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Video Produced by Clarity Advantage Features Sales Tips for Bankers Targeting Veterinarian Practices
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage offers business bankers and branch managers tips on meeting and having conversations with veterinarians in its latest sales tips video. - November 26, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
SWACHA Names Ninth-Grade Students at Dallas’ Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as the Winners of Its First Cyber Security Film Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced a team of ninth-grade students as the winner of its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest. The film contest was part of SWACHA’s participation in a... - November 21, 2013 - SWACHA
Business Bancshares, Inc. and The Business Bank of St. Louis Announce Third Quarter Earnings
Business Bancshares, Inc. (BBI), parent holding company for The Business Bank of St. Louis, and The Business Bank of St. Louis today announced third quarter 2013 financial results. Business Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $1.038 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to net income... - November 20, 2013 - The Business Bank
Paragon Bank Names Salley Griffith Vice President Client Development Officer
15-Year Industry Veteran Leads Relationship Strategies and for North Carolina-Based Bank - November 20, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Capital Services White Paper Focuses on Importance of Big Data Analysis to Credit Card Programs
The white paper, Turning Data into Action: How Credit Card Programs Can Benefit from the World of Big Data, is now available from Capital Services. The white paper looks at the critical role of data analytics and credit card profitability. - November 20, 2013 - Capital Services
Paragon Bank Names Mike Stellar Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
North Carolina-Based Bank Welcomes CDO with More Than 20 Years Experience - November 17, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Tees & Tunes Presented by Paragon Bank Raises More Than $60,000 for Special Olympics Mecklenburg County
Fourth Annual Tees and Tunes Golf and Cabaret Fundraiser Continues Its Giving Tradition - November 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Texas Gulf Bank Celebrates Centennial: Donates $100,000 to Local Charities
Texas Gulf Bank’s Centennial Celebration marked a special night for both the bank and several local charities. The event honored the strong relationships between employees, customers and friends. And as a special thank you for making the community a better place, nine non-profit organizations... - November 14, 2013 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. Honored with Independent Bankers Association of Texas Best of Community Banking Award
Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., received a Gold Award from The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) for architectural design of its Friendswood location. - November 14, 2013 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
TNS Italy to Give "Payments Industry Outlook" Presentation at Bank of the Future Conference
On the first day of the conference, November 14, the “Payment Services and Money Transfers: Working with Clients” section will feature a talk by Irene Ierardi, Consumer Finance Practice Lead at TNS research company, on consumer behavior trends in the payments sector and a thematic review of the topic, focusing on Great Britain. - November 13, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
SWACHA Services Corporation Strengthens Payments Processing Opportunities for Financial Institutions Through New Partnership with Aptys Solutions
SWACHA Services Corporation, (SSC) a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary of SWACHA - The Electronic Payments Resource®, has officially partnered with Aptys Solutions as a technology provider for their automated clearing house (ACH) modules within PayLOGICS, the industry's only common platform... - November 09, 2013 - SWACHA
Survey Shows Popularity of Electronic Payments Continues to Soar
Electronic payments continue to rapidly become the most preferred form of bill payment among consumers, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. According to SWACHA’s 2013... - November 08, 2013 - SWACHA
Beyond 4G International Forum to Kick Off This November in Taipei
Join them in Taipei for the b4G International Forum 2013. The Forum is co-organized with ITRI, Taiwan. - November 08, 2013 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
"Transitions in the Internet Age" Theme for Society of Internet Professionals 16th Anniversary Event
Society of Internet Professionals looks at the role of the internet in today's business environment at 16th anniversary event. - November 07, 2013 - UseMyServices
InTouch CU Scores a Fourth Season of Bank to Achieve with Mavs D-Leauge Players
Financial Literacy Program Brings Texas Legends Players to Local InTouch Credit Union Branches. - October 31, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Information Security Media Group Announces Diamond Media Sponsorship with the RSA Conference
ISMG announces it has been selected as the only Diamond Media Sponsor of RSA Conference 2014. This is the eighth year that ISMG has sponsored the RSA Conference, and its first as Diamond Media Sponsor. This partnership at the conference highlights the level of interest and response the ISMG audience has for the event. - October 30, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Clarity Advantage Launches Clarity Express, Online Store Featuring Skill-Building Sales Meetings for Bankers
With the launch of Clarity Express, consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage helps bank team leaders, regional managers, and branch managers infuse sales skills development into their sales meetings, resulting in increased value and productivity for their sales teams. - October 30, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
UAE Exchange Global Operations Turns 33
Established in 1980 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Currently active in over 30 countries across five continents. Over 700 branches make it the largest global network among remittance brands. - October 29, 2013 - UAE Exchange
UNISTREAM Opens Flagship Service Outlet in Balti (Moldova)
The UNISTREAM International Money Transfer System has launched its flagship service outlet in the third largest city of the Republic of Moldova on the grounds of the Energbank office. - October 27, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Argos Risk Introduces a Powerful Industry Solution for Risks Related to ACH Transactions Processed by Third-Party Senders
Financial institutions face multiple levels of risk when processing ACH transactions for Third-Party Senders and their originating customers. Argos Risk has developed a patent pending analysis method that allows banks and credit unions to more effectively manage the risk associated with these transactions. - October 26, 2013 - Argos Risk
Uniastrum Bank Managers Among the Nation’s Finest
In their 14th annual Top-1,000 rankings, Kommersant Publishing House and the Russian Managers Association rank Uniastrum Corporate Secretary Olga Merkulova and Vice President of Marketing Margarita Tarasova among Russia’s best. - October 22, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Bank of the Future Conference Speakers to Present Ten Pioneering Case Studies on Electronic Funds Transfer Market and EFT Innovations
The first International Bank of the Future conference in Venice on November 14-15 will see top EFT market players, bankers and IT experts from different countries speak on a range of exciting, success-focused digital finance solutions. - October 22, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Sales Strategies for Bankers Targeting Engineering Firms Focus of Video Released by Clarity Advantage
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage offers business bankers and branch managers tips on approaching engineering firms in its latest sales strategies video. - October 22, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Unistream to Host Bank of the Future Conference
On November 14-15, 2013 Venice will be the setting for the first Bank of the Future conference, an international symposium on electronic payments, money transfers and EFT innovations. - October 10, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
First UNISTREAM Service Outlet Launched in Karlovy Vary
The first office of the UNISTREAM international money transfer system was launched in Karlovy Vary, the spa capital of the Czech Republic, on the basis of MoneyPolo, UNISTREAM’s largest partner in the country. - October 09, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Paragon Bank Names Scott V. Williams Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing
20-Year Marketing Veteran Leads Communications Strategies for North Carolina-Based Bank - October 09, 2013 - Paragon Bank
The Business Bank of St. Louis Raises $10,000 for Charity
Bank assists Big Brothers Big Sisters with its annual fundraiser. - October 05, 2013 - The Business Bank
Uniastrum Bank Cuts Personal Loan Rates
Interest paid by all customers on personal loans has been reduced on average by two percentage points. - October 04, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
SWACHA Launches Its First Cyber Security Film Contest with Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest as part of its participation in October’s Cyber Security Awareness Month. The contest is open to students in... - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Consumer Confidence in Electronic Payments Remains High as 10th Annual Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and according to a new survey from SWACHA, Texans are more confident than ever in the security of electronic payments. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic payments associations in the country. - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
FirstMacro Launches FX Research and Trading Platform
Revolutionary FX Research and Trading Platform that combines all of your research and trading in one place. - October 03, 2013 - FirstMacro
Investors Bank Hosts Grand Opening of its New Branch in Brick, N.J.
Meet Stanley Cup Champion Jim Dowd, who played for the New Jersey Devils; Also, the Bank Launches its Grand Opening “Crack the Vault” Game with $5,000 Grand Prize - September 26, 2013 - Investors Bank
SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day September 26, 2013
Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on September 26, 2013, to host the 10th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans to help local financial institutions reduce their exposure to fraud. SWACHA is one of the largest... - September 25, 2013 - SWACHA
Georgia Bankers Association Encourages Consumers to Get Smart About Credit
In an effort to encourage better credit literacy throughout Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is encouraging all Georgia banks to participate in the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit program. The program, now in its 11th year, is a national campaign of... - September 20, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
ISMG Announces Fraud Summit 2013 to be Held Oct. 22
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces Fraud Summit 2013, a one-day event to be held at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center in East Rutherford, N.J. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The summit, sponsored by Attachmate, Brighterion, Easy Solutions... - September 19, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival Launches Into 34th year
ITCU Celebrates Being Fest’s Longest Running Title Sponsor with Seven Years of Success. The InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival will proudly launch into its 34th year at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 20 and the three-day festival will run through the evening of Sunday, September 22 at Oak Point Park in Plano, Texas. ITCU has become synonymous with the festival since becoming their title sponsor seven years ago, making InTouch the balloon fest’s longest running title sponsor. - September 19, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
IsaiX Technologies and Clarity Advantage Announce Partnership
IsaiX Technologies Inc. based in Montreal, Quebec, announced it has formed a partnership with Clarity Advantage based in Boston. “Clarity Advantage has become a well-known leader in delivering performance improvements for small business banking and financial services customers in the United... - September 16, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Bank Sales Training Webinar Hosted by Clarity Advantage to Focus on Creating Future Sales Opportunities
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will share how bankers can increase their sales results by addressing business owners’ future challenges in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT. - September 16, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Number of Uniastrum 1bank Users Increases 15% in 2 Months
The Bank reviews the results of its “Real life, virtual action!” promo. - September 09, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Bank Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Tips for Finding and Talking to Architects
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage offers small business bankers and branch managers tips on designing conversations with architects in its latest sales training video. - September 09, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Alliance Bank & Trust Hires New Retail Leader
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Sally D. Dunn to their retail banking team as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager. - September 05, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Eco-Mail Hires John Schloff as Managing Director-Marketing
Former VollyTM Executive Brings Paperless Mail Services Experience to Eco-mail. Eco-mail delivers exchange based technology that makes paperless mail more useful, interesting and efficient for every market participant—Producers of mail, Distribution/payment processing networks and most of all Consumers. - August 25, 2013 - Eco-mail.com
InTouch Credit Union's Wealth Management Investment Program Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) announced that its investment services group, with registered representatives affiliated with broker dealer and Registered Investment Adviser CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) was a recent recipient of CFS’ 2012 Breakthrough Award at the CFS “Passion. - August 24, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
TriVest Folio - the New Age Analytics for Personal Investments
Simplifying the process of building a diversified portfolio of Mutual Funds and ETFs. - August 14, 2013 - TriVest Folio
Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Bankers Tips for Getting More Referrals
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage shares how bank sales team members can increase the number of referrals they get from centers of influence and community connectors in its latest sales training video. - August 14, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Uniastrum Bank Ramps Up Consumer Credit Portfolio 22% in First Half of 2013
The lender continues to report sustained growth in personal loans. - August 09, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Steve Crouse of Paragon Bank Receives 2013 CFO of the Year Award from Triangle Business Journal
CFO of Raleigh-Based Commercial Bank Recognized by Local Publication for Financial Excellence - August 09, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Loan Growth Opportunity, Speed to Market Features of New Credit Card Product Endorsed by Georgia Bankers Association
A new credit card product endorsed by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) may provide Georgia-based banks a way to provide customers added credit availability and an opportunity to grow bank loan portfolios. - August 04, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
InTouch CU Congratulates 2013 SCMS Graduates Including Award of Excellence Winner
InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) congratulated ITCU employees Millicent Mayaka and James Simpson as they graduated from the Southwest CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Management School (SCMS) on July 17, 2013. This three-year program features fresh perspectives on credit union management... - August 03, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Uniastrum Bank Launches Special Promo for International Companies
From August 1 to November 1 2013 the lender is offering preferential terms on cash management services to crossborder businesses taking advantage of its Priority pricing plan. - August 02, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank