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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Video Busts Repossession Industry Compliance Myths
MBSi Capital Busts Repossession Industry Compliance Myths in New Video. - January 25, 2014 - CRIResource.com
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
Homrock Joins Mars National Bank as Retail Banking Manager
Greg Homrock joined Mars National Bank as Retail Banking Manager of the Mars Office. Mr. Homrock will be responsible for the branch (retail, lending and operations functions) operations, as well as serving individuals and small businesses. - January 10, 2014 - Mars Bank
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
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.
Darwin Alpha Warns Global Investors Against Bitcoin Investing
Darwin Alpha considers investment in Bitcoin to be extremely risky due to its lack of transparency. - January 06, 2014 - Darwin Alpha Ltd.
Announcing the Third Annual Healthcare Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces its third annual Healthcare Information Security Today survey, which measures progress toward ensuring the privacy and security of healthcare information, as well as compliance with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule. This... - January 02, 2014 - Information Security Media Group
UNISTREAM Launches Proprietary Electronic Wallet
The UNISTREAM International Money Transfer System enters the market of electronic payments with a multifunction electronic wallet, Unistream Money. Within the next six months, e-wallet users will be able to make money transfers and most popular payment operations for free. - December 29, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Treasury Management Support Manager Lauren Schlafer to Assistant Vice President
8-Year Industry Veteran Leads Operations, Product Management for Treasury Management Practice - December 25, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Sally A. Neuman to Senior Vice President
Banking Industry Professional with 42 Years Experience to Grow Paragon’s Private Banking Operations - December 25, 2013 - Paragon Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of 2014 Targeted Attacks Study
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of the 2014 Targeted Attacks Study. This survey, sponsored by Proofpoint, aims to determine the extent of damage caused by targeted attacks, where organizations are most and least prepared to mitigate advanced threats, and the top technology investments for 2014. - December 22, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group Releases 2014 Media Kit, Editorial Calendars
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the release of its Media Kit and Editorial Calendars for 2014. The year 2013 brought unprecedented levels of growth across ISMG, publisher of BankInfoSecurity, CUInfoSecurity, GovInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity, DataBreachToday, InfoRiskToday... - December 22, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
How to Nurture a Sales Network Focus of New Sales Tips Video Produced by Clarity Advantage
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage shares ways branch managers, small business bankers, and relationship managers can stay in touch and top of mind with people they have met while networking in its latest sales tips video. - December 20, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Bank Refreshes Brand to Reflect Unique Private Banking Experience for All Clients
Client Experience Model Solves Challenges for Individuals and Companies with Revenues Under $100 Million. - December 20, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Names Warren Miller Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
25-Year Commercial Banking Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - December 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
REO Portfolio LLC. Launches a New 3rd Party Integration Platform for the Government, Banks, and City Municipalities Today
REO Portfolio announced today that its latest update and customized web-based platform is ready for 3rd party vendors and entities. - December 13, 2013 - REO Portfolio LLC.
Matrix-Exzac Appoints Renan Levy as Chief Executive Officer
Matrix-Exzac, a leading global compliance and financial crime prevention technology consulting and systems integration firm, announces the appointment of Renan Levy as Chief Executive Officer. Renan Levy brings over 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurship experience, along with a proven track... - December 12, 2013 - Matrix-Exzac
UNISTREAM Mobile Money Transfers Go Beyond CIS
UNISTREAM money transfers can now be sent through the RURU payment service on mobile phones using Russian cellular operators Beeline, MegaFon, and MTS to the UK, Israel, and Mongolia. - December 05, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Uniastrum Website One of the Most Effective
Markswebb Rank & Report agency has this year placed Uniastrum’s site 4th in its annual bank website ratings, awarding the lender 63.1 points out of a maximum 63.8 for overall effectiveness. - December 04, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank