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Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Welcomes Newest Member
Illinois company joins St. Louis-based alliance. - October 23, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
First Look Equities Launches Its New Brand Alongside OTC Markets and RegA Plus
First Look Equities Summit Launches its Atlanta Chapter, with OTC Markets Leading the Charge and it was a huge success. - October 22, 2015 - First Look Equities
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) Announces Subscription for 3,477,000 New CDI's in Nanopac Innovation Ltd.
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) is pleased to announce to having subscribed for 3,477,000 new CDI’s in Nanopac Innovation Ltd. for a subscription price of US$1,738,500 to be paid by 28 November 2015. Nanopac is a Malaysian company, focused on solar technology, medical particle... - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Anchor Capital Investment Ltd. (FSE:ACP) Has Started Designated Sponsoring, Focus on German Market, Plans Road Show in Frankfurt
Designated Sponsoring will ensure appropriate tight spread and trading margin as well as tradability in Xetra. This is to support a more active trading market maintained by the broker acting as Designated Sponsor. Anchor has undertaken this step to hopefully create more liquidity in the market and to thus offer its investors and shareholders better opportunities to purchase and sell shares. - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
The Camlee Group Advise on the Sale of Agenda1 Analytical Services Limited to Concept Life Sciences Limited
The Camlee Group acted as lead advisors in a deal which was brought to a successful conclusion on Thursday 15th October 2015, to the delight of vendors Ian Siragher, Simon Bristow, Caroline German and Madge Hollowood. - October 22, 2015 - The Camlee Group
Donating Without Objectives Can Leave Contributors Feeling Discontent Says Ephraim Global Report
Only 2 out of 10 donors have a clear set of objectives to guide their charitable giving. - October 22, 2015 - Ephraim Global
FINEOS Announces Research Into Life Insurance Billing
New research, underwritten by FINEOS and published through Novarica’s Research Partner Program, examines the challenges of life insurance billing. - October 21, 2015 - FINEOS
Pet Insurance Association Appoints Randy Valpy as President
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Randy Valpy as the association’s new President, and Bill Horan, Chris Middleton, and incumbent Stephen Popovich as the association’s new executives. - October 21, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Grants Management Systems, Inc. Collaborates with Employment Law and Employee Relations Practice Specialists to Offer Webinar
Grants Management Systems, Inc. (GMS), a leading accounting, and revolving loan software for nonprofits provider announced today its partnership with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professor of Public Law and Government, Robert Joyce, and faculty member with the School of Public... - October 21, 2015 - GMS, Inc.
Ephraim Global Announces Development Team Portfolio Management Leadership Transition
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today that decision making responsibilities on its Development team have been transferred entirely to head portfolio managers Koichi Itseburo and Sado Hayate. - October 21, 2015 - Ephraim Global
First Service Credit Union Delivering Chip Credit-Debit Cards
Houston's First Service Credit Union delivers new chip-enabled cards designed for greater security. - October 21, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Umbrella Warranty Ltd. Now Markets Mechanical Breakdown Coverage to Consumers
Umbrella Warranty Ltd. is a Canadian Corporation that markets an easily understood and conveniently obtained vehicle mechanical breakdown coverage to consumers. The program is provided by Aviva Warranty Services Inc. a member of the Aviva Canada group of companies. Peace of mind protection. No one... - October 21, 2015 - Umbrella Warranty Ltd
Everest Companies File Lawsuit Against Kirk Financial Group, Kirk Investment Advisors, and Christopher Kirk
Everest Companies File Lawsuit against Kirk Financial Group, Kirk Investment Advisors, and Christopher Kirk for alleged Lanham Act Violations, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Invasion of Privacy, and Tortious Interference with Contract. - October 20, 2015 - Everest Companies
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year
2015 Ranking Places Leading Specialty Intermediary Among America’s Fastest-growing Privately-held Companies. - October 20, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Source One’s Data Scientist Brings the Future of Spend Management to Tomorrow's Business Leaders
Adding to an already jam-packed Quarter 4, noted Procurement Services Provider, Source One Management Services, LLC, continues its educational outreach with a speaking engagement at La Salle University. Source One Data Scientist, James Patounas will be the featured speaker at the October 2015... - October 20, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Insurance Journal Award 2015
DSP clinches spot as one of the Best Agencies to Work For in 2015. - October 19, 2015 - DSP Insurance
Realtor Shawn Gandhi’s Website is Now Mobile-Device Friendly
Shawn Gandhi Announces the Release of Newly Updated Mobile-Friendly Website - October 19, 2015 - Shawn Gandhi
Start Up Vendmerce Offers Free EMV Terminals and Mobile Card Readers to All New Merchants
Vendmerce announced today that it will provide free EMV countertop credit card terminals and mobile card readers to all new merchants with no contracts and low transaction fees. Vendmerce is a payment processor headquartered in Allentown Pennsylvania, devoted to developing the check out process in... - October 18, 2015 - Vendmerce
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 51 MSRB Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal Qualification Examination, 2nd Edition” Now Available
Solomon Exam Prep has published a 2nd edition of its exam study guide for professionals seeking a Series 51 license. - October 18, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
Independent Insurance Agency Announces New Ownership
Owner adds partners to grow business in Missouri and Illinois. - October 18, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Russell Bedford Adds Nantes Member to Network in France
Addition of EOLIS group is key step in development of French national accounting firm network - October 18, 2015 - Russell Bedford International
First Capital Advisors and Lowe Enterprises Investors Closed on the Sale of Tacoma Area Apartment Homes
FCA closes on second deal with Lowe Enterprises Investors with the purchase of Deer Creek Apartment Homes. - October 18, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
Local Financial Advisor and Author Donates $7,000 to Charities
Over the course of the last two years, Gary S. Williams, CFP® has donated a total of $7,000 to the Brigance Brigade (which raises funds to assist those with ALS), the Y of Central Maryland, Augie’s Quest (which funds ALS research), and the SPCA of Maryland. All profits from sales of his... - October 18, 2015 - Williams Asset Management
Ephraim Global CIO Discusses Frontier Markets at EG Emerging Markets Conference
Risk can be analyzed in a top-down fashion says Seth Mantell at Ephraim Global Emerging Markets Conference. - October 18, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Emerson Scott, LLP Files Securities Law Class Action Lawsuit Against Fifth Street Finance Corp.
Notice to Shareholders Mandated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) - October 17, 2015 - Emerson Scott, LLP
Self-Storage Financial Advisor The BSC Group Welcomes Senior Credit Analyst
The BSC Group LLC, a commercial real estate mortgage brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the self-storage asset class, has hired Adam Karnes as a senior credit analyst to join the company’s Chicago headquarters. Adam will be responsible for assessing and preparing debt and equity... - October 17, 2015 - The BSC Group, LLC
Four Free Short Term Care Insurance Sales Workshops Offered by AALTCI
Insurance agents interested in learning the best way to market and sell short term care insurance can access four free online workshops offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 17, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc. (BEST) Has Lowered Its Prices
Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc. (BEST), a premier provider of well-established and highly praised continuing education (CE) training programs for financial and insurance professionals is now offering its State Insurance CE courses at a much lower rate (over 50%). - October 17, 2015 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Creekside Farms Unveils Line of Fall and Holiday Wreath Creations
Bring a splash of color and flair to your home or office for the holidays with one of Creekside Farms’ new line of beautiful artisan made wreaths. With over 25 years of experience and combined artistic talent creating the classic designs, the newly released line can dress up your door, accent... - October 16, 2015 - Creekside Farms
Whitefish Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union difference. - October 16, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Mars National Bank’s McGraw Appointed to Statewide Banking Committee
Michael W. McGraw, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Mars National Bank was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers’) Information Technology Committee. McGraw will serve a three-year term with the focus on technology issues facing the banking... - October 16, 2015 - Mars Bank
Clearent Launches Virtual Terminal with Simple, Responsive Design
Single Source Solution Helps Merchants Securely Accept Payments in the Office or on the Go. - October 16, 2015 - Clearent
Ephraim Global Research Shows That Vacation Planning Takes Precedence Over Education and Retirement
According to a recent Ephraim Global study regarding the savings attitudes of its investors, 26% of the respondents replied that they allocate more time to planning a vacation as opposed to planning for retirement (22%) or the cost of education (19%). - October 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Senior Consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Senior Consultant in the Construction Division of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers. He is responsible for assisting New Day clients within the construction,... - October 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds Antoinette Macon to Ops Team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Antoinette Macon as a Disclosure Desk Specialist. Atlanta-based PrivatePlus originates mortgages in 49 states. - October 15, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
FundAthena with Investor Imaad Zuberi Launch First Regulation A+ Marketplace Online
Main Street investors are now allowed to invest in mid-sized companies via proprietary digital platform funded by key investor Imaad Zuberi. - October 15, 2015 - FundAthena
Toby Hayes Named VP of Marketing at Houston's First Service Credit Union
New marketing officer will drive First Service Credit Union's bold three-year growth strategy. - October 15, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
My Risk Assessor™ Represents Affordable Solution for ISO 9001:2015
With the recent release of the next iteration of the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, Virginia-based C2C SmartCompliance has successfully validated the firm’s My Risk Assessor™ product to be in full conformance with the new risk requirements contained... - October 15, 2015 - C2C SmartCompliance
Powers Insurance and Benefits Introduces New Cyber Liability Insurance Program
Service to provide protection in today's increasingly cyber world. - October 15, 2015 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Mortgage Loan Originator in Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dean Machikas as mortgage loan originator in Baltimore, Maryland. He joins TeamGO with more than 20 years of experience as a self-employed subcontractor for new homes. He also obtained his real estate license in 2008 and has experience in real estate investing... - October 15, 2015 - GoGSF
Knight Kiplinger to Keynote at Long Term Care Insurance Association Summit
Knight Kiplinger, editor in chief of Kiplinger's Personal Finance and the Kiplinger Letter will be the keynote speaker at the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2015 LTC industry Summit. - October 15, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
First Service Credit Union Offers Highest CD Rates in the U.S.
According to Deposit Accounts, First Service Credit Union of Houston, is offering the best rates for a 12 and 18-month CD. - October 14, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Obduro Capital Closes $1,575,000 Loan on Texas Multifamily Property
Obduro Capital Arranges Conventional Refinance of Apartment Complex in Central Texas - October 14, 2015 - Obduro Capital LLC
Mars National Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating by Bauer Financial
Mars National Bank earned a 5-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank research and rating firm. This is the second consecutive year that the Bank received the highest ranking. Bauer ranks Banks on financial strength. The 5-star “Superior” rating indicates, among... - October 14, 2015 - Mars Bank
Ephraim Global Announces Increase in New Investor Numbers
Ephraim Global reports that the number of new clients has surged despite the volatile conditions of the international markets. - October 14, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Donates Money to the Lee County School District
Southwest Florida Insurance Company Donates Money for Donor's Choose Program. - October 12, 2015 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance
Kerstin Soderstrom Steps Down as Director of Human Resources at Ephraim Global
Corporate veteran hands over responsibilities after a sterling 9-year career. - October 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
GSF Mortgage’s General Manager Nominated for Best Mortgage Operations Award
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that General Manager Debbie Beier has been nominated by the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) as a finalist for the Milwaukee Chapter’s Best Mortgage Operations award. Nominations for Best Mortgage Operations were based on very strong peer... - October 10, 2015 - GoGSF
Russell Bedford Firm Kab to Merge with Stolp
Netherlands member Kab West to double in size following merger with Stolp Adviseurs en Accountants on 1 January 2016 - October 10, 2015 - Russell Bedford International
Key Media Announced as 2015 Publish Awards Finalist
Boutique business media company Key Media has been recognised as a finalist in the 2015 Publish Awards. From a competitive pool of over 270 entries, Key Media has received five finalist nominations across four categories: • Business Publishing Company of the Year • Event of the Year... - October 10, 2015 - Key Media