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.

Banking BI / Analytics Specialist iCreate Software Achieves ISO 27001 Certification on Information Security

ISO 27001 (ISO/IEC 27001) is a global security standard that sets out requirements for an Information Security Management System. - July 06, 2011 - iCreate Software Pvt. Ltd.

Orlando Mortgage Lender FBC Releases Central Florida Mortgage Report for May

Orlando mortgage lender FBC recently released their Central Florida Mortgage Report for May 2011. All of the data contained in the report is compiled from financed properties located in Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Osceola and Lake Counties and excludes condos and distressed properties unable to... - July 05, 2011 - FBC Mortgage

Riddell Financial Presents "Smart Money, Smart Women" on July 19

Financial Seminar for Women Focuses on Retirement Planning and Conservative Investment Strategies - July 03, 2011 - Riddell Financial

Direct Currency Markets - DCMforex.com Launches New 25% Trading Deposit Bonus Promotion

Direct Currency Markets - www.DCMforex.com is an Australian regulated and licensed brokerage firm offering Direct Market Access dealing services to retail online currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin forex trading with account leverage options available from 1:1 to 1:100 on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, DCM provides the best trade execution tools, resources and technologies available to retail traders worldwide. - July 02, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited

Crescent State Bank Names New Appraisal and Evaluation Administrator

Alice M. Ligon Joins Community Bank - July 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank

Richard Menson, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Menson, a partner with McGuireWoods LLP and a member of the firm’s Tax and Employee Benefits department, will speak at the Knowledge... - July 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

IMTC and Zintro Partner to Connect Money Transfer Experts with Consulting Opportunities

IMTC teams up with Zintro to create the Money Transfer Expert Network helping consultants generate business leads through Zintro’s state-of-the-art platform. - June 30, 2011 - Zintro, Inc.

Texas Trust Credit Union Offers Relief to Small Businesses with New Focus on Loans to Power Growth, Jobs

Texas Trust Credit Union has $3 million available for small businesses loans. Businesses needing funds for working capital, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, or real estate investment, can apply for a Texas Trust conventional or SBA loan at www.NTXBusinessloans.com - June 30, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union

FPA, CFP Board, and U.S. Department of Labor Collaborate to Launch Spanish Retirement Saving Webcast

Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Miami-Dade President Elaine King and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Inc. partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Council of La Raza to host its inaugural Spanish-language 'Guide to Retirement Saving'... - June 29, 2011 - Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade

Lou Mazawey, Principal, Groom Law Group Chartered to Speak at KC’s Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lou Mazawey, Principal, Groom Law Group Chartered will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other... - June 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Professional Associations Super Hits $1.7 Billion After Two Year Growth Spurt

Efficiencies that minimise investment fees combined with strong investment returns have enabled Professional Associations Super to grow by 36 percent in the last two years, reaching $1.7 billion in February 2011. Not only is Professional Associations Super one of the top ten industry funds in... - June 24, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

Professional Associations Super - Lack of Understanding of "Advice" Results in Low Take-Up, Research Finds

Super fund members’ lack of knowledge about what “financial advice” entails, and low levels of trust following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), are the key barriers to seeking advice, research by Professional Associations Super has found. Qualitative and quantitative member... - June 24, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

SkySparc Simplifies System Upgrades with Automated Regression Testing of SWIFT Messages

SkySparc's SkyREPORT solution for advanced financial reporting and fully automated testing has been enhanced to allow central banks and government debt offices to regression test SWIFT messages between old and upgraded systems. - June 24, 2011 - SkySparc

Crescent State Bank Names News Vice President, Branch Sales Manager

Gary Williams Joins Community Bank’s Preston Office - June 23, 2011 - Crescent State Bank

Coop Foreclosures in New York City Reach a Two-Year Peak in May 2011

In May 2011 the number of coop units scheduled for auction in New York City reached its highest value in 2 years. - June 22, 2011 - PropertyShark.com

TruPoint Partners Continues Record Growth in 2011

TruPoint Partners, a leading provider of compliance solutions to community banks, announced today that it has achieved record growth to start 2011, increasing its client roster by an average of four new clients a week for the first half of the year. This represents six consecutive quarters of... - June 22, 2011 - TruPoint Partners

The StoneHill Group Announces Expanded Mortgage Collateral Audit Services

Service Offering Designed to Help Federal Home Loan Bank Members - June 21, 2011 - The StoneHill Group

Don't Turn to Credit to Get Out of a Tight Spot - Get Help

Financial solutions company Think Money advises people with financial concerns to avoid taking on additional credit in a financial emergency. - June 21, 2011 - Think Money Ltd

New Clarity Advantage Webinar Explores Why Call Preparation is Vital to a Banker’s Small Business Prospecting Efforts

The opportunity for additional conversation with a small business banking prospect is earned when a banker understands the business, knows what questions to ask, and knows how to interpret the answers—all of which can be gained with proper call preparation. Prospecting strategies like these to be explored in a live webinar on June 28, 2011 entitled First Calls on Prospects. - June 21, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

Celebrate the Spirit of Independence with Xpress Money

Xpress Money wishes all Filipinos across the world a very memorable and joyous independence day. - June 19, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD

Easy-Forex See the Euro Remains Under Pressure as Greece’s Problems Resume

Easy-Forex dealing room noted that the euro recovered some of its losses during yesterday’s US session after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union reached an agreement on Greece. Easy-Forex head dealer, Nicolas Shamtanis noted that fears of a Greek default eased after the IMF appeared willing to offer further financial aid to Greece as long as the new austerity plan is approved. - June 18, 2011 - easy-forex

Instant Pink Slip Loans Provides Instant Service to Car Buyers

Instant Pink Slip Loans announced today, they are offering a new type of auto title loan service for car buyers. Using Manheim Marker Report (MMR) values, Instant Pink Slip Loans will provide buyers with title loans that are up to 120 percent of the vehicle’s value. The unique difference... - June 18, 2011 - Instant Pink Slip Loans

Easy Forex Puts Perspective Under Fears of Greece’s Future

The euro plummeted yesterday as fears over Greece’s debt crisis intensified. The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, offered to step down and proposed a unity government while protests in Athens against austerity measures continue. Easy Forex report that against the dollar, the euro shed 2.4% breaking below the 1.4100 level to trade as low as 1.4090 from 1.4438. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex

Professional Associations Super Strengthens Female Leadership

Professional Associations Super members have recently elected Katherine Kasper as a Member Representative Director. Katherine replaces Marian Bolton, who has been a director on the board for 17 years. Ms Kasper has more than 10 years industry experience as a trust lawyer in the commercial sector,... - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

Professional Associations Super - Super Reform Won’t Change the Basics of Retirement Planning

With the end of the financial year approaching, Professional Associations Super says the basics of retirement saving won’t change, despite looming reforms to superannuation rules. - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 in Scholarships for the Nacha Payments Institute

SWACHA today awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships for the 2011 NACHA Payments Institute. This marks the 10th year SWACHA has provided the NACHA Payments Institute Scholarship and the 5th year for the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship. Dallas-based SWACHA awards scholarships to banking professionals for their dedication and involvement both in their financial institution and within the SWACHA membership. - June 15, 2011 - SWACHA

VIR Announces a Customer Loyalty CashBack Shopping Mall Program for Banks and Credit Unions

Today, Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), an on-line marketing solutions company and one of the nation’s premier builders of Internet CashBack Shopping Malls announced the launch of its new CashBack Customer Loyalty Mall specifically designed for banks and credit unions. - June 15, 2011 - Very Important Relationships, Inc.

The BSC Group Expands Team

Casey McGrath joins The BSC Group LLC as associate vice president. - June 14, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC

Director Jenny Menna with the Dept. of Homeland Security to Speak at KC's Webcast on Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jenny Menna, Director, Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection & Awareness, National Cyber Security Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security will... - June 12, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast, Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled "Managing Your 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond." This two-hour event is... - June 11, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Edward Gibson, Director, Cyber/Risk Assessments, PwC to Speak at KC’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Edward Gibson, Director, Cyber/Risk Assessments, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Gavin Reid, Senior Manager, Cisco CSIRT to Speak at KC’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gavin Reid, Senior Manager, Cisco CSIRT will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

JMango Partners with maatG International

Mobile applications development firm JMango and solutions provider maatG International have just announced their entry into a strategic partnership. The deal will allow maatG to license the JMango mobile development platform and distribute JMango’s mobile development services... - June 10, 2011 - JMango

Kimberly Peretti, Director, Co-Lead Cybercrime Practice, Forensic Services, PwC to Speak at KC’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kimberly Peretti, Director, Co-Lead Cybercrime Practice, Forensic Services, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Handy Tech North American Named U.S. Distributor for CashManager Financial Software

For over 20 years, Accomplish CashManager has been widely used throughout New Zealand and Australia. The software has made waves by being available to assist the blind community and in December 2008 the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) endorsed the product's accessibility for the blind and partially sighted. Now United States customers can purchase this accessible, feature rich and easy to use financial management software from Handy Tech North America and its’ dealers. - June 09, 2011 - Accomplish

New ActWebTrader Platform Upgraded with a Refined Look

New Look and Feel Provides Traders an Edge in Managing Essential Information - June 08, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc

CESI Debt Solutions Joins in National “Save the Dream” Event

CESI, NACA help salvage American Dream of owning a home. - June 08, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions

Enmark Partners with CashTrans to Upgrade Its ATM Fleet

Cash Transactions, LLC announces that Enmark Stations, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA, has partnered with CashTrans to upgrade its entire ATM fleet. This major storewide upgrade will ensure that all Enmark stores have the latest and most advanced ATM equipment available to their customers and... - June 07, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC

CESI Debt Solutions Helping Clients Devastated by Recent Storms

CESI helping with a variety of needs to get families back on track. - June 04, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions

Stevens Student Research Protects Credit Card Owner Privacy

Students at Stevens Institute of Technology built a prototype for a software-defined radio system that defends credit card near-field communications chips from being read illegally. Their system was recognized with 3rd place at the RIT IEEE Student Design Competition in May. - June 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Simple Changes Could Make Debts Easier to Repay

Debt management company Gregory Pennington says that making lots of small changes to your spending, rather than a few big changes, could be the best approach to take when repaying debt. - June 03, 2011 - Gregory Pennington

10 Tips to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Mortgage on Favorable Terms

The Soda Group Offers Advice on Improving Your Credit Worthiness - June 03, 2011 - The Soda Group

Latest Version of ExceptionComplete Available Now for Financial Institutions

Exception and Covenant tracking software for Banks and Credit Unions, integrates with Hosts, Cores and Financial Analysis FISCAL Credit Suite. - June 02, 2011 - Vision Software Solutions

Terence Coppinger, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s FBAR Update: The New FBAR Regulations and IRS' 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Terence Coppinger, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Foreign Bank Account Reporting and Enforcement... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

iCreate to Showcase How Banks Can Jumpstart BI at AITEC Banking & Mobile Money West Africa, Accra

iCreate Software to showcase 'Biz$core' its flagship BI product for banks at AITEC, Ghana - June 01, 2011 - iCreate Software Pvt. Ltd.

American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Guide

A free guide describes ways to reduce the cost of long-term care insurance by 20-to-50 percent annually. The guide is offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - May 31, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance