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.
Xpress Money Ties Up with National Bank of Egypt
Xpress Money, the leading global money transfer brand and National Bank of Egypt have entered into an agreement by which Xpress Money would provide instant money transfer services to the Egyptian community living across the world. - December 23, 2010 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
Green Bank Logo Wins Lantern Award in Houston
Business Marketing Association awards event recognizes top examples of corporate branding - December 22, 2010 - Green Bank, N.A.
Broad Financial Launches New Alternative Investment Funds Designed for the Self Directed IRA and Solo 401K Investor
Broad Financial LLC, a New York-based diversified financial services company specializing in self directed IRA's and Solo 401K plans, has recently introduced two alternative investment funds, a tax lien fund and a real estate fund. - December 16, 2010 - Broad Financial - Self Directed IRA and Solo 401K Plans
Amero Enterprise Launches New Nursing Grants Website, NursingGrants.us
NursingGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of Nursing and College Grants. The Site Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - December 15, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
Uniastrum Forges Partnership with Udmurtia SME Credit Assistance Guarantee Fund
Under the agreement the Fund will guarantee a total cap of Rb 10 mn to small and midsized businesses taking out loans with Uniastrum Bank - December 15, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
ActForex Optimizes Trading Technology for Apple’s iPad
Release of ActPad Application is Widely Anticipated. - December 14, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program
This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Passive Income Through Dividend Investment
Investors can increase their passive income by buying dividend paying stocks with a safe yield. The Top Dividend stocks have been steadily increasing their dividends for years while maintaining solid earnings growth and cash flow. DSO has launched a investment service to help traders find the best dividend stocks. - December 13, 2010 - Dividend Stocks Online
Nationwide Fair Lending Denial Disparity Drops
TruPoint Partners Releases Nationwide Fair Lending Denial Disparity Index by State Averages - December 11, 2010 - TruPoint Partners
Finlay Joins Waddell & Reed
James Finlay, Penn State graduate joins Waddell & Reed as a Financial Advisor in Monroeville, PA. - December 06, 2010 - Waddell & Reed
Uniastrum Gains Top-30 Retail Bank Ranking
Figures published in November by popular Russian business weekly Kommersant-Dengi show Uniastrum Bank’s retail loan portfolio tipping the scales at near Rb 19 bn as of October 1, 2010. - December 03, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Churchill Debt Settlement is Compliant with FTC Regulations
Churchill Debt Settlement is committed to the ethical resolution of unsecured credit card accounts by 60%. Churchill is fully FTC compliant as well as registered with the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. - December 02, 2010 - Churchill Debt Settlement
Best CreditRx, LLC Launches New Credit Repair Product
Best CreditRx, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of "Quick Fix Credit Prescription." Their customers and partners have been searching for a product that helps clients with a quick turnaround to their credit health. Now Available. - December 02, 2010 - Best CreditRx, LLC
The BSC Group and Quadrant Financial, Inc. Announce Self‐Storage Financing Alliance
The BSC Group, LLC and Quadrant Financial, Inc. (Quadrant) announced today that they have formed an alliance to deliver SBA & USDA B&I loans to the Self‐Storage Industry. This powerful alliance has resulted in the creation of a unique and specialized platform designed to provide... - December 02, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
UseMyServices Launches New Customizable SaaS Real-Time Payment Solutions
Canadian-based UseMyServices, a leader in innovative real-time online bank payment solutions, announced today the launch of two new fully customizable payment solutions, UseMyBiller and UseMyWidget. - December 02, 2010 - UseMyServices.com
Marcus Evans Presenting to You "Global Bank Risk"
By zeroing in on the changes to the regulatory landscape, the Global Bank Risk Conference aims to bring together experts from the regulators and the banking industry to expound on the impacts of the post-crisis on risk management. This conference will discover the key challenges and solutions to help prepare banking risk professionals to succeed and gain an edge in this highly competitive market and reshape the world of banking as we know it. - December 01, 2010 - Marcus Evans Group
ActForex Announces Release of ActDroid
Android’s Winning Technology Creates Demand for Better Trading Applications. - November 30, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Banque Centrale Populaire Maroc Joins the Mediterranean Bank Network
Mediterranean Bank Network is a non-profit banking organisation and strategic partnership between leading Mediterranean banks. The Network’s major objective is the strategic collaboration between its members in all areas, the reinforcement of their relationships and contributes to the internationalisation of banks and economies in the Mediterranean. Membership is exclusive to one bank per country. - November 26, 2010 - Mediterranean Bank Network
Northwest Communities Applaud Good News from Cascade Bancorp
Bank of the Cascades’ Capital Raise Announcement Infuses Optimism During Challenging Economic Times - November 24, 2010 - Cascade Bancorp
CESI Debt Solutions Represents Non-Profit Credit Counseling Agencies at Rally in Raleigh
CESI Debt Solutions CEO, Dr. Diane Chen, was one of twenty-five panelists at the first ever “Rally in Raleigh” event this past Saturday. The event was hosted by “The Get Out of Debt Guy,” Steve Rhode, and brought together leaders from the debt relief industry, including... - November 21, 2010 - CESI Debt Solutions
Albuquerque Client Saves a Bundle with the Help of JK Harris and Company
When a taxpayer tries to do the right thing, sometimes an error out of their control can lead them to owe back taxes. JK Harris client Tina Driver of Albuquerque, NM found this out the hard way. Ms. Driver lost her job and had to cash in her 401K to cover her living expenses. At the time she... - November 21, 2010 - JK Harris & Company
Top U.S. Retailer Selects CIMCON Software's End User Computing Tools for Spreadsheet Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
CIMCON Software, Inc., the recognized Market Leader in Spreadsheet Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that one of America’s Top 3 Retailers has selected CIMCON’s End User Computing tools for reducing and managing spreadsheet risk. With a market... - November 20, 2010 - CIMCON Software Inc
Elaine King's Family & Money Matters at Miami Book Fair International Highlights Significance of Family Financial Literacy
With only 28 percent of parents revealing that they have taught financial skills to their children according to a USA Today survey, Elaine King has recently authored Family & Money Matters: Life Lessons for the New Generation (Kaabrah Publishing, September 2010) to teach high school and college... - November 18, 2010 - Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade
Commodities Online Negotiates New Long-term Contracts with Buyers of Iron and Copper Ore
Commodities Online today announced that, working together with its Mexican mining partner, it had successfully negotiated new, long-term contracts with major Chinese buyers of Iron Ore and Copper Ore. - November 17, 2010 - commoditiesonline.com
Kasasa® Revolutionizes Community Local Banking in Columbus Grove, Ohio
The Union Bank Company Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Mega Bank Rollercoaster. - November 13, 2010 - Kasasa
Local Credit Union TULIP Takes on Predatory Lending and Makes a Difference in People's Lives
Thurston Union of Low-Income People, otherwise known as TULIP, has been changing the lives of low-income community members, one account at a time. With over 1,000 members, this little not-for-profit credit union is making big changes in Thurston County by doing what many other larger banks and... - November 11, 2010 - TULIP Cooperative Credit Union
TruPoint Partners Signs Record New Clients in Third Quarter
TruPoint Partners experiences record third quarter growth. - November 11, 2010 - TruPoint Partners
Total Mortgage Services Receives New York Mortgage Banker License
New York borrowers can take advantage of some of the industry’s lowest mortgage rates and personalized service - November 10, 2010 - Total Mortgage
New FTC Rule Embraced by ADMA
The FTC recently imposed new regulations on the debt settlement industry intended to protect consumers and eliminate disreputable debt settlement companies. - November 10, 2010 - ADMA Solutions, LLC
New Online "Credit Damage Score" Unveiled to Help Assess Wrongful Injuries from Loss of Credit Reputation
Individuals or businesses now can use a new online tool to determine a Credit Damage Score - designed for those who believe their credit score may have been damaged at no fault of their own. The tool, available at www.creditdamagescore.com, presents visitors with a simple set of questions in areas such as lost wages or commissions, credit cards, collection accounts, mortgage and insurance. - November 09, 2010 - creditdamageexpert.com
Emerging Debt Solution Product Recognized and Accredited by Better Business Bureau
Taxon Group, LLC along with Herb Kay and the Herb Kay S.O.S. family of products and services has resolved to increase the level of consumer confidence in the personal finance sector, by becoming accredited by the Better Business Bureau. The BBB, a nonprofit organization that provides an impartial... - November 05, 2010 - Herb Kay S.O.S.
Smart Money, Smart Women Seminar Set for Nov. 9
Riddell Financial Sponsors Seminar on Five Things Every Woman Should Know About Money - November 04, 2010 - Riddell Financial
Most Famous YouTube Viral Marketing Videos of All-Time, Strategy from Strange Lands, Risk Management and E-Commerce
The latest issue of Business Review Canada is available, at no cost, for Canadian business Executives looking for entertainment and insight into successful viral marketing campaigns, exotic destinations to shape corporate strategy, a checklist to risk management and free e-commerce software for the... - November 03, 2010 - WDM Group
iSekurity Combats Identity Theft and Offers Jobs Nationwide
Advanced Identity Protection Services (AIDPS), an authorized iSekurity Distributor, is recruiting sales managers and sales representatives nationwide to help protect people from the fastest growing crime in America - Identity Theft. - November 03, 2010 - Advanced Identity Protection Services
Mortgagecalc.me Announces Availability of Easy to Use Mortgage Estimation Tools
There is a new destination for anyone looking to make an informed mortgage-related decision. www.mortgagecalc.me now provides powerful yet easy-to-use mortgage calculation tools and graphical mortgage rates trend. - November 03, 2010 - mortgagecalc.me
Uptown Solar Supports Local Chicago Area Businesses with Solar Energy Funding Opportunities. Illinois DCEO's Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program for FY2011 is Now Open.
After much anticipation, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) released on Friday, October 22, 2010, the Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program for Fiscal Year 2011. Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond quickly due to the anticipated demand. Uptown Solar is very experienced with the program and fully understands the urgency for customers to respond rapidly in an effort to take advantage of the funding opportunity. - November 01, 2010 - Uptown Solar
Joanne Frawley Joins the WealthTouch Leadership Team as Director of Portfolio Reporting Products
Industry Veteran to Continue WealthTouch’s Track Record of Reporting Innovation, Flexibility, and Data Integrity. - November 01, 2010 - WealthTouch
The Rise of Single Family Offices and Its Impact on Private Banking at Golden Networking Forum in New York
Share thoughts, ideas and perspectives on how Private Banking can move forward and meet client expectations while still contributing to the bottom line at Golden Networking's 2nd Banking Leaders Forum, "Private Banking on the Brink of Transformational Change," November 18th, New York - October 30, 2010 - Golden Networking
"Spotlight" Takes a Look at American Resolve Created by the Current Recession
“Spotlight” to showcase the people and ideas helping to inspire economic progress. - October 29, 2010 - Spotlight
financialfootprint Launches Financial Education Services for Young Adults
financialfootprint, LLC announced today the public launch of their online-based service for personal finance education. Designed specifically for young adults, financialfootprint provides education and guidance about personal finance issues ranging from student loan options to credit card basics. - October 29, 2010 - financialfootprint llc
Title Consulting Services, Inc Engages BIZFIN LLC. to Aid in Acquisition Search
Title Consulting Services, Inc. DBA Accu Title Agency (Pink Sheets: TITL) has engaged BIZFIN, LLC to target potential acquisition candidates through a targeted campaign to over 1.3 million targeted businesses in their database thereby reaching over 9,000 existing title insurance agencies, over... - October 28, 2010 - Title Consulting Services Inc
Russian Bank for Development Loans Uniastrum 1.1 Billion Rubles to Assist Small and Midsized Business
Repayable in 5 years, the special-purpose loan is part of a co-financing initiative geared toward implementing the Government SME Lending Program. - October 28, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Starts New Lending Program
The Bank’s new product U-Balance makes Paying Off Loans Easier and Cheaper. - October 28, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Hard Money Bankers, LLC Goes Paperless
The innovative hard money lender is finding new ways of reducing the amount of paper used in its day to day operations. - October 28, 2010 - Hard Money Bankers
Rent2Buy Makes Home Ownership a Reality for Many South Africans
Rent2Buy, a new concept for the South African property market, gives potential buyers and property owners an alternative way to buy and sell properties. - October 28, 2010 - Rent2Buy & MyBudgetFitness
Freedom Debt Relief Gives Consumers a 'Fresh Start'
New debt relief program complies with FTC rules, eliminates advance fees, simplifies debt settlement - October 27, 2010 - Freedom Financial Network
TruPoint Offers Fair Lending Peer Group Analytics
TruPoint Partners, a provider of key compliance resources to community banks, today announced the release of their Fair Lending Peer Group Analysis report. The peer group analysis is available for all mortgage lenders in the US. - October 27, 2010 - TruPoint Partners
Simpleton Solutions Wins Prestigious National Book Award
USA Book News today announced the winners of the annual Best Books Award. Simpleton Solutions’ offering, The Miserly Mind, 12½ Secrets of the Freakishly Frugal placed as a Finalist in the Personal Finances category. - October 26, 2010 - Simpleton Solutions
RegaloCard Partners with Money Transfer Company Dinero Ahora Expanding Its US Distribution
Dinero Ahora to Offer RegaloCard’s Innovative Mobile Payment Service to Their Money Transfer Footprint - October 25, 2010 - RegaloCard
Announcing the Gulfstream Business Bank - Annual HOA Seminar Featuring Online Property Payments by Revo Property Pay
Innovative epayments platform offered by Gulfstream Business Bank now allows homeowners to pay their homeowner dues online with an E-Check and Credit Card. - October 24, 2010 - Revo Payments