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Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: Tax-Free Retirement Plans
Enjoy the Magic and Power of Tax-Free compounding and Easy Access to Your Money When You Need It, Income Tax-Free and Penalty Free. - July 05, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
Farmers & Merchants Bank Advocates for Homeless Women and Children at Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade
F&M Partners with Colette’s Children’s Home to Raise Homelessness Awareness - July 05, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
UAE Exchange Opens the 14th Branch in Dubai Metro
UAE Exchange opened Union Metro branch, the 14th one in the Metro railway station network in Dubai, which is also the 114th branch in the UAE and 600th globally. - July 03, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Uniastrum Bank Appoints New CEO
Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has approved the nomination of Eugene Romakov as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr. Romakov will step into his new role once the Bank secures the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. - July 01, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Knightsbridge Advisors AG: Providing Clients with a Unique Competitive Edge in Financial Advisory
Knightsbridge Advisors AG provides the solution to the demanding needs of novice investors. While it is a reluctant self-confessed leading firm in the field, its proprietary investment analytics hold a lot of promise for its clients. Asset managers can make or break an investor’s financial well-being. It is crucial to find the right asset manager to successfully navigate through the jungle of available investments in the market. - June 29, 2012 - Knightsbridge Advisors AG
Citizens Bank Opens New Amarillo Location
Citizens Bank confirms a June 29th Grand Opening for its new Amarillo banking facility. - June 23, 2012 - Citizens Bank
Bankruptcy Network Provides Canadians with Online Resources
Personal Bankruptcy Canada organizes a website full of information on bankruptcy for Canadians. - June 22, 2012 - Personal Bankruptcy Canada
UAE Exchange Voted Superbrand the Fourth Time
The leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand earlier featured in the coveted Superbrands list in 2009, 2010 and 2011 too. - June 21, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Brand Mortgage’s Jennifer Smith Elected to Board of Directors of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity
Vice President and Director of Project Management for Full-Service Lender Believes Her Insight as Both a Banker and Single Mom Make Her a Good Fit for the Non-Profit Organization - June 17, 2012 - Brand Mortgage
Uniastrum Bank Runs Special "Golden Days with Visa Gold" Promo
In order to take part in the prize promotion program, between May 20 and July 20 customers simply have to apply for a Visa Gold card at any Uniastrum outlet then spend upwards of Rb 2,000. - June 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Reports 13% Annual Net Income Growth
FY11 results drafted to IFRS show net income of Rb 459 mn, up 13% on the previous year. - June 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Qatar Opens Yet Another Door of Convenience
The remittance brand added a new link to the chain of branches. The seventh branch, opened in Al Khor, strengthened the network across Qatar. - June 14, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Whitefish Credit Union "Disney Divas" Battle Cancer with Relay For Life
The team is raising money for the American Cancer Society's annual cancer awareness and fundraising event - June 13, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Mark Bolash Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
12-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - June 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Texas Ranks Second in Paper Checks for Federal Benefits as Deadline to Switch to Electronic Payments Approaches
Texas currently ranks second among the states that still receive federal benefits such as Social Security and unemployment by paper checks with more than 440,000 checks issued per year according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. By March 1, 2013, anyone receiving a payment by paper check will... - June 02, 2012 - SWACHA
Uniastrum Bank Among Russia’s Top-20 Auto Financers in 2011
Results for the reporting year show the lender placing 13th by auto loan portfolio value, as rated by information and analysis agency Banki.ru - June 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Quality of Life Improves with Consumer Credit
So say the majority of respondents to a poll conducted by Uniastrum Bank on its website March 22 - April 22 which asked “What does Consumer Credit mean to You?” - June 02, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
China Becomes the Latest and Major Link in the UAE Exchange Global Network
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, started its retail operations in China with the inauguration of Himalayas Centre Mall branch in Pudong District of Shanghai. - June 02, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Advanced Working Capital Introduces Xcelerated Cash Advances® for Small Business Owners in Need of Fast Working Capital
According to a recent Pepperdine University study banks have rejected over half of small-business loan applications since January. As banks continue to decline financing for the small business owners, there’s a specialty finance and alternative funding company that provides small business owners with a working capital cash advance option, the Xcelerated Financing Program. - May 31, 2012 - Advanced Working Capital
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jessica Kerr Collins Vice President and Client Development Officer
Nine-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - May 31, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Chris Walsh Named CEO of Sunwest Bank
Orange County, California-based Sunwest Bank (OTC: SWBC) has named Chris Walsh as its CEO in addition to serving as its president. - May 26, 2012 - Sunwest Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Lend Resources to the Alternative Board
Triangle-Based Business Bank Partners with Organization Supporting Small Business Owners - May 26, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Bahrain Launches Smart Pay
Smart Pay, the leading payroll solution from UAE Exchange was launched in Bahrain. Smart Pay provides convenient payroll management and salary disbursal for organisations and easy salary collection for their employees, while complying with all labour laws of the Government. - May 26, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Upstream Works to Exhibit at Call Center Week 2012 in Las Vegas
Upstream Works Features Multichannel Agent Desktop and Analytics - May 24, 2012 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Uniastrum Bank Launches Moscow Office on Three Station Square
The new outlet, at Bldg 1, 6, Komsomolskaya Square, is open seven days a week, 9:30am-8:30pm Monday-Friday and 10:00am-5:00pm at weekends. - May 23, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Opens Its 11th Branch in Bahrain
The 11th branch, located on Exhibition Road, further strengthens the strong network of branches across the Kingdom of Bahrain. - May 19, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Farmers & Merchants Bank Sponsors Summer Stage Country Concert Benefiting Pathways to Independence
Get your honky-tonk on with Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) this Memorial Day weekend to benefit Pathways to Independence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, healthcare, therapy and mentoring for young women victimized by abuse and neglect. Hosted by “Friends of... - May 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Holds Presentation on Harvesting Retirement Income
Mark Staples of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Discusses Planning for Retirement - May 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Uniastrum Boosts SME Credit Portfolio 125% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s small and medium enterprise credit portfolio tipped the scales at Rb 37.66 bn. Results for this segment show the lender issuing some Rb 28 bn to the SME community in 2011. - May 14, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit in Philippines
- Joins hands with "Asia United Bank" and "Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co" - Account credit in real time - SMS notification to both parties on account credit - May 12, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Direct Deposit Sees Vast Jump According to SWACHA Survey
Consumers continue to reduce the risk of lost or stolen checks by increasingly using Direct Deposit via ACH according to a recent survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country. The results of the 2011 Consumer Insights... - May 11, 2012 - SWACHA
Building a Super-Referral Network Topic of Business Banking Webinar to be Held on May 17, 2012
Clarity Advantage to share techniques business bankers can use to quickly expand and focus referral networks, as well as strategies that will position them as “the ones” to refer to in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - May 11, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Sponsors Triangle Tea Society Events
Group Offers Networking Opportunities to Triangle-Area Women Business Leaders. - May 11, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Launches Filipino Fest 2012
The offer, exclusively for the Filipino community, has a total of 86 winners in three lucky draws and a mega draw. The mega draw will see the mega winner driving home a KIA RIO, while five customers win return air tickets to Philippines. 20 winners will get PHP 10,000 each, while 60 will take home a Bee mobile phone each. - May 09, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Pitusa Fashion on Path to Boho-Chic Leader, Targets Australian and Brazilian Boutiques
Pitusa already sells in twenty two countries, in less than two years of operations, directly via Pitusa store in internet and at retail through a growing legion of independent boutiques scattered in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Pitusa’s direct sales by internet have overtaken sales to shops. Boutique owners who wish to find out where Pitusa’s line is not present, can check the countries and cities absent in the list below. - May 07, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion
Uniastrum Launches Rapid Return Short-Term Deposit Option
The Bank’s latest deposit initiative is ideal for customers looking to set aside funds for 91-181 days and enjoy strong returns on their investment. - May 07, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Captures Top-30 Slot for Number of Cards in Circulation
Figures released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show the lender placing 30th for total cards circulating in 2011 - May 05, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange Launches Summer Promotion in the United Kingdom
Eight iPads to be won; Four winners each in two monthly draws; Any transaction, including outward, inward, Forex and online money transfers are eligible for the draw. - May 04, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Global Personality Award to an Inspiring Leader
Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global operations, UAE Exchange, was awarded the Jeevaragam Global Personality Award 2012 for his exemplary contributions to professional and socio-cultural arena. - April 29, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Uniastrum’s Krasnodar Branch Reports Small Business Credit Portfolio of Over 1 Billion Rubles
Q112 results show the Bank’s Krasnodar operation disbursing Rb 1.036 bn to the local small business community. - April 28, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Exciting Finish to Money2anywhere Refer & Win Contest from UAE Exchange
Promotion was conducted across seven countries. Winners, from across countries, bagged iPhone4, iPad2 and Galaxy Tab. - April 27, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Chile: Santiago Stock Exchange Upgrades Its Trading Floor with a Modern Display Solution
Santiago Stock Exchange made a successful effort in transforming itself into a modern financial institution by upgrading its trading floor displays. This investment by Santiago Stock Exchange proves its commitment towards establishing itself as a leading stock exchange in the region. The unique... - April 26, 2012 - Wavetec
Paragon Commercial Bank Contributes Almost $40,000 to Raleigh and Charlotte Communities in 2011
Donations Include Funding for Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County and First Tee of the Triangle - April 25, 2012 - Paragon Bank
UAE Exchange Wins Best Service Performance Outlet Award Under DSES
Wins the award for the fourth time - April 24, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Farmers & Merchants Bank Unveils Image Cash Letter Service for Electronic Check Processing
New technology enables organizations to scan and process large quantities of checks electronically, saving time and reducing processing costs. - April 21, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
UAE Exchange Conducts Smart Pay Appreciation Programme 2011
16 clients awarded for excellence. More categories introduced. Smart Pay website launched. - April 20, 2012 - UAE Exchange
Uniastrum Bank Offers Credit Report Service
The lender has teamed up with the National Bureau of Credit Histories to provide a new service for retail borrowers wishing to access details of their credit history, irrespective of whom they bank with. - April 20, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Strikes Up Partnership with Khabarovsk Region Guarantee Fund
The Bank is now one of a number of credit institutions collaborating with the Fund on its small business loan guarantee program. Under the agreement, the Fund undertakes to guarantee Uniastrum-issued loans up to a total Rb 36 mn. - April 20, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Clarity Advantage’s Nick Miller Selected by Barlow Research to Judge 2012 Monarch Innovation Awards
On April 24-25, 2012, Nick Miller, business banking expert and president of Clarity Advantage, will participate in Barlow’s Annual Client Conference in Atlanta, Ga., during which time awards will be presented to the winners of the Monarch Innovation Awards he helped to select. - April 20, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank to Donate $5,000 to Wake Education Partnership
Local Bank Contributes to Education Nonprofit Focused on Increasing Student Performance - April 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank