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African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit Showcases Exciting City Development Plans on the Continent in Cape Town in November
The CEO of Wesgro, Tim Harris, the Executive Director of Kampala’s Capital City Authority, Dr Jennifer Musisi, the UCLG-A Secretary General, Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi, and Business Botswana Director Lekwalo Mosienyane are heading up an exciting line-up of headline experts from around Africa... - September 20, 2016 - African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit
First Service Credit Union Opens New Spring Branch
Credit Union’s 12th Branch Now Open at 8640 Spring Cypress Road in Spring, Texas. - September 15, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Advisor of the Year Announces 2016 Event, Judges
Awards recognize local advisors who provide extraordinary service in the sale, acquisition, expansion or recapitalization of a company. - September 08, 2016 - San Diego Advisor of the Year
Madison Street Capital Announced as Finalist for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor has announced Chicago based international investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, as a finalist for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards, widely respected as a pinnacle of achievement in the financial industry, recognize excellence in deal making,... - August 29, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Dowco Acquires Acuña & Asociados S.A. Madison Street Capital Acted as Advisor to The Dowco Group of Companies
Madison Street Capital, (MSC), an international investment banking firm, served as exclusive advisor to The Dowco Group of Companies ('Dowco'), in the acquisition of Acuña & Asociados S.A. ('Acuña'). Acuña is a leading Steel Detailing and Structural Engineering firm located in Santiago, Chile which serves companies across the world. - August 22, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Kingdom Trust Expands Business Development Team with Hire of Reggie Karas and Brian Snyder
Firm’s dynamic growth in the institutional custody space enhanced by pair of key strategic hires. - August 18, 2016 - Kingdom Trust
Clear Tax Provides Critical Defense Against IRS Scrutiny
Business owners and other management now have access to a tool that can determine their risk of an IRS audit. - July 30, 2016 - Clear Tax
Investors Rush to Reserve Their Place in the First Crowdfunded Silicon Valley Venture Fund
KXTER reservations cross $1 million threshold – Crowdfunder now closed – WeFunder round still open. - July 13, 2016 - KXTER INC.
KXTER.com Venture Fund Now Available on WeFunder
World's Leading Crowdfunded Silicon Valley Venture Fund Now Available to Everyone - July 13, 2016 - KXTER INC.
Operational and Investment Management Due Diligence Expert Joins IMDDA Faculty
The Investment Management Due Diligence Association announced today that John Ward has joined its faculty to lead it’s in person educational programs. Ward who currently serves as Managing Director, and Head of Operational Due Diligence at Nyon, Switzerland-based Gottex Fund Management... - July 08, 2016 - Investment Management Due Diligence Association (IMDDA)
David Borden of CCR Wealth Management Named to 2016 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers
David Borden of CCR Wealth Management is pleased to announce that he has been named to the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers, as of March 31, 2016. The list recognizes top financial advisers at traditional broker-dealer firms from across the U.S. This is the fourth annual FT 400 list,... - June 22, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
Cetera® Advisors Honors CCR Wealth Management as Ensemble of the Year at Annual Awards Conference
Mark Palmerino, financial consultant and partner at CCR Wealth Management, recently attended Cetera Advisors’ annual awards conference where he accepted the Ensemble of the Year award on behalf of his firm. This team of top producing, seasoned professionals gained this honor by leveraging... - June 21, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
African Cities to Connect with Developers and Investors in Cape Town on Future Development Plans
Kigali, Lusaka and Dar es Salaam are open for business and are showcasing their future land and development plans at the African Real Estate Summit in Cape Town from 2-3 November 2016. - June 15, 2016 - African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit
Growth for CCR Wealth Management
David Borden, Managing Partner says, “Since inception in 1998 our firm has grown from a startup entity to a team of 16 that manages more than $1.1 billion in assets for individuals, corporations, retirement and pension plans and nonprofit organizations. Along with our past growth, we continue to grow the practice at some 20 percent per year. Adding these professionals to our team will allow us to keep up with that growth and give our clients the excellent service they expect.” - June 14, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
Feischer S. A. Pleased to Announce Martin Nagel as M.D. of European Operations
Feischer S. A. are pleased to announce that Martin Nagel is the company's new M.D. for their European operations, based in their Luxembourg office. - June 03, 2016 - Feischer S.A.
Bearence Management Group and AERO Risk Management Announce Strategic Partnership
Bearence Management Group and AERO Risk Management have formed a strategic partnership, providing clients of both firms with access to expanded risk management and insurance placement capabilities. In conjunction with the agreement, AERO’s highly specialized aviation risk and insurance... - June 03, 2016 - AERO Risk Management
First Service Credit Union Hosting Spanish-Language Social Security Seminar
First Service Credit Union is hosting a Social Security seminar for those whose first language is Spanish. The seminar will be held May 24 at the Gulf Freeway branch in South Houston. - May 18, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
First Service Credit Union Buys Houston Building for New Headquarters
Building in West Houston Energy Corridor will house corporate operations and new branch for First Service Credit Union. - May 18, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
VisionQuest Wealth Management Announces Promotion of Stacy Beane
Stephen Peters, Founder and CEO, today announced the appointment of Stacy Beane as Chief of Staff at VisionQuest Wealth Management. In a newly created position, she will be responsible for driving the firm’s strategic plan, special projects and most importantly, VisionQuest’s client... - May 14, 2016 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Madison Street Capital Arranges $2.5MM Equity Facility for GMS-Pavilion Properties, LLC
International investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a $2.5MM equity facility for its client, GMS-Pavilion Properties, LLC. Based in Bloomington, IN, GMS-Pavilion Properties is a real estate development and construction company that... - April 20, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Madison Street Capital Wins Cross Border Deal of the Year
The M&A Advisor announced Madison Street Capital ("MSC") as a winner at the 8th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards for Cross Border Deal of the Year ($10 million to $25 million). The award was for the acquisition of Fabtrol Systems by AVEVA, led by Senior Managing Director... - April 15, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Madison Street Capital Senior Managing Director, Karl D’Cunha, to Speak at 2016 International Financial Forum Featuring the 8th Annual International M&A Awards
Madison Street Capital’s Karl D’Cunha, Senior Managing Director, will be chairing a panel at the upcoming 8th Annual International M&A Awards on April 12, 2016 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Mr. D’Cunha will be sitting alongside other industry experts at the... - April 12, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Federal Court Rules in Favor John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos
US Court Rules in Favor of John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos noting that its claims were based on little more than unsupported allegations of wrongdoing” and finding that it was “essentially motivated by bad faith.” - April 12, 2016 - Bridge Capital
Madison Street Capital’s Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Marsala, Announced as 7th Annual Emerging Leaders Award Recipient
Madison Street Capital (MSC), a leading international boutique investment bank, is proud to announce that Anthony Marsala, MSC’s Chief Operating Officer, was honored as a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 7th Annual Emerging Leaders Award. Anthony was selected based on his... - April 08, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
PricewaterhouseCoopers Veteran to Lead Cascade Asia's Commercial Due Diligence Practice in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia boutique consulting firm Cascade Asia taps PricewaterhouseCoopers veteran Stuart Banham to lead its commercial due diligence practice. - March 22, 2016 - Cascade Asia Advisors
First Service Credit Union Purchases Site for New Branch
First Service CU will open branch on Spring Cypress Road, in Houston, following renovation. - March 16, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Solomon Exam Prep Publishes Exam Study Guides for the FINRA Series 27 and Series 28 Financial Operations (FINOP) Exams
Solomon Exam Prep has published concise study guides for professionals seeking their Series 27 Financial Operations Professional and Series 28 Introducing Broker-Dealer Financial Operations Professional license. - March 04, 2016 - Solomon Exam Prep
First Service Credit Union Reports Robust Growth in 2015
First Service Credit Union of Houston recorded impressive 2015 numbers: 12 percent asset growth, nearly 44 percent net income growth, nearly 20 percent loan growth, and membership up 9 percent. - March 01, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Elite Crowdfund Successfully Raises $1,000,000 for SkyMedicus
Atlanta based debt and equity funding portal secures $1,000,000 in growth capital for local medical tourism service, SkyMedicus. - February 28, 2016 - Elite Crowdfund
Michelle Pais Appointed Managing Director and COO of Prospect 33
Prospect 33, a global management consultancy specializing in regulatory services within investment banking and the financial services industry, has named Michelle Pais as its new Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Mrs. Pais, who has been with the company since February of 2010, started... - February 23, 2016 - Prospect 33
KNF Ventures Blends Knowledge Networks and Funding in an Entrepreneurial Approach to Venture Capital Investment
Knife Capital launches SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company with incentive to fund South African innovation-driven ventures. - February 18, 2016 - KNF Ventures
Madison Street Capital Provides 2016 Outlook for Hedge Fund M&A
Madison Street Capital reports 42 hedge fund deals were closed or announced globally in 2015, exceeding the 32 transactions that closed in 2014. Additionally, 2015 transaction volume as measured by AUM was approximately 27% higher than 2014. Propelled by the wave of transactions in the fourth quarter of 2015, there are other key drivers creating deal momentum, positioning 2016 to be a record year in terms of hedge fund M&A transactions. - February 09, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Zach McGowan of "Black Sails" Fame Stars in "American Brawler"
New boxing film, starring Zach McGowan goes into post production for a 2016 theatrical release. - February 04, 2016 - Aloe Entertainment
The Website and Domain Address EquityCrowdfunding.com Has Hit the Market
EquityCrowdfunding.com represents a great opportunity for a company with the vision and interest to lead this market worldwide. This is a multi-million dollar name, within a market that is growing exponentially. Equity Crowdfunding is a total game changer in the Fintech world. There are many platforms out-there and more to come. Having a good plan, team and content is not enough. When it comes to Branding, Social Media, SEO, Market Size, avoiding competition, it's unmatchable! - February 03, 2016 - EquityCrowdfunding.com
Madison Street Capital Senior Managing Director, Karl D’Cunha to Speak at 10th Annual Distressed Investing Summit
Karl D’Cunha, Senior Managing Director at Madison Street Capital, will be a panelist at the upcoming 10th Annual Distressed Investing Summit on January 28, 2016 at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Mr. D’Cunha will be sitting alongside other industry experts at the Stalwarts Roundtable,... - January 25, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for Accel Compression, Inc.
International investment banking firm Madison Street Capital (MSC) acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a sub-debt facility for its client, Accel Compression, Inc., (Accel). The transaction was announced today by Madison Street Capital CEO, Charles Botchway, and was led by Senior Managing Director, Reginald McGaugh. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. - January 19, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Spain (MECD) Has Signed an Agreement with the US Financial Company, Financial Hills Latin America (fhlatinoamerica.com)
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Spain (MECD), has signed an agreement between workers and the US financial company, Financial Hills Latin America, (www.financialhills.com) in which, every Spanish employee in MECD can open a CD (certificate of deposit or plazo fijo in Spanish) with... - January 14, 2016 - Financial Hills Latinoamerica
Cannabliss Reports Pittsburgh City Decriminalizes Marijuana
Cannabliss: Pittsburgh City Council has approved legislation decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. - January 10, 2016 - Cannabliss
First Service Credit Union Sharing Its 2015 Success with Members
Each of First Service CU's 55,000 members will receive a portion of its earnings. - January 07, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Active Management Nor Launch a New Gold Fund (AMNGF)
Active Management Nor (Aktiv Forvaltning) is pleased to announce the launch of Active Management Nor Gold Fund (AMNGF) - Scandinavia's first open end commodity scheme. AMNGF aims to provide maximum exposure to prices of Gold, by investing in deliverable gold based futures contracts available at a commodity exchange (New York, London). AMNGF has an initial offering from January 21-28, 2016 with No Load and will be open for subscription subsequently. - January 07, 2016 - Active Management Nor
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for Renegade Industrial
International investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, Renegade Industrial, LLC. The facility was provided by Loeb Term Solutions. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison... - January 06, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Dowco Technology Services Has Been Acquired by Cansel Survey Equipment, Inc.
Madison Street Capital, an international investment banking firm, served as exclusive advisor to Dowco Group of Companies (“Dowco”), in the divestiture of its software reseller business, Dowco Technology Services (“DTS”). DTS is a leading reseller of construction technology... - January 05, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Cannabliss Raising $5 Million to Fund incrEDIBLES Cafés
Cannabliss to secure funding to launch chain of outlets that will supply medicinal marijuana edible products direct to patients. - January 04, 2016 - Cannabliss
Solomon Exam Prep Launches “Series 50 MSRB Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam” Study Program
Solomon Exam Prep has published study materials for professionals required to take the upcoming Series 50 pilot exam. - December 12, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 55 FINRA Equity Trader Examination, 2nd Edition” Now Available
In response to the new FINRA Series 55 outline, Solomon Exam Prep restructures its Series 55 exam guide giving Solomon students the most up-to-date Series 55 study materials available. - December 11, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 26 FINRA Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal Examination” Study Guide Now Available
Solomon Exam Prep has published a concise study guide for professionals seeking their Series 26 license. - December 11, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
Madison Street Capital Announced as a Winner for the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
The M&A Advisor has announced Madison Street Capital a winner of the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards. The awards, widely respected as a pinnacle of achievement in the financial industry, recognize excellence in deal making, restructuring and financing, celebrating the... - December 09, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for City Elevator
Madison Street Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, City Elevator. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison Street Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “It was a great opportunity for Madison... - December 08, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
The Green Rock Group Announces NYC Private Equity Acquisition of Non-Performing Note in Monmouth County, NJ
The Green Rock Group LLC announces the acquisition of a non-performing note by a single purpose entity funded by a NYC private equity fund. The note is secured by a 200,000 sf facility in Monmouth County, NJ. - December 02, 2015 - The Green Rock Group
James DeFrantz, Principal of Virtual Compliance Management Services Announces New Service
James DeFrantz notes that VCM will soon offer a subscription service. - November 26, 2015 - Virtual Compliance Management