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Another Eleven Onboard with Erado Social Media Compliance
Erado the nation's lead service in SaaS based archiving of electronic communications, formally announces its exclusive agreement to provide social media compliance services to 11 new broker-dealers. - February 17, 2012 - Erado
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Welcomes New Executive Vice President Richard E. Musgrove
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc. (hotelAVE) is pleased to announce that Richard E. Musgrove, CHA, CPM, CCIM, RPA has joined the company as Executive Vice President. According to Michelle Russo, President of hotelAVE, “Rich Musgrove comes to the company with extensive asset management... - February 17, 2012 - hotelAVE
RedGiant Analytics Inc. Establishes an Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
RedGiant Analytics, Inc (“RG”), a Madison-based business analytics firm announced the establishment of an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The office located in the capital city of Malaysia will be the focal point for sales and support in the region for RG’s innovative spatial and predictive business analytics solutions. These solutions primarily serve the retail, consumer package, casino-gaming, telecommunications, and logistics sectors. - February 16, 2012 - RedGiant Analytics Inc
Just Military Loans Launches New Referral Program
In order to find new people who are interested in Just Military Loans, the company has launched a new referral program. Each person who signs up for the referral program earns $25 cash (up to $250 per month) for each friend who gets approved for a loan and completes the online contract. - February 16, 2012 - Just Military Loans, Inc.
Solid Macro Conditions Expected in 2012 Despite Likely Volatility
Updated report from Investing Daily refreshes advisory outlook on 5 high yield stocks that pay dividends. - February 16, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
FIACYCP, S.A. Joins Russell Bedford CPA Group as Correspondent in Nicaragua
Russell Bedford accounting network appoints correspondent firm in Nicaragua. - February 16, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
iOption Wins Prestigious Award and Named "Best Binary Broker" by FxEmpire New Service
In early February, iOption was notified by the staff at FxEmpire that they have been selected to receive an award as the "Most Reliable Broker" as part of the annual Broker competition held by FxEmpire, the leading news and media service in the forex markets. As the competition continues... - February 16, 2012 - iOption Ltd
Citrin Cooperman Partner Terry Silver Presents at Elite Financial Advisor Conference
Philadelphia CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Forensic Accountant Addresses Financial Advising of Divorced or Divorcing Clients - February 16, 2012 - Citrin Cooperman
Mortgage Professionals Form Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers Leadership and Education Amid Turmoil in Financial Industry - February 16, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Texas Trust Brings 43,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs to Its Members
Texas Trust members can access cash from just about anywhere in the U.S. at no cost through the Allpoint surcharge-free ATM network. - February 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Baker Stearns Capital’s Gold Leverage Fund Shows Record Growth
With a posted annual gain of almost 46.8 percent, Baker Stearns’ Gold Leverage Fund records another exceptional year of increased returns and award winning client satisfaction worldwide. - February 16, 2012 - Baker Stearns Capital
CFLA Offers Commercial Business Licenses to West Coast Markets
The Nation's Premier Forensic Loan Audit and Mortgage Securitization Wholesaler and Loan Auditor Certification Training for Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals offers commercial business licenses to West Coast Markets. - February 15, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
BNP Paribas Real Estate Recruits Gerardine Davies as Head of Investment Management in the UK
BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Gerardine Davies as head of UK investment management. The move is part of the leading international real estate adviser’s strategy to boost its transactional business and build on the international reach of the investment management team. BNP Paribas... - February 15, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Uniastrum Bank Posts Retail Time Deposit Portfolio Growth of 27.5% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s retail time deposit portfolio weighed in at Rb 32.4 bn, up Rb 7 bn year-on-year. - February 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Bermudo & Quijada y Asociados Named Correspondent of Russell Bedford in Seville, Spain
Seville-based multi-discipline practice joins Russell Bedford International accounting group as correspondent firm. - February 15, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
CFLA Announces Details Regarding the New Obama Settlement Which Does Not Preclude Borrowers from Still Suing Banks & MERS
The Obama Agreement does not prevent any action by individual borrowers who wish to bring their own lawsuits. State attorneys general also preserved, among other things, all claims against MERS, and all claims brought by borrowers. - February 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Integrated Financial Group Holds The Annual 2012 Consortium Retreat; LPL Financial Advisors Share Best Practices
Over 50 members of their consortium of LPL financial advisors and staff converged upon the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Hotel in Buckhead for the annual educational retreat held January 26th thru 28th. The Integrated Financial Group's 2012 Consortium Retreat is considered to be the highlight for the year among the independent advisor members. "It represents the essence of the consortium" - 'the Brain Trust' stated Don Patrick, Managing Director. - February 14, 2012 - Integrated Financial Group
Strategic Conversations Focus of Upcoming Webinar for Bankers in the Small Business Segment
Clarity Advantage to share conversation strategies bankers can use with small business prospects and customers in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - February 13, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Financial Planning Association of Florida to Promote Professional and Consumer Awareness at Annual Trip to Tallahassee
Financial Planning Association of Florida leaders will be participating in their 6th Annual trip to Tallahassee on February 27 and 28. As a trusted resource in promoting the financial planning process and related issues to the State of Florida consumers and government officials, the FPA of Florida will advocate for the benefits of the financial planning profession and Florida consumers. - February 13, 2012 - Financial Planning Association of Florida
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Offers Ways to Reduce Insurance Cost
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance executive director to address ways to reduce the cost of long term care insurance protection. Jesse Slome offers smart ways to save when comparing LTC insurance. - February 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Richmond Brothers, Inc. Announces Free Market Insights Webinar
60-minute webinar will enlighten investors about relevant trends to help guide them in their decision-making process. - February 12, 2012 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.
CPA and Tax Resolution Team in Troy Hires SEO Leader to Attract More Michigan Clients
Franskoviak & Company P.C., a CPA and tax attorney firm in Troy, Michigan, is proud to announce its recently launched SEO marketing plan constructed by Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising. - February 12, 2012 - Franskoviak & Company P.C.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of an Advance Auto Parts Property in Walker, Michigan (Grand Rapids MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction; the buyer, a Midwest institutional investor and the seller was a private Ohio based company. - February 12, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Dwolla Payment Network Reviewed and Rated A+ by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their latest review on a company called Dwolla, and awarded the firm the highest rating of A+. Using metrics such as sales techniques, marketing tactics and customer feedback to rate the company, Dwolla has shown superior business practices in nearly all... - February 12, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
Tax Resolution Service in Houston, TX, Uses SEO Firm to Provide Tax Help to More Clients in Need
Taxation Solutions, Inc., a firm that offers tax resolution services to businesses and individual taxpayers in the Houston, TX, area, has launched an online advertising campaign to increase awareness about the tax help it offers. - February 12, 2012 - Taxation Solutions, Inc TX
ISMG Announces the 2012 Cloud Security Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its 2012 Cloud Security Survey. This study, the first global survey spanning all of ISMG's media sites, will look at not only organizations' cloud security concerns, but also at how security leaders are addressing these concerns... - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces the 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey: Complying with the FFIEC Guidance
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its 2012 Faces of Fraud survey. A follow-up to ISMG's 2011 Faces of Fraud Survey, this study looks not only at the latest fraud trends and how institutions are fighting back, but also at their progress in putting together layered security controls in conformance with the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Canadian Mid-Market M&A Firm Receives Prestigious Awards
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, announced today that Office of the Year is awarded to CFA Oakville (Toronto), Ontario. In addition, Oakville-based Douglas Nix, CFA’s Vice Chairman, was named Dealmaker of the Year. These... - February 12, 2012 - Corporate Finance Associates
RateGenius Loan Services Begins 2012 with Over 100 Lenders Nationally - Auto Refinance Opportunities - Part of Many Financial Institutions New Year Growth Strategies
Last year proved to be hugely successful for RateGenius as they grew exponentially and welcomed 100 new lenders onto their already established auto-refinance program. With the developed national lender network, RateGenius has helped nearly 11,000 customers save money by funding over $2 Billion in... - February 12, 2012 - rateGenius
Republic of Korea Now One of the World’s Top Ten Business Environments
Kiwon Suh, partner in Russell Bedford member firm Cheon Ji Accounting Corporation, comments on World Bank Paying Taxes survey. - February 11, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Securities America Selects Assistant of the Year
Securities America regularly identifies the best performing assistants to its financial advisers & recognizes them in an annual gathering. This year, it has selected Amanda Silkwood of Quintus Financial Services as it best performing Assistant of the Year. - February 11, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
M Financial Group Selects Erado for Social Media Activity Oversight and Compliance
Erado, the nation's leading compliance and archiving firm in electronic communication, today announced an exclusive multi-year agreement to provide social media compliance services to M Holdings Securities, Inc. (“M Securities”), the exclusive broker-dealer of M Financial Group... - February 11, 2012 - Erado
Forex-Metal Adds Yahoo Messenger Customer Support
Forex-Metal has announced the addition of Yahoo Messenger to its support channels. - February 11, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Place Trade Launches New Website
Place Trade Financial is excited to announce the launch of their new website. The user-friendly site opens a world of opportunities for both domestic and international investors online. - February 11, 2012 - Place Trade Financial
FISC Solutions Hires Senior Account Executive
FISC Solutions, a back office service provider located in Maine, welcomes Mark Tanous to its sales and marketing team as a Senior Account Executive. Mark brings over 20 years of experience in sales and sales management. In his most recent position, Mark was Vice President for a consulting firm and... - February 11, 2012 - FISC Solutions
SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day
To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA
hotelAVE to Offer Top Hospitality Publication
A leader in hotel asset management services, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc., (hotelAVE) is proud to offer a quick view of hospitality industry metrics with their Quarterly Hospitality Dashboard. This publication presents a one-stop shop of current hospitality industry performance. As one of... - February 11, 2012 - hotelAVE
Bank of America Announces Hiring for Certified Forensic Loan Auditors i.e. Quality Control Auditors from CFLA Class
CFLA's Forensic Loan Auditor Training is coming to San Diego, CA on March 2nd - 4th, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Gastonia Based Alliance Bank & Trust Grows Executive Staff
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announces an addition to their executive staff. - February 10, 2012 - Alliance Bank & Trust
The Corvus Group and DiCom Software Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Loan Advisory Solutions to Financial Institutions
The Corvus Group, Inc., a bank advisory and commercial real estate capital services company, and DiCom Software, a developer of credit risk management technology systems, today announced they have entered a strategic alliance to provide financial institutions with new solutions and approaches for... - February 10, 2012 - The Corvus Group
VR Business Brokers Awards Omar Garcia 2011 Most Valuable Intermediary
VR Business Brokers most prestigious accolade, the Most Valuable Intermediary (MVI) award was instituted in 2005 for outstanding performance and leadership. - February 10, 2012 - VR Business Brokers
eToro Wins “Goldener Bulle” Award in Germany
Online social trading platform runner-up in the category “New Ways 2012.” - February 10, 2012 - eToro Group Ltd.
Boast Capital Makes Strong Impression at Calgary Startup Weekend
Boast Capital is proud to announce that two of its partners were on teams that secured 2nd and 3rd place at Calgary Startup Weekend. - February 10, 2012 - Boast Capital
Insure4USA.com Highlights How Gender Can Effect Car Insurance Rates
It is no secret that auto insurance companies have considered gender as an important criterion in the determination of car insurance rates. Insure4USA.com, one of USA's leading independent online insurance service recently published an article on how gender plays a major role in determining a... - February 10, 2012 - Insure4USA
Goldco Direct Announces the Release of Their 2012 Investors Kit
Providing Future Investors with Well-Rounded Insight into Precious Metals - February 10, 2012 - Goldco Direct
Record Customer-Focused Growth for i-Payout
International Payout Systems, Inc. [IPS] has announced record-breaking results for 2011 spurred by its growing roster of Global companies. - February 10, 2012 - International Payout Systems, Inc.
Uniastrum Launches U-Bank, a New Online Banking Service for Retail Customers
The enhanced functionality of the lender’s new Internet bank service means that Uniastrum customers will now be able to perform over 50 types of operations online. - February 10, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
CreditCall Broadens Reach Into the USA with Solutions for EMV Migration
In advance of the much anticipated migration to Chip based EMV technology within the United States, CreditCall, the preeminent Payment Gateway and EMV Kernel software developer, is expanding its presence in North America. The company will be presenting its entire EMV Kernel product range at Cartes North America 2012 in Las Vegas on 5-7 March. - February 10, 2012 - CreditCall Ltd.
Trans-Fast Launches Online Money Transfer Service to the Philippines
The most secure, fast, affordable and convenient way of sending money to the Philippines - February 10, 2012 - Trans-Fast