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C&F Bank Names Gail Letts Richmond Regional President
Letts, formerly of SunTrust Bank, will be a key player in C&F’s growth in Central Virginia. - April 17, 2013 - C&F Bank
New Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Tips for Talking to Dentists
Nick Miller, president of the bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage, focuses on how to have successful conversations with dentists in the company’s latest sales training video aimed at helping business bankers accelerate their sales results. - April 15, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ISMG Announces Release of Annual Healthcare Information Security Today Survey Results
The survey, from Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, offers an in-depth assessment of efforts to protect patient information. RSA, the Security Division of EMC, is the survey sponsor. - April 13, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA Announces First Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit in Dallas on May 30, 2013
Inaugural Summit to Focus on the Future of Mobile Payments Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, unveiled today plans for its inaugural Executive Leadership Payments Summit. This Payments Summit is designed to bring together leaders... - April 12, 2013 - SWACHA
SWACHA Names Laura Steele Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, announced today that Laura Steele has joined its executive management team as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this newly created position, Ms. Steele will look... - April 11, 2013 - SWACHA
Swacha Hosts Second Annual Free Paper Shredding Event for PayItGreen Month
SWACHA Hopes to Shred 18,000 Pounds of Paper in Two Hours - April 10, 2013 - SWACHA
Paragon Bank Names Ryan Borst Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
Local Bank Adds 15-Year Industry Veteran to Manage Commercial and Personal Banking for Clients. - April 04, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Regional Banking Leader Takes the Helm at Alliance Bank & Trust
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced its board of directors has chosen Mr. Don Harrison to lead their team. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Harrison will serve as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. - April 03, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union to Hold Youth Fest and Shred-A-Thon in Riverview
On Saturday, April 27th, Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union will hold a Youth Fest & Shred-A-Thon Event at their Riverview Service Center, 10845 Boyette Road, Riverview, Florida from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Current and prospective members are invited to attend. - April 01, 2013 - Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
ISMG Announces 2013 Incident Response Survey: How Organizations Respond to Today's New Breed of Cyber-Attacks
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its 2013 Incident Response Survey. This web-based research study, sponsored by FireEye, looks at how organizations will respond to today's new breed of cyber-attacks. - March 28, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Names Greg Roberts Credit Analyst
Local Bank’s Charlotte Office Adds New Hire to Research and Review Business, Personal Loans. - March 27, 2013 - Paragon Bank
James McDonough Named President & CEO of Randolph Savings Bank
James McDonough has been elected President and CEO of Randolph Savings Bank according to Richard Pierce, Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Jack Doyle who is retiring. McDonough most recently served as Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston and currently... - March 26, 2013 - Randolph Savings Bank
First Mobile Money Africa Awards to Honour Industry’s Most Innovative Projects and Companies
The first Mobile Money Africa Awards will be announced during the event in May in Johannesburg to honour the industry’s most innovative projects and companies. - March 22, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
Bank Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Conversational Tips for Successful Prospecting
In Clarity Advantage’s new bank sales training video for business bankers, President Nick Miller answers the question, “Tell me about you,” in a way that captures a prospect’s attention, brings them back for additional conversation, and accelerates sales. - March 22, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Bank Sales Training Webinar to Focus on Using Trigger Events to Boost Prospecting Success
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will advise business bankers on how they can leverage trigger events in their conversations with prospects in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT. - March 20, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Bank Names Kate Feldhouse Assistant Vice President, Client and Market Strategist
Banking Industry Professional to Aid in Private Banking Expansion - March 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Do Banks Need a New Business Model?
CashFlow Insights recently concluded study shows community and regional bank business models working well. Banks that were profitable every year from 2005 through 2012 have almost returned to their historic Return on Assets level, despite slow economic growth and new regulations. Banks that were unprofitable for one year are returning to their historic ROA levels more slowly. The key to success continues to be the quality of execution. - March 09, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
Texas Gulf Bank Announces Opening of West U Office with Bob Ittner as President
Texas Gulf Bank, a 100-year old community bank founded in southern Brazoria County, announces it has opened its newest Houston location in West U. Bob Ittner, former President of Bank of West University/Bank of Texas for 12 years, returns to the neighborhood as President of the new office, located... - March 09, 2013 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
Wema Bank Becomes First Nigerian Bank on MoneyGram's Latest Innovative Payment Platform, AgentWorks ... Rolls Out in All Branches
Wema Bank, Nigeria's most resilient and longest surviving has rolled out MoneyGram's latest money transfer platform, AgentWorks across its business locations making it the 1st Nigerian Bank and second in West Africa to do so. - March 09, 2013 - Wema Bank plc
Riverview Financial Corporation and Union Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Agreement and Plan of Consolidation
Riverview Financial Corporation (“Riverview”) (OTCQB: RIVE), the holding company for Riverview Bank, and Union Bancorp, Inc. (“Union”) (OTCQB: UBPT), the holding company for Union Bank and Trust Company, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to... - March 08, 2013 - Riverview Financial Corporation
ISMG Wraps Up Coverage from RSA Conference 2013
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Platinum Media Sponsor of the RSA Conference 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, announces its wrap-up of extensive coverage from this year's event. The 2013 conference took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Feb. 25 - March 1, and ISMG's... - March 08, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Expands Its Raleigh Headquarters to Accommodate Continued Growth
Local Bank Adds Eight Offices, New Conference Room and Lounge Area at Glenwood Avenue Location - March 08, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Mobile Money Africa Returns to Johannesburg as Industry Remains Dynamic
The fifth annual Mobile Money Africa will gather more than 400 industry leaders to discuss collaboration and moving the market forward when the conference and expo returns to Johannesburg from 28-29 May. Mobile Money Africa 2013 brings together the entire spectrum of the industry, with retailers,... - March 06, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
What is the Cost of Customer Attrition to Banks?
Commercial customer attrition costs banks a great deal in profitability - up to 10 basis points in Return on Assets per one percent of attrition. This can be avoided by focusing on customer loyalty. - March 01, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Winners of the "Art of Saving" Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announce the winners of the “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Six winners were selected from more than 50... - March 01, 2013 - SWACHA
Georgia Banks’ Profits Up $1.7 Billion for 2012
Highlights of consolidated year-end results for Georgia's FDIC-insrued banks. - February 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Finalists for the “Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has opened on SWACHA’s and Boys & Girls Clubs Facebook pages to select the winners of the second annual... - February 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Nasir Shakouri Launches New Payments Startup
Nasir Shakouri starts Encore Payments LLC to fight transaction fraud and increase security for merchants and vendors. - February 19, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Appointment-Setting Strategies
Nick Miller, President of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, gives business bankers a four-step process they can put to immediate use to grab a prospect’s attention and ensure they get the appointment in the company’s new sales training video. - February 18, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Local Celebrities to Judge the 2013 "Art of Saving" Contest Hosted by SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Two local celebrities have teamed up with SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas as a judge of the second annual “Art of Saving” contest. Kellie Rasberry, radio co-host of the Kidd... - February 15, 2013 - SWACHA
Paragon Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Director of Market Strategy
Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Building New Program, Brand Awareness - February 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of RSA Conference 2013 Coverage Site
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its RSA Conference 2013 coverage site, featuring exclusive preview articles and interviews with RSA Program Chair Hugh Thompson and top IT security vendors to discuss issues that will be top-of-mind for security leaders at this year's... - February 14, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
UAE Exchange Accredited with TISSE 2012 for Excellence in Customer Service
UAE Exchange accredited with TISSE 2012 certification by The International Customer Service Institute (TICSI), United Kingdom. UAE Exchange is the first remittance brand in the Middle East to attain the "International Benchmark" excellence level in TISSE 2012. - February 09, 2013 - UAE Exchange
ISMG to Present Two Panel Sessions at RSA 2013
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), platinum media sponsor of RSA Conference 2013, will be presenting panel sessions on risk management and fraud at this year's event, which opens Feb. 25 in San Francisco. - February 07, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
CareersInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
CareersInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with CareersInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of security leadership, risk management, privacy and other key topics. - February 07, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
InfoRiskToday Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
InfoRiskToday announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with InfoRiskToday's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of information risk management, security, fraud, privacy and other key topics. - February 06, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces 2013 Mobile Security Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of the Beyond BYOD: 2013 Mobile Security Strategies survey. This web-based research study, sponsored by Accellion, looks at how organizations will address the top mobile security challenges of 2013. Organizations of all sizes are... - February 06, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
DataBreachToday Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
DataBreachToday announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with DataBreachToday's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of breach prevention, detection, notification, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - February 03, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
HealthcareInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
HealthcareInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with HealthcareInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of healthcare information security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key regulatory topics, including HIPAA/HITECH. - February 02, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
GovInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
GovInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with GovInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of government IT security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - February 01, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
BankInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with BankInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of banking security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - January 31, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
CUInfoSecurity Announces 2013 Board of Advisers
CUInfoSecurity announces its new board of advisers for 2013. This exclusive brain trust works closely with CUInfoSecurity's editorial team to guide the site's coverage of banking security, fraud, privacy, risk management and other key topics. - January 31, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce The Second Annual “The Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announces the second annual “The Art of Saving” art contest. SWACHA sponsors the contest as part of its participation in... - January 30, 2013 - SWACHA
UAE Exchange Partners BRAC Bank in Bangladesh for FLASHremit
Bangladeshi expats can now send money to their dear ones’ bank accounts in Bangladesh in real time using FLASHremit, from UAE Exchange. Both sender and receiver get an SMS each, the moment account is credited. - January 26, 2013 - UAE Exchange
Bank Sales Consulting Firm Clarity Advantage Appoints Lars Eller as Director of Sales and Marketing
Nick Miller, president of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, selects banking executive Lars Eller to lead the company’s sales and marketing team. - January 21, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Smith Dollar Participated in the National Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement Forum
Michael Pfeifer Among Panelists at ACI’s 10th National Forum - January 19, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
Australia Property Seminar to be Attended by Kuala Lumpur Who’s Who
A private wealth discussion and Australian Property Seminar will be held at an undisclosed Kuala Lumpur City location this Saturday 19th Jan 2013. - January 18, 2013 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Michael R. Pfeifer Joins Smith Dollar as Partner
California Mortgage Banker’s Association General Counsel to Head Firm’s Orange County Office - January 17, 2013 - Smith Dollar PC
Paragon Bank Relocating Charlotte Operations to New SouthPark Office Space
Commercial Bank Purchases 16,427-Square-Foot Office on Morrison Boulevard in SouthPark - January 10, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Money for Business Loans Availability Predicted
A financier of 20 years’ experience delivering capital to medium size businesses, and smaller entrepreneur operations has predicted 2013 will open up in the third quarter for operations those sizes for loans up to a million dollars. “However, banks will continue to be very careful and... - January 09, 2013 - Grace Financial Capital Group, LLC