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Dolphin Debit Revenue Climbed 35 Percent in 2014, with High Growth in ATM Transactions
Dolphin Debit, which owns and operates ATMs for credit unions and banks reported on its 2014 performance. In addition to its 35 percent revenue growth, the company grew by 21 percent over 2013, and its number of transactions in 2014 climbed by 38 percent. - January 29, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Novak Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Tod Novak joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Mr. Novak has 13 years of residential mortgage origination experience, including expertise in FHA and VA loans. He will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, particularly focusing on first-time... - January 27, 2015 - Mars Bank
Nasir Shakouri of Encore Cardservice Paying Wages in Bitcoin
President of Encore Cardservice, Nasir Shakouri, plans to pay employees that want to participate in the virtual cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. - January 21, 2015 - Encore Cardservice
Clarity Advantage Video Features Three Ways to Strengthen Relationships with Small Business Banking Clients
Small business bankers and branch managers gain relationship-building strategies in a new video produced by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage. - January 19, 2015 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Allgeier DMS Solutions Announces Name Change to iGuana
Allgeier DMS Solutions becomes iGuana. The name change signifies a shift in business strategy with a focus on core business of electronic document management and a change in company ownership structure. - January 17, 2015 - iGuana
Applied Bank Announces the Opening of Its New Full Service Branch Location
Applied Bank Announces the Opening of its New Full Service Branch Location —Featuring N.C. Wyeth’s He Turned and Faced the Rising Sun, The Light Full on His Face. - January 15, 2015 - Applied Bank
Mars National Bank Staff Support Butler County Winter Relief Center
Mars National Bank staff donated over 25 bags of home supplies and $215 to the Butler County Winter Relief Center. The Center helps the homeless in Butler County providing food and overnight shelter during the winter. Supplies donated by Bank staff included water, paper towels, plastic bags, facial... - January 13, 2015 - Mars Bank
Mayor Randy Henderson, Jr. Appointed to Encore Bank Board of Directors
Randy Henderson, Jr. has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Encore Bank. - January 11, 2015 - Encore Bank
Gene Jenkins Named New Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender at Encore Bank
Tom Ray, CEO of Encore Bank, is pleased to announce that Gene Jenkins has joined the bank as a new Senior Vice President and Commercial Lender. Jenkins brings 45 years’ banking leadership experience to Encore Bank, with the past 26 devoted to the Southwest Florida market from Sarasota to... - January 08, 2015 - Encore Bank
JP Capital Group Continues to Reinvest Into Properties and Clients
According to JP Capital Management, successful asset growth often means reinvesting in a project, holistically. Such is the case with their recent investment into Summerfield Commons in Pittsburgh, PA. - January 07, 2015 - JP Capital Management
Encore Bank Completes Port Charlotte Branch Remodel
Tom Ray, CEO of Encore Bank, is pleased to announce that the comprehensive remodel of the bank’s Port Charlotte branch was recently completed. Located at 2120 Kings Highway, the branch is unique in many aspects, including its lack of a teller line. The building now features a clean, modern,... - December 24, 2014 - Encore Bank
TMC Financing Remains No. 1 SBA 504 Lender in San Francisco
TMC Financing, an SBA certified development company, provided more than $74 million in real estate loans to local small businesses in fiscal year 2014. - December 18, 2014 - TMC Financing
Networking Strategies for Bankers Featured in New Clarity Advantage Video
Branch managers and business bankers learn about three things they can do to get more introductions and referrals from clients in a new video produced by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage. - December 12, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Announcing the Fourth Annual Healthcare Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces its fourth annual Healthcare Information Security Today survey. The survey, sponsored by Caradigm, (ISC)² and ZixCorp, measures progress toward ensuring the privacy and security of healthcare information,... - December 12, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
World's Largest Bitcoin Project Now Seeking Venture Capital
CurrencyEvolution.com, the world's largest Bitcoin project, is exiting stealth-mode today after twelve months of strategic acquisitions and development and officially seeking venture capital funding. - December 04, 2014 - currency evolution
MILSTE's The Taiwan International Banking Award Ceremony 2015
MILSTE’s The Taiwan International Banking Award Programme is the most transparent, prestigious and respected consumer banking awards programme in Taiwan. MILSTE evaluated all the country’s banks’ consumer banking accomplishments, capabilities, and technologies with our International Board of Judges and our team of analysts in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. The winners were determined through a thorough evaluation of the submission and interviews. - December 04, 2014 - MILSTE
Mars National Bank Helps Warm Butler County Through "Bundle Up Butler!"
Mars National Bank staff donated coats and took time to help distribute them through the “Bundle up Butler!” campaign as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Bank staff donated 27 coats and $240 to the effort. On the Day of Caring, nine Bank employees volunteered their time to help... - December 04, 2014 - Mars Bank
2015 Mobility Risk Study Now Open to Respondents
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, announces that the 2015 Mobility Risk Study, sponsored by Citrix, is now open for respondents. This new study, sponsored by Citrix and open across ISMG's international media sites, looks to measure the true security of... - December 03, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Pifer Chairs Leadership Butler Class; VOICe Play Area Renovated
The Leadership Butler County class of 2014 was chaired by Mars National Bank’s Assistant Vice President of Finance, Hope Pifer. The 2014 class included Pifer and 21 other individuals from organizations in the county who were tasked with rehabbing the play area of the Victim Outreach... - December 02, 2014 - Mars Bank
Mars National Bancorp Joins OTCQX Marketplace
Mars National Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNBP), the newly-formed holding company for Mars National Bank, has joined OTCQX®, the best marketplace for established U.S. and international companies. The Bancorp’s stock will trade under the symbol “MNBP” on OTCQX beginning Wednesday,... - December 02, 2014 - Mars Bank
Georgia Banks Earn $810.1 Million During Third Quarter
Georgia’s 213 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $810.1 million during the third quarter of 2014, more than three times as much as they did in the same quarter of 2013. - November 27, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Mars National Bank Supports Local Education Through Scholarship and Improvement Programs
Mars National Bank donated $30,000 earmarked for 14 schools or education programs in Allegheny and Butler Counties. The donations were made through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Donations included funding for student scholarships and educational... - November 27, 2014 - Mars Bank
Clarity Advantage Video Addresses How Bankers Can Sell More Fee-Based Services
Branch managers and business bankers get three steps to identifying more opportunities for fee-based services, particularly Treasury Management, in a new video produced by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage. - November 19, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ISMG Launches Executive Sessions Interview Series
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, BankInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity and numerous other global media sites, is pleased to announce the launch of its Executive Sessions interview series. The Executive Sessions series features exclusive, one-on-one... - November 15, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Mission Federal Credit Union Donates $1 Million to Support JA Finance Park, a Program of Junior Achievement of San Diego County
Mission Federal Credit Union has donated $1 million and becomes naming sponsor in support of Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s Mission Fed JA Finance Park program, focused on increasing the financial literacy of San Diego high school students. - November 12, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
SWACHA and the San Antonio FBI Join Forces to Host the 13th Annual Financial Institutions Crime Day
Texas Ranked 10th in The Country for Fraud, Up from 15th in 2012 Dallas-based SWACHA and the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will host the 13th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day on November 13, 2014 in San Antonio to help financial institutions reduce their... - November 09, 2014 - SWACHA
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Business Bancshares, Inc., parent holding company for The Business Bank of St. Louis, and The Business Bank of St. Louis today announced third quarter 2014 financial results. Business Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $952 thousand for the third quarter of 2014 compared to net income of... - November 07, 2014 - The Business Bank
Paragon Bank Announces Addition of Brent Barringer to Board of Directors
Experienced Industry Professional Joins Expanding Team of Directors for Bank - November 05, 2014 - Paragon Bank
InTouch Credit Union Scores a Fourth Season of Bank to Achieve with Mavs D-League Players
Financial Literacy Program Brings Texas Legends Players to Local InTouch Credit Union Branches - November 02, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union
The Business Bank Raises $11,300 for Local Charity
St. Louis bank's annual fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. - October 31, 2014 - The Business Bank
Celebrate Veterans Day & Start Your Holiday Giving Season at InTouch Credit Union
ITCU Will Match up to $2,500 in Monetary or Cell Phone Donations to Cell Phones For Soldiers®. - October 30, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union
SWACHA and New Orleans FBI to Host 11th Annual Crime Day on October 29 to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud
Louisiana Ranked 26th in the Country for Fraud Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 29, 2014 to host the 11th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans to help local banks, credit unions and other financial... - October 25, 2014 - SWACHA
Statewide Federal Credit Union Eliminates ATM Headaches, Saves Money with Dolphin Debit
Banks and credit unions are getting out of the ATM business, turning over the management of ATMs to Dolphin Debit, a full service ATM provider. - October 23, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Are Companies Ready to Tap Into the Growing Global Muslim Market?
The Fifth American Muslim Consumer Conference (AMCC) will be held at the Double Tree, Newark, NJ on Saturday, November 15th, 2014. http://americanmuslimconsumer.com. - October 20, 2014 - American Muslim Consumer Consortium
Paragon Bank Names Bryan Pennington Senior Vice President, Client Development Officer
25-Year Financial Industry Veteran Joins Growing North Carolina-Based Bank. - October 18, 2014 - Paragon Bank
SWACHA Announces 2nd Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit on November 6
Industry Executives Will Discuss the Future of the Payments Industry - October 16, 2014 - SWACHA
ISMG Hires Managing Editor for Asia, Middle East
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, BankInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity and numerous other global media sites, is pleased to announce the hiring of its Managing Editor for Asia & the Middle East, Geetha Nandikotkur. Nandikotkur, an award-winning journalist... - October 11, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Hires India-Based Principal Correspondent
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, BankInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity and numerous other global media sites, is pleased to announce the hiring of Varun Haran, India-based Principal Correspondent for Asia & the Middle East. Haran, who has been in the... - October 11, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Spa Retailer Obtains Third SBA 504 Loan to Purchase an Additional Location for $3.2 Million
TMC Financing provides SBA 504 financing for spa retailer location. - October 09, 2014 - TMC Financing
Arizona's Altier Credit Union Turns All Its Offsite ATMs Over to Dolphin Debit
Credit unions across the U.S. are getting out of the ATM business, turning their ATM fleets over to Dolphin Debit to manage, service, and own. - October 08, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Paragon Bank Opens New Cary Office
Private and Commercial Bank Celebrates Growth with Third North Carolina Location - October 08, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Concord Petroleum Inc. Builds an Energy Efficient Gas Station in Concord for $4 Million
TMC Financing provides SBA 504 loan for the construction of the Concord Petroleum Inc. gas station, mini-market and Popeye’s restaurant franchise Concord, CA for $4 Million. - October 07, 2014 - TMC Financing
SWACHA and FS-ISAC to Host Southwest Financial Crimes Forum in Dallas on October 8 to Kick Off Cyber-Security Awareness Month
Seminar to be held at University of Texas at Dallas. - October 01, 2014 - SWACHA
Six Small Credit Unions Work with Dolphin Debit to Enjoy the Benefits of their First ATM
For small financial institutions, managing an ATM is cost prohibitive without Dolphin Debit. Dolphin gives independent and community banks and credit unions the ability to offer ATM services without the hassle of owning the machines. - September 24, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Clarity Advantage Video Offers Business Bankers Tips for Selling More Treasury Management Products
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage addresses conversations with business owners and ways business bankers can uncover opportunities for bank treasury solutions in its latest sales tip video release. - September 23, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Blackhawk Partners and Golden Sea Ways S.C. Sign a 200 Million Euros Partnership Agreement to Fund & Facilitate the Purchase of 25 Vessels
Blackhawk Partners, Inc. - a private equity family office involved in the physical commodities trading business and venture capital investments - is excited to announce it has signed today a Partnership Agreement with Golden Seaways to fund and facilitate the purchase of 25 vessels over the next 5... - September 22, 2014 - Golden sea ways S.C.
SWACHA Services Corporation and Argos Risk Announce a New Partnership to Help Financial Institutions Manage Credit Risk and Protect Against Business Identity Fraud
SWACHA Services Corporation (SSC) announced today a partnership with Minneapolis-based Argos Risk to promote online tools that assist financial institutions in mitigating fraud risk through use of reporting tools and risk analytics. Dallas-based SWACHA Services Corporation is a for-profit, wholly... - September 17, 2014 - SWACHA
Capital Prepaid Services Launches BlazePays
The reloadable BlazePays℠ Visa® Prepaid Card (www.BlazePays.com), which offers consumers a secure, convenient, and economical payment tool is now available from Capital Prepaid Services and its issuing partners. Financial institutions and businesses interested in offering the BlazePays card can visit www.CapitalPrepaidServices.com to learn more. - September 15, 2014 - Capital Prepaid Services
ISMG Hires UK Director of Sales
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, BankInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity and numerous other global media sites, is pleased to announce the hiring of its UK Sales Director, Jesse Rutland. - September 12, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces 2014 Faces of Fraud Survey Results Report
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the release of the 2014 Faces of Fraud survey report, sponsored by Easy Solutions, the Total Fraud Protection company. In the wake of retail breaches at companies like Target and Neiman Marcus, banking/security... - September 10, 2014 - Information Security Media Group