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First Commonwealth to Hold "How to Afford the High Price of College" Seminar
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is hosting a Seminar on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Amphitheater of Liberty High School, 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem PA. The seminar will cover a variety topics, all addressing "How to Afford the High Price of College." - October 24, 2012 - First Commonwealth FCU
Uniastrum Bank Gains Top-20 Slot for Credit Card Portfolio
Rankings compiled by Expert RA show Uniastrum placing 12th by total credit card debt in the first half of 2012. - October 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Foreign Exchange Online Payment System Launch at Kbrfx.com
A team of licensed foreign exchange brokers KBRFX announces a new payment system for foreign exchange trades online available at www.kbrfx.com. - October 17, 2012 - KBR Foreign Exchange Plc.
SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to financial fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 11, 2012, to host the FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans. SWACHA is one of the largest... - October 11, 2012 - SWACHA
Econiq and Clarity Advantage Partnership Yields Increases in Sales Results for Two Banks
Partners help clients achieve measurable improvements in small business in six months. - October 10, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
UAE Exchange and Jet Airways Offer Fly India
UAE Exchange partnered with Jet Airways for Fly India, whereby customers making a transaction before 31st December, 2012 stand a chance to be rewarded with a ticket to Mumbai or Kochi. - October 09, 2012 - UAE Exchange
UAE Exchange and Soorya Bring an Enchanting Evening of Indian Dance Forms
The multi-level mega show of a variety of Indian dance forms is conceptualised by Mr. Soorya Krishnamoorthy of Soorya Stage and Film Society. The show, organised by UAE Exchange, will be held on the 12th and 13th of October, 2012, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. - October 08, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Lisa Valentino Vice President and Client Development Officer
20-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - October 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Celebrates Customer Service Week
UAE Exchange, in alignment with International Customer Service Week (30th September to 4th October, 2012), celebrates its customers with special events and offers, reinforcing its commitment to offer its customers unparalleled experience. - October 03, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Announcing the Second Annual Healthcare Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfosecurity.com, announces its second annual Healthcare Information Security Today survey gauging top trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems. This web-based research study,... - September 28, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Uniastrum Gains Top-30 ATM Ranking
Results released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency for H112 show the Bank placing among Russia’s 30 biggest owners of private-label ATM networks. - September 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange to Collect Abu Dhabi Utility Bills
UAE Exchange joins hands with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) for utility bill payments. - September 27, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Uniastrum Bank Debuts New Card Range
Even more convenient and easy to use, the lender’s 5 new card options offer all the benefits associated with the Uniastrum card logo. - September 23, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
MoneyDesktop Wins Second Consecutive Best of Show Award at Finovate
MoneyDesktop launches into an elite group of top financial technology innovators with its second consecutive Best of Show Award at the country’s premier fintech innovation conference. - September 21, 2012 - MoneyDesktop
Uniastrum Bank Opens Office on Moscow’s Kutuzov Avenue
Relocated and refurbished, the new-look outlet is at 30/32 Kutuzov Avenue, Moscow - September 21, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Financial Services Law Firm Smith Dollar Expands Into Texas
New Lewisville Office Will Help the Firm to Further Serve Mortgage and Financial Institution Clients on a Nationwide Basis. - September 20, 2012 - Smith Dollar PC
Uae Exchange Onasowbhagyam Spreads Happiness Among Keralites
Onasowbhagyam 2012 Mega prize winner drove home a Hyundai Sonata Car, while 21 lucky customers won a gold coin each, in the final draw held recently. - September 19, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Farmers & Merchants Bank Sponsors 20th Annual Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance
20th Annual Event to feature classic cars, breathtaking views and “Classic French Curves” - September 14, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Uniastrum Bank Offers Small Businesses Credit Against Moveable Property
The lender’s latest SB initiative means that now smaller concerns and sole proprietors can obtain loans by securing them with automobiles, equipment, and other tangible assets - September 14, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Clarity Advantage’s Nick Miller Selected to Judge Barlow Research Monarch Innovation Awards
Business banking expert and president of Clarity Advantage, Nick Miller, has been selected by Barlow Research Associates, Inc. to judge its 6th annual Monarch Innovation Awards. These awards highlight exciting new advancements within the financial services industry and recognize the innovative... - September 14, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Sally A. Neuman Vice President and Business Development Officer
40-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Growing Core Deposits and Profitability - September 12, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Uniastrum Reviews Results of 4-Year Membership of Bank of Cyprus Group
In 2008, just before the world was hit by financial crisis, the Bank of Cyprus acquired an 80% stake in Uniastrum, investing over 600 million dollars in the Russian economy. - September 06, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
SWACHA Celebrates National Payroll Week September 3-7
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is celebrating National Payroll Week, September 3 - 7, 2012 by encouraging all of America’s employers to offer employees a Direct Deposit via ACH and Split Deposit option and urging employees... - September 06, 2012 - SWACHA
Farmers & Merchants Bank Sponsors BB Jazz Festival, Supports the Arts, Local Charities
Enjoy an unforgettable day of music with Farmers & Merchants Bank at the Annual BB Jazz Festival at Central Park in Huntington Beach on September 8. - August 31, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
UAE Exchange Donates $100,000 to UNICEF This Ramadan for the Cause of Underprivileged Children
UAE Exchange contributes $100,000 to UNICEF during the holy month of Ramadan, in a campaign which involved its operations in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. - August 31, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Cardiff Holdings Corporation Names Jason Cummings Vice President, Procurement
Cardiff Holdings Corporation is pleased to have announced Jason Cummings as its new Vice President of Procurement, effective August 27, 2012. Credentialed as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Cummings brings experience as a business owner as well as twelve years experience in the purchasing and procurement field. Jason comes to us with stellar performance in the procurement field. - August 31, 2012 - Cardiff Holdings Company
Sony Playstation for UAE Exchange Enter and Win Contest Winners
The first edition of UAE Exchange Enter n’ Win contest, on its Facebook profile page, ended on 15th August, 2012. The draw, held on 20th August, gifted four winners, a Sony Portable PlayStation each. - August 28, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Stallion Funding Closes Another Texas Hard Money Loan
Stallion Funding, a Texas Hard Money lender reached an agreement with a local builder to provide a cash out loan on two model homes in the Westgate section of South Austin. - August 26, 2012 - Stallion Funding
Wema Bank Launches Banking Services for the Unbanked & Underbanked
Wema Bank, Nigeria's longest surviving indigenous banking brand has launched a new account product for the underbanked population in Nigeria called Moment Account which would help increase access to banking services. - August 24, 2012 - Wema Bank plc
The Corvus Group Expands Mortgage Brokerage Team
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced Barbara Hall joined its Chicago-based commercial mortgage brokerage team as a Commercial Mortgage Advisor. - August 24, 2012 - The Corvus Group
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President
35-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury and Wealth Management, Business Development - August 23, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mobile Money Catching on Worldwide as Banks Join the Action
More than 1000 mobile money industry experts and speakers as well as 70 global technology providers will gather for the annual Mobile Money Global Summit & Expo as part of the Connected World Forum in Dubai in November. Mobile Money Global’s director Stuart Barker says the event is... - August 19, 2012 - Mobile Money Global
Uniastrum Announces New Staff Appointment
Evgeny Totikov has been appointed head of the Bank’s Corporate and SME Development Division. - August 19, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Announces Competition for Best Card Design
The lender is asking young amateur and professional designers to create a new-look bank card. The winner of the competition will be invited to conclude a contract worth Rb 100,000. - August 19, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Announces Two Additions to Management Board
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Nadezhda Kilbalnik and Susanna Uzunyan to the Management Board. - August 19, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Appoints Two New Deputy CEOs
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Legal Division Chief Stanislav Sushko and Head of Customer Services Nadezhda Kibalnik Deputy Chairpersons of the Management Board. - August 19, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
The Futures Bay Will Merge Its Online Trading Platform by the End of 2012
The Futures Bay has announced plans to merge their online trading system with a yet to be named European exchange by the end of the year. - August 17, 2012 - The Futures Bay Limited
Paragon Commercial Bank to Sponsor the Tees & Tunes Golf and Cabaret Classic
Popular Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County - August 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mobile Banking Has Tripled in Two Years According to SWACHA Survey
Cash or credit? Soon consumers may replace both with their favorite mobile device according to a recent survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations in the country. According to SWACHA’s Consumer Insights Survey mobile banking usage has... - August 15, 2012 - SWACHA
UAE Exchange Arrives in Malaysia
Malaysia is an important market and a vital link in the global network of UAE Exchange. The strong presence of UAE Exchange in Malaysia and the plethora of services offered will bolster the trust of millions of customers here. - August 15, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Clarity Advantage to Host Prospecting Webinar Exclusively for Members of Winning at Prospecting Group on LinkedIn
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will give members of Winning at Prospecting, a networking and idea-sharing group the company manages on LinkedIn, conversational techniques they can use to increase prospecting results in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - August 14, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
New Job Board Debuts on CareersInfoSecurity
Information Security Media Group, publisher of CareersInfoSecurity and several other global media sites, announces the launch of its new Job Board, the world's largest online resource dedicated to information security job listings. At a time when the information security profession is enjoying... - August 05, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Rick Sander Joins Titanium Holdings Former ProVest Executive Joins Mortgage Industry Outreach Provider as CFO
Titanium Holdings, Inc. has recently announced the addition of Richard W. Sander, Jr. (Rick) as Chief Financial Officer. Titanium Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Titanium Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of homeowner contacting services. Sander is responsible for managing all financial... - August 03, 2012 - Titanium Holdings, Inc
Live Oak Bank Contributes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation's America's Toothfairy Program
Live Oak Bank has generously donated $1,000 to National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy (NCOHF). - August 03, 2012 - Live Oak Bank
Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan
How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan by leveraging low yielding assets like receivables & inventory to accelerate wealth building. How to convert an existing IRA, 401(k) and 403 (b) plan into a tax-free plan. - July 31, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
UAE Exchange Enter ‘n Win Contest Winner to Get Sony PlayStation
UAE Exchange, presents Enter ‘n win contest, for its Facebook fans offering four winners, a Portable Sony PlayStation each. - July 31, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Stephanie Bryant as Vice President Development Officer
VP Development Officer Responsible for Managing Clients’ Personal Banking Accounts - July 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Former Loan Servicing and Trial/Coverage Counsel James S. Renaldo Joins Smith Dollar
Attorney Renaldo to Head Firm’s Tampa Office - July 27, 2012 - Smith Dollar PC
Brand Banking Company’s Deirdra Cox Appointed to the Board of Directors for the Georgia Real Estate Fraud Prevention and Awareness Coalition
Vice President and Community Development Officer Maintains Century Old Ideals of the Brand Banking Company of Providing Excellent Customer Service by Joining Local Watchdog Group - July 27, 2012 - Brand Mortgage
Customers Favor Uniastrum Advertising on Internet and Television
Before kick starting its new deposit account advertising campaign, the Bank asked website visitors where they thought it should advertise its products and services. - July 26, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank