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.

Local Financial Expert Launches in Indianapolis and Gives Away "The Retirement Miracle"

Financial specialist Tim Porter is giving away “The Retirement Miracle,” recently released by best-selling author Patrick Kelly. In celebration of launching in Indianapolis and debuting www.MeridianMoney.com, Porter is offering the free, no-obligation copy of Kelly’s book to central Indiana residents. - April 02, 2012 - MeridianMoney.com

Daytona Beach Real Estate Investors Use Special Techniques to Build Rapid Wealth in Current Real Estate Market

Find out how to protect your assets and use a 1031 Exchange or Self Directed IRA to build wealth. - March 31, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature

Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer

28-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development. - March 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank

New Personal Loan Website Helps South African Citizens to Apply for Loans the Easy Way

New personal loan website in South Africa helps thousands of residents to get quick and easy personal loans online. - March 29, 2012 - sapersonalloans.co.za

Evgeny Romakov Appointed Acting Chairman of Uniastrum Bank Management Board

Following Eugene Tutkevich’s decision to step down as MB Chairman, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Evgeny Romakov acting chairman, effective March 27, 2012. - March 29, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

Gulf Atlantic Mortgage Merges with Blue Skye Lending of Lakewood Ranch, Florida

The Gulf Atlantic Mortgage Office is Now the Sarasota, Florida, Branch of Blue Skye Lending - March 24, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending

U.S. Labor Department Settles with Executive of Austin, Texas Veterinary Clinic

The U.S. Department of Labor clears Tal Shohamy, The Manager of White Angel Animal Hospital from allegations of misusing 401(k) profit sharing. A settlement, filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas-Austin Division, clears Tal Shohamy from most allegations. Mr. Shohamy... - March 23, 2012 - White Angel Animal Hospital

CFC Technology Partners with Malauzai Software to Deliver Mobile Banking

CFC Technology has partnered with Malauzai Software, Inc. to deliver mobile banking technology to community banks and credit unions. Better known as “Mobile 2.0,” Malauzai’s innovative technology gives financial institutions the ability to provide a comprehensive mobile banking... - March 23, 2012 - CFC Technology

Gary Williams Attends Prestigious Chairman’s Retreat

Gary Williams, President and Founder of Williams Asset Management, in Columbia, Maryland, gathered with a group of leading financial advisors invited to participate in Commonwealth Financial Network’s Chairman’s Retreat, March 11–13, 2012, in Washington, DC. Chairman’s... - March 22, 2012 - Williams Asset Management

Join Financial Education Experts Kim and Robert Kiyosaki at The National Achievers Congress in San Jose, CA - April 10-12, 2012

Discover financial freedom tips and personal success secrets from Rich Dad, Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins, and more at http://bit.ly/NACKiyosaki - March 22, 2012 - The Rich Dad Company

Raleigh’s CESI Debt Solutions CEO Honored with Enterprising Women of the Year Award

CESI Debt Solutions, a national non-profit organization providing credit counseling and debt management services, is proud to announce that founder and CEO, Dr. Diane Chen has received an Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2012 by Enterprising Women magazine. This award honors women business... - March 22, 2012 - CESI Debt Solutions

SWACHA Survey Reveals Most Consumers Can Avoid Recently Announced Checking Fees Through Direct Deposit

During the past several weeks consumers have seen headlines that some banks are adding new fees to their checking accounts. But according to SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations in the country, many consumers may not see these fees on their statements any time... - March 22, 2012 - SWACHA

Uniastrum Opens New Office in Central Moscow

The Bank’s new outlet is at Bldg 1, 13, 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street. - March 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

The Future of HSAS and Consumer-Driven Plans: How Actuarial Value and Medical Loss Ratio Rules Will Change the Landscape

Do you understand the new HHS guidance bulletin on actuarial value? How will the minimum medical loss ratio regulations impact your business? If you are involved with the design, sale, purchase or implementation of HSAs or HRAs, consumer‐driven health plans, or related services, you... - March 19, 2012 - HSA Clearing Corp

Texas Trust's Focus on Member Service Key to 2011 Growth

Texas Trust Credit Union increased its asset base by four percent, to $726 million, in 2011 while adding nearly 8,900 new members. The highly ranked credit union also received a four-star rating from Bauer Financial, recognizing Texas Trust for being safe and financially sound and operating well... - March 18, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

Paragon Commercial Bank Executes More Than $13.8 Million in Small Business Loans for 2011

Raleigh Small Business Community Receives About $11.8 Million in Loans from Paragon - March 17, 2012 - Paragon Bank

Texas Trust Launches SwitchAgent Concierge Service Reducing Pain of Switching Banks

The Texas Trust SwitchAgent concierge services allows consumers to drop their banks more easily. - March 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

Rescue Capital Expands Their Online Tools for Consumers

Specialty finance firm, Rescue Capital has expanded their already robust website to include new worksheets and calculators to help consumers manage their finances. - March 16, 2012 - Rescue Capital

Ziptip Adds Tipping Expert to Advisory Board

Ziptip, Inc., a mobile payments application designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities, announces the addition of Wm. Michael Lynn, Cornell University Burton M. Sack Professor in Food and Beverage Management, and the U.S.’s foremost tipping expert, to its Advisory... - March 15, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.

UAE Exchange Kuwait - Excitement Continues with Egypt Carnival 2012

A total of EGP 110,000 to be won, Mega Prize winner will get EGP 50,000. Mega Draw on April 5, 2012. - March 15, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Nordic Peer-to-Peer Lending Website isePankur.ee Launches White Label Social Banking Software

isePankur is the most established social banking company in the Nordics with a solid three-year track record providing lenders on average annualised returns of over 19 per cent. isePankur have launched a partnership with Helmes, one of Estonia’s largest IT companies to sell social banking software and support services internationally. - March 13, 2012 - Sõbralaen OÜ

Use 24/7 Card to Send Cash Gifts to the Graduate in Your Family

24/7 Card is a great way to let your graduate know how proud you are. - March 10, 2012 - 24/7 Card

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.