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Certified Forensic Loan Auditors Presents "Quiet Title Workshop Bar Approved CLE" - Atlanta, GA with Regis P Sauger, 02/11/12
This course will provide a synopsis of when, where and why the mortgage industry is in turmoil. The class was written to enable attorneys to put their client’s needs on offense with sufficient proof of the bifurcation of the mortgage/deed of trust and the note. It is noted that when a competent attorney represents a client in a quiet title action, that he/she is armed with admissible evidence in the form of a securitized audit. - January 22, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
2011 Ends with Mixed Results, More of the Same Expected in 2012 According to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
2011 ended with mixed results according to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company’s (FMTC) December Economic Commentary. - January 22, 2012 - Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
Secrets of Traders LLC® Announces Trading Advantage’sTM Special January Promotion… “Become a VIP Member!”
Trading AdvantageTM is Offering a Special Discount for January… Get a 50% Savings on the Exclusive VIP Package. - January 22, 2012 - Secrets of Traders LLC.
Shibu Baby John Handed Over Sichermove Newspaper to CREDAI President
Sichermove released the first edition of its newspaper on Jan 16th 2011 at Le-Meridian hotel, Kochi. The function was inaugurated and presided over by Honourable Minister Mr.Shibu Baby John. The presence and speech of Mr. Moncy Joseph MLA and Mr.Hibi Eden MLA made the function amiable. The... - January 22, 2012 - Sichermove
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of an Advance Auto Parts Property in Machesney Park, Illinois (Rockford MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, an Illinois developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a California based private investment firm. - January 21, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Haskell & White Roundtable Series to Address the Future of Revenue Recognition
Haskell & White LLP, will host a roundtable series to address the future of revenue recognition. This initiative stems from recent efforts by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to update and converge the financial reporting requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). - January 21, 2012 - Haskell & White
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Publishes Tax Deductible Limits Guide
Long term care insurance premiums are now tax deductible for individuals in a growing number of states. A new online guide reports on state-level tax deductions and tax credits for long term care insurance. - January 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Supply of Rare and Precious Metals Will Remain Tight Despite Growing Demand from Manufacturers and Investors
New investment report from Investing Daily highlights the growing use of rare and precious metals in industry and as instruments for protecting wealth. - January 21, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
InternScout Partners with Taycor Financial to Create International Business Exchange Program
Taycor Financial has announced the launch of an international internship program in partnership with InternScout. The program will focus on postgraduate as well as current university level students studying business, finance, or marketing. InternScout, one of the leading placement agencies in the... - January 21, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances Storage Center in Tallahassee, FL Through Commercial Real Estate Loan Worth Over $6.7 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for FSR Leasing Group, LLC dba Storage Center at Southwood recently for $6,708,000 in total project costs. - January 21, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
ProPay Credit Card Processing Reviewed and Rated “A” by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their review of ProPay, and the news is very good for the merchant services company. The rating is based off of the major categories that impact businesses the most: cost, sales tactics, marketing, and customer reviews. The overall rating for ProPay was an A,... - January 21, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
H.I.G. Europe Announces New London Managing Director
H.I.G. Capital, an international private equity firm, has announced that Henry Gregson has joined the firm’s London office as a Managing Director. - January 20, 2012 - H.I.G. Capital
Ernst & Young LLP Seeks Orange County’s Outstanding Entrepreneurs
Nominations are open for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Regional Awards, celebrating Orange County’s most innovative business leaders. - January 20, 2012 - Ernst & Young LLP
Texas Trust Credit Union Named Business of the Year
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Named Texas Trust Credit Union Business of the Year for 2011. - January 20, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Cumulus Acquisition of Citadel Broadcasting Tops 2011 Deals
Despite 75% Increase in Station Sales Activity, Mega-Merger Tops All Other 2011 Transactions Combined - January 20, 2012 - Guest Media Technology LLC
GHF Group Extends Successful Southeast Asia Office
Last week marked the end of a very successful year where GHF Group established an additional regional office in the world leading outsourcing jurisdiction of the Philippines to further improve customer and shareholder value. - January 20, 2012 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.
SWACHA to Support NACHA Messaging Project Clarifying Industry Terminology
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country, announced today it will support NACHA’s Messaging Project. This initiative will develop clear, powerful messaging ensuring a common understanding of the NACHA Operating Rules, the... - January 20, 2012 - SWACHA
WikiLoan Announces Linkedin and Google+ as Popular Platforms for Social Lending Campaigns
WikiLoan has recently announced that participants of their social lending program have been finding success on the social networks, Google+ and Linkedin. WikiLoan is service that assists borrowers to find the personal loan that they need through social networking. The service provides borrowers... - January 20, 2012 - WikiLoan
Excend Announces Terms Sheets for Investments of $57.5MM to Start 2012
Within the first few weeks of 2012 Excend’s clients received terms sheets for new investments totaling $57.5MM. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Excend Presents at Cityscape Latin America Real Estate Event 2011
Excend provides a keynote address illustrating how local real estate developers and asset managers can collaborate to attract capital from international private equity sources. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Ryan Nichols, Managing Partner at Excend, Serves as Chairman of Terrapinn's Emerging Hedge Funds World 2011
Mr. Nichols serves as the chairman at an invitation-only event for emerging hedge fund managers, family offices, and private equity groups from North America and Europe. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Richmond Brothers, Inc. Unveils New Look
Richmond Brothers, Inc. rolls out new logo to further strengthen its new identity as a Registered Investment Adviser. - January 20, 2012 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.
IBFD Research Fellow Sandra Fernandes Wins ATTA 2012 Prize for Best Paper Presented by a Postgraduate Student
On 17 January 2012, IBFD research fellow Sandra Martinho Fernandes, won ATTA (Australasian Tax Teachers Association Conference) 2012 prize for Best paper presented by a postgraduate student. A possible solution to a rising issue of double taxation related to capital attribution in international... - January 20, 2012 - IBFD
HEDGEAnswers' Thermometer Gauges "Subjects That Matter" to Wall Street’s Smart Money
Just released: HEDGEAnswers Quarterly Survey of Global Hedge Fund Managers - January 20, 2012 - HEDGEAnswers
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in New Orleans, LA Worth Over $1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Industrial Products Limited, LLC recently for $1,030,000 in total project costs. - January 19, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Place Trade Financial Celebrates 10 Years in the Triangle
2011 Marks 10 years for Place Trade Financial in the Triangle - January 19, 2012 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Hoover and Associates to Host Social Security Seminar
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will host Strategies for Social Security for All Ages seminar on January 31, 2012. Guest speaker, Elaine Hermsen, will discuss how one can maximize their benefits and help people to understand more how Social Security works. - January 19, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
SIA Group Benefits Consultant Earns Chartered Healthcare Consultant Designation
Holli Stallings Quinn of Local Insurance Agency Passes ChHC Examination to be Certified on Latest Information on Healthcare Reform and Other Groups Benefits - January 19, 2012 - SIA Group
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Appoints Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan as Global Head of Audit
ADIB appoints Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan to head its Global Audit Unit. - January 18, 2012 - ADIB
Texas Trust Credit Union Increases Local Banking Competition in Grand Prairie
Texas Trust Credit Union purchased a former bank building in Grand Prairie, Texas. This building will become Texas Trust Credit Union's ninth branch, the third in Grand Prairie. - January 18, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
FiPath Launches Express Rollover Center
FiPath (www.fipath.com), the first independent online resource that provides financial planning information and peer-to-peer collaboration for consumers, today launched the FiPath Express Rollover Center to aid consumers through the rollover process. - January 18, 2012 - FiPath
The Boulder Group Publishes 4th Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report
Net lease property cap rates compressed across the board according to a new report from The Boulder Group - January 18, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Secrets of Traders LLC® Announces Trading Advantage’sTM Special January Webinar… “Futures Trading 104: What You Think You Know About Support & Resistance!”
Trading AdvantageTM is Offering a Special Webinar for January… Now You Can Learn the Secrets of Support & Resistance from Veteran Futures Educator Patrick Assalone. - January 18, 2012 - Secrets of Traders LLC.
Investing Offshore Becomes Eco-Friendly
Offshore-Gateway partners with Climate Friendly - ranked as "outstanding" and "Number 1" in the Carbon Offset Watch report - to offer a pioneering eco-friendly solution for companies investing offshore; contributing to sustainable global eco projects, particularly in developing areas such as in China and India. - January 18, 2012 - Offshore Gateway
Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 2,480 Acres in the RM of Miry Creek Saskatchewan
Agcapita Farmland Fund is pleased to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for 2,480 acres in the RM of Miry Creek Saskatchewan as part of its fall 2011 acquisition program. - January 17, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces the Launch of Their New Websites and Current Status in the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions Industry
Blackburn Group Inc. announces new branding initiatives and current placement in A.M. Best and RIMS Buyers Guide to reflect their continued commitment to the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions industry. - January 17, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Webber Insurance Launches a Unique Tailor-Made Service
With over ten years experience in the insurance industry, Chris Webber is delighted to be launching his own independent insurance broking firm, Webber Insurance Services. As a respected and highly qualified insurance broker, Chris will be working directly with each client to attain the best... - January 17, 2012 - Webber Insurance Services
Positive Economic Signs Elicit Caution from ClearOne Advantage
ClearOne Advantage executives caution consumers against falling back into the credit-debt cycle—a potentially tempting option in light of positive economic reports. - January 17, 2012 - ClearOne Advantage
GRC Group to Hold "Technology for the Risk Officer" Webinar 1/19/12
GRC Group, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance, will sponsor a webinar, "Technology for the Risk Officer" at 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The 60-minute seminar will feature presenter Norman Marks, CPA, CRMA. Norman Marks is Vice President and Evangelist... - January 15, 2012 - GRC Group
Jeffrey Milberg Elected to Board of Directors NY Metro Chapter of ATA
The New York Chapter of the American Teleservices Association (ATA) announced that Jeffrey Milberg, VP Sales, NorthWest Direct Marketing, was nominated and elected to the chapter's Board of Directors. He will serve on the Membership Committee. Frank Fuhrman with Verizon Business and Chapter... - January 15, 2012 - NorthWest Direct Marketing
J.P. Turner & Company Exceeded Their Fundraising Goal for The Empty Stocking Fund
For the fourth year in a row, J.P. Turner raised more than $10,000 for the charity. - January 15, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and CLTC Designation Co-Sponsor National Conference
The long term care insurance industry's two leading organizations have partnered for the first time to conduct a national industry conference. - January 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Pinnacle Mortgage Planning Opens Mortgage Office in Oak Harbor, Washington
Fred Chamberlin, a mortgage loan consultant with over 20 years experience transfers from the Eugene, Oregon area to Oak Harbor to open a new mortgage office for Pinnacle Mortgage Planning. - January 15, 2012 - Pinnacle Mortgage Planning - Oak Harbor
Brian Pearl Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Brian Pearl of The Agency FL Real Estate in Boca Raton, FL has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by... - January 15, 2012 - The Agency FL Real Estate
ServPRO Establishes a New International Business Centre in Cyprus
ServPRO, a company providing specialized quality services to International Business Companies and Individuals, establishes a new Business Centre in Nicosia, Cyprus. Both existing and new clients can now benefit from an extensive scope of professional services ranging from the initial planning of... - January 15, 2012 - ServPro
Whitefish Credit Union Kicks Off “Cash and Cans Food Drive” Tuesday
For every pound of food collected, Whitefish Credit Union will donate a dollar to local food banks. The Credit Union hopes to break last year's record collection of 2,000 pounds of food. - January 15, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
Taycor Financial Helps to Conserve Business Capital with Two Equipment Leasing Promotions
Taycor Financial announced this week two equipment leasing promotions to help businesses conserve capital while still getting the equipment they need. - January 14, 2012 - Taycor Financial
16 Recommendations to Follow When Selecting a BPMS
Lithe IT, the BPM and Process Improvement Consultants based in Scotland, announce the launch of their "Guide to Selecting a BPMS" available as a free download from www.litheit.com. It offers 16 recommendations to follow which will help you select the BPMS best suited to your organisation. - January 14, 2012 - Lithe IT Ltd
H.I.G. Capital Sells Vantage Specialty Chemicals Company
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity investment firm, has announced the sale of Vantage Specialty Chemicals (Vantage) to private equity firm, The Jordan Company. - January 13, 2012 - H.I.G. Capital
Owner Goes Green with Trees and Sheep in Costa Rica
The owner of a business that helps people to save money by finding the best real estate buyers agents decides to go green by growing trees and raising sheep in Costa Rica. - January 13, 2012 - SkyFor, Inc.