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ISMG Editorial Director to Present Survey Findings at RSA Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), will be presenting the annual Banking Information Security Today survey findings at the prestigious RSA Conference in San Francisco on Friday, April 24. - April 16, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Are You Prepared for Tax-Free Investing? Roth IRA Changes Coming in 2010 Make it Possible
Are you one of the thousands of investors who thought you would never qualify for a Roth IRA? Have you been shut out of one of the most powerful wealth building tools because your income was too high? Well that is about to change. - April 08, 2009 - Equity Trust Company
North Point Capital Announces Significant Security Enhancements to Its Web Site
North Point Capital continues to take an active roll in securing it’s customer and partner’s data from cyber criminals and today announces more improvements in it’s continuing security initiative. - April 04, 2009 - North Point Capital
A Residential Real Estate Developer Has One of the Best Weeks in the Nation
A Chicago developer had the best buyer activity and sales last week of any new construction project in Chicago and possibly the nation. - April 03, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
ISMG Announces Launch of GovInfoSecurity.com: Media Website Focused on Information Security & Risk Management Within the Government Sector
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, is now launching a third vertical industry media website: GovInfoSecurity.com, dedicated to news and views of federal information security and risk management matters. - April 02, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Colonial Bank Promotes Parrish to Senior Executive Vice President, Retail Line of Business Director
Colonial Bank recently announced the promotion of Harlan C. Parrish to senior executive vice president, retail line of business director. Parrish, who is based at the regional headquarters in Fort Myers, Fla., has oversight responsibility for the company’s retail banking initiatives. He will... - April 01, 2009 - Colonial Bank
Homeowners Can Stop Foreclosure with Loan Modifications, Forensic Loan Audits and Negotiated Mortgage Terms with US Mortgage Mod, LLC of Philadelphia
Like all business, there are good and bad loan modification companies. One of the good modification companies is US mortgage mod with headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. Us mortgage mod, llc provides foreclosure prevention services in addition to loan work-outs that reduce monthly mortgage payments. This truly helpful mortgage mitigation company has lawyers on staff and in to help maximize negotiating loan terms with the lenders. - March 29, 2009 - US Mortgage Mod, LLC
Crescent State Bank Names New Senior Vice President
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Martin B. Walthall Jr. has joined the bank as a senior vice president. Walthall has more than 25 years of banking experience, spending the... - March 28, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Rushton Atlantic Expands Into Inventory Appraisal and Liquidation
Rushton Atlantic, LLC launches Rushton Atlantic Commercial Finance Services, to be headed by Barton Hyte. The new division will serve the commercial finance market, providing inventory appraisal and liquidation services, as well as machinery and equipment appraisals. - March 26, 2009 - Rushton Atlantic, LLC
Crescent State Bank Executive Named Chairman of Moore County Chamber Board of Directors
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that James F. Byrd, senior vice president at Crescent State Bank, has been named the 2009 chairman of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce board... - March 21, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Optimized to Succeed
Todos CEO Ove Wedsjo says that Cambridge University report "Optimised to Fail" vindicates the company's approach to user-friendly eBanking and eCommerce security solutions. The report claims that ordinary CAP card readers have numerous weaknesses, and must be enhanced by increasing end-user awareness. - March 19, 2009 - Todos Data System AB
Crescent State Bank Has First Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Day
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank’s Apex branch has adopted a portion of highway in Apex. The two-mile stretch of Center Street was adopted in November 2008,... - March 14, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Two Year, No Questions Asked, Buy-Back Guarantee - A Developer, Taking the Fear Out of Buying, is Selling Real Estate
The Kopley Group is selling their Real Estate despite one of the slowest markets on record. They are doing it by letting their home owners have a change of heart any time during the 24 months after closing. And, the results are amazing. - March 11, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
Lee Riggsbee of Crescent State Bank Named Chairman of United Way of Moore County
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Lee Riggsbee, vice president and commercial loan officer for the bank’s Southern Pines branch, has been named chairman of the Moore... - March 07, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Named Among Top Wilmington Banks
Keith Betts, market president at Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been featured in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Book of Lists. Bank rankings were organized according to the... - February 28, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
College Grad Triples Savings & Launches Event to Help Peers Manage Money
Instead of being upset about the economy, UCSD grad Julia Houck Whitaker decided, “to do something to help new and recent grads in the Bay Area avoid the mistakes I made. The not-for profit event, It's Your Money - Create Your Fun, Successful Financial Future is on March 14, 2009 at the Westin, San Francisco from 1-4 p.m. and was featured on CNBC’s On the Money on February 20. Speakers, web designers and others have donated time, see: http://www.itsyourmoneysf.com/. - February 27, 2009 - It's Your Money
First Bank CEO Jerry Ocheltree Named Business Leader of the Year
First Bank (Nasdaq: FBNC) President and CEO Jerry Ocheltree was named 2008 Financial Services Business Leader of the Year on Feb. 17 as part of the Triad Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Business Leader Magazine. "It's a great honor to be selected for this award," said Ocheltree. - February 26, 2009 - First Bank
US Mortgage Mod Announces It is Providing Services to Assist Homeowners with President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
US Mortgage Mod, LLC Of Philadelphia teamed up with the Obama administration in the fight to keep every homeowner where they belong, in there homes. - February 19, 2009 - US Mortgage Mod, LLC
Steve Katz Joins BankInfoSecurity.com to Offer Insights
Dean of Information Security, Steve Katz, to Post Insights on the Business of Security on BankInfoSecurity.com. - February 19, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Named Among Top 100 Public Companies
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the Top 100 Public Companies by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings are based on market value. According... - February 14, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank will sponsor the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon... - January 29, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Hosts Informational Open House
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will host an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Preston office, located at 1005 High House Road. - January 24, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Media Partnership with RSA® Conference 2009
BankInfoSecurity.com announced it has entered into a media partnership with RSA® Conference 2009, taking place April 20-24, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, USA. - January 22, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Connexus Credit Union Opens New Branch in Fairfield, Ohio
On January 19, 2009, Connexus Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their new branch within the Liberty Mutual building at 9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio. Connexus’ new branch will be staffed from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, an ATM and a... - January 22, 2009 - Connexus Credit Union
Crescent State Bank Eastern Wake Community Executive Named to Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Michael A. Ray, eastern Wake community executive for the bank, has been named to the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The... - January 10, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Named to List of Top Triangle Banks
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the Top 25 Triangle Banks by Triangle Business Journal. Rankings were based on... - December 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Information Security Media Group Unveils Its 2009 Risk Management & Information Security Training Catalog for the Finance Industry
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveil their new webinar training catalogs for 2009. - December 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
RaboPlus Innovation Proves a Winner Despite Economic Downturn
RaboPlus' what is believed to be a New Zealand first - www.BankaRate.co.nz, offers a limited number of exclusive term deposit rates that are typically higher than comparable offerings from the major banks, on a "first in, first served" basis. - December 17, 2008 - RaboPlus.co.nz
Crescent State Bank Certified Mortgage Planner Named Real Estate Impact Leader
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Mark Wooten, certified mortgage planner at the bank, has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business... - December 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Selected to Participate in U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program
Crescent Financial Corporation, the parent company of Crescent State Bank, today announced that it has received preliminary approval of its $24.9 million application to participate in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (TCPP). The program is designed to attract... - December 11, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Secures New Core Processing Services
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has selected Metavante, a leading provider of banking and payments technology, to replace the... - December 06, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Buy Gold Anonymously: Capital Conservator Launches New Investment Option for Offshore Accounts
Anonymous purchase of physical gold now possible through Capital Conservator's offshore brokerage accounts. - December 04, 2008 - Capital Conservator
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Announces Restricted Article Access on BankInfoSecurity.com & CUInfoSecurity.com Has Been Lifted
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces that it has removed the login requirement to access articles on BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com. - December 03, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
RaboPlus Announces Principal Sponsorship of BikeNZ
RaboPlus and BikeNZ announced today that RaboPlus is now cycling’s principal sponsorship partner in New Zealand. As the online savings and investment service of Rabobank, RaboPlus says partnering with BikeNZ is an opportunity to demonstrate its on-going commitment to New Zealand, as well as... - November 26, 2008 - RaboPlus.co.nz
Crescent State Bank Community Banker Named President of Kiwanis Club of Apex
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that Betty Crump, community banker for the bank’s Apex branch, has been named president of the Kiwanis Club of... - November 23, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Technology Due Diligence That Contributes to Assessing Post-Merger Valuation
Beacon Integration L.L.C. announces expanded IT due diligence consulting practice. - November 10, 2008 - Beacon Integration L.L.C.
ISMG Interviews NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland
Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announces a timely new podcast interview with Gigi Hyland, Board Member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). - November 06, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Announces Record-Breaking Traffic on Finance Vertical Websites
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com announce a record-breaking number of page views for October 2008. - November 05, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Reveals Banking Confidence Survey Results Executive Summary
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com have unveiled results of a new survey gauging the level of consumer confidence in the U.S. banking industry. - November 01, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Launches Fraud Check Program
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has launched Fraud Check, a program designed to assist members of the community in protecting... - November 01, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
ISMG Releases ID Theft Red Flags Rule eBook
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com has released a new "survival guide" ebook dedicated to Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Compliance. - October 31, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Announces Application Security Survey Results Executive Summary
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com unveil results of a new survey gauging application security at U.S. banking institutions. - October 30, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank’s Knightdale Branch Named Business of the Month
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank’s Knightdale branch has been named October’s Business of the Month by the Knightdale... - October 25, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
ISMG Debuts Mobile Banking Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveil a new webinar detailing the mechanics behind successful mobile banking applications. - October 23, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Unveils Vendor Assessment Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announce a timely web-based event, targeted at financial institutions large and small, which unveils the must-know “do’s and don’ts” for evaluating third-party service providers. - October 23, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Vice President Named Chair of 2009 Raleigh Business Expo
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Sally Neuman, vice president at the bank, has been named chair of the 2009 Raleigh Business Expo presented by... - October 18, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Banking Confidence Survey Launched by Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com, launches its new Banking Confidence Survey. The study, inspired by recent, historic events in the banking industry, assesses the aftershocks of these events on U.S. banking institutions and the vital... - October 17, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Security Director Discusses Fighting Fraud Seminar and Shred-a-thon Event
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing Fighting Fraud, the first event in Crescent State Bank’s... - October 16, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Announces Panel Members for Fighting Fraud Seminar
Community Bank to Host Local Fraud Experts. - October 11, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Community Banker Named Apex Chamber Ambassador of the Year
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that Betty Crump, community banker for the bank’s Apex office, has been named Ambassador of the Year by the... - October 04, 2008 - Crescent State Bank