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Whitefish Credit Union Names Colleen Murphy Operations Senior Vice President
Whitefish Credit Union has named Colleen Murphy as their new senior vice president of Operations. - August 09, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
California Credit Union Recognizes "Rookie of Year" Teachers with Trip to Dodgers Game
The Los Angeles Unified School District Rookie of the Year program was developed by California Credit Union to honor new teachers that demonstrated excellence in the classroom. - August 08, 2015 - California Credit Union
Pipestone Streamlines Payroll with the Capital Prepaid BlazePays Visa Prepaid Card
Minnesota hog farm taps into the benefits of prepaid cards to pay its geographically dispersed employees. Pipestone System uses the BlazePays Prepaid Visa Card, managed by Capital Prepaid Services, for payroll. - August 08, 2015 - Capital Prepaid Services
The Business Bank of St. Louis Elects Chairman
Daniel Guirl named Chairman of the bank's Board of Directors. - August 07, 2015 - The Business Bank
Kaiku is Honored to be Part of the Visa® Clear Prepaid Program
Kaiku has certified to meet the Visa Clear Prepaid Standards. - August 04, 2015 - Kaiku Finance, LLC
Bankers Elected, Installed on Georgia Bankers Association’s Leadership Executive Committee
These bankers are the emerging leaders within Georgia's banking industry and for the Georgia Bankers Association. - July 30, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
LAUSD Rookie of Year Teachers to be Honored at Dodgers Game
California Credit Union underwrote the Rookie of the Year event which takes place during the Dodgers-Angels game Aug. 2. - July 29, 2015 - California Credit Union
Whitefish Credit Union Expands with New Kalispell Operations Center
Whitefish Credit Union, Montana’s largest credit union, will expand into a new Kalispell operations center in July. The move comes as part of a comprehensive Credit Union effort to lower overall costs and increase efficiency for its more than 58,000 members. Some current Whitefish Credit... - July 29, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
COL E Dryden Pence III Executes Change of Command
On Saturday July 11th, 2015, Founder and Principal of Pence Wealth Management, COL E Dryden Pence III, executed a Change of Command of the US AFRICA COMMAND ARE with his successor. COL Pence was the initial Commander of one of the nation's newest Brigade Level Commands. The unit now carries out... - July 25, 2015 - Pence Wealth Management
Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Credit Officer
Whitefish Credit Union names Steven Moss as the Credit Union’s new Business Lending chief credit officer and senior management team member. - July 24, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Gales Joins Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking
Kristy A. Gales joined Mars National Bank as an Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking. She will be located in the Cranberry Branch Office at 20246 Route 19, Cranberry Township. She brings over a dozen years of retail banking experience, mainly serving customers in Butler and Allegheny... - July 21, 2015 - Mars Bank
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Helps Seniors Make Informed Decisions
Guidewell Financial Solutions’ reverse mortgage counseling provides older adults with crucial information and helps them avoid being misled. - July 21, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Frances Fabbro Named Encore Bank Sun City Branch Manager
Encore Bank is pleased to announce that Frances Fabbro has been appointed as its new Sun City Center Branch Manager. Her appointment is the result of an intensive candidate search to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time Branch Manager, Jim Wilmouth. Fabbro offers 40 years of... - July 16, 2015 - Encore Bank
Brand New Safe Deposit Centre in Manchester City Centre
The Safe Deposit Centre is Manchester’s newest Safety deposit centre and has just opened its doors to the public. The Safe Deposit Centre are offering their customers the cheapest, best value and most secure safe deposit boxes in the North West. The owners of The Safe Deposit Centre have a... - July 13, 2015 - The Safe Deposit Centre Manchester
Breadwinner Moms Demonstrate Strength and Resilience Dealing with Finances
Guidewell Financial Solutions identifies financial challenges women who are primary wage earners in their households face and offers help. - July 07, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Encore Bank Sun City Center Branch Manager James Wilmouth to retire
Encore Bank Vice President and Sun City Center Branch Manager James Wilmouth will begin his well-earned retirement on June 30. Wilmouth has worked in banking in Florida for the past 43 years, and has spent the past decade with Encore Bank. CEO Tom Ray said, “While everyone at Encore Bank... - July 03, 2015 - Encore Bank
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Seven Directors to Its Board
Jackson McConnell of Pinnacle Bank in Elberton, GA, is new chairman for state banking trade association. - July 02, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
Douglas S. Martin Named Vice President, Residential Loan Officer at Encore Bank
Encore Bank is pleased to announce that Douglas S. Martin 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. Martin will work out of the Bonita Springs... - July 02, 2015 - Encore Bank
SWACHA Hires Larsen
Laura Steele, AAP president and CEO of Dallas-based SWACHA announced today that Lizz Larsen is SWACHA’s new Vice President of Marketing & Member Relations. Larsen is taking over the SWACHA activities previously directed by Tim Quisenberry, AAP, who will be focusing his attention solely on SWACHA’S for-profit entity, SWACHA Services Corp. - June 19, 2015 - SWACHA
Mars National Bank Launches myMNB Online Suite of Services
Mars National Bank launched updated online services including myMNB Online Banking, Bill Pay, Popmoney, Mobile Banking and Business Online Banking, Bill Pay and Remote Deposit Capture. Along with a new responsive website, these online tools provide a customer-centric banking experience that works seamlessly on any device – computer, tablet or smartphone. The updated services were launched June 15, 2015. - June 18, 2015 - Mars Bank
Basin Oil & Gas Closes $152 Million Acquisition
Basin Acquisition Fund GP, LLC ("Basin") today announced that Basin and its partners have closed the acquisition of oil and natural gas assets from an undisclosed seller for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $152 million. This transaction includes net production of... - June 13, 2015 - Basin Oil & Gas
Shequita Harris Added to Operations Team at Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Hampton resident Shequita Harris as a Loan Operations Specialist. “Shequita recognizes that career success, particularly for our banking model, is established through long-lasting... - June 12, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
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
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
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
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.
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
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