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.
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
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
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
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
WealthTouch CEO Brings Key Private Banking Insights from the US and Europe to the Fastest-growing Asian Private Banking Sphere
CEO Norman Jones shared his industry and ultra-high net worth perspective as a keynote speaker at the 20th Private Banker International Wealth Summit in Singapore - October 24, 2010 - WealthTouch
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
Total Mortgage Services Hires Michael Dimech to Head Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender and broker that offers some of the lowest mortgage rates available, announced today the hiring of Michael Dimech as the Company’s new head of operations. Mr. Dimech brings to this new position over 15 years of operation management and underwriting experience within the mortgage industry with a strong focus on efficiency modeling, risk management and team building. - October 22, 2010 - Total Mortgage
VP, Research and Customer Experience Selected for Research Showcase at BAI Retail Delivery
Expert Usability Professional Presents Improving User Efficiency to Increase Online Account Openings to Senior Banking Executives. - October 21, 2010 - Metrics Marketing Group
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
Kash Mart Rolls Out Fast Kash Mobile Payments
Fast Kash is Launched - October 19, 2010 - Kash Mart International
CESI Debt Solutions Open House Encourages Community to Put Down Fears and Pick Up Paintbrushes for the "Wall of Hope"
Event also celebrates the Raleigh-based nonprofit’s new headquarters and 12 years of helping Americans become debt-free - October 16, 2010 - CESI Debt Solutions
Crescent State Bank Hosts Free Continuing Education Event for Local Paralegals
Community Bank Partners with SoftPro to Offer Seminar on Trust Account Management - October 16, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Rescue Capital Launches New Website
Specialty finance firm, Rescue Capital, has launched a new English-language version of their website this week. The site, www.rescuecapital.com was designed to provide potential and current customers with content to help them achieve their financial goals. In addition, the website’s design... - October 15, 2010 - Rescue Capital
Avista Solutions Announces Early Adoption of Fannie Mae’s EarlyCheck
New integration allows Avista Solutions customers to recognize and solve problems early in the loan process - October 15, 2010 - Avista Solutions
A Look Into Ford’s Business Strategies and Promojam’s Quick Rise to the Top in the Social Media World in October’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, discusses Ford Motor Company’s business strategies, the benefits of estate planning for the future, the rise of Promojam, and the latest edition of Apple TV compared to its competitors. The October cover story... - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Automated, Triggered Marketing Now Available for All Banks – Not Just the Big Guys
Leading Database Marketing Firm Launches Turn-Key Marketing Solution with 422% Annual ROI - October 13, 2010 - Metrics Marketing Group
Uniastrum Bank to Allocate Nearly Rb 2 bn to Moscow City Hall Partnership Program in 2010-2011
On September 7 the Moscow Administration reconferred authorized bank status on Uniastrum Bank for a further 18 months, simultaneously approving the lender’s partnership program with the Moscow Authorities in 2010-2011. - October 10, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Old Florida National Bank Completes Merger with Mercantile Capital Corporation
Old Florida National Bank (Old Florida), headquartered in downtown Orlando, and Mercantile Capital Corporation (Mercantile), based in Altamonte Springs, announced they have closed on their merger agreement three months ahead of schedule. Earlier the two companies announced their intention to merge... - October 10, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Crescent State Bank Community Banker Re-Appointed to Wake County Growth Issues Task Force
Jeff Eddins Named to Reconvened Wake County Growth Task Force. - October 09, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Canada Credit Fix Merges with Cease Collect, Set to Revolutionize the Credit Industry
Canada Credit Fix (CCF), rapidly expands again. In a powerhouse move CCF has negotiated a merger with Canada’s Cease Collect agency and has agreed to incorporate their infrastructure and clients into their current system. CCF has also added Cease Collects president Tyler Lorenz to their roster of talent and brings his senior position in their credit repair and debt settlement facility. - October 08, 2010 - Canada Credit Fix Inc.
Helen Sipsas is Awarded Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
Helen Sipsas, MBA, CFP®, a Managing Principal of Peak Wealth Advisors with offices in San Luis Obispo, CA and Pasadena, CA has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP... - October 06, 2010 - Peak Wealth Advisors
Official 911 Mortgage Loan Modification Software Now Meets All HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA Requirements
In meeting the HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA requirements, Official 911’s Mortgage Loan Modification Software allows homeowners to submit a complete package, which ensures them a quick approval. - October 06, 2010 - Official 911
Great Oak Lending Announces Merger with 1st Maryland Mortgage Corporation
Deal Makes Great Oak Direct Lender with Ability to Fund up to $25 Million per Month in Home Loans; New Company Plans to Hire up to 30 Employees by Year-End - October 06, 2010 - Great Oak Reverse
Matthew Censullo Launches Website
Financial professional creates website in order to brand his image. - October 05, 2010 - Matthew Censullo
RegaloCard Partners with Unicomer Group Adding Over 300 New Locations to It’s Mobile Payments Network in Latin America
Unicomer’s La Curacao Stores of Central America, Almacenes Tropigas, Loco Luis and Servitotal, Partner with RegaloCard to Instantly Send Micro Money Transfers to Their Retail Locations. - October 04, 2010 - RegaloCard
Hidden Treasure? Cedar Brook Financial Hosts First Life Insurance Policy Roadshow
Cedar Brook, one the region's largest independent wealth management firms, has announced the first Life Insurance Roadshow, October 4 - 8, 2010, at their office in Cleveland, OH. Anyone 60 or older with a term or permanent life insurance policy valued at $250,000 or more is eligible to receive a free appraisal from an expert at Cedar Brook. - October 02, 2010 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Crescent State Bank Expands Mortgage Department
Community Bank Adds to Growing Mortgage Department - October 02, 2010 - Crescent State Bank