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PAI and Zem Media Announce Market Partnership
PAI chooses Zem Media as Preferred Provider of Digital Toppers for ATMs. - October 23, 2018 - Zem Media
CoinGenius to Debut at Crypto Invest Summit, Los Angeles
CoinGenius, an AI-powered cryptocurrency intelligence engine, to officially debut at the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain investor summit. - October 20, 2018 - CoinGenius
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Alexander Booth as Chief Financial Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Alexander C. Booth as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Booth will be responsible for the overall management of Spencer’s Finance Division, including the areas of accounting, treasury, financial reporting as well as financial planning... - October 19, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
LegacyArmour Partnering with Insurance Brokers Like IQS to Fix a $50 Billion Unclaimed Benefits Problem
LegacyArmour is fixing a $50 Billion problem at its source by working with the insurance industry to bundle insurance products with the Patented LegacyArmour Digital Vaults, ensuring that families receive the benefits they deserve. - October 18, 2018 - LegacyArmour
Jose B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO, Spencer Savings Bank Honored for Making a Difference in NJ
Jose B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO, Spencer Savings Bank, Elmwood Park, NJ was recently honored with the David Sarnoff Award for Advocacy at the Sixth Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneurs Awards at the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Event in Monmouth Junction. Under Jose's leadership, Spencer has spent decades making its community a better place to live and work. - October 18, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Wraps Up "Movies Under The Stars" Series
Spencer Savings Bank recently wrapped up its annual “Movies Under The Stars” series with two final events in Elmwood Park and Garwood. A crowd of almost 400 attended the events which have been a hit all summer long. Spencer partnered up with the Elmwood Park Recreation Department, the Borough of Garwood, and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce to provide the movie nights for local families. Join Spencer in 2019 for their next “Movies Under The Stars” series. - October 16, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Smart Financial Foundation to Honor Justin J. Watt Foundation with Community Impact Award
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30am, The Smart Financial Foundation will present its 2018 Community Impact Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Honorees include Justin J. Watt Foundation - Community Impact Award and Dr. William A. Young Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award. Khambrel Marshall of KPRC-TV Channel 2 will emcee and Connie Watt, VP of Justin J. Watt Foundation will speak. - October 02, 2018 - Smart Financial Credit Union
Meadows Bank's David Boser Graduates from Pacific Coast Banking School, the Premier National Graduate School of Banking™
Meadows Bank announced that David Boser, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer recently graduated from the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS). These executives completed a rigorous three-year graduate-level educational program designed for leaders in the financial services industry. - September 27, 2018 - Meadows Bank
SAFE Federal Credit Union Donates $25,000 for Hurricane Relief
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through the sale of emergency lanterns ahead of the storm, then topped off the donation to make it an even... - September 22, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Three California Credit Unions Choose Dolphin Debit to Manage Their ATM Fleets
Three California credit unions have turned over operation of their ATM fleets to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. The three are: San Jose-based Pacific Postal Credit Union, founded in 1931, a $217.1 million credit union with 14,186 members serving U.S. Postal Service and... - September 21, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
SAFE Federal Credit Union Raises $18,000 for Hurricane Relief Before Florence Arrives
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has raised more than $18,000 for disaster relief in just two days leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Florence in the region. “We saw this as an opportunity to help our members preparing for the coming storm, while... - September 15, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Annual Free Summer Movie Nights for Local Community
What better way to celebrate summer than with a "Movies Under the Stars" series? Spencer's Savings Bank has been busy all summer long hosting its annual summer movie series. The free movie nights and activities have become a staple in the community over the years. The bank recently partnered with the Garfield YMCA, the Wayne Public Library and the Wallington Little League and Lions Club to host events for the Garfield, Wayne and Wallington communities. - September 10, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Movement Mortgage Welcomes Loan Officer Marie Fox in Asheville, N.C.
Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, has hired industry veteran Marie Fox in its Asheville, N.C. market. - September 04, 2018 - Movement Mortgage
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints John C. Duncan to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of John C. Duncan to the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer. Duncan, formerly Senior Vice President & Senior Lending Officer, has management and credit responsibility for the entirety of the Lending Division... - September 03, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Partners with Bergen Volunteer Center to Host "Tools For Schools" Drive
Bergen Volunteer Center’s “Tools For Schools” program helps needy families in the area get the supplies they need and excited about the new school year. For years, Spencer Savings Bank has hosted school supply drives to support the Bergen Volunteer Center in Hackensack. This year's three week drive, held at the bank’s headquarters and branches, collected more than 250 school supplies for the children. Items collected will benefit clients of the Mentoring Moms and Mentoring Youth program. - August 31, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
InCorp Acquires Ardent’s Non-Audit Business
Acquisition Strengthens InCorp Group’s Position as Major Regional Corporate Services Player - August 22, 2018 - In.Corp Group
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes George Celentano as Head of the Retail Banking Division
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome George Celentano as Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank’s retail business across all products and channels and will lead the team in continuing to build and nurture strong relationships within the community. Celentano will be part of the Executive Management team and will report to Jose Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank. - August 20, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Industry Firm Directly Supports Association Membership Through Financial Assistance
MortgageManuals.com, a provider of mortgage policies and procedures and compliance services, saved 118 mortgage broker firms $10,600 in the last 12 months through its association discount program, according to a report compiled August 14, 2018. The program, which began recording association... - August 16, 2018 - MortgageManuals.com
Dade County Federal Credit Union Turns to Dolphin Debit to Expand Its ATM Fleet
Facing a major capital investment in order to expand its ATM fleet, Dade County Federal Credit Union in Florida opted instead for the lower-cost, lower-hassle strategy of outsourcing its new ATMs to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. Dade County FCU is a 79-year-old credit... - August 16, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Branch Managers
Local banks need to have strong industry knowledge and experience, and also need to be able to provide a personal touch to really connect with customers and help them achieve their financial goals. Savings Bank is pleased to welcome two new Branch Managers to their Lyndhurst and Lodi branch locations. Radika Lutchman and Jill Gregg have joined the bank as Branch Managers and will be responsible for the management and business development of the bank’s Lyndhurst and Lodi locations. - August 14, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers Award for Community Service
It's noteworthy when a local bank can help customers achieve their financial dreams, while also making their community a better place to live and work. Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce that the New Jersey Banker Association has awarded the bank with the 2017 Community Service Silver Award. The award recognizes financial institutions for their efforts and initiatives which improve the lives of the citizens and communities that are served in New Jersey. - August 10, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Saving Bank Donates $5,000 to Habitat For Humanity, Supports Community Members in Realizing Their Dreams of Homeownership
Savings Bank recently made a $5,000 donation to Habitat For Humanity in support of community members realizing their dreams of homeownership. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. In addition to its work with Habitat, Spencer also runs a variety of programs that help community members, of all different income levels, achieve homeownership. - August 06, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Alex Shaffer Joins Meadows Bank as Regional President in Arizona
Meadows Bank announced that Alex Shaffer recently joined Meadows Bank as the Regional President in Arizona. Alex is an 18 year veteran of commercial banking in Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Las Vegas, NV and Sacramento, CA markets. Alex joins Meadows Bank most recently from US Bank in Phoenix, Arizona... - August 02, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Meadows Bank Ranks #1 in Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Lending
Meadows Bank announced that it was ranked #1 in Nevada by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for 504 lending as of the end of the 3rd quarter of SBA’s fiscal year and #2 in Nevada for 7(a) lending for the same time period. - July 26, 2018 - Meadows Bank
ISMG's 2018 Global Summit Series Continues with Flagship Event in New York City
Experts will tackle hot topics in cybersecurity, educating the security practitioner and vendor communities at ISMG's flagship New York Security Summit August 14th and 15th. - July 26, 2018 - Information Security Media Group
Heartland Credit Union Association Names Dolphin Debit Its Exclusive ATM Partner
Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company, has been named the Exclusive Partner of the Heartland Credit Union Association (HCUA). Kansas-based HCUA has credit union members of all sizes in Kansas, Missouri and other regions. The organization’s objective is to unite, strengthen,... - July 26, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Spencer Saving Bank Awards $26,000 in Scholarships to Gifted Students, Supports Local Students’ Education Dreams
Spencer Savings Bank recently awarded $26,000 in scholarships to 34 gifted students in local high schools and middle schools during a scholarship ceremony marking the bank’s 16th year supporting education dreams. Students from various New Jersey school districts, within Spencer’s... - July 24, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Financial Center Now Open in Downtown Westfield; Experience the Future of Banking Technology
Customers value community banks that integrate convenience and state-of-the-art technology. Spencer Savings Bank is excited to announce that it has officially opened its Financial Center in Downtown Westfield. The new center is located at 240 North Avenue West, directly across the train station, and features the latest technology to simplify the banking experience. Those interested can join the bank in celebrating their new location and take advantage of some of their special offers. - July 21, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Dolphin Debit Delivers New ATM Fleet to Chocolate Bayou Federal Credit Union
For Chocolate Bayou Federal Credit Union, turning management of its ATMs over to Dolphin Debit was the right choice at the right time, for several reasons. The Alvin, Texas-based credit union was saddled with aging ATMs, all but one too old for an upgrade to accommodate EMV cards. It also saw an... - July 18, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Dionese Elected Chair of PA Bankers Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars Bank, was recently elected chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers). As chair, he will lead Pennsylvania’s largest banking trade association. In this new position, Dionise will have oversight of the... - July 14, 2018 - Mars Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Financial Education Program for Almost 800 Local Students, Financial Education Key to Empowering the Community
Spencer Savings Bank believes financial education is the key to empowering the community. The bank is proud to announce that almost 800 local students increased their financial literacy knowledge through participation in the EverFi financial education program, sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. - July 09, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Omanye Limited Raising £500,000.00 on Crowdcube
The funds will go in support of plans to reach millions of the world’s unbanked and underbanked in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. - July 04, 2018 - Omanye Limited
Spencer Savings Bank Honored for Supporting The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Program
The American Cancer society leads the fight for a world without cancer. Recently, Spencer Savings Bank was honored by the American Cancer Society for its support of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. The bank was a recent sponsor and received an award for its support. - June 28, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Prominent San Antonio Attorney Joins Jefferson Bank’s Board of Directors
Henry B. Gonzalez III, like Jefferson Bank, has a family history of assisting underserved communities. - June 27, 2018 - Jefferson Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, Committed to Improving Mental Health in the Community
Mental illness is a leading health crisis in America, and organizations are doing what they can to improve mental healthcare. Spencer Savings Bank recently did just that, by making a $10,000 donation to Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare (CBHCare), in support of improving mental health in the community. The bank has been working with and supporting the organization for over three years. Donations help the organization sustain essential counseling and support services in the community. - June 27, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank’s Marta Alexandre Appointed to Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) Board
When community members dedicate themselves to local businesses, those businesses thrive. Spencer Savings Bank’s Branch Manager Marta Alexandre has been appointed as new Board Member of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC), after serving as a member of the organization for the past eight years. Simultaneously, Alexandre will also be the Manager at Spencer's Westfield Financial Center opening in early July. - June 21, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Tellerex Inc. Adds Market Leadership to Drive Future Growth
Tellerex announced today that after a successful five-year growth strategy, the Company has named James Kilkelly its Chairman and Christian Ranke as its President & CEO, effective June 18, 2018. - June 18, 2018 - Tellerex Inc.
LGBT Pride Goes Mainstream: Is It Still Good for Business? 69% of LGBTs Surveyed Have Favorable Opinion of Pride Sponsors, Says Kompren
“LGBT Pride,” once a grassroots counterculture movement, has gone decidedly more mainstream. To some, Pride has morphed into a marketing extravaganza, replete with top-name corporate sponsors and rainbow-themed campaigns specifically targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender... - June 18, 2018 - Kompren
Moneyto Ltd Offers Online Money Transfers in Georgian Lari
Moneyto offers its European and UK customers online money transfers to Georgia in Lari. - June 04, 2018 - Moneyto
Partner Colorado Credit Union Announces Partnership with El Capitan Advisors
Partner Colorado today announced a strategic partnership with El Capitan Advisors to provide investment management services for the credit union’s membership, including its cannabis banking subsidiary, Safe Harbor Private Banking. El Capitan Advisors will provide a full suite of investment... - June 02, 2018 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Partner Colorado Foundation Announces 2018 Seefried Award Winner and College Scholarship Recipients
A high school student from Calhan, Colorado wins the Seefried Award. Partner Colorado Credit Union Foundation announces $47,000 in scholarships to students based on accomplishments in the areas of academics, community service and extracurricular activities. - May 31, 2018 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
New Peoples Bank Expands in Princeton, West Virginia: State-of-the-Art Branch Creates New Banking Experience for Private and Commercial Customers
New Peoples Bank announces the opening of its second full-service branch in Princeton, West Virginia. New Peoples Bank is dedicated to delivering a remarkable banking experience through 20 locations and a digital banking operation in Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. New Peoples Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company headquartered in Honaker, Virginia. - May 31, 2018 - New Peoples Bank
Meadows Bank Supports Meals on Wheels, a Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Program in Honor of 10 Year Anniversary
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, Meadows Bank, a full-service community bank headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada is giving back to the community through a matching donation program to Meals on Wheels, a Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada program. Throughout the month of April, Meadows... - May 25, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Georgia Banks Earn $1.04 Billion During First Quarter 2018
Total deposits, loans and assets all increased compared to the same quarter in 2017. - May 24, 2018 - Georgia Bankers Association
Spencer Savings Bank Receives Financial Capability Innovation Award from EVERFI and The Financial Capability Network
Over the years, Spencer Savings Bank has done just that by providing financial education to local students. As a result, the bank was honored with the 2018 Financial Capability Innovation Award presented by the nation’s leading technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc. The award recognizes Spencer’s significant efforts to improve the financial capability of Americans through unique digital learning initiatives. - May 23, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Meadows Bank Net Income Pops 43%
Meadows Bank announced that it posted a Net Income after Tax of $3,737,000 in the first quarter of 2018 which is $1,124,000 or 43% higher than its earnings during the first quarter of 2017. While the reduction in the corporate tax rate had a positive impact on the bottom line in 2018, the increase... - May 22, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Mars Bank Promotes Officers
Mars Bank promotes 3 Officers. - May 17, 2018 - Mars Bank
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names New Managers at Three Branches
SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were promoted from within SAFE, to replace managers who had been promoted to other roles. The new managers are: - Tammy Avins,... - May 16, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Magnolia FCU Opts for Dolphin Debit After Hearing Rave Reviews
For Magnolia Federal Credit Union, the decision to move its ATM fleet to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company, was based on rave reviews from other Dolphin Debit clients. Now Magnolia is giving its own outstanding reviews. Magnolia FCU, in Jackson, Mississippi, has 23,000 members... - May 15, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Benchmark Mortgages Joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies.
Benchmark Mortgages Inc., based in Edmonton, Alberta joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies. - May 09, 2018 - Benchmark Mortgages Inc.