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Capquest Systems Joins Pan-Continental Registered Agent Syndicate

After many years of providing reciprocal agency services worldwide, Capquest is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Pan-Continental Registered Agent Syndicate which will allow its services to be delivered seamlessly in nearly every jurisdiction desired by Capquest Systems’ current and future clients. - August 17, 2011 - Capquest Systems International Admin Centre

Trust Federal CU Partners with CashTrans to Offer ATM Services Through Its Mobile Branch

Trust Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN has partnered with CashTrans to offer ATM service as another convenient service option available from their new Mobile Branch. - August 16, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC

Ventriloquist and Funny Puppet Guy Richard Paul to Perform at Expo

Award Winning Ventriloquist/ Funny Puppet Guy Richard Paul will be performing his Ventriloquist Family Fun Variety Show. Richard’s outrageous, kid-friendly comedy, life like puppets, music, sight gags and rip roaring spontaneous improvisational interjections bring about an unforgettable, side... - August 13, 2011 - Downriver Community Federal Credit Union

UAE Exchange Ties-Up with UNICEF for the Cause of the Children

AED 0.10 per every transaction to be donated during the holy month of Ramadan. - August 09, 2011 - UAE Exchange

Texas Gulf Bank Launches New Community Portal Blog

Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. is a local community bank with eight branches serving Brazoria, Harris and Galveston counties in the Gulf Coast area of Texas. TGB has been building relationships within their local communities and has been a part of those communities since opening our first branch in... - August 05, 2011 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

SWACHA Awards Its First PayItGreen Seal of Approval to NWP Services Corporation

SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, today awarded Irvine, California-based NWP Services Corporation (NWP) with its first PayItGreen Seal of Approval for their commitment to decrease paper usage and to promote electronic solutions such as Direct... - August 05, 2011 - SWACHA

Bankers to Increase Negotiation Results with Tips Offered in Upcoming Sales Strategy Webinar

Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage to share negotiation techniques in a live webinar on August 16, 2011 entitled Negotiating the Fees You Deserve. - August 01, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

Crescent State Bank Offers MoneyIsland Program to Increase Financial Literacy

Community Bank Seeks to Educate Youth, Parents and Teachers on Valuable Financial Skills with Interactive Online Program - July 30, 2011 - Crescent State Bank

SWACHA Announces AAP Review Teleseminar Series

What: This six week teleseminar series will prepare financial professionals to receive their AAP designation. When: Aug 15 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 22 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 29 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 6 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 12 – 12:00... - July 29, 2011 - SWACHA

Jonathan Hill Joins Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust as Investment Strategy Specialist

Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that Jonathan Hill has been hired as an investment strategy specialist. He will be based in the bank’s Coral Gables headquarters and will work within Gibraltar’s wealth management division. - July 28, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust

SWACHA Announces August 19 Webinar on Durbin Amendment

What: The final ruling of the Durbin Amendment issued by the Federal Reserve Board on June 29th includes 5 major provisions and will impact all debit card issuers. This seminar will cover the implications of these changes to ensure the adherence to new policies and timelines. When: Friday August... - July 27, 2011 - SWACHA

SalesGuard to Tour Country in a Campaign Intended to Assist Local Businesses

SalesGuard Executive VP, David Allen, has partnered with a nationally recognized publicity firm to assist small businesses in these financially difficult times - July 27, 2011 - SalesGuard

ISMG Announces the Healthcare Information Security Today Survey

Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, announces the launch of its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey, gauging top trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems. This web-based... - July 23, 2011 - Information Security Media Group

Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Hires Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, Broward County Market Executive

Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that it has hired Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, market executive for Broward County. Established in 1994, Gibraltar Private is an integrated private banking and wealth management company dedicated to enhancing the wealth and well-being of its clients and their families. - July 21, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust

Evansville's Ronald McDonald House Partners with Heritage Federal Credit Union on "Be Part of the Love Campaign" in July

Since opening its doors on January 18, 2010, Evansville’s Ronald McDonald House has served over 1,600 critically ill children and their families at its 3540 Washington Avenue location. In support of the charity and its mission, Heritage Federal Credit Union will be showcasing the Ronald McDonald House at its 7 branches and administrative offices the entire month of July with hopes of raising additional funds and awareness for the local organization. - July 17, 2011 - Heritage Federal Credit Union

Business Bankers: Upcoming Webinar Tells How to Increase, Protect Price with Value-Based Proposals

Business bankers can increase their banks’ margins with a proposal process that identifies, quantifies, and documents the value they offer. This and other sales strategies to be shared by Clarity Advantage in a live webinar on July 19, 2011 entitled, Selling the Value of Bank Solutions. - July 14, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

Hermes Capital Partners Delivers Capital Through Structured Project Finance

Hermes Capital Partners, LLC. of Los Angeles, is an independent private banking firm focused on a method of finance based on the merits and economics of a given project, rather than the rating and credit profile of the project's sponsor. This new program engineered and developed by Hermes is... - July 13, 2011 - Hermes Capital Group

UAE Exchange Filipino Fest 2011 Mega Draw-Winners to Fly to Paris and Thailand

UAE Exchange announces 3 winners to fly to Paris & Thailand during the mega draw of Filipino Fest 2011. - July 13, 2011 - UAE Exchange

Sell Value First; Negotiate Deals Second: Bankers Learn How in Upcoming Webinar

Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage to share strategies for positioning value in bank sales calls in a live webinar on July 19, 2011 entitled, Selling the Value of Bank Solutions. - July 11, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

eWallet: Send Money Without a Bank Account

Now you can Send Money to friends and family members or make a payment to anyone simply and hassle-free with eWallet from FNB. - July 09, 2011 - EWallet: Send money from Cell Phone

Corry L. Westinghouse Appointed Vice President, Commercial Lending for Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

Corry L. Westinghouse has been appointed Vice-President, Commercial Lending of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. - Angleton, an independently owned and operated bank established in 1913. Westinghouse will focus on expanding Texas Gulf Bank Angleton’s commercial client base by offering business loans and... - July 07, 2011 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

SalesGuard Making a Big Push to Recruit Agents for the Week of July 4th

SalesGuard, a name brand in business coverage, is opening its doors this July 4th to recruit new agents. - July 07, 2011 - SalesGuard

Upstream Works Appoints New VP Sales

Upstream Works Software, the world leader in Business Interaction Management software, today announced that it has named Mike Wilson as Vice President of Sales. - July 06, 2011 - Upstream Works Software Ltd

New Hire at SalesGuard Looks to Get SalesGuard Into Every Business in the Country

SalesGuard hires Charles Brown, veteran sales executive, to be its new Director of Business Development - July 05, 2011 - SalesGuard

Farmers & Merchants Bank to Showcase 600-Pound "Tidal Wave" Sculpture at Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade

F&M Bank joins forces with longtime customer Huntington Beach Surfrider Foundation to stem the tide of beachside litter. - July 03, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank

SWACHA President and CEO Dennis Simmons Appointed to 2011-2012 ASAE Government Relations Section Council

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced today the appointment of Dennis Simmons, AAP, to the 2011-2012 Government Relations Section Council. Simmons is the president and CEO of SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the... - July 02, 2011 - SWACHA

Crescent State Bank Names New Appraisal and Evaluation Administrator

Alice M. Ligon Joins Community Bank - July 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank

New York Company Secures $1.2 Million in Financing Using BoeFly

BoeFly connects a New York borrower with a Utah bank for an SBA loan. - July 01, 2011 - BoeFly

SWACHA Announces Two-Day ACH Beginners Boot Camp on July 19

What: This intense two-day seminar designed for ACH beginners will go into detail on ACH rules, risk management, compliance issues and much more. When: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: SWACHA Office 1999 Bryan, Ste. - June 30, 2011 - SWACHA

Bankers Learn What Questions to Ask During First Calls with Prospects in Upcoming Webinar

Asking the right questions in a first meeting with a prospect can mean the difference between earning a return visit and getting the door closed on a potential sales opportunity. Questioning strategies and other prospecting techniques to be explored in a live webinar for bank sales people on June 28, 2011 entitled First Calls on Prospects. - June 27, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

Crescent State Bank Names News Vice President, Branch Sales Manager

Gary Williams Joins Community Bank’s Preston Office - June 23, 2011 - Crescent State Bank

SalesGuard Looking to Crowd Source Its Sales Team

Business Coverage experts, SalesGuard, open its doors to recruit new agents through its social marketing campaigns. - June 21, 2011 - SalesGuard

New Clarity Advantage Webinar Explores Why Call Preparation is Vital to a Banker’s Small Business Prospecting Efforts

The opportunity for additional conversation with a small business banking prospect is earned when a banker understands the business, knows what questions to ask, and knows how to interpret the answers—all of which can be gained with proper call preparation. Prospecting strategies like these to be explored in a live webinar on June 28, 2011 entitled First Calls on Prospects. - June 21, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

SalesGuard Unveils a Program to Help People Make Additional Income in a Tough Economy

SalesGuard, experts in business coverage, provides a new center to help people earn money with unlimited potential. - June 20, 2011 - SalesGuard

SalesGuard to Help Stimulate the Economy by Training and Recruiting New Agents

SalesGuard is opening its doors to bring on and hire new agents and provide all the training. - June 19, 2011 - SalesGuard

Celebrate the Spirit of Independence with Xpress Money

Xpress Money wishes all Filipinos across the world a very memorable and joyous independence day. - June 19, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD

The Corvus Group/RSM McGladrey, Inc. Complete Due Diligence on Commercial Real Estate Securitization Portfolio

The Corvus Group, Inc. and RSM McGladrey, Inc. recently completed a due diligence assignment on a performing and securitized commercial real estate loan portfolio with a loan balance aggregating $737 million. - June 15, 2011 - The Corvus Group

SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 in Scholarships for the Nacha Payments Institute

SWACHA today awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships for the 2011 NACHA Payments Institute. This marks the 10th year SWACHA has provided the NACHA Payments Institute Scholarship and the 5th year for the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship. Dallas-based SWACHA awards scholarships to banking professionals for their dedication and involvement both in their financial institution and within the SWACHA membership. - June 15, 2011 - SWACHA

ISMG Launches New FFIEC Guidance Resource Center

Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com announces the launch of its first Resource Center: FFIEC Authentication Guidance, a microsite dedicated to providing in-depth news and views on the issues surrounding the pending online authentication guidance. - June 15, 2011 - Information Security Media Group

Uniastrum Bank to Sponsor Revival of Sambo Wrestling for Russian Youth

After becoming title sponsor of the long-term social project Sambo for Kids earlier this year, the lender is now set on putting its weight behind the task of ensuring the regeneration of the patriotic sports movement Young Sambo Wrestler. - June 12, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank

Prospecting: Three Attention Grabbers to Get the First Meeting

Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage reveals what sales people can do to grab a prospect’s attention and get that first meeting scheduled. This and more to be shared in a live webinar on June 28, 2011 entitled First Calls on Prospects. - June 10, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

Enmark Partners with CashTrans to Upgrade Its ATM Fleet

Cash Transactions, LLC announces that Enmark Stations, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA, has partnered with CashTrans to upgrade its entire ATM fleet. This major storewide upgrade will ensure that all Enmark stores have the latest and most advanced ATM equipment available to their customers and... - June 07, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC

Uniastrum Bank First-Quarter SME Lending Tops Rb 6.5 Bn

Newly released figures for Q111 show Uniastrum placing 7th in small and medium business lender rankings compiled by Finance magazine. - June 05, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank

Kash Mart Launches New K4FX™ Platform

KashFX Payment industry leader unveisl new platform. - May 27, 2011 - Kash Mart International

Bellwether Community Credit Union Receives NHBCA Business in the Arts Award

The credit union was selected from 31 nominations for their dedication to New Hampshire’s cultural landscape. - May 26, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union

SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day

To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in Albuquerque on May 26, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit regional... - May 25, 2011 - SWACHA

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