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 Credit Union Makes National List of Top 100 Best Workplaces in Canada
Community Savings, a credit union dedicated to financially empowering the working community within British Columbia, has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada. The local credit union made the national list by cultivating a workplace culture that values its employees. In addition to an... - April 15, 2011 - Community Savings Credit Union
Spectrum Commercial Lending Provides $5M Owner-User Commercial Real Estate Loan for Their Client in March of 2011
Spectrum Commercial Lending, a national non-bank commercial lender located in Southern California provided a $5M commercial real estate loan allowing their clients to purchase an approximate 293,000 s.f. facility in which to help expand their business. - April 15, 2011 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
National Survey Reveals Lifelong Influence of Debt DNA
Children learn a lot from parents, including saving and spending habits. - April 13, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions
Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer (Roseville, Ca) Announces the Release of a Buy – Sell Agreement Article. This Article May be Useful to Any Business Owner.
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM shares his knowledge of Buy - Sell Agreements. The purpose of this article is to educate business owners or potential business owners with the hopes that those who read it will draft the necessary documents to protect their business interests. Specifically, this... - April 12, 2011 - Kent W. Meyer Law
Elaine King, CFP(R) Joins the Lubitz Financial Group in Miami
Elaine King, CFP(R), has joined the Lubitz Financial Group as Managing Director of Wealth Planning. Author of the book, "Family and Money Matters," Ms. King is the Chair and President of the Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade and serves on the board of directors of the Family Collaborative Law Institute. She holds an Interntational MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a graduate of the Georgetown University Bowen Center for Study of the Family. - April 12, 2011 - Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade
SpringReef Partners, LLC Formed to Evaluate and Select Exceptional Financial Advisors for High Net Worth Families
SpringReef Partners will offer clients personalized, unbiased evaluations and recommendations on financial advisor selection and performance. - April 11, 2011 - SpringReef Partners, LLC
BOTH's Independent Contractor Total Support™ Available to Headway Workforce Solutions Clients
Innovative workforce engagement platform drives compliance and contractor loyalty. - April 11, 2011 - Back Of The House - BOTH
PhoneRecordFinder.com Announces Enhanced Places Feature to Find Out What That Mystery Charge is on Your Credit Card Statement
Consumers wrestling with short, cryptic descriptions on their credit card statements will find help at www.PhoneRecordFinder.com/Places where the expanded Places feature uses the community to discover quickly and easily what the mystery charges are. The Enhanced Tool Helps to Decipher Charges and Improve Personal Financial Management Quickly. - April 09, 2011 - PhoneRecordFinder.com
Deltastock Offers Up to 30% Cashback Bonus
New live account traders can claim the 30% cashback bonus. The promotion is active for three months starting on 1st April, 2011. - April 07, 2011 - Deltastock
Maybank.MOB FUN & MoneyTree NEXT Launch Party at GSC Tropicana City Mall
With over 3000 fans on Facebook, Maybank.MOB Financial Understanding Network (FUN) held a momentous occasion for their loyal fans by upholding a launching at GSC Tropicana City Mall. The movie 127 Hours was complementary to the launch, which was supported by the fans who came from various backgrounds. - April 06, 2011 - Mainstream Online Buzz Sdn Bhd
Caregiverlist Shares Free Tools for Evaluating Quality Senior Home Care
Understanding the Different Paths Available for Quality Care Eases the Care Planning Process for Both Seniors with Money and Without Money. - April 01, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
CESI Debt Solutions Helps Client in Need
After a client’s house fire, CESI raises funds to assist family to get back on track - April 01, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions
New Release from Dog Ear Publishing Offers Lessons on Credit, Personal Finances; Book by Richard Johnson
Knowing how to get your credit score above 700 and keeping it there can save you thousands of dollars throughout your life, the author writes. Readers will discover why their credit score is so important and can explore myths and misunderstandings about credit scores. The book chronicles important consumer lessons: how to create a good credit score, use credit wisely and resolve financial problems. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Brenda M. Van, Western Managing Dir., Nonprofit Market Leader, MassMutual to Speak at KC's Event Entitled: Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brenda M. Van, Western Managing Director, Nonprofit Market Leader, MassMutual Retirement Services will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - March 26, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Outsourcing Provides Cost-Savings for the Mortgage Industry
Mortgage Services Vendor, The StoneHill Group, is growing their Mortgage Quality Control, Mortgage Fulfillment Outsourcing, Due Diligence and Collateral Audit Services. - March 25, 2011 - The StoneHill Group
Riddell Financial Presents "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds"
Seminar Focuses on Keeping Your Money Safe in These Uncertain Times - March 25, 2011 - Riddell Financial
LiquidNexxus Ltd Facilitating "Payment Risk Forum Beirut 2011" - Payment Card Innovation and Risk in Levant and the Gulf
The Payment Risk Forum 2011 is taking place in Beirut, Lebanon on the 11th and 12th of April will bring banking and payment professionals together to discuss key industry developments. - March 24, 2011 - Liquidnexxus
Regency Financial Group Now Offering Money Back Guarantee
Regency Financial Group is now offering a money back guarantee on modification assistance. - March 23, 2011 - Regency Financial Group, LLC
EVO Platinum Services Group Chooses SparkBase to Provide Loyalty, Gift Card and Mobile Marketing Program
EVO Platinum Services Group (EPSG), a division of EVO Merchant Services, the largest privately-held acquirer in the United States and Canada, selected SparkBase to power its Platinum Rewards Network. SparkBase is the leading provider of white-label reward, gift card and mobile marketing solutions for financial services providers. - March 23, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Uniastrum Captures Top-20 Slot in 2010 Branch Network Rankings
New data released by RosBusinessConsulting show Uniastrum placing 20th relative to other multi-branch lenders. The Bank’s well ramified network currently numbers over 200 offices in 48 regions Russia-wide. - March 23, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Posts Net Income of Rb 476.3 mn
The lender’s FY2010 results drafted to RAS reveal a more than 5-fold jump in net income year-on-year, totaling Rb 476.3 mn as of January 1, 2011 (discounting operations falling outside the reporting year). - March 20, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt Issues Guidelines on the Needs for Financial Competence of Banks
After a systematic and comprehensive consultation of Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt Banking Industry Organization, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt has finally issued new guidelines on the all-inclusive evaluation of solvency needs of the banking institutions of Germany. - March 18, 2011 - Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt
Former Moss Adams Wealth Advisors COO/CIO Mark Jaeger Joins Appropriate Balance
Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) is pleased to announce that Mark Jaeger, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF® has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, Mr. Jaeger will be responsible for practice management, technology, finance and... - March 17, 2011 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
Free Banking Webinar March 24 Tells How to Have Better Conversations with Small Business Owners, Increase Sales
Small business bankers and branch managers can build confidence in talking to small business owners, have more productive conversations, and increase cross sells with the six tips in Clarity Advantage’s free webinar coming March 24, 2011. - March 16, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Family & Money Matters Book Empowers Children to Thrive with Essential Financial Life Skills
Empower teenagers and young adults to thrive this Spring Break season, by nurturing, expanding, and reinforcing their financial literacy skills with money lessons and exercises from Family & Money Matters: Life Lessons for the New Generation, authored by renowned Financial Planning Association (FPA®) of Miami-Dade President and Certified Financial Planner® professional Elaine King. - March 14, 2011 - Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade
Judgment Recovery Institute Celebrates Second Anniversary – Launching New Finance Option for New Students
Institute Teaches Students How to Create a New Business Enforcing Judicial Judgments - March 13, 2011 - Judgment Recovery Institute
Sheri Smith Earns Real Estate Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Certified Distressed Property Experts have completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance with particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education needed to avoid this situation if you have someone who can work with homeowners and the lenders. - March 13, 2011 - Sheri Smith
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
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
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
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.
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