times”

Free Seminar for Women in Sarasota, Florida, Focuses on Conservative Investing - February 09, 2012 - Riddell Financial

Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. Moves Into New Location in Friendswood, Texas

New location for Texas Gulf Bank in Friendswood, TX provides business and personal depository and lending services to Bay Area Community. - February 06, 2012 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

Mortgage Loan Portfolio Plans Justified Move to Larger Headquarters

Bucking Home Equity Loss Trend, Vertical Capital’s Bayard Closser Expands Firm’s Capabilities - February 03, 2012 - Vertical Capital Markets Group

Gerald R. Gagne, CPA, CISA, Director, Risk Management Services, Wolf & Company, P.C. to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared?

Gerald R. Gagne, CPA, CISA, Director, Risk Management Services & Member of the Firm, Wolf & Company, P.C. to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared? Live Webcast - February 02, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

CIMCON Software Reaffirms Market Leadership with Strong Revenues and Major Customer Acquisitions in 2011

CIMCON Software Inc., the Pioneering Market Leader in Spreadsheet Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), announced that it finished 2011 with a strong financial performance, the acquisition of several new customers, and the expansion of existing relationships. In 2011, CIMCON gained significant... - February 02, 2012 - CIMCON Software Inc

The StoneHill Group Offers MERS® System Members Assistance with Annual Report, Quality Assurance Plans

MERS® System members can look to The StoneHill Group - a national provider of pre- and post-closing quality control, fulfillment, due diligence, collateral audits, and staffing solutions to the mortgage banking, banking, credit union, and financial services industries - for help in complying... - February 02, 2012 - StoneHill Group

Texas Trust Credit Union Named Best of Mansfield

The community of Mansfield Texas selects Texas Trust Credit Union as best financial institution, over 21 other banks and credit unions serving the Mansfield market. - February 01, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

Bank of Cyprus UK Choose BOARD to Measure Customer Profitability

BOARD is pleased to confirm their latest client, Bank of Cyprus UK, a division of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, the leading Cypriot banking and financial services group. - January 29, 2012 - BOARD UK

Emerging Hedge Funds Generate More Statistically Significant Alpha and Less Significant Beta Than Traditional Assets

New quant study says Emerging Hedge Funds generate more statistically Significant Alpha and less Significant Beta than Traditional Assets, but Cornish Fisher modification to Value at Risk potentially wrong almost half the time. - January 29, 2012 - Opalesque Ltd