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SWACHA to Help Fight Cyber-Criminals in Nationwide Cyber Attack Simulation Exercise for Financial Institutions
More Than 600 Financial Institutions Anticipated to Participate in This Year’s Exercise. SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, has joined with Reston, Va.-based Financial Service-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) to support... - September 07, 2014 - SWACHA
QUADRO -Quality Development Roadmap for Training in the Financial Sector
Mediterranean Bank Network is a non-profit banking organisation and strategic partnership between leading and medium sized Mediterranean banks. - September 05, 2014 - Mediterranean Bank Network
Mississippi Credit Union Association, Dolphin Debit Announce Strategic Service Partnership
Mississippi credit unions now have access to cost effective ATM solutions through a strategic alliance between Dolphin Debit and MSCUA. - September 05, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
SWACHA is Now Certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization to Offer Exam Training for the National Check Payments Certification Program
Dallas-based SWACHA announced today it has been certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) to teach training classes for the National Check Payments CertificationTM Program. SWACHA, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations, is... - August 23, 2014 - SWACHA
ISMG Announces the 2014 Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, announces the launch of its 2014 Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Survey. This new research, sponsored by LifeLock, aims to benchmark organizations' preparedness to mitigate risks associated with identity theft and fraud. This... - August 18, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Second Quarter 2014 Earnings
Business Bancshares reports a profit for the first half of 2014. - August 17, 2014 - The Business Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Senior Vice President Rebecca McClain to Director of Operations
Financial Services Industry Veteran to Oversee Daily Bank Operations - August 16, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Two Ways Bankers Can Become Better Negotiators Featured in New Clarity Advantage Sales Tip Video
Two keys to better negotiating - starting early and adding value - are explored in a new sales tip video for bank sales people produced by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage. - August 11, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
SWACHA Announces John Cogdill as Director of Member Sales and Services
Dallas-based SWACHA – The Electronic Payments Resource®, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment resources in the country, announced today that John Cogdill has been hired as Director of Member Sales and Services. Cogdill comes to SWACHA with more than 12 years of experience... - August 09, 2014 - SWACHA
The Business Bank of St. Louis Hires New Senior Vice President
St. Louis bank adds experienced member to its team. - August 08, 2014 - The Business Bank
Mars National Bank’s Shawn Proper Appointed to Advisory Committee of Bankers Association
Shawn R. Proper, Senior Vice President, Mortgage and Consumer Lending of Mars National Bank has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Mortgage Banking Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is responsible to guide, review and recommend education and training programs... - August 07, 2014 - Mars Bank
ISMG's 2014 Mobile Security Maturity Survey Now Open to Respondents
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, announces that the 2014 Mobile Security Maturity Survey is now open for respondents. This new research, sponsored by IBM and open across ISMG's international media sites, looks to measure the evolution of organizations' mobile... - August 01, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces the 2014 Faces of Fraud: Special Canada Edition Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces that the 2014 Faces of Fraud: Special Canada Edition survey is now open for respondents. This new study, commissioned exclusively for the 2014 Toronto Fraud Summit, aims to identify the top forms of fraud afflicting... - August 01, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Mars National Bank Volunteers Work for Hosanna Industries
Volunteers from Mars National Bank helped Hosanna Industries impact one needy homeowner’s front yard by working on an exterior improvement project. The effort included work on a retaining wall and sidewalk, and cleaning and painting the front porch roof. “We’re thrilled to be a... - August 01, 2014 - Mars Bank
Bankers Elected, Installed on Georgia Bankers Association’s Leadership Executive Committee
Twenty bankers have been installed and elected to roles in the Georgia Bankers Association's Leadership division. - July 31, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students
Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation
Sell More, Faster, by Staying Focused; Video by Clarity Advantage Tells How
New sales tips video released by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage shares ways bank sales people can stay focused on what’s important, resulting in more profitable sales. - July 30, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Mission Federal Credit Union Promo Offers 0% Intro APR on New Platinum or Platinum Preferred Credit Cards
Mission Federal Credit Union is now running a promotion for MasterCard Platinum or Preferred Platinum Credit Cards until September 17, 2014. - July 28, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Whitefish Credit Union Partners with Flathead County Fairgrounds
Whitefish Credit Union has partnered with the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The agreement marks the first-ever sponsorship for the 112-year-old Fairgrounds. - July 27, 2014 - Whitefish Credit Union
Paragon Bank Announces New Operations Center in North Raleigh
Local Bank Facility Allows Growing Staff to Better Manage Assets Securely - July 26, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Stephanie Bryant to Senior Vice President
16-Year Industry Veteran Specializing in Serving Private Banking Clients - July 26, 2014 - Paragon Bank
SWACHA Services Corp and Guardian Analytics Announce Partnership to Provide Financial Institutions with Solutions to Prevent Payment Fraud & Unauthorized Account Access
The partnership will result in SWACHA members and SWACHA Services Corporation clients joining hundreds of institutions with access to proven behavioral analytics solutions to expand services with confidence, improve brand reputation, and streamline fraud operations. SWACHA Services Corporation... - July 19, 2014 - SWACHA
Paragon Bank Names Patsy Johnson City Executive for New Cary Office
28-Year Banking Veteran Will Focus on Private Banking Services for New Office Opening in September 2014. - July 17, 2014 - Paragon Bank
The Market Technicians Association (MTA) Board of Directors Transitions to Newly Elected Leadership
The MTA announces new leadership for its Board of Directors. Piper Jaffray’s Managing Director and Senior Technical Research Analyst, Craig Johnson CFA, CMT will lead the organization’s mission and continued growth. - July 16, 2014 - Market Technicians Association
Paragon Bank Names Lisa M. Gallimore Vice President and Client Development Officer
21-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Names Kristin C. Sutton Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
20-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Corporation Announces Stock Split
125-for-1 Stock Split Became Effective June 23, 2014. - July 04, 2014 - Paragon Bank
SWACHA Celebrates 40 Years as a Leading Electronic Payments Resource
SWACHA Will Commemorate its Anniversary with an Open House on July 9th Dallas-based SWACHA is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3600, Dallas, Texas 75201. SWACHA is one of... - July 04, 2014 - SWACHA
Mars National Bank CEO Jim Dionise Elected to Board of Statewide Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars National Bank, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Board of Directors. Mr. Dionise will serve as chair of the Member Services Policy Committee on the Board. Mr. Dionise will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2014. - July 03, 2014 - Mars Bank
New Mission Fed Bottom Line Rates Every Day for Auto Loans
Mission Federal Credit Union recently announced it now offers new bottom line rates for auto loans. - July 02, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Bank Sales Managers Quick Tips on Sales Coaching
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage provides bank sales managers with advice on when to coach sales people in a new sales tips video. - June 23, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Georgia Bankers Association Elects and Installs Officers and Nine Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) recently elected and installed officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year and installed nine new members to its board of directors. Remer Y. Brinson III, president and CEO, First Bank of Georgia, Augusta, was installed as the 125th Chairman of the... - June 22, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Gross Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Aaron Gross joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Mr. Gross has 18 years of residential mortgage lending experience and will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships. “Mr. Gross is a seasoned mortgage professional,” said Shawn Proper,... - June 21, 2014 - Mars Bank
Dolphin Debit Takes Over Full Management of ATMs for Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
Dolphin Debit has purchased nine ATMs from Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union. In a multi-year agreement, Dolphin will operate the ATMs on behalf of the credit union. - June 20, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Intouch Credit Union 40th Anniversary Celebration to End with a $4,000 Donation
ITCU wraps up their anniversary donation drive with a check presentation to CPFS on June 26. - June 19, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union
Gasparin Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Donna Gasparin of Mars National Bank was recognized for serving over 40 years in the banking industry at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Group 8 meeting held on April 8, 2014 at the Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods. The 40-Year Club consists of bankers completing 40 or more... - June 18, 2014 - Mars Bank
Sageworks Releases Sageworks Bank Information for Bank Analysis and Targeting
Sageworks has announced the release of Sageworks Bank Information, changing the way financial institutions, investors and banking industry vendors access information on banks and credit unions. With data on all 6,000+ U.S. banks and more than 7,000 credit unions, Sageworks Bank Information equips customers to easily analyze financial performance data, compare to peer groups and contact C-level decision makers without sifting through pages of dense regulatory filings and news coverage. - June 18, 2014 - Sageworks
ApostillEasy – Automated Online Apostille Service Has Been Launched in the Uk
ApostillEasy are pleased to announce the launch of their UK online apostille service http://www.apostilleasy.co.uk - June 15, 2014 - apostilleasy
Paragon Bank Names Al Grygiel as Client Development Officer
North Carolina-Based Bank Welcomes 30-Year Industry Veteran to Growing Team - June 13, 2014 - Paragon Bank
ISMG Hires Managing Editor for European Practice
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, BankInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity and numerous other global media sites, announces the hiring of its Managing Editor for the European practice, Mathew J. Schwartz. Schwartz, who has over 20 years of experience working in... - June 11, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Leadership North Carolina Inducts VantageSouth Regional President to Board of Directors
Jim Rose to Join Emerging Leaders from Across the State of North Carolina. - June 05, 2014 - VantageSouth Bank
Georgia Banks Post Strong First Quarter
Best consolidated first-quarter results since first quarter 2007. - May 30, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Mars National Bank Holds Charitable Giving Drive
Mars National Bank held a charitable giving drive in its branches. Customers, the community and Bank staff are encouraged to donate. The Bank then matches the donations from the community and staff. This year, the Bank will donate over $3,000 combined to the charities. The effort is an annual event... - May 30, 2014 - Mars Bank
Sageworks Releases Whitepaper on How to Determine the Right Measure of Loss
Chief financial officers at financial institutions have enough other concerns to not worry about the historical loss measure for FAS 5 loans. Unfortunately, key parties worry about it each time an ALLL calculation is performed. To address these questions Sageworks, a financial information company that provides risk management solutions to banks and credit unions, has released a whitepaper on how to determine the right measure of loss. - May 29, 2014 - Sageworks
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI Join Forces to Host the 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day
New Mexico Ranked 28th In The Country For Fraud Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on May 29, 2014 to host the 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day to help local banks, credit unions and other financial institutions reduce... - May 24, 2014 - SWACHA
SWACHA Announces NACHA'S The Payments Institute 2014 Scholarship Recipients
SWACHA’s Scholarship Program Has Awarded More Than $130,000 Since Its Inception in 2001. - May 23, 2014 - SWACHA
Nutritious School Lunch Service Purchases Second Location for $2.4 Million
TMC Financing provides SBA 504 loan for Choicelunch, provider of locally sourced school lunches. - May 21, 2014 - TMC Financing
Clarity Advantage Solves the "So What?" Sales Challenge in Just-Released Video
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage addresses a major challenge bank sales people face when speaking to prospective clients and explains how to overcome it in a new sales tips video. - May 12, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Wins State Workforce Training Grant
Funds to be used for employee skill development throughout the Bank. - May 10, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Donates $3,480 to Local Schools to Support Supplemental Meal Programs
Bank committed to providing support through Famers’ Market promotion. - May 10, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank