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.
Epitome Global Services Names Kim Wales as New CEO
Epitome Global Services, a leading global administrator for the hedge fund and alternative asset management industry, today announced that effective immediately, Kim Wales, has been named Chief Executive Officer to lead Epitome into the next growth phase. Wales succeeds Raju Panjwani,... - March 12, 2011 - Epitome Global Services
The Top 5 CFO’s of India, Unplugged, with Business Review India
Most CEOs of leading companies seek a CFO who can help them manage the business, complement their skills and offer leadership; on top of their financial expertise. - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Lola Jo Sales Group Named as New Money Scholar Sales Rep for East and West Coast Territories
After weeks of searching, Money Scholar names Lola Jo Sales Group as their new sales rep and launches the new sales strategy at the prestigious ENK Children's Club in New York. - March 09, 2011 - Money Scholar
Tax Attorneys Direct Exposes Myths of Tax Extension
A tax extension provides ample time to prepare your taxes, but they need to be done correctly and the best way to do it is through a professional tax attorney. - March 08, 2011 - Titan Tax Relief
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group Announces Appointment of International Monetary Fund as Its Investment Banking and Strategic Advisory Firm
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group (OTC:“APRM.PK”) (www.aprcg.com) “the Company”), and a leader in marketing “Made-in-the-USA” products and services manufactured by U.S. Small & Medium Size Businesses (SME) to consumers in Hong Kong and China through their proprietary e-commerce platform, headquartered in Citra, Florida, today announced that it has engaged International Monetary (“IM”) as its investment banking & strategic advisory firm to structure financing. - March 08, 2011 - American Pacific Rim Commerce Group
Insurance Estimate System Released to Michigan Customers
Quote Volume provides a free on-line shopping tool for Michigan consumers seeking great rates for auto or homeowners insurance from national companies. Local agents serve each client however, so customers receive the benefit of national rate competition and the best local service available. - March 08, 2011 - Quote Volume.com
Default Research Inc Reports Las Vegas Real Estate Market: '10 Notice of Default Numbers Show Slow, Steady Recovery
2010 was a much-improved year for real estate in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas) as Notices of Default plummeted 49% to 39,767 from 59,287 a year ago. While 90% of Las Vegas Notices of Default were sent to owners of single-family homes, 5% went to condo owners and 2% to the owners of... - March 08, 2011 - Default Research Inc
QGM Newsletter Article Reveals Tips on How to Save for the Future During a Recession
Saving for the future is among the top financial concerns most people have today according to several popular polls. However, the current recession has changed things dramatically and this has forced many individuals and families to postpone saving indefinitely. Life goes on and saving for the... - March 06, 2011 - Quality Growth Management Inc
New EzCheckPersonal from Halfpricesoft Makes Bank Checks Reflect Life Styles
With ezCheckpersonal, users can easily design and print bank checks to reflect their life styles. And users can even get this new check design and printing software and the compatible check papers at $0 cost through special offers. - March 05, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
Green Bank Joins Select Group Financing Dynamo Stadium
$77 million project, five years in the making, expected to bolster Houston economy - March 04, 2011 - Green Bank, N.A.
Money Scholar Supersizes Money in the Big Apple
This weekend discerning buyers in the Big Apple will get a peek at Money Scholar's latest piggy banks of the future at the ENK Children's Trade show. - March 04, 2011 - Money Scholar
MMT Africa in Kenya Proves Mobile Money Transfer Industry Maturing on the Continent
Some of Africa’s top mobile money transfer operators, financial institutions and high-tech innovators will gather for the annual MMT Africa conference and expo from 10-11 May in Nairobi, Kenya which is still considered THE hub for mobile money transfer initiative and success. MMT... - March 04, 2011 - Mobile Money Africa
Trasferimento Tecnologico Releases a New Cheques Management Software
A new software solution for a complete cheques management has been released by the italian ICT consultants network Trasferimento Tecnologico. Cheques Management 3.0 allows to store and search the data of all the incoming and outgoing cheques. - March 01, 2011 - Trasferimento Tecnologico
Victorian and Queensland Flood Victims Ignored by Insurers Get a Lifeline Through VMG
Smaller Mortgage lenders such as Victorian Mortgage Group are stepping up to offer Australian victims of flooding and other natural disasters a lifeline when they need it most. - February 26, 2011 - Victorian Mortgage Group
First Foundation Honoured at 2011 Canadian Mortgage Awards with Multiple Nominations
First Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for two awards at this year’s 2011 CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards. - February 25, 2011 - First Foundation Inc.
Unlimited Checks - Easy-to-Use Laser Check Printing Software from Halfpricesoft.com Eliminates Need for Ordering Pre-Printed Checks
Remembering to order more checks is a pain. The new ezCheckPersonal from Halfpricesoft.com eliminates that hassle, allowing customers to print checks right from their computer and laser printer. - February 24, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
Bellwether Community Credit Union Expands Into Bedford
A new branch will open near the intersection of Route 101 and Old Bedford Road - February 24, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Century Negotiations Launches New Website
Century Negotiations announces the official launching of the company’s new website, now with added features for clients and affiliates. - February 23, 2011 - Century Negotiations, Inc.
Conference & Expo: FSO Knowledge Exchange to Conduct Next Generation IT Event on 10th March
Unprecedented changes in the IT industry have emerged as a key to success for financial institutions. These organizations need to identify and manage technological challenges in order to drive and sustain innovation and growth. In order to answer these issues FSO Knowledge Exchange has organized... - February 23, 2011 - FSO Knowledge Xchange
Mega Prizes for the ‘Christmas Gift from Xpress Money’ Promotion, Distributed
Distribution of the prizes related to ‘Christmas Gift from Xpress Money,’ Pamaskong Handog ng Xpress Money, a unique promotion for the Filipino customers of Xpress Money. - February 23, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
Local Business Owner Philip Fleishman of Pas Bookkeeping & Tax Prep Inc Says Minority Taxpayers Are Purposely Being Overcharged and Challenge H&r Block
PAS Bookkeeping & Tax Prep owner Philip Fleishman recently suggested on a local broadcast that minority and uneducated taxpayers are being purposely overcharged for their tax preparation. H&R Block's policies also questioned. Are minority and uneducated taxpayer's being purposely targeted? - February 21, 2011 - PAS Bookkeeping & Tax Prep Inc
Insurance and Risk Article Archive Announced at ClaudePenland.com/multimedia
Articles on emerging risks, reinsurance, insurance salary surveys, predictive modeling, social networking, insurance startups and web trends are now available. - February 19, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Crescent State Bank Hosts Smart Shopper Workshop
Community Bank Sponsors Seminar to Teach Money Saving Techniques - February 19, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Canada Credit Fix Enters New Year with New Phase of Growth in the Credit Repair Industry
The time has come to enter the next phase of conquest in the credit industry, through their new software tools, their growing talent pool of financial experts, and expanding their services throughout Canada and beyond. - February 18, 2011 - Canada Credit Fix Inc.
Uniastrum Bank Internet Site Gains Top-5 Web Ranking
Russia’s North West Banking Association has compiled a list of the twenty best bank websites in the North West region. - February 17, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Certified Distressed Property Expert, (CDPE)
Preston E. Gilmore, Broker Associate Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure - February 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Prestigious Properties, Preston Gilmore
CNI Executive Explains Benefits of Voluntary Auditing for Wall Street Journal
Century Negotiations CEO explains why voluntary financial auditing improves the company’s standing in the eyes of clients, bankers, and the general public. - February 12, 2011 - Century Negotiations, Inc.
Bellwether Community Credit Union Donates $15,000 to NH Food Bank
Financial Institution continues support of state's only food bank - February 12, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Crescent State Bank to Continue Offering Free Checking
Despite Industry Trends, Community Bank Will Not Discontinue Free Service - February 11, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
TempWorks Introduces Click-Once Payroll Tax Filing
New software automatically calculates tax payments and prints tax forms for thousands of tax jurisdictions around the country, ensuring accuracy and lowering administrative costs. - February 10, 2011 - TempWorks Software
New Personal Car Shopper Service for Expats Launched by Lion Leasing
To help foreigners moving to the U.S. with hassle free V.I.P. access to a new vehicles, Lion Leasing has launched a Personal Car Shopper Service that offers to locate, negotiate the price and check the condition of any new or used vehicles nationwide. The vehicles can then be financed and insured... - February 10, 2011 - Lion International Leasing
The Bank of Cyprus and Uniastrum Bank Organize Charity Initiative for Russians Hit by Summer Fires
In March 2011 50 Russian families that suffered as a result of last year’s freak heat wave will holiday in Cyprus. - February 09, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Genesis Rare Diamonds Announces August 8th Date for Relaunched Website
Genesis Rare Diamonds announced today the upcoming renewed relaunch and refresh of their corporate website on August 8, 2011 with new features designed to better inform its clients, as well as other hard asset consumers and investors around the globe. The revamped and modernized site will feature... - February 07, 2011 - Genesis Rare Diamonds
Uniastrum Reports 2-Fold Increase in Small Business Loans in 2010
Last year the Bank issued more than Rb 7.3 bn to Russia’s small business community, upsizing its SB credit portfolio by over 90%. - February 06, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Green Energy Promotions Offers Virtual File Cabinet Solution to Help Financial Institutions Drive Adoption of Electronic Statements
Green Energy Promotions, a San Diego California Environmental Promotional Marketing Firm, offers a user-friendly virtual filing cabinet as consumer incentive tool for Financial Institutions to drive customer adoption of electronic statements. - February 04, 2011 - Green Energy Promotions
Mapleton’s Pioneer Bank Now Rockin’ Kasasa Tunes™
Unrivaled Account Offers Consumers a New Kind of Bank Note. - February 04, 2011 - Kasasa
Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Co to Help Bank Customers Who Are Displaced from FDIC Closure
Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Box Co to offer FirsTier Bank of Louisville Bank customers safe deposit boxes at a discounted price. - February 03, 2011 - Colorado Vault & Safe Deposit Box Co
Liquid Expat Mortgages Says Longer Term Fixed-Rate Re-Mortgages "Wise Move" for British Expats Who Can Move Quickly
A number of lenders serving the expat mortgage market are offering fixed rate deals at the moment, a certain way for borrowers to be sure that the cost of buying UK property on a mortgage stays fixed for the specified period. - February 02, 2011 - Liquid Expat Mortgages
Great Oak Lending Partners is Now Licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, & Texas
Great Oak's ability to now offer North Carolina reverse mortgages, Virginia reverse mortgages, Oregon reverse mortgages, and Texas reverse mortgages, vastly increases its exposure across the United States. - February 02, 2011 - Great Oak Reverse
BDO UITFs Consistently Give Competitive Returns
The trust and investments group of Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc. (BDO) has rewarded its clients last year with competitive returns on investments (ROI) from its various unit investment trust funds (UITF). Figures showed that the ROIs of the Bank’s UITFs, namely, the Peso Money Market Fund, Peso... - January 31, 2011 - Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
Uniastrum Bank 2010 Results Show 50% Increase in Payment Card Distribution
In 2010 Uniastrum issued over 216,000 new payment cards compared with around 147,000 in the previous year. As of year-start 2011 the lender distributed more than 715,000 cards. - January 30, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Kasasa® Banking Services Launch at Southwest Louisiana Credit Union
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Mega Bank Rollercoaster - January 29, 2011 - Kasasa
PinPoint Research Launches MyCUsurvey.com to Give Credit Unions a Low-cost, Turnkey Approach to Member Research
New Survey Service Specifically Designed for Credit Unions Assesses Member Satisfaction Using an Approach that is Standardized, Accurate, and Inexpensive - January 28, 2011 - MyCUsurvey.com
C.O.D. Friendly Expands Credit Facility
Fueled by an increase in demand for their signature financial product, C.O.D. Guaranty℠, C.O.D. Friendly is announcing an expansion of their line of credit facility. The recent Credit Facility increase with a National F.D.I.C. insured institution confirms the belief of the financial community... - January 27, 2011 - C.O.D. Friendly, Inc.
Kustom Design CEO to Guest Speak at Total Woman Ministry Event This Month
Michael Lepitre will be discussing finances, focusing greatly on the five steps to financial freedom - January 26, 2011 - Kustom Design
Free Business Banking Webinar Offers Critical Insight Into Making Sound Business Lending Decisions
Risk assessment techniques, including a conversation model to help financial services professionals evaluate their customers’ and prospects’ abilities to manage their companies and repay borrowed money, will be shared by business banking consultant Clarity Advantage in a free webinar on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 12:00 PM EST. - January 26, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011
While the financial meltdown was led by the large financial intuitions, community banks suffered mightily from its aftershocks. Community banks are increasingly turning to stress testing so that they can more comprehensively understand their risk & financial health to make it easier to anticipate future problems. - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011
Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Wershing and Littlechild to Present Webinar "Generating Referrals Perpetually"
Stephen Wershing, president of The Client Driven Practice, and Julie Littlechild, president of Advisor Impact, will be presenting a webinar "Generating Referrals Perpetually" through the investment advisor web community Advisors4Advisors.com this Friday, January 21, 2011, at 4:00 PM. The... - January 20, 2011 - The Client Driven Practice
Landen Options and Futures is Set to Utilize Algorithmics for Market Management Risks
In the next few weeks, Landen Options and Futures, a leading brokerage firm in Belgium that offers brokerage trading services to global investors and traders will soon employ Algorithmics’ solutions for the firm’s market management risks. The agreement will soon commence after the finalization of the terms and conditions of the services offered by the Algorithmics. - January 20, 2011 - Landen Options and Futures