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.
Guatemalan Restaurant Chain Taco Inn Joins the RegaloCard Mobile Payments Network
Taco Inn Partners with RegaloCard Allowing Guatemalans in the US to Instantly Send Their Relatives Back Home a Traditional Meal. - September 24, 2010 - RegaloCard
Consumers Cashing in Maturing CDs to Pay Down Credit Card Debt According to Latest Market Rates Insight Analysis
Latest research shows that $29 billion, or 15%, of maturing CDs balances were used to pay down credit cards and other revolving debt in the first half of 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Market Rates Insight
Preparing to Meet Your Banker - Workshop to be Held at Amoskeag Business Incubator
If one would like to know the best way to improve the chances of receiving a loan through a bank, join Katherine Hanlon, VP and Business Banking Officer at Citizens Bank, for a workshop at the Amoskeag Business Incubator (abi). The areas to be explored include; the importance of establishing a relationship with a banker before the need for a loan; what to look for in a bank/banker; bank lending requirements; and preparing a pitch. - September 22, 2010 - abi Innovation Hub
Webinar Training - Bidding at the Tax Sale
Joanne Musa, of TaxLienLady.com will be conducting a webinar training on Wednesday September 22, 2010 from 9pm-10pam eastern. The title of this special webinar is "Bidding at the Tax Sale." "There are a lot of tax sales going on this fall. Wherever you are planning on investing,... - September 22, 2010 - TaxLienLady.com
RegaloCard Partners with iPayStation to Provide It’s Micro Money Transfer Service to 4,000 Retailers Nationwide
Ipaystation to Offer RegaloCard’s Unique Mobile Payment Service to Thousands of New Retail Locations. - September 20, 2010 - RegaloCard
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Stock Broker
Southern CA Stock Broker Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase - September 19, 2010 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Devil’s Ridge Golf Classic
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (http://www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will sponsor the 6th Annual Devil’s Ridge Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at... - September 18, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Evgeny Tutkevich Appointed Chairman of Uniastrum Management Board
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Evgeny Tutkevich Chairman of the Management Board, effective September 10, 2010. - September 17, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Hoffman Asset Management Launches Managed Futures Program to Overcome the "Small Account Conundrum"
Award winning Commodity Trading Advisor Dean Hoffman, through his firm Hoffman Asset Management, is launching a managed futures product for smaller investors. “This is an underserved market, as most individually managed trend following programs have minimums of $1,000,000 or more,” says Hoffman. - September 12, 2010 - Hoffman Asset Management
valuescope Launches Free News-Service for M&A Deals in the International Banking Sector
Current events on international banking M&A-deals, easily accessible and organized on one platform. - September 12, 2010 - valuescope GmbH
Crescent State Bank Named to The Financial 100
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (http://www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the company was ranked No. 21 in The Financial 100 rankings by Business North Carolina magazine. Based on... - September 11, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Amero Enterprise Launches New Pell Grants Website, PellGrants.us
PellGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of 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. - September 10, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
Lance Futures Launches Hedge and Managed Futures Funds
Two different accounts that utilize the expertise of Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), the managed futures funds and hedge funds can now be opened at Lance Futures, a leading commodity brokerage firm in Frankfurt, Germany. - September 10, 2010 - Lance Futures
ProOnGo Expense Now Available for iPad
Award-winning expense tracker, ProOnGo Expense, is now available for iPad and Features AmEx integration. - September 10, 2010 - ProOnGo LLC
St. Elias Mines Ltd. – Update on Corporate Affairs
Expanded Investor Relations Activities World-Wide Highlighted by New York Events Bolster Drilling and Exploration Programs in Peru and British Columbia, SLI announced today Lori McClenahan, President of St. Elias Mines Ltd. (SLI – TSX:V) (“St. Elias” or the... - September 09, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
Westcore Capital Limited Offers More Global Diversification Opportunities
From simple and basic trading services, now comes another milestone for Westcore Capital Limited as it unveils global diversification opportunities through its new yet proven effective multi-manager commodity strategies fund. - September 09, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
Lighthouse Software Releases PCI Merchant Management as a Service or Platform
"With the PCI Merchant Management System, merchant portfolios can be monitored in real-time for completion and compliance. Based on experience with Merchant Management Software and PCI Requirements, Lighthouse Software has produced a product that is easy for Merchants to understand. Required information can be provided on demand to processors, banks and card brands." -- Bruce Dubbert, Industry Consultant - September 07, 2010 - Lighthouse Software Development, Inc
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. Closes Over $20M in Owner-User Commercial Real Estate Projects for the Month of August 2010
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. a non-bank commercial lender located in Southern California announced that they had closed over $20M in commercial real estate projects throughout Southern California that accounted for over 221,300 sq. ft. of commercial real estate. - September 07, 2010 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
Used Car Warranty and Vehicle Service Contract Provider US Direct Protect Offer's a Zero Deductible Policy
Car Warranty and Vehicle Service Contract Provider US Direct Protect Offer's a Zero Deductible Policy. US Direct Protect will now offer a zero deductible plan with almost all of its Extended Car Warranty and Vehicle Service Contracts. Starting Sept. 1st a driver can purchase a Vehicle Service... - September 05, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Wealth Management Industry Develops New Strategies to Target the Affluents, States Report Posted on MarketResearch.com
This study focuses on the wealth management industry covering client acquisition, customer behavior, and wealth management regulations. - September 02, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Trusts & Estates, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Estate Planning Explored in 2010: The New Model
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Trust & Estates will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Estate Planning Explored in 2010: The New... - September 02, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. is in the Inc. 5000 for Third Straight Year
No. 4562, Industry Rank No. 210. Industry: Financial Services 2008: Overall Rank 408 Industry Rank 24 2009: Overall Rank 1622 Industry Rank 69 2010: Overall Rank 4562, Industry Rank 210 Three Year Growth: 17% 2006 Revenue: $5.1 million 2009 Revenue: $5.9 million Founded: 1997 Employee: 85 Web... - September 01, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Bertrand Retirement Strategies in Oklahoma City Makes Top 3 in 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards
Bertrand Retirement Strategies makes top 3 in the Oklahoman’s Readers’ Choice Awards, competing against mid to large sized heavyweights in the Financial Advisors category. - August 28, 2010 - Bertrand Wealth Strategies
Total Mortgage Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies: Included on the 2010 Inc. 5000 List
Ranked as #1 mortgage originator, #6 financial services company, and #48 across all industries in Connecticut. Ranked #2,815 nationally with a three-year growth rate of 79% - August 27, 2010 - Total Mortgage
New Aithent Alert Manager Cuts Out False Positives; Makes Dealing with Avalanche of Financial Crime Alerts Easier, More Effective
Combines with Any Detection System; Extends Capabilities of Aithent Fraud Manager Aithent™ Inc. today introduced Aithent Alert Manager™, a browser-based configurable solution that allows financial institutions to better control the fire hose-like flow of alerts from detection systems... - August 27, 2010 - Aithent
Chariff Realty Group Sold a Commercial Building with 90% Financing Through a Government Based SBA Loan in an Economy Where Financing is Near Impossible
5963 Biscayne Boulevard, a 2700 square foot high-exposure building, sold to England-born and current Miami Beach resident, Attorney Robert Dixon, this month, who obtained 90% financing through a government-based SBA loan in an economy where financing is near impossible, let alone 90 percent financing. Chariff Realty Group is encouraging other Small Business Owners to research Category #504 SBA real estate Loans as a financing option. - August 24, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
Personal Finance Expert Chris Scully Offers Ten Money Saving Tips
With a total US consumer debt of $2.5 trillion dollars, credit card debt now averaging in excess of $15,000 per household with credit card debt, and 40% of families spending more than they earn, it’s no surprise that so many Americans have money problems. Personal finance expert Chris Scully offers 10 money saving tips to help consumers get in control of their finances. - August 24, 2010 - MyMoneyMess.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network
Breitling Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network. - August 18, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on The Burr #1 in Jefferson County, TX
Breitling Oil and Gas begins completion operations on the Burr #1, a 14,400' hackberry sand well in Jefferson County, TX. - August 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
MoneyNYC is Proud to Announce Payroll Solutions for Business Owners
MoneyNYC.com is proud to announce payroll solutions for small, medium, and large business owners. - August 15, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
Crescent State Bank Names New Wilmington Community Banker
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (http://www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Mike Mangum has joined the bank’s Wilmington presence as a community banker. In this position,... - August 15, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Personal Finance Expert Chris Scully Launches New MyMoneyMess.com Blog
Debt settlement and credit repair expert Chris Scully, author of “The Debt Survival Kit,” today announced the launch of MyMoneyMess.com, a new blog to help people get out of debt and improve their credit score. The blog contains articles and tips on how to manage money, eliminate debts,... - August 10, 2010 - MyMoneyMess.com
Extended Warranty Company Integrates Chat Portal Onto Its Website for Sales and Customer Service
US Direct Protect adds Chat Portal onto their website to assist customers with sales on an Extended Warranty or customer service on an Extended Warranty they already purchased. Customers can now communicate with a live person directly on US Direct Protects website. - August 07, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
A2iA CheckReader™ Integrated with Panini Scanners, Providing Maximum Results with the Lowest Associated Cost
A2iA and Panini extend worldwide relationship, offering a scalable check-processing solution to a wide variety of vertical markets. - August 06, 2010 - A2iA
FairwayPro Now Offering Ground Floor Investment Opportunity Toward Expanding Its Product Offerings
FairwayPro addresses all the common deficiencies associated with conventional golf mats, which are disliked by 80% of golfers who have to practice on them. - August 05, 2010 - FairwayPro
Datamation Announce PDF Reporter for SWIFT MT Messages
Datamation, a leading provider of development tools and payment solutions for banks, corporates and software developers has introduced aplonREPORTER for outputting SWIFT MT messages as readable, customer friendly, PDFs. - August 04, 2010 - Datamation
Self Help Debt Settlement Website 2SettleMydebt.com - FTC Regulation of Debt Settlement Industry is a Big Win for Consumers
On July 29, 2010 the Federal Trade Commission reined in the Debt Settlement Industry as a whole. The Federal Trade Commission made amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to prohibit Debt Settlement Companies from charging upfront fees and requires new disclosures. - August 02, 2010 - B-EZ Enterprises
Redwood Credit Union to Host Free Community Shred and Information Security Event
Redwood Credit Union will host a free information security event featuring personal document shredding, ewaste recycling and a free seminar on preventing identity theft. The event takes place Saturday, August 14 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Credit Union's Administrative Offices, 3033 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. - August 02, 2010 - Redwood Credit Union
Mobile Banking Presents Opportunities for Financial Institutions to Increase Client Retention and Acquisition
Mobile banking usage and consumer preferences are covered in this new report published by IDC. - July 31, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
China City Commercial Bank Report, 2009-2010 by Research In China Now Available at ReportsandReports
Up till the end of 2009, there were more than 140 city commercial banks in China, of which, 14 banks, including Ping An Bank, Bank of Shanghai and Shengjing Bank, each possessed assets exceeding RMB100 billion, over 70 banks each had total assets of RMB10-100 billion, and more than 50 banks each held total assets of less than RMB10 billion. - July 30, 2010 - ReportsandReports
New Solution Created for Regulatory Margin Requirement
Latest Japanese FSA Rule Puts Focus on Leverage Control - July 29, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Principia Deploys Web Platform for Independent Valuation and Risk Surveillance of Investments and Derivatives
Principia Partners, a leading provider of software for the capital markets and structured finance industry today launched fully hosted, online version of Principia SFP. The valuation, investment analysis and risk surveillance platform is now accessible as an integrated web-based service to manage vanilla and structured derivatives, as well fixed income and structured credit investments. - July 29, 2010 - Principia Partners LLC
Creative Brand Communications to Develop New Website for MaPS Credit Union
Financial branding consultants to translate credit union's distinct member experience online - July 29, 2010 - Creative Brand Communications
MoneyNYC is Proud to Announce the Launch of RestaurantFinanceNYC.com Offering Factoring and Cash Advance Services to the Food and Beverage Industry
Restaurantfinancenyc.com offers restaurants and bars cash advances against future sales in as little as a week. - July 27, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
RealtyJuggler Adds Video Tutorials
RealOrganized, Inc. announces the availability of video tutorials for their flagship real estate CRM product - RealtyJuggler. - July 26, 2010 - RealOrganized, Inc.
Software Provider in Bid to Increase Financial Know-How
No-charge use of daily finance features will help users take control of their finances. - July 25, 2010 - InStep Computer Interfaces Ltd.
The W.A.D. Group is Proud to Announce the Launch of MoneyNYC.com, a Collaboration of Multiple Financial Service Providers
The W.A.D. Group has announced that it has launched it's new financial services website, www.moneynyc.com. MoneyNYC.com combines multiple financial services in one place to serve individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. - July 23, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
EL CAP Inc. - Redefining the Investment Process
Announces the Opening of Their Charlotte, Vermont Office - July 22, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Explains Credentials & Reputation
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) discusses the exceptional qualifications, credentials, and experience of its estate jewelry buyers and diamond appraisers. - July 22, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers