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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
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
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
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 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
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
Addoms Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking
Robert V. Addoms joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking. Mr. Addoms is an accomplished commercial lending banker with over 27 years of experience in the industry. “Bob is a commercial lending expert,” said Pete Balmert, Mars National Bank Senior Vice President, Commercial and Retail Banking. “We are thrilled to add his creativity, knowledge and experience to our team.” - May 09, 2014 - Mars Bank
Sageworks Announces 3rd Annual Risk Management Summit in Nashville, Tennessee
Sageworks, a financial information company that provides risk management solutions to banks and credit unions, will once again host its Risk Management Summit for bankers and industry experts in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will take place from Wednesday, September 24 through Friday, September... - May 04, 2014 - Sageworks
TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Loan to All-Cal Insurance Agency
Insurance agency received an option to purchase from landlord at downtown-Roseville location. - May 03, 2014 - TMC Financing
Education Seen as Major Remedy to Overcome Slow Customer Adoption of Mobile Money Technology
Customer adoption is the single biggest inhibitor of the widespread growth of mobile financial services, especially in rural communities, and will be discussed in depth during an expert panel discussion at the sixth annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa which is taking place in... - May 03, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Partners with Wavetec to Enhance Its Customers Journey and Experience
Wavetec installed its queue management solutions in 26 KCB branches where this number will grow to 52 by end of June, 2014. - April 28, 2014 - Wavetec
New Regulations for SBA 504 Lending Take Effect April 21, TMC Financing Implements New Changes Without a Hitch
California Certified Development Company explains how changes make qualifying for SBA 504 loans easier. - April 26, 2014 - TMC Financing
Dolphin Debit Named Sole ATM Provider for Community Resource Credit Union in Texas
Community Resource Credit Union of Baytown, Texas, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Dolphin Debit to take ownership of its ATM fleet. Dolphin Debit will replace and upgrade Community Resources' existing ATMs to ensure full compliance with Windows 7 and EMV chip technology requirements. - April 24, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting – Reflects on Successful Year
New Market, Commitment to Community Causes and Strong Performance Highlight 2013 Results - April 23, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Matches Donations for Local Charity - Our Neighbors’ Table
Bank matched private contributions up to a total of $15,000 to provide food to those in need. - April 23, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Donates $5,000 to Community Action, Inc.
Bank supports local organization’s financial literacy program. - April 22, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Real Gold IRA, LLC is Now Offering Nationwide Alternative to Retirement Account Holders - Learn How to Escape the High Fees That Erode IRA & 401(k) Retirement Accounts
Real Gold IRA, LLC is now offering a nationwide alternative to retirement account holders. They specialize in converting high fee IRA/401(k) retirement accounts into IRA LLCs, saving people thousands in account management fees while allowing physical possession of precious metals. Real Gold IRA LLCs are the low cost retirement account. - April 17, 2014 - Real Gold IRA, LLC
Dodilio's Unique Research Procurement System Adds Efficiency to Fortune 100 Company
Dodilio's custom research exchange brings transparent solution to research of tablet and PC market, reducing time from initial research request to proposal receipt to 48 hours from 10 days. - April 17, 2014 - Dodilio, LLC
Mars National Bank Supports First Time Homebuyers Through “First Front Door” Program
Mars National Bank joined the First Front Door program through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. First Front Door helps first-time homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership through a special grant program. Mars National Bank works with housing counseling agencies, community-based... - April 17, 2014 - Mars Bank
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Announces the Launch of the 2014 Advanced Persistent Threats Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of the 2014 Advanced Persistent Threats Survey: the Latest Insights into the Most Effective Prevention, Detection, and Defense. Today's sophisticated attackers use ever-stealthier malware and zero-day exploits to evade traditional... - April 11, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
InTouch "Cell"-Ebrates 40th Anniversary in Credit Union Tradition of Helping Others
ITCU to match donations made at branches to Cell Phones for Soldiers for 40th Birthday, up to $40,000. - April 10, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union
Dolphin Debit Delivers High-Traffic ATM Sites to Aid Commercial Bank of Texas Expansion
Commercial Bank of Texas rolls out new ATMs at Murphy USA gas stations, near Walmart, through partnership with Dolphin Debit. - April 10, 2014 - Dolphin Debit
Dennis Simmons, CEO of Dallas-Based SWACHA Honored for His Service to the Electronic Payments Industry
Simmons Received “Distinguished Service Award” at National PAYMENTS Conference - April 10, 2014 - SWACHA
Helping Clients Manage Change Focus of April Sales Tips Video Produced by Clarity Advantage
Small business bankers and branch managers get tips on helping their clients manage the change process after a sale in a new video produced by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage. - April 08, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Dodilio: Building a World Class Team
Four industry professionals have joined Dodilio as Executive Partners. - April 07, 2014 - Dodilio, LLC
ISMG Announces the 2014 Faces of Fraud Survey: The Impact of Retail Breaches
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its 2014 Faces of Fraud survey. A follow-up to ISMG's 2012 and 2013 Faces of Fraud initiatives, this new research, sponsored by Easy Solutions, looks not only at the latest fraud trends, but also how... - April 06, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Announces Plan to Open New Cary Office
Paragon Bank Continues Expansion, with Planned Third Location in North Carolina - April 04, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Mobile Money Africa to Focus on Expanding Technology, Products and Services in the Mobile and Digital Payments Industry
The range of products and services that is offered via the mobile channel is continuously expanding as industry pioneers in this sector forge ahead with new innovations. Many of the experts who will address the sixth annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa in Johannesburg from 21-22 May,... - April 03, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
In Response to Industry Regulations and Higher Level of Risk with ACH Transactions, Argos Risk Online Announces Powerful Solution to Protect Financial Institutions
Argos Risk’s Third-Party Sender Portfolio Report is the company’s latest enhancement to its flagship product, Argos Risk Online. Designed to help financial institutions effectively identify and monitor the risk associated with originating ACH transactions on behalf of Third-Party Senders, the Third-Party Sender Portfolio Report allows subscribers to clearly see the aggregate originator risk contained within a single third-party sender customer. - April 02, 2014 - Argos Risk
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Donates to Support BOAT CAMP Nature School’s Mission
Bank’s role as North Star Sponsor Marks its Commitment to Outdoor Education. - April 02, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Georgia Bankers Association Announces Renewal Endorsement of Valuation Management Group
The Georgia Bankers Association (GBA), through its subsidiary, GBA Services, Inc., is pleased to announce the renewal of its endorsement of Valuation Management Group, LLC (VMG) as a GBA Strategic Partner and its preferred provider of appraisal management services. VMG handles the entire appraisal... - March 26, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
ISMG Hires Managing Director for Middle East, India, and South East Asia Practice
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, announces the hiring of its Managing Director for the Middle East, India, and South East Asia practice, Sameer Saxena. Saxena, who has 13 years of experience working in India, Bahrain, Singapore and Australia, brings an extensive... - March 22, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank’s Simona Pleasant Receives 2014 Women In Business Award From Triangle Business Journal
Vice President Controller to be Honored At Apr. 17 Luncheon - March 19, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Clarity Advantage Releases Monthly Sales Video; Provides Tips for Staying in Touch with Clients and Prospects
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage produces sales video to help small business bankers and branch managers stay in touch with clients and prospects as a part of their business development efforts. - March 17, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation