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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
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
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
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
A “Grace- ful” Move: TMC Financing Helps Grace Adult Day Health Care Purchase a New Location During a Critical Time, with an SBA 504 Loan
TMC Financing today announced that Grace Adult Day Health Care purchased a new location in Santa Clara by taking advantage of the SBA 504 program. Partnering with Bridge Bank, TMC Financing provided a 20-year fixed rate loan as part of the financing for the acquisition, allowing the borrower to... - March 14, 2014 - TMC Financing
Paragon Bank’s Melanie Robinson Wins Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Senior Vice President Honored by Local Publication for Business and Community Commitment. - March 14, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Mars National Bank Mortgage Lender Shelley Schweinsberg Wins Realtor Award
Shelley R. Schweinsberg, a Mortgage Lender at Mars National Bank was named “Associate of the Year” by the Beaver County Realtors Association. The award was the inaugural award of its kind by the Association. With the award, Ms. Schweinsberg received a citation from Pennsylvania State... - March 13, 2014 - Mars Bank
ISMG Announces the Fraud Summit 2014 Series
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of InfoRiskToday, announces the Fraud Summit 2014 series; six one-day events to be held in San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, London, New York and Dallas. After an acclaimed inaugural Fraud Summit in New York during October of 2013, ISMG executives... - March 12, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces New Headquarters in Princeton, NJ
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces that it has relocated its offices to accommodate the company's growth and meet the rising demands of the information security community. ISMG's new headquarters are located at 902 Carnegie Center, Princeton, N.J., 08540. The move comes as ISMG... - March 09, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Wraps Up Coverage from RSA Conference 2014
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Diamond Media Sponsor at RSA Conference 2014, announces its wrap-up of extensive coverage from this year's event. - March 07, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
New Owners Acquire Comfort Suites Near San Jose Airport for $6.6 Million TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Financing for Hotel Acquisition
TMC Financing today announced that the Comfort Suites franchise has acquired a location near the San Jose airport with a 20-year fixed-rate, SBA 504 loan for $6.6 million. The project showcases a 34,322 square foot building located at 1510 North First Street in San Jose. The financing enabled... - March 07, 2014 - TMC Financing
UseMyServices Joins Forces with Western Clearing to Lower ACH Returns
Seattle-based ACH processor, Western Clearing LLC and Toronto-based payments technology provider, UseMyServices, Inc, have joined forces to launch an innovative and cost-effective new tool aimed at solving a major ‘pain point’ for ecommerce Merchants that accept ACH or EChecks: high,... - March 06, 2014 - UseMyServices
Filippino Online Shoppers Have New Payment Option Coming Soon
UseMyServices and VMoney announce new venture to offer expanded online payment options to Filippino internet users. - March 06, 2014 - UseMyServices
Mobile Money Africa Returns to Johannesburg in May as Industry Focuses on Making Regional Payments Work
The sixth annual Mobile Money Africa will gather more than 400 industry leaders to discuss regional and digital payments in what has becoming an increasingly sophisticated marketplace, when the conference and expo returns to Johannesburg from 21-22 May. Brand new Digital Payments content has been... - March 05, 2014 - Mobile Money Africa
Business Bancshares Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings
St. Louis bank reports on delivery of its "third consecutive year of earnings growth." - February 28, 2014 - The Business Bank
Georgia Banks Post Third Consecutive Profitable Year
Georgia’s 223 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $2 billion during 2013, the third consecutive positive year for earnings since the worst of the economic downturn. In the fourth quarter 2013, the state’s banks earned $554 million. Total loans for the year were up by $3.8 billion, and... - February 28, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Deedback Solutions Presents Captain Richard Phillips at GNEX 2014 Conference
Deedback Solutions, an innovative provider of solutions for resort managers with membership accounts in arrears, was a proud platinum sponsor at the highly-anticipated GNEX 2014 Conference in Sarasota, Florida, 9-12 February 2014 (http://perspectivemagazine.com/gnex). In addition to its platinum... - February 26, 2014 - Deedback Solutions
Bank Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Reveals Top Prospecting Questions to Ask Insurance Agents
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage offers small business bankers and branch managers tips on talking to and building profitable relationships with insurance agents and brokers in its latest sales training video. - February 24, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Bank Opened Doors to New Charlotte Location February 18
Paragon Bank’s Charlotte Location Moved to Morrison Boulevard Space to Foster Future Growth and Productivity. - February 21, 2014 - Paragon Bank
The Business Bank of St. Louis Expands Associate Board
St. Louis bank adds two members to its board. - February 20, 2014 - The Business Bank
Clarity Advantage Study Uncovers the Biggest Opportunity Banks Have in Marketing Online to Small Businesses
Study conducted by bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage reveals a major opportunity to improve bank small business websites; identifies six actions banks can take to improve small business website marketing strategy. - February 20, 2014 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ISMG Announces 2014 Targeted Attacks Study Survey Results Webinar
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, today announces the launch of its latest webinar, "2014 Targeted Attacks Study Survey Results" which will debut February 20th at 1:30 p.m. ET. Most organizations are doing the right things when it comes to preparing... - February 09, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Longtime SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons to Retire at Year End
Dennis Simmons, CEO of SWACHA announced today he will retire from his position as of December 31, 2014, after 18 years with the association. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest electronics payments associations in the country. Under his leadership, SWACHA has broadened its membership base to include approximately 1,000 financial institutions throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. As part of the leadership transition, Laura Steele has taken on the title of President and COO. - February 07, 2014 - SWACHA
IDBI Bank Wins the Golden Peacock CSR Award for the year 2013
Shri M.S. Raghavan, CMD, IDBI Bank along with Shri B.K. Batra, DMD, IDBI Bank received the coveted Golden Peacock CSR Award for the year 2013 at a glittering function held in Bengaluru on January 17, 2014. - February 07, 2014 - IDBI Bank
UNISTREAM Recognized as Best Money Transfer System in Eastern Europe by International Finance Magazine
In 2013, the UNISTREAM International Money Transfer System was awarded a prestigious prize established by the International Finance Magazine (IFM) in the “Best Money Transfer System in Eastern Europe” category. - February 05, 2014 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
SWACHA Sponsors Its First "Art of Saving' Contest in Louisiana with the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport
SWACHA to Award a Total of $700 as Part of Its America Saves Week Education Efforts. - February 05, 2014 - SWACHA
UAE Exchange Participates in Tawdheef 2014, Abu Dhabi
Career fair as part of Emiratisation to be held from 3rd to 5th February, 2014. UAE Exchange aligns with the Government’s vision for the Emirati talent. - February 04, 2014 - UAE Exchange
Video Busts Repossession Industry Compliance Myths
MBSi Capital Busts Repossession Industry Compliance Myths in New Video. - January 25, 2014 - CRIResource.com
The Business Bank of St. Louis Hires New Vice President
Bank hires vice president with 18 years of banking experience to fill position. - January 25, 2014 - The Business Bank of St. Louis
BankInfoSecurity and CUInfoSecurity Announce 2014 Influencers
BankInfoSecurity and CUInfoSecurity announce the publication of their 2014 list of Influencers. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), BankInfoSecurity and CUInfoSecurity's list acknowledges individuals and organizations that are playing critical roles in shaping the way financial services organizations approach information security and privacy. - January 24, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Georgia Bank Customers Should Beware of Email Scam Attempts
The Georgia Bankers Association and its members remind bank consumers to be on the alert for email scams trying to steal account numbers and other personal information. Banks do not ask for such information through emails and links embedded in emails. Recent non-bank data thefts raise the... - January 23, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
HealthcareInfoSecurity Announces 2014 Influencers
HealthcareInfoSecurity announces the publication of its 2014 list of Influencers. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), HealthcareInfoSecurity's second annual list recognizes leaders who are playing a critical role in shaping the way healthcare organizations approach information... - January 22, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
While Industry Numbers Show Overall Use of Banks Declining, Younger Adults May be Bucking That Trend According to a SWACHA Survey
Younger adults are leading the way back into banks; Use of ATMs, drive-throughs, and online banking at higher rates than older adults - January 17, 2014 - SWACHA
GovInfoSecurity Announces 2014 Influencers
GovInfoSecurity announces the publication of its 2014 list of Influencers. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), GovInfoSecurity's fifth annual list recognizes the leaders who play a critical role in shaping the way governments approach information security and privacy. - January 17, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
CareersInfoSecurity Announces 2014 Influencers
CareersInfoSecurity announces the publication of its inaugural 2014 list of Influencers in information security careers. Published by Information Security Media Group (ISMG), CareersInfoSecurity recognizes 10 individuals who shape how organizations and leaders approach information security careers. - January 16, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Names Cammy Downing Vice President of Compliance
25-Year Banking Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - January 15, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Campus for Finance Panel: Can the Financial System Ever be Stabilized?
For the 14th time the 'WHU New Year’s Conference' takes place in Koblenz, Germany. Discussing the stability of financial systems, Matthias Nester (Head of Sparkasse Kobelenz), Georg Fahrenschon (Head of Finance of Beveria), Dirk Notheis (Former Head of Morgan Stanley Germany), Stefan Jentzsch and Professor Henrik Muller (ManagerMagazin), came together in a panel dealing with the question "Stability vs. Growth - Can the Financial System Ever be Stabilized?" - January 10, 2014 - Campus for Finance e.V.
Cardinal Point Management, LLC Announces the "Asset" Purchase of clickXchange Media, LLC
Cardinal Points Management completed the asset purchase of the online internet company now known as Clear Compass Digital Group. - January 10, 2014 - Clear Compass Digital Group
Paragon Bank Promotes Melanie Robinson to Senior Vice President
14-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Creating Tailored Financial Solutions for Clients - January 10, 2014 - Paragon Bank