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.
Texas Trust Credit Union Named Business of the Year
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Named Texas Trust Credit Union Business of the Year for 2011. - January 20, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Hammerhouse, LLC Releases Results of Annual Originator Survey
Originators Seek to Work with “Best-in-Class” Lenders. - January 19, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Hoover and Associates to Host Social Security Seminar
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will host Strategies for Social Security for All Ages seminar on January 31, 2012. Guest speaker, Elaine Hermsen, will discuss how one can maximize their benefits and help people to understand more how Social Security works. - January 19, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Rebuild Credit with the Information on Website Launched to Assist Consumers Rebuilding Credit and Also Avoid Costly Scams
RebuildCreditScams.com is a website dedicated to helping consumers rebuild credit, and avoid costly scams common in the credit repair industry. Articles and information is updated frequently, and is free to access. - January 19, 2012 - RebuildCreditScams.com
Avista Solutions Completes LOS Implementation for First National Bank of Pennsylvania
First National Bank’s search for a web-based retail lending platform with transparency and advanced reporting capabilities was fulfilled by Avista Solutions’ loan origination system. - January 18, 2012 - Avista Solutions
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Appoints Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan as Global Head of Audit
ADIB appoints Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan to head its Global Audit Unit. - January 18, 2012 - ADIB
Texas Trust Credit Union Increases Local Banking Competition in Grand Prairie
Texas Trust Credit Union purchased a former bank building in Grand Prairie, Texas. This building will become Texas Trust Credit Union's ninth branch, the third in Grand Prairie. - January 18, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Alexander Proudfoot Welcomes Howard Atkins to Global Advisory Board
The Alexander Proudfoot Company, a leading global operational consultancy, recently appointed Howard Atkins to the company’s Global Advisory Board. Atkins is a 37 year veteran of the financial services industry, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Wells Fargo. - January 13, 2012 - Alexander Proudfoot
PureChecks.com Announce New Check Printing Service
Wanting to help companies keep the old tradition of checks alive, PureChecks.com have announced their new check printing service. - January 13, 2012 - PureChecks.com
Rob Smith to Lead Mortgage Analytics Team for Mortgage Consulting Firm
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Rob Smith, Vice President has been named as the head of the Mortgage Analytics team. Rob, who started with zIngenuity in early 2009 when... - January 11, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Chicago Trust and Title Recover from Pre-Banking Crisis
Colorado’s financial services sector has recovered to pre-banking crisis levels, closing 2011 with its best quarterly performance since June 2007, a major report today by Chicago Trust and Title reveals. News that the US’s banks and investment firms are enjoying growth on a scale... - January 11, 2012 - Chicago Trust and Title
Rescue Capital Releases Structured Settlement True or False Fact Sheet
Rescue Capital releases the first part of their Structured Settlement True or False Fact Sheet. The fact sheet addresses some of the latest crop of industry mistruths in an attempt to educate consumers about the pros and cons of selling payments. - January 08, 2012 - Rescue Capital
Jim Pitts, Project Manager, BITS to Speak at KC’s Mitigating Outsourcing Risks in Banking and Finance: How to Manage Vendors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jim Pitts, Project Manager, BITS will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mitigating Outsourcing Risks in Banking and Finance:... - January 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Anthony Rollo, Member, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC to Speak at KC’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Impact Explored Live Webcast
The leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that Anthony Rollo, Member, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Impact... - January 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
VisualCalc Releases New Whitepaper Focused on Website Calculators
Free Whitepaper Outlines How Website Calculators Help Financial Institutions Increase Custom Acquisition, Improve Custom Satisfaction and Retention, and Reduce Transaction Costs - January 06, 2012 - VisualCalc
FCStone Licenses ActForex Trading Platform
Business Affiliation Offers More Liquidity Alternatives for Trading Firms - January 05, 2012 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Industry Leaders Join to Educate Homeowners About Foreclosure Alternatives
On January 11th, local industry leaders will come together and give a free seminar to homeowners with unaffordable mortgages. Speakers at the event include: Nationally-renowned credit expert and speaker, Nabil Captan, OC Metro’s 2011 40 Under 40 Honoree and owner of OC Short Sale 411, Robyn Webb, Director of Operations at CDA Law Center, Bill Baskin and Sergio Siderman, Managing Partner at L.A Bankruptcy Associates and recognized speaker for CNBC and Forbes. - January 05, 2012 - Under Water Home 411
WikiLoan Announces a New Opportunity with Peer to Peer Lending
WikiLoan has announced that they have a new opportunity on their peer to peer lending site. The service is now accepting individuals to sign up as lenders for their list of borrowers that require a loan. WikiLoan is a service that provides the tools to create a professional proposal to obtain a... - January 03, 2012 - WikiLoan
Miles Mason Sr., JD CPA, Speaking to the Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis on January 4, 2012
On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA speaks to the Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis at the Racquet Club of Memphis. The presentation will be Money Never Sleeps: Analysis Financial Planners Can Provide Client’s and their Divorce Lawyers. - January 01, 2012 - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
ClearOne Advantage Recommends Budgeting, Financial Planning for Consumers in the New Year
Encouraged by a surge in the Consumer Confidence Index, ClearOne Advantage executives are cautiously optimistic for an improved economy in 2012, and are recommending that consumers begin 2012 with a financial budget in order to spend wisely and avoid additional credit card debt in the New Year. - January 01, 2012 - ClearOne Advantage
Money Habitudes Named Personal Finance Book of the Month by The Washington Post
Award-winning personal finance activity helps people better understand their habits and attitudes about money and talk about the taboo topic. - December 31, 2011 - LifeWise
L.O.I.S Kick Starts 2012 with Financial Focus Series
Five Business Experts to Speak on Credit Clean-up, Real Estate Marketing Magic, Total Domination Lead Generation, Getting the "Yes" you need and Judgment and Lien Properties: Webinars launch January on LearnOthersInsideSecrets.com - December 28, 2011 - Learn Others Inside Secrets, LLC
Digital Menu Me Units with Revel POS
Digital Menu Me contracts with Revel Systems, leading iPad Point of Sale company to deliver Cloud based Digital Menu Boards to all of its customers. - December 28, 2011 - Digtial Menu Me
Kustom Design to Host Free Information Session for Financial Bootcamp in January
Free information session to educate on financial strategy hosted by Kustom Design this January. - December 24, 2011 - Kustom Design
Avista Solutions Announces Partnership with ComplianceEase®
The mortgage software company’s latest integration directly connects customers to ComplianceEase’s automated compliance auditing solution, ComplianceAnalyzer®. - December 15, 2011 - Avista Solutions
Wallick & Volk Loan Officer Launches New Bellevue Seattle, WA Mortgage Website
With the launch of Wallick & Volk Loan Officer new mortgage website getting scheduled with Bellevue & Seattle's best mortgage banking company is easy. - December 15, 2011 - Wallick & Volk Mortgage Bank
Elephant Offer Auto Insurance Coverage in Maryland, Illinois, Texas and Virginia
Elephant is offering auto insurance coverage quotes in Maryland, Virginia, Texas and Illinois. A variety of discounts are available for qualified applicants that include good student, a safe driver, multiple vehicle and multiple driver discounts. - December 14, 2011 - Elephant Insurance Services
Mageras Promoted to Senior Vice-President Leads Mortgage Defense and Resolution Practice
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Steve Mageras has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Steve, who started with zIngenuity in late 2009 when mortgage repurchase demands became... - December 13, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Uniastrum Loan Applicants Can Now Obtain Preliminary Decision via Bank Website
The lender has come up with a new service for retail customers, who can now expect to receive a preliminary decision on their loan application in a matter of minutes. - December 10, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
New Survey Shows Parents Want Mandatory Credit Education Classes for Kids
Majority of parents believe children should be required to take a course on how to use credit cards. - December 10, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions
DIY Christmas Checks at $0 Cost with EzCheckPersonal from Halfpricesoft.com
With ezCheckpersonal check writer, users can easily design and print bank checks to reflect their life styles. And the free offer is available for this holiday season at www.halfpricesoft.com - December 09, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
PureChecks.com Announces New Coupon Special on Personal Checks
For a limited time, leading online check manufacturer, PureChecks.com, is offering a coupon special on personal checks when customers use coupon code “save2” at checkout. - December 08, 2011 - PureChecks.com
SyndicIT Services Corporation Introduces ScreenIT
SyndicIT now provides credit screening, background checking and reporting that protects consumers and landlords. Personal identity information is no longer sent to the landlord or stored in paper files reducing legal risk. - December 07, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
NYC Apartment Review Site Rentenna.com Presents "Tips on Holiday Tipping!" Infographic
Rentenna.com offers a free apartment rating tool that shows renters whether a particular apartment is where they would want to live. For the holidays, Rentenna.com has released their first-ever "Tips on Holiday Tipping" infographic that breaks down the average tip ranges for the most common service providers. - December 07, 2011 - Rentenna
Jefferson National Meets Advisor Demand for Risk Management and Greater Diversification Adding 23 New Funds from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO, and OppenheimerFunds
To confront ongoing volatility, research confirms RIAs and fee-based advisors are focused on risk management, greater diversification, and blending active and passive investment strategies. Jefferson National's Monument Advisor, the industry's first flat-insurance fee variable annuity with the industry's largest selection of more than 350 tax-deferred funds, continues to meet advisor demand by adding 23 new investment options from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO and OppenheimerFunds. - December 06, 2011 - Jefferson National
New Book Takes Humorous Look at Banking Industry's Relationship with Technology
CFC Technology announced the release this week of a bold new publication commenting on the interaction between the banking industry and technology. Titled “A Tale of Three Banks,” and created in a children’s book style, this business book takes a humorous approach to financial... - December 04, 2011 - CFC Technology
Efficient Uses of Debt Capital is Topic of Workshop for Business Owners December 13 in Chicago
A panel of seasoned lenders will discuss efficient uses of debt and talk about how a bank evaluates your business. - December 04, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
MCA Certified Tax Preparers LLC Launches Vpay, the Online Payroll Solution for Small to Midsized Companies
The Launch Gives Owners an Easily Managed Payroll Solution That Cost Much Less than the Brick and Mortar Payroll Firms. - December 03, 2011 - MCA Certified Tax Preparers
Jefferson National Wins Four More Top Honors in 2011 from Marcom, Davey and W³: DMA 2010 "Financial Services Company of the Year" Continues Unprecedented Winning Streak
Jefferson National, innovator of the first flat-fee variable annuity and winner of DMA "2010 Financial Services Company of the Year," continues an unprecedented winning streak, with four more Top Honors in 2011. Jefferson National won MarCom's highest honor, the Platinum Award, for an integrated marketing, communications and PR campaign; MarCom's Gold Award for a newly redesigned website; and W³ Silver Award and Silver Davey Award for its "Advisor's Voice" video series. - December 02, 2011 - Jefferson National
Family Credit Protection Offers Affordable Credit Monitoring to Credit Unions and Financial Institutions
Family Credit Protection offers banks and credit unions the opportunity to provide affordable credit monitoring to their members by integrating their unique platform into the financial institutions website. - December 02, 2011 - Family Credit Protection
Which Retail Bank Offers the #1 Mobile Solution?
Bank of America, Chase, Citibank and Wells Fargo Compared. Winner Announced in Free Webinar. - December 02, 2011 - Key Lime Interactive
Crescent State Bank Named to “The Financial 100”
Local Bank Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - December 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
FiPath Offers Consumers the Opportunity to Locate a Personal Financial Advisor Online
People who are beginning to plan for retirement can now find a personal financial advisor at http://www.fipath.com at no cost. - December 02, 2011 - FiPath
New App Store Opens for Online Traders
Traders Now Have Access to Traditional and Cutting-Edge Resources - November 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Sending Credit to Mobile Phones in Russia and Eastern Europe? Simple.
New International Mobile Top Up Service Enters the Online Market - November 30, 2011 - PaySurfer
4 Reverse Mortgage Help - A New Informational Resource About FHA-Insured Reverse Mortgages
www.4ReverseMortgageHelp.com was launched on November 21, 2011 with one objective: to provide easy-to-understand, comprehensive, unbiased information that helps consumers and professionals better understand how FHA-Insured reverse mortgages can improve the financial outlook for Senior homeowners. - November 30, 2011 - 4 Reverse Mortgage Help
FPA of Florida Elects New Board Members for 2012
The Financial Planning Association (FPA(R)) of Florida proudly elected its 2012 Executive Team and appointed new Board Members. As the first cooperative of its kind, the FPA of Florida serves as leading ambassadors in promoting the financial planning profession to state of Florida Chapter members and consumers. - November 30, 2011 - Financial Planning Association of Florida
Hexaware Partners with iCreate to Establish Biz$core Banking BI Centre of Excellence
Hexaware enters into a Strategic Partnership with Banking BI specialist to augment service offerings. - November 30, 2011 - iCreate Software