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Guidewell Financial Solutions Applauds MCEE Student Financial Literacy Programs
Nonprofit agency Guidewell Financial Solutions recently attended the annual MCEE Awards banquet where K-12 students were recognized for gaining financial knowledge and skills. The agency is pleased to sponsor the Poster Contest and MD Personal Finance Challenge, two programs that provide students with money management lessons they can use for the rest of their lives. - June 11, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Sky Fund Launches Investable Index of Alternative UCITS Funds
Asset management firm Sky Fund has entered into an advisory agreement with a European bank for a new, actively-managed index of liquid alternative UCITS funds called SkyRank Navigator. Sky Fund and the issuing bank have launched a 10-year note that is linked to the performance of the SkyRank... - June 11, 2015 - Sky Fund LLC
Florida Capital Bank, N.A. Named Top Community Lender for FY14
The economy in Florida is on the rise and small business lending is growing. As an increasing number of small business owners across the state are looking to grow their businesses, trusted community lenders like Florida Capital Bank, N.A. are providing financial expertise to help them achieve their... - June 10, 2015 - Florida Capital Bank
Credit Administration Pro Added to Private Bank of Decatur Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Eric Swilling, as Assistant Vice President, Credit Administration. He’ll be based out of Private Bank of Decatur, serving clients across the metro area. “Eric’s personality and... - June 10, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
SWACHA Announces Appointment to Board of Directors: Mark Few of Centennial Bank in Lubbock
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today that Mark Few, EVP-COO of Centennial Bank in Lubbock, is a new member of the SWACHA Board of Directors. SWACHA’s 17-member board is made up of representatives from... - June 10, 2015 - SWACHA
First Service Credit Union Opens Katy Branch
New branch is part of First Service CU's strategy to grow 47% in next few years. - June 05, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Marco Polo New World Launches Direct FX Markets Access
Marco Polo New World is pleased to announce the launch of MPFX™ - their new platform that provides access to FX liquidity from both bank and non-bank sources. If you would like an opportunity to learn more about this, please contact the Marco Polo New World sales team for further details. - June 03, 2015 - Marco Polo New World
EFCU Financial Turns Management of Its ATM Fleet Over to Dolphin Debit
Dolphin Debit continues to help credit unions expand their market visibility with its ATM management services. EFCU of Baton Rouge has handed over its ATMs to Dolphin to manage. - June 03, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Georgia Bank Earnings 12 Percent Higher in First Quarter
“The Georgia banking industry had a good first quarter, and that tracked alongside the generally improving state economy,” said Joe Brannen, president and CEO of the Georgia Bankers Association. “Our state’s banks grew loans, deposits and assets, and there are a low number of past-due loans." - May 29, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
HR Pro Added at Private Bank of Buckhead
rivate Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Karen E. Neely, SHRM-CP, as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director. Neely is the bank’s first full-time HR professional; since its inception in late 2006, it has grown from nine employees to more than 80. - May 22, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Great Basin Federal Credit Union Creates Rebuild Together Loan
Great Basin Federal Credit Union has created the Rebuild Together Loan to support local Nevadans. Credit cards can often be a scary topic for people when considering their finances, so the local credit union created the Rebuild Together Loan to battle that fear and help people build credit. The... - May 21, 2015 - Great Basin Federal Credit Union
The Business Bank of St. Louis Hires New Vice President
Missouri bank adds commercial lending vice president to company. - May 21, 2015 - The Business Bank
Local Credit Union Helps Small Businesses Grow with Seminar Series
Great Basin Federal Credit Union launches a monthly seminar series called “Let’s Talk Business: Small Business Seminar Series” for companies in the Reno and Sparks area. - May 15, 2015 - Great Basin Federal Credit Union
Advantis Credit Union Kicks Off $50,000 GROW Community Fund
Grants will enable local nonprofits to complete short-term projects that provide long-term benefits. - May 14, 2015 - Advantis Credit Union
Dolphin Debit Helps Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Boost Presence via Murphy USA Sites
Randolph Brooks FCU and Dolphin Debit began working together in 2014, with a single Murphy USA-based ATM in San Antonio. RBFCU added sites gradually and then in March 2015, doubled its number of sites to 12, launching six locations in Austin. - May 13, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Whitefish Credit Union Junior Board to Host Colors for a Cause 5K Fun Run
This free event hosted by Whitefish Credit Union's Junior Board of Directors will benefit the Abbie Shelter, the primary service provider for victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Flathead Valley. - May 13, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Consolidated quarterly net income increased 61%. - May 10, 2015 - The Business Bank
ISMG Looks Back on RSA Conference 2015
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Diamond Media Sponsor at RSA Conference 2015, announces its wrap-up of extensive coverage from this year's event. The 2015 conference took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from April 20-24, and ISMG's team was on hand to speak with top... - May 08, 2015 - Information Security Media Group
Nasir Shakouri Introduces EMV Installation Tutorial Program
Nasir Shakouri, President of Encore Cardservice, announced an EMV installation tutorial for all current and future customers. - May 05, 2015 - Encore Cardservice
Australia Real Estate Offshore Finance Announced by UCHK Consulting Ltd
Australian property investors located overseas rush to secure a new off shore finance package between 1.75% - 2.25%. - April 30, 2015 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Terrie Pearman Named Vice President, Residential Mortgage Officer at Encore Bank
Encore Bank adds new Vice President to residential lending department. - April 29, 2015 - Encore Bank
CCCS of Maryland and Delaware is Now Guidewell Financial Solutions
Nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware recently rebranded as Guidewell Financial Solutions. The agency's new name reflects its growing services and geographic reach. - April 23, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Capital Prepaid Services Signs Minnesota and Iowa Banks to Offer BlazePays Prepaid Card
The BlazePays Prepaid Card, powered by Capital Prepaid Services, is now available to consumers at First National Bank Slayton, Minnesota and First National Bank Davenport, Iowa. - April 18, 2015 - Capital Prepaid Services
Keesler Federal Credit Union Leverages Dolphin Debit ATMs to Maximize Convenience for Members
Keesler Federal Credit Union has increased ATM usage through its agreement with Dolphin Debit to strategically place ATMs at Murphy USA gas stations and CVS pharmacies. - April 15, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Mars National Bank Supports Women in Banking
Mars National Bank was well represented at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's Women In Banking event in March. The event was held at the Hershey Lodge and hosted over 260 women banking professionals. Representing the Bank at the conference were Lisa Kooker, Senior Vice President & Chief... - April 10, 2015 - Mars Bank
Young & Associates, Inc. Acquires the Consumer Compliance Function of RJ II and Associates, Inc.
Young & Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm and leader in Regulatory Compliance consulting and education for community financial institutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Consumer Compliance function of RJ II and Associates of Beecher, IL. Dedicated to the success... - April 04, 2015 - Young & Associates, Inc.
Mississippi Postal Federal Credit Union Turns ATMs Over to Dolphin Debit to Avoid Compliance Costs
Dolphin Debit keeps bank and credit union ATMs operational and compliant. With Dolphin Debit Mississippi Postal FCU can focus on its core business and let Dolphin take care of ATM maintenance and regulatory issues. - March 26, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Mathew J. Schwartz Now Executive Editor of DataBreachToday
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is pleased to announce that Mathew J. Schwartz has been promoted to Executive Editor of DataBreachToday (DBT). Schwartz accepts the position after being an integral part of the ISMG team for nearly one year, serving as its Managing Editor for Europe. In his... - March 26, 2015 - Information Security Media Group
KBR Foreign Exchange Plc. Identified in London Stock Exchange’s "1000 Companies to Inspire Britain"
One of the market leaders in the foreign exchange sector KBR Foreign Exchange Plc. included into the list of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses in UK. - March 21, 2015 - KBR Foreign Exchange Plc.
Encore Bank Raises More Than $17,000 for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Encore Bank raised $17,286 for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. - March 20, 2015 - Encore Bank
Capital Services' Asset Generating Ability Powered 30 Percent Growth in 2014
Capital Services delivers proprietary score cards for banks and credit unions that enable them to manage credit card portfolios at an account level basis, enabling them to build a more profitable card asset. - March 19, 2015 - Capital Services
OeKB Selects Quantifi to Replace Existing Front-to-Middle Vendor Solution
Quantifi selected to modernise and streamline trade and risk management processes; OeKB able to dynamically monitor, report and identify risk, in real-time - March 13, 2015 - Quantifi
Schweinsberg Receives Service Award from Realtor Group
Shelley Schweinsberg, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending at Mars National Bank, received the 2014 Service Award from the Beaver County Association of Realtors. The award was given in recognition of Ms. Schweinsberg’s service to the organization including participation as a... - March 06, 2015 - Mars Bank
Landings Credit Union in Arizona Turns Its ATMs Over to Dolphin Debit
Another credit union has opted out of the ATM business, selling its ATM fleet to Houston-based Dolphin Debit. - March 05, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Mission Fed Offers Auto Loans as Low as 1.49% APR for San Diegans
Mission Federal Credit Union is offering auto loans with rates as low as 1.49%. - March 04, 2015 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Business Bancshares and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results
St. Louis bank makes recent announcement of results. - March 04, 2015 - The Business Bank
Mars National Bank Named “2015 Best Mortgage Lender”
Mars National Bank was named the “Best Mortgage Lender” by the readers of the Cranberry Eagle newspaper. As part of the paper’s 2015 Community Choice Awards, the Bank was voted the top spot through write-in ballots. “This award is confirmation that our customers appreciate... - February 28, 2015 - Mars Bank
Georgia Banks Post Highest Yearly Income Since 2007
Loans, deoposits and assets all hit milestone levels. - February 26, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
Royal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Fraud Prevention Training
Royal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver First Line of Defense ~ Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention Challenge™, an online interactive experiential exercise for banks and credit unions that helps... - February 20, 2015 - TRC Interactive
Peoples Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Training
Peoples Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline® for its credit union-wide training needs. Peoples Credit Union will have full use of Training... - February 20, 2015 - TRC Interactive
Stephanie Whiffen Named Vice President, Residential Loan Officer at Encore Bank
Encore Bank, is pleased to announce that Stephanie D. Whiffen has joined the bank as Vice President, Residential Loan Officer. Encore Bank continues to expand its residential lending activities, which are managed by Senior Vice President, Dan Royal. Her appointment follows a year of exciting growth... - February 19, 2015 - Encore Bank
MILSTE Published The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015 Magazine
MILSTE published the first publication that comprehensively out captures the main trends, challenges and opportunities that are emerging in Taiwan’s banking industry, called The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015. The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015 magazine focuses on the unique... - February 17, 2015 - MILSTE
Information Security Media Group Announces Second Diamond Media Sponsorship with the RSA Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces it has been selected as the only Diamond Media Sponsor of RSA Conference 2015. This is the ninth year that ISMG has sponsored the RSA Conference, and its second as Diamond Media Sponsor. This partnership at the conference highlights the level of interest and response the ISMG audience has for the event. - February 12, 2015 - Information Security Media Group
Dusty Bowers Joins Capital Services as Vice President of National Sales
Credit union veteran, Dusty Bowers, signs on with Capital Services to drive card processing sales within credit union industry. - February 11, 2015 - Capital Services
Memorial Credit Union Puts Dolphin Debit in Charge of Its Entire ATM Fleet in Houston
Houston-based Dolphin Debit is experiencing significant growth due to financial institutions opting out of the ATM market. Memorial CU is one of its latest clients. - February 10, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Vallecorsa Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking
Greg Vallecorsa joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking. Mr. Vallecorsa is an experienced commercial lender with over 20 years of experience in commercial and retail banking. “Greg knows commercial lending and understands the needs of businesses in our area,”... - February 06, 2015 - Mars Bank
Encore Bank Lends Flair to Good Causes at Chalk Art 2015
Encore Bank gives back to the community by participating in Naples-Pelican Bay Rotary Club’s Chalk Art 2015 on Saturday, January 24. - February 04, 2015 - Encore Bank
JP Capital Fuels Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation
JP Capital Management is pleased to announce the recent investment into the expansion of one of their key holdings, Vista Window Company. This investment enables the opening of Vista’s Swainsboro, GA based manufacturing facility, a 57,000 square foot location that will house the fabrication and assembly of the company’s primary line of vinyl replacement windows. - February 01, 2015 - JP Capital Management
SWACHA Announces 2015 Board of Directors
Martin Bell, Executive Vice President of Guaranty Bank & Trust Elected Chairman - February 01, 2015 - SWACHA
Business Bancshares Announces First Ever Common Stock Dividend
St. Louis company to pay dividend to common shareholders. - January 31, 2015 - The Business Bank