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ISMG’s Fraud, Security & Risk Management Summit: Boost Cybersecurity Readiness for 2024
Industry Leaders to Convene for Discussions on Addressing Payment Fraud, AI Ethics and Online Privacy - April 14, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
First Edition of ManuSec Canada Summit to Explore Operational Resilience in Manufacturing
IT/OT Leaders to Share Strategies to Build a Cyber-Fortified Manufacturing Sector - April 14, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
Spencer Savings Bank Celebrates Grand Opening in Edison
Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest financial center in Edison, NJ. The bank made a $5,000 donation to the Edison YMCA to help build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. - April 10, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
ISMG Unveils OT.today, a Publication and Global Resource Platform Dedicated to Educating Professionals Within the Field of Operational Technology
Platform Offers Extensive Coverage on Developments and Innovations Shaping the OT Landscape - April 03, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Kashif Pervez as VP, Business Development Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is excited to announce Kashif Pervez, has joined the team as a Vice President, Business Development Officer. Kashif’s focus will be on identifying and cultivating long-term profitable business relationships in Edison, NJ and the surrounding markets. - March 30, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
Kert Stevens Joins the Meadows Bank SBA Team as SVP, Business Development Officer in Utah
Meadows Bank announced today that Kert Stevens has joined Meadows Bank as an SBA, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. Kert brings nearly 25 years of commercial banking experience, specializing in SBA loans. - March 27, 2024 - Meadows Bank
ISMG's Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit to Address AI's Transformative Impact on Security Landscape
Industry Pioneers Unite to Forge the Future of Secure AI Deployment - March 24, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
DACH Summit 2024: Safeguarding Europe’s Digital Frontier Against Rising Cyberthreats
The Summit Aims to Address Cyber Resilience and Digitalization Demands - March 24, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
QG Media, an ISMG Company, Unveils Cyber Security for Critical Assets APAC Summit and APAC Cyber Summit
Joint Summit Addresses OT/ICS and IT and Enterprise Security, with a Focus on the Asia-Pacific Region - March 23, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
QG Media, an ISMG Company, Announces Cyber Security for Critical Assets USA Summit
Global Thought Leaders to Address Growing OT Cybersecurity Concerns - March 23, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
Meet Zeta at CBA Live Conference 2024 to Unveil AI Banking Solutions
Zeta, a leading provider of next-generation card processing solutions, is excited to announce its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at the upcoming CBA Live 2024 conference, taking place March 25-27, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Zeta... - March 22, 2024 - Zeta
Jonathan Pope Joins the Meadows Bank SBA Team as SVP, Business Development Officer in Tennessee
Meadows Bank announced today that Jonathan Pope has joined Meadows Bank as an SBA, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. Jonathan brings over 19 years of commercial banking experience, specializing in SBA loans. - March 13, 2024 - Meadows Bank
Adam White Joins the Meadows Bank SBA Team as SVP, Business Development Officer in Ogden, Utah
Meadows Bank announced today that Adam White has joined Meadows Bank as an SBA, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. Adam brings over 14 years of commercial banking experience, specializing in SBA loans. - March 12, 2024 - Meadows Bank
California Coast Credit Union Officially Recognized as a Great Place to Work
California Coast Credit Union has received official recognition as a Great Place to Work following certification by a national workplace assessment organization. This year, 83% of Cal Coast Credit Union employees who were surveyed said Cal Coast is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees... - March 11, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
Altitude Capital Group Announces Closing of $1 Million Equity Private Placement for Cardio Diagnostics, Inc.
Altitude Capital Group, LLC (“Altitude”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a premier full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer based in Newport Beach, CA, announced the successful closing of an equity financing round totaling $1,000,000 for Cardio Diagnostics, Inc., a... - March 11, 2024 - Altitude Capital Group LLC
Altitude Capital Group Secures FINRA Approval, Strengthens Global Investment Services
Altitude Capital Group has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), marking a significant step forward in expanding its investment banking and securities brokerage services internationally. This approval enables Altitude to enhance its efforts in capital raising... - March 08, 2024 - Altitude Capital Group LLC
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $10K to Support STEM Education
Spencer Savings Bank donated $10,000 to the Research & Development Council of New Jersey in support of their Governor’s STEM Scholars program. The generous contribution aimed to assist students in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. - March 06, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
California Coast Credit Union Names Kyra Seay Vice President of Community Relations & Business Development
California Coast Credit Union, the longest serving financial institution based in San Diego, with over $3.5 billion in assets, has named Kyra Seay as Vice President of Community Relations & Business Development. In her role at Cal Coast, Seay will oversee community relations and business... - February 26, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
Finansh Introduces FinBo to Enhance the Home Loan Discovery Process
Finansh, a fintech startup based in Pune, has launched FinBo, a digital platform aimed at improving the home loan application process by providing personalized loan options and eligibility insights from leading lenders in India. FinBo leverages a sophisticated scoring algorithm to offer accurate loan eligibility information and competitive interest rates. - February 17, 2024 - Finansh
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Celebrates Awarding Over $1 Million in Student Scholarships and Educator Grants
An additional $260,000 in scholarships and grants to be awarded in 2024. - February 16, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Application Period Now Open for 2024 Student Scholarships
Over $185,000 in student scholarships to be awarded this year. - February 14, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union Supports Emergency Housing Efforts for Local Flood Victims
Partners with Logan Heights Community Development Corporation to deliver assistance. - February 13, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager Phyllis Valentino
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Phyllis Valentino as Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager. She assumes the role within the Bank’s Small Business Finance division, which was recently launched this past year and is experiencing great success. - February 09, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
ISMG Appoints David Elichman as Chief Collaboration Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Elichman Will Lead Strategic Initiatives Fostering Global Consistency and Cohesion in ISMG’s Offerings - February 07, 2024 - Information Security Media Group
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Jesse Oliver as Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager. He assumes the role within the Bank’s Small Business Finance division, which was recently launched this past year and is experiencing great success. - January 18, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $15,000 to Help Lyndhurst School Recover from Fire
Spencer Savings Bank donated $15,000 to Lyndhurst Board of Education to rebuild Washington Elementary School after a fire destroyed a classroom, enabling the purchase of new equipment. - January 05, 2024 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Vice President, Controller
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Joseph Murphy as Vice President and Controller, responsible for overseeing the accounting team, financial reporting, operations, budgeting, profitability management, and monitoring. - December 29, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Edison Financial Center Manager
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Jorge Garcia as the Financial Center Manager of its Edison location, overseeing customer relationship development, community engagement, and daily operations. - December 22, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Honored by NJ Senate and General Assembly for Promoting Academic Excellence Through Its Scholarship Program
The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly honored Spencer Savings Bank for its scholarship program, recognizing its commitment to academic excellence. - December 09, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
5th Annual Toy Drive by Child's Dream International & Rise Up America to Bring Joy and Smiles to Children and Families in Morris Park
Child's Dream International and Rise Up America are partnering for the 5th annual Toy Drive event, bringing joy and happiness to underprivileged children during the holiday season. - December 08, 2023 - Rise Up America
Spencer Savings Bank to Open New Financial Center in Edison
Spencer Savings Bank plans to open a new financial center in Edison, NJ, expected to open in December at 3900 Park Ave. (Ste. 108). - November 18, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Hackensack Financial Center Manager
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Yuber Calzadilla as the new Financial Center Manager at its Hackensack location, responsible for customer relationship development, community engagement, and daily operations. - November 10, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Liquid Mining Names Castle Placement for Reg. D and Reg. A+ Offerings
Liquid Mining Inc. (“Company”), a Bitcoin mining operation based in Michigan, has named investment bank Castle Placement (“Castle” -www.castleplacement.com) as its exclusive placement agent to raise $30 million of equity to expand its operations using certified carbon-free... - November 08, 2023 - Liquid Mining Inc
PI.EXCHANGE Transforms Machine Learning Landscape with Integrated ML Flow in Their Latest July-2023 Release
PI.EXCHANGE, a deep-tech company developing accessible Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, proudly unveils its July 2023 release, reshaping the machine learning landscape. Committed on making AI accessible to everyone, PI.EXCHANGE introduces their latest reiteration of the AI & Analytics... - November 08, 2023 - PI.EXCHANGE
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Tackles Food Insecurity at Local Community Colleges
50% of area college students are experiencing food insecurity. - November 01, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
In-Depth Analysis: Amanda Grant Discusses Customized Payment Plans and Bankruptcy Avoidance
3D Chess Media's expert, Amanda Grant, known for her deep knowledge in personal finance, provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent financial developments. With a keen understanding of the industry, she dissects the paths to debt relief, focusing on customized payment plans and bankruptcy avoidance. - October 25, 2023 - 3D Chess Media
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grants Application Deadline Extended
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has extended the deadline for 2023 grant applications. Local educators now have through October 23 to apply for grants to help with classroom projects. The foundation will be awarding $64,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount awarded... - October 16, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Sergio Musacchio as Senior Vice President and Director of Small Business Finance
Spencer Savings Bank has appointed Sergio Musacchio as Senior Vice President and Director of Small Business Finance, overseeing the bank's Small Business Lending division, implementing new lending products, maintaining a strong credit culture, and promoting team development. - September 22, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
ISMG’s Cybersecurity Summit: London to Offer Immersive Solution Room Experience
The Summit Aims to Empower the Security Community Through Insightful Keynotes and Interactive Solutions - September 18, 2023 - Information Security Media Group
Skyward Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Lisa Reed, VP Independence Branch
Skyward Credit Union is proud to announce the 25th anniversary for Lisa Reed, Vice President of the Independence Branch. Skyward congratulates her on her accomplishments and dedication in supporting the community of Independence and surrounding area. Lisa has contributed to the credit... - September 13, 2023 - Skyward Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union Names Robert Whitton V.P. Branch Network
California Coast Credit Union, the longest serving financial institution based in San Diego, with over $3.5 billion in assets, has named Robert Whitton as Vice President of Branch Network. In his role at Cal Coast, Whitton will be responsible for the oversight, coordination, and efficiency of... - August 28, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union Names Kellen Gill Chief Audit and Risk Officer
California Coast Credit Union, the longest serving financial institution based in San Diego, with over $3.5 billion in assets, has named Kellen Gill as Chief Audit and Risk Officer. In his role at Cal Coast, Gill will oversee internal audit, compliance, risk management, and legal for the credit... - August 25, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
Chris Swendseid Named Chief Executive Officer, Julie Brutch Named Chief Lending Officer and Diane York Named Chief Financial Officer of Meadows Bank
Meadows Bank is pleased to announce that Chris Swendseid has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Julie Brutch has been named Chief Lending Officer (CLO) and Diane York is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - August 16, 2023 - Meadows Bank
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $160,000 in Student Scholarships
San Diego and Riverside County students receive scholarships from the Cal Coast Cares Foundation to further their education. - August 11, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
Local Banker Completes PA Bankers Association's School of Commercial Lending
Mars Bank’s Jennifer Klein, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking, recently completed coursework at the 2023 Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers) School of Commercial Lending. - July 29, 2023 - Mars Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Awards $37,500 in Scholarships to Local High School Students
Spencer Savings Bank has awarded $37,500 in scholarships to local high school graduates in New Jersey, each receiving a $1,500 scholarship for college tuition assistance. The bank's scholarship program, which began in 2002, has awarded over $600,000 to deserving students since then. The Class of 2023 received certificates and attended a scholarship ceremony at the bank's financial center in Elmwood Park, NJ. - July 26, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association have elected and installed officers and five new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 program year. Kelly Smith, senior vice president at First National Bank of Griffin, was installed as chair. Members elected Brad Sheffield, senior vice president and regional retail sales manager at Synovus Bank in Statesboro, as chair-elect. Bill Hogan, senior credit officer at Northeast Georgia Bank in Lavonia, was elected vice chair. - July 20, 2023 - Georgia Bankers Association
ISMG and Swiss Cyber Institute Partner to Drive Global Cybersecurity Collaboration
The Partnership Focuses on Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally to Promote a Secure Digital World - July 14, 2023 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG and WiCyS Join Forces to Enhance Cybersecurity Knowledge Sharing and Community Engagement
The Partnership Aims to Foster Diversity and Inclusion Within the Industry - July 14, 2023 - Information Security Media Group
VCASH Launches Central Bank of Nigeria eNaira API for International Money Transfer Operators
VCASH, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its eNaira API for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs). The API enables IMTOs to transfer money directly into the eNaira wallets of recipients in Nigeria without intermediaries or delays. The funds can also be sent to any of the 200+ financial institutions in Nigeria, including banks and mobile wallets, in real-time, on the mobile app, web, or via their API. - July 04, 2023 - VTNetwork Limited