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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
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 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
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
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
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 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