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Academy of Practical Accounts Announces New Free 90 Minute Training
90 minutes of Video, Documents and Software-based training regarding the recording of 9 types of Documents. Plus the extraction of a Trial Balance, Profit and Loss account & Balance Sheet. Using a Free Accounts App. - May 31, 2017 - Academy of Practical Accounts
Cornerstone Financial Corporation Completes 10 - 1 Reverse Stock Split
Cornerstone Financial Corporation (OTC “CFIC” and “CFICD”), the holding company for Cornerstone Bank, announced that effective today, the company finalized a 10 - 1 Reverse Stock Split. As a result, the Company’s stockholders will receive one new share of the... - May 31, 2017 - Cornerstone Financial Corp
NNG Capital Fund Adds Gerald Lucas as President
NNG brings in leading international real estate expert with launch of new fund - May 31, 2017 - NNG Capital Fund
The Resource Center and Travelers Team Up Offering Vacation Safety Tips
Summer vacation is around the corner, Travelers Insurance and The Resource Center have created a few safety tips to enjoy your trip. - May 30, 2017 - The Resource Center, Inc.
Your Next Big Adventure Awaits on MyLittleAdventure.com
MyLittleAdventure.com is the online ticketing platform that shows over 150,000 unique, cool and hidden things to do and see in the world on one easy-to-use platform. Pulling in over 150,000 exciting attractions and adventures from over 175 countries in 14 languages, this revolutionary travel... - May 29, 2017 - OpenLedger
Medicare Supplement Association Undertakes Consumer Awareness Initiative
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) launched a consumer awareness initiative focused on ways to change from Medicare Advantage coverage to Medicare with a supplemental insurance policy. - May 28, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Georgia Banks’ Earnings Up 6.2 Percent in First Quarter
Georgia’s 181 FDIC-insured financial institutions earned $764 million during the first quarter of this year, up 6.2 percent over the same period in 2016. Loan growth was modest at 2.4 percent, and deposits were up 4.2 percent. Capital levels remained good, as well. Also of note from the... - May 27, 2017 - Georgia Bankers Association
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Branch Manager in Madison, Wisconsin
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to welcome LeMar Welch to their company as branch manager of their new Madison office. A native of Gary, Indiana, he is a graduate of Concordia University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been in the mortgage business since he was 19 years old and brings with him the... - May 27, 2017 - GoGSF
Canada’s Top Portfolio Managers Revealed
21 financial professionals have been included in a list naming the top portfolio managers in the country. - May 26, 2017 - Key Media
GSF Mortgage Welcomes MLO in Columbus Office
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to announce a new addition to the Columbus, Ohio office. Scott Melaragno has been licensed as a loan officer in the state since 2005. He is currently licensed in 12 states with a 13th pending. Melaragno chose a career in the mortgage industry because he loves helping... - May 26, 2017 - GoGSF
Moneyto Ltd Introduces a Single Tariff for Online Transfers to Europe and the CIS
Moneyto has reduced fee for online transfers at most popular directions: online transfers are now even more profitable. Now the fee for transfers to Europe, the CIS and Georgia is only 0,49%, min. 1 pound. Moneyto transfers can be paid out in one of many payout locations in Europe and the CIS:... - May 26, 2017 - Moneyto
Newly Launched Crowdfunding Site "CreativeJump.org" Celebrates Having Raised More Than $43,100 for Campaign Owners
In a world where Kickstarter and Indiegogo rule, newly launched crowdfunding site CreativeJump.org is becoming the new alternative. After just a little over a month, CreativeJump.org celebrates raising over $43,100 for its varied campaign owners. - May 25, 2017 - Creative Jump
BPG Releases New Cloud-Based POS PremierMerchant
Business Professional Group, a software company known for providing innovative retail management solutions to the wireless prepaid industry, announces their new point-of-sale software, Premier Merchant. The software is the second addition to the line of ‘Premier’ point-of-sale solutions... - May 25, 2017 - Business Professional Group
Louisiana’s ASI Federal Credit Union Moves Its ATM Fleet to Dolphin Debit
ATM outsourcing is a growing trend among financial institutions, especially credit unions. - May 25, 2017 - Dolphin Debit
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Agent - $10 Million Capital Raise - Virtual Receptionist Technology
Virtual Communications Corporation (VCC) announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $10 million of capital. Proceeds will be used by VCC to further develop, market and expand its patented virtual receptionist technology business. VCC's main product is Alice Virtual Receptionist. - May 25, 2017 - Castle Placement
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Agent - $1 Billion Capital Raise - Long Beach Development
Los Angeles development firm Iron Hedge Holdings announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $1 billion of debt and equity capital to complete the development of Golden Shore, a mixed-use commercial real estate project on the waterfront in downtown... - May 25, 2017 - Castle Placement
Australia’s Top Franchise Mortgage Brokerages Revealed
The top 10 mortgage brokerages stand-outs of the franchise industry revealed in annual report. - May 25, 2017 - Key Media
Cannon Trading Adds PTMC Trading Platform
Cannon Trading is excited to add PTMC to its arsenal of trading platforms as part of their commitment to provide their clients with state of the art technology and personal service at competitive pricing. - May 24, 2017 - Cannon Trading Company
AAdvantage Insurance Group to Participate in Statewide Day of Giving
Illinois insurance agency to collect supplies for support dog charity. - May 24, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Qualtrust Credit Union Members Give Green Light to Merger with Texas Trust Credit Union
Members of Qualtrust Credit Union have agreed to merge with Texas Trust Credit Union. Qualtrust members voted on May 18 in favor of the merger, allowing the two credit unions to join forces. The merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and the Texas Credit Union... - May 24, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
D-Life Launches Insurance Exchange for Detroiters by Detroiters
D-LIFE launches Tri-Brand for Detroiters During Detroit Startup Week May 22nd-26th 2017 - May 24, 2017 - D-Life
Source One Management Services Named a 2017 Procurement Services Provider to Watch by Spend Matters
Leading supply chain publication recognizes Source One as a Provider to Watch in prestigious annual list of innovative strategic sourcing firms. - May 23, 2017 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
AgHires to Show Companies How to Attract Employees at United Fresh Expo 2017
AgHires will show companies how to attract top employees to their business at the United FreshTEC Expo. AgHires will exhibit at the trade show which is to be held at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois June 13th - 15th 2017. Representatives including AgHires founder and owner... - May 23, 2017 - AgHires
Madison Street Capital Arranges Line of Credit for Maintenance Systems Management, Inc.
International investment banking firm Madison Street Capital (MSC) acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a line of credit for its client, Maintenance Systems Management, Inc. (MSM). The facility was provided by Sterling Commercial Credit. The transaction was announced today by... - May 23, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
Mark Faber Joins Actualize Consulting
Actualize Consulting is pleased to announce Mark Faber will be joining the team as Managing Director of Collateral Management Services. Mark will be based on New York and focused on expanding the firm’s collateral management services and capabilities. - May 23, 2017 - Actualize Consulting
Congruity Capital Partners Partners with AMT for Project
Congruity Capital Partners agrees to partner with AMT, Inc. for projects involving maglev technology. - May 23, 2017 - Congruity Capital Partners
Successful Capital Raise by Tieback Realty Capital
Tieback Realty Capital, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received an equity investment from SDMJR, LLC, led by prominent commercial real estate investor Eugene Rosenfeld, affiliated investors, and management. Castle Placement is the exclusive placement agent for Tieback. Tieback is a fix... - May 21, 2017 - Castle Placement
Innovate Tax Receives Top Awards
Innovate Tax continues to make its mark on the tax automation world. For the second year in a row it has achieved the title European Tax Innovator of the Year at this year’s highly regarded European Tax Awards organised by leading industry magazine International Tax Review. On top of that,... - May 21, 2017 - Innovate Tax
AALTCI Director Announces Overseas Adventure Travel Incentive to Membership
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special incentive available to Association membership as well as consumers who plan overseas travel. - May 21, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Reg.A Money Show Publishes Podcast Explaining How Regulation A+ Differs from Other Crowdfunding Methods
Those issuers seeking to raise money via equity Crowdfunding need to understand how Regulation A+ offerings differ from other capital raising options. - May 21, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Consecutus to Soon Offer a New and Bespoke Account Facility for Their Private Retail Clients
Consecutus Capital have recently announced that they will be adding a new client account facility tailored specifically at their high-net worth retail client base. - May 20, 2017 - Consecutus
Madison Street Capital Arranges Growth Capital for HeartSync, Inc.
Madison Street Capital (“MSC”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging growth capital for its client, HeartSync, Inc. (“HeartSync”). The facility was provided by Decathlon Capital Partners. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of MSC. Madison Street Capital Senior Managing Director Barry Petersen led the transaction. - May 19, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
PrivatePlus Grows New Savannah Office with Addition of Dean Phillips
Dean Phillips joins Atlanta-based national mortgage organization as Vice President, South Georgia Production Manager, leading the new Savannah office. - May 19, 2017 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
America’s Highest-Grossing Mortgage Professionals Revealed
46 mortgage professionals have been included in a list naming the most prolific originators in the mortgage industry. - May 19, 2017 - Key Media
Security Card Services Signs Eight New Bank Partners During Q1 2017
Security Card Services, the largest provider of technology enabled payment processing solutions that sells to community and regional banks only, added eight new bank partners in the first quarter of 2017. The new bank partners are as follows: -First National Bank of Scotia -South Central... - May 19, 2017 - Security Card Services
Sun Acquisitions Has Been Engaged to Sell a Commercial Equipment Sales and Repair Business
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a business that sells and repairs printing finishing and paper handling machines located in the Western Chicago Suburbs. The Business is a Factory Authorized Dealer for several strong vendors in the printing and paper handling... - May 19, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its Vice President of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as general counsel and compliance director at Park Community Credit Union in Kentucky. At SAFE, she oversees information... - May 19, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
DHFL Strengthens Leadership Team with Induction of Santosh Nair as Chief Business Officer
DHFL, one of India’s leading housing finance companies in the private sector, has strengthened its leadership team with the induction of Santosh Nair as Chief Business Officer. In his new role Santosh will lead DHFL’s business distribution channels across all retail asset product... - May 19, 2017 - DHFL
Knox Wealth Partners Financial Services Firm Goes Nationwide
Knoxville Financial Advisory Firm partnership grows and now includes clients in 30 states and the U.K. with over $300 million in advisory and brokerage assets held with LPL. - May 19, 2017 - Knox Wealth Partners
Willis Programs’ Offers Unique Insurance Program for Collection Agent Risks
Willis Programs’ CollectionGuard insurance program, was specifically designed for debt collectors, debt buyers and collection attorneys. - May 19, 2017 - Willis Programs
Telindus and IntellectEU Have Developed SmartMatch, a Blockchain-Based Solution Enabling the Reconciliation, Matching and Resolution of Transactions
Telindus and IntellectEU will make a live demo of the SmartMatch at the Hyperledger Mini Summit during Consensus 2017 in New York on May 22nd-24th 2017. - May 18, 2017 - IntellectEU
Cetera® Advisors Honors CCR Wealth Management as Ensemble of the Year at Annual Awards Conference
“We are honored to receive this award, which reflects our team’s commitment to work together to provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Palmerino. “Our team is what sets us apart from others.” - May 18, 2017 - CCR Wealth Management
Grand Opening - City Ventures New Home Community in Santa Cruz - Beachwood
Grand Opening of 20 New Solar Homes May 20, 2017; Homes range in size from 2,349 – 2,817 Sq. Ft.; 3 - 4 bedrooms & 2.5 - 4 bathrooms (per plan); Solar panels included with all homes; Direct 2-car garages on all homes - May 18, 2017 - City Ventures
Education’s Rising Stars Revealed
30 individuals have been included in a list recognising the up and coming leaders in the fast-changing business of education. - May 18, 2017 - Key Media
Advisory Center Posts Videos from First Short Term Care Insurance Summit
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has just posted videos filmed at the organization's first conference focused on short term care insurance. - May 18, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Dolphin Debit’s Gary Walston Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Gulf Coast Area Finalist
Gary Walston is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2017. - May 18, 2017 - Dolphin Debit
GSF Mortgage Expands Branch in Akron, Ohio
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to welcome two new loan originators in the Akron, Ohio branch. James Terrill and Noelle Morovich will both be working under Tim Krichbaum, branch manager. Terrill has been in the mortgage industry for the past eight years. He has a background in insurance and a... - May 18, 2017 - GoGSF
Chris Campbell Achieves Court of the Table MDRT Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Chris Campbell, CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, Maryland has qualified for Court of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Achieving Court of the Table status places Mr. Campbell among the top professionals in the global life insurance and financial services industry. - May 18, 2017 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Madison Street Capital Names Head of International Advisory Group
Madison Street Capital is pleased to announce that Joseph Alioto has joined the firm as Managing Director and will head the International Advisory Group (IAG). In this role, Mr. Alioto will work on the execution of Madison Street Capital’s global strategy, deepen client relationships and... - May 17, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
American Receivable Corporation Remains #1 for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Top Ten Reviews has ranked American Receivable as the #1 factoring company in the U.S. American Receivable was one of the first factoring companies in the DFW metroplex, and for the last 39 years, American Receivable has provided cash flow solutions to businesses... - May 17, 2017 - American Receivable Corporation