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Manulife Singapore Announces Senior Management Appointments
Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has recently expanded its Senior Management team as part of its growth strategy in Singapore. It has made key appointments in the areas of Legal and Compliance as well in two newly created business units - Strategic Initiatives Office and Accident & Health. Ms... - March 18, 2011 - Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Pacific Crest Group Launches New Online Resource for Bay Area Businesses
Leading Strategist for SMBs Now Has Online Destination with Tips, Techniques, and Strategies to Streamline SMB Operations - March 18, 2011 - Pacific Crest Group
Former Moss Adams Wealth Advisors COO/CIO Mark Jaeger Joins Appropriate Balance
Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) is pleased to announce that Mark Jaeger, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF® has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, Mr. Jaeger will be responsible for practice management, technology, finance and... - March 17, 2011 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
Notorious Check Forger Frank Abagnale to Discuss the "Art of the Steal" at the Financial Crime Day Hosted by SWACHA and the Houston FBI
SWACHA and the Houston office of the FBI have teamed up to host the 17th Financial Institution Crime Day in Houston on March 23, 2011, to help financial industry professionals reduce their exposure to fraud. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations... - March 17, 2011 - SWACHA
Forex-Metal Introduces Customizable Pre-Designed Website Templates for Its Affiliates
Forex-Metal introduces pre-designed website templates that would allow Introducing Brokers to create their own forex websites in a matter of minutes. - March 17, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Mercantile Capital Corporation Now Offers SBA 504 Financing to Refinance Commercial Mortgages
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, now offers an opportunity for select commercial property owners to refinance their property, for the first time ever at below-market, long-term, fixed interest rates using U.S. Small Business Administration... - March 17, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Collins Einhorn Attorney Deborah Hebert Promoted to Partner
Hebert focuses on insurance coverage law while devoting a significant portion of her practice to preparing coverage opinions, advising clients of their contract rights and obligations, and managing coverage litigation. - March 17, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
SIA Group Announces New Marketing Coordinator
Nikki Hartley Joins Local Insurance Agency - March 17, 2011 - SIA Group
New Head for ACCA South Africa
The global body for professional accountants, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has appointed Nadine Kater as head of ACCA South Africa, effective 3 May 2011. - March 17, 2011 - ACCA
Free Banking Webinar March 24 Tells How to Have Better Conversations with Small Business Owners, Increase Sales
Small business bankers and branch managers can build confidence in talking to small business owners, have more productive conversations, and increase cross sells with the six tips in Clarity Advantage’s free webinar coming March 24, 2011. - March 16, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Jumpstart Equity Partners to Invest in Australian and New Zealand Real Estate
Jumpstart Equity Partners, LLC., a private equity real estate investment platform linking investors with international investment opportunities, targets Australia and New Zealand. - March 16, 2011 - Jumpstart Capital Partners
FERI Designer Lines Partners with Executives Lisa and Alana Hamilton of AYFS Inc.
FERI Designer Lines (FERI®) and AYFS Inc. Financial Consultants are focused on promoting the benefits of investing in precious gems and metals. - March 16, 2011 - AYFS Inc.
Portfolio Evaluations, Inc. (PEI) to Moderate at the 2011 Pensions & Investments Annual East Coast Defined Contribution Conference
On March 13, Senior Consultant, Fred Stewart will be moderating a round table discussion at the 2011 Pensions & Investments Annual East Coast Defined Contribution Conference in Miami, FL. The round table will feature a discussion on large plans ($1 billion or more in assets). Round table... - March 16, 2011 - Portfolio Evaluations, Inc.
FRP Advisory Appointed Administrators to The Triumph Furniture Company
60-year-old company in South Wales enters administration. - March 16, 2011 - FRP Advisory LLP
AutoCricket.com Offers Hints & Advice for Drivers
AutoCricket.com expands their services by providing an online tool for new and experienced drivers through their hint and advice section on their website. - March 16, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Voyage Manager Provides Services for Free in Aid of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
After the devastation of the wake of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami last week, Voyage Manager and its sister product ShoutSafe are being offered free to all people affected by the disaster. - March 16, 2011 - Voyage Manager
Canada Credit Fix Inc. Partners with AYFS Inc. to Promote the Importance of Proper Credit Reporting
Canada Credit Fix Inc. and AYFS Inc. strive to ensure inaccuracies are removed from credit reports. The client's credit score may quickly increase, allowing financing to be approved at lower rates. - March 16, 2011 - AYFS Inc.
Famous Dave’s of America Inc. Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, announced today that Famous Dave’s of America Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE), a nationwide casual dining barbeque restaurant chain, has selected BoeFly to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing. “Famous... - March 15, 2011 - BoeFly
Fort Lauderdale Realtor and Real Estate Attorney Host Free Seminar at Nova Southeastern University for Homeowners on How to Avoid Foreclosure
Fort Lauderdale Realtor Brian Manning has teamed with Real Estate Attorney Arianna Goldman, Esq. to offer straightforward solutions for homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure. - March 15, 2011 - Brian Manning
Janus International Sponsors MiniCo Webinar on Door Replacement and Facility Renovation
Temple, Ga.-based Janus International Corporation will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled "An Owner’s Perspective on Renovation and Door Replacement." City Storage LLC Founder and Managing Partner Glen Nicotra and Richard Lillie, Southeast Region Sales... - March 15, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Pet Dentistry: Trupanion Covers Complications with Tooth Eruption and Exfoliation
Issues with the normal development of teeth – known as tooth eruption and exfoliation – are not often covered by pet insurance companies. Trupanion is one of the few that does cover these issues. - March 14, 2011 - Trupanion
Has the Government Underestimated the Impact of Public Spending Cuts on the Not for Profit Sector? FRP Advisory Launches Survey.
FRP Advisory teams up with Third Sector to ask finance professionals working in the not for profit sector about their key concerns as public spending cuts start to bite. - March 14, 2011 - FRP Advisory LLP
FRP Advisory LLP Facilitates Acquisition of The Work Foundation by Lancaster University
Joint Provisional Liquidators, Jason Baker and Jonathan Birth, partners at FRP Advisory LLP, the specialist restructuring, recovery and insolvency firm, facilitate acquisition of The Work Foundation by Lancaster University. - March 14, 2011 - FRP Advisory LLP
Family & Money Matters Book Empowers Children to Thrive with Essential Financial Life Skills
Empower teenagers and young adults to thrive this Spring Break season, by nurturing, expanding, and reinforcing their financial literacy skills with money lessons and exercises from Family & Money Matters: Life Lessons for the New Generation, authored by renowned Financial Planning Association (FPA®) of Miami-Dade President and Certified Financial Planner® professional Elaine King. - March 14, 2011 - Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Named Top Accounting Firm by Ranking Arizona
Award-Winning CPA Firm Receives Top Honors from Arizona Business Magazine - March 13, 2011 - Abalos & Associates
O’Neill Offers Risk Management Tools
The O’Neill Group Dentist’s Insurance Division (www.InsureDDS.com) is now offering tools for dentists in order to help manage their practice risks and minimize exposure to possible claims and lawsuits. The independent insurance agency has developed a series of brief educational emails... - March 13, 2011 - The O'Neill Group
Sarah Waskey of Welenken CPAS Named SMABA New Member of the Year
Sarah J. Waskey, an audit supervisor with Welenken CPAs in Louisville, has been named the 2010 “New Member of the Year” by the St. Matthews Area Business Association (SMABA). She is also a new member of the 2011 SMABA Board of Directors. Sarah joined Welenken CPAs in 1999 with a... - March 13, 2011 - Welenken CPAs
Palm Beach Chapter Nominee Kicks Off “Man of the Year” Campaign
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Man of the Year 2011” nominee, Jason Brian, hosts large party in West Palm Beach to kick off charity campaign. - March 13, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Epitome Global Services Names Kim Wales as New CEO
Epitome Global Services, a leading global administrator for the hedge fund and alternative asset management industry, today announced that effective immediately, Kim Wales, has been named Chief Executive Officer to lead Epitome into the next growth phase. Wales succeeds Raju Panjwani,... - March 12, 2011 - Epitome Global Services
Lacey E. Buteyn, CFP®, CIMA® Joins Texas Financial Resources
Seasoned Wealth Management Advisor Lacey Buteyn Brings Energy and Fresh Perspective to Texas Financial Resources' Client Base - March 12, 2011 - Texas Financial Resources
Capitalvines Ltd is Pleased to Announce Its Online Portal: www.capitalvines.com
Capitalvines Ltd is pleased to announce the release of its website capitalvines.com (www.capitalvines.com) a holistic portal for: facilitating the buying and selling of small and medium sized enterprises, listing of commercial property and the discovery of capital for businesses globally. The... - March 12, 2011 - Capitalvines.com
New PCI Compliance Webinar Debuts from Information Security Media Group and BankInfoSecurity.com
Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, announces the launch of its latest webinar, “PCI Compliance: Tips, Tricks & Emerging Technologies.” - March 12, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Resources & Conservation Center in Washington, DC Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency
Resources & Conservation Center (RCC) located at 1400 16th St. NW, owned by Resources & Conservation Center L.P. and managed by Stout & Teague Management Corp., has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, for a second year. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. - March 12, 2011 - Stout and Teague Companies
Community Mortgage Funding Adds Client Service Representative to Growing Community
Community Mortgage Funding is growing with the addition of a new Client Service Representative to their medium-sized staff. Robert Alvarez's job will consist of handling client service relations for credit unions that CMF currently serves. Alvarez will be the first Client Service Representative at CMF. His addition signals a period of growth and expansion for the company brought on by continued success amongst a difficult economic climate. - March 12, 2011 - Community Mortgage Funding
Midas Funds President Thomas B. Winmill to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, March 11 at 12:00 pm CT
Thomas B. Winmill, President of Midas Funds and Tim Ryan, Managing Director at OTC Markets Group will appear at 12:00 p.m. CT on Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net this Friday, March 11. Listen live on CBS Radio Houston 650 AM or CRN Digital Talk Radio Network on CRN 4,... - March 11, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Kustom Design Educational to Host 2011 Opportunity Expo for Financial Boot Camp Graduates This Month
In celebration of Kustom Design’s recent Financial Boot Camp Level 1 graduates, guest speakers provide attendees with the motivation and opportunities to continue their journey towards financial freedom - March 11, 2011 - Kustom Design
PB&MTadd Futures and Forex Introduces pbmtaddinvestments.com for Online Futures and Forex Trading
PB&MTadd has released its new website that provides online futures, forex and options traders state of the art technology coupled with the unparalleled customer service of PB&MTadd with low online comission rates. - March 11, 2011 - PB&MTadd Futures and Forex
CRE Show Panel: Middle East Uprisings, Rising Oil Prices Impacting Nation’s Restaurant Business
Events taking place halfway across the world are making the wallets of local restaurateurs a little bit lighter, and. While appearing on the “Commercial Real Estate Show,” Pierre Panos said he noticed a sudden drop in business when political protests in Egypt started in early February. - March 11, 2011 - Bull Realty
DAG Hires Merchants Against Unfair Interchange to Ensure Fair Pricing Practices
Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, (“MAUI”) the payment industries only unbiased source of validation on fair pricing practices is excited to begin working with Diversified Acquirers Group, (“DAG”). DAG has become another in the ever growing number of ISO’s who are... - March 11, 2011 - Merchants Against Unfair Interchange
Capricorn Panels FX Invest Europe Roundtable
Capricorn CIO Mikkel Thorup, was invited to join the panel discussion hosted by FX Invest Europe, "Exploring the FX outlook for 2011." - March 11, 2011 - Capricorn Strategies
Capricorn Speaks at FX Exposure Conference
Capricorn Asset Management was invited to speak at Marcus Evan's FX Exposure conference in London, on the future of FX. - March 11, 2011 - Capricorn Strategies
Capricorn FX Adds to Trading Team
Capricorn Asset Management has hired a Chief Trader to its trading team, crowning a year of expansion and achievement for the firm. - March 11, 2011 - Capricorn Strategies
CreditCall Creates a Safer Card Payment Environment Through End-to-End Encryption Technology
With card fraudsters finding ever more ingenious ways to steal credit and debit card details, CreditCall has launched CardEase Ultra, an End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) solution providing fraud protection from the point of card acceptance right through to settlement. As well as giving consumers... - March 11, 2011 - CreditCall Ltd.
81% of UK in the Dark About How Much Tax They Are Really Paying, Says ACCA
ACCA launches guide to help UK consumers lighten the tax load - March 11, 2011 - ACCA
Forex Signal Killer Launches New Website
Forex Signal Killer, a division of ShelCort Enterprises, has launched their new website. - March 11, 2011 - Forex Signal Killer
New Division of South Africa’s Top Insurance Provider Offering Business Insurance Coverage
Businesses all over the world need to understand the importance of good quality business insurance. Businesses need to be prepared for any eventuality that could arise, which may interfere with the ability for the business to continue to operate at its peak earning potential. When the worst happens... - March 11, 2011 - Insurancequotesa.co.za
Lloydshare to Focus on Stabilizing the Timeshare Industry at ARDA Conference 2011
The Annual ARDA (American Resort Development Association) Conference and Expo is less than 3 weeks away, and Lloydshare plans to bring together a 'meeting of minds' to discuss stabilizing the timeshare industry. - March 10, 2011 - Lloydshare Annuitites
Cedar Brook Partner, Frank Legan, Earns FINRA Series 31 License
Cedar Brook Financial Partners, one of Cleveland's largest independent wealth management firm's Partner, Frank Legan, earns a Series 31 License. - March 10, 2011 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Russell Bedford Austin Firm, PMB Helin Donovan, Merges with Houston-Based CPA Practice
Rapidly expanding U.S. member of Russell Bedford CPA group merges with McEvoy & Co. - March 10, 2011 - Russell Bedford International
FRP Advisory LLP Boosts Its West Midlands Team with the Appointment of Steve Stokes
FRP Advisory LLP, the specialist restructuring, recovery and insolvency firm, has appointed Steve Stokes as an appointment taking director at its West Midlands location, based in Birmingham. - March 10, 2011 - FRP Advisory LLP