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Crescent State Bank Named 2008 Business of the Year
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 been named Business of the Year by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on... - September 27, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Hosts Shred-a-Thon and Fighting Fraud Seminar
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 will host Fighting Fraud, the first event in the Centsibility Series, on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 7... - September 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Information Security Media Group, Corp. Announces New Corporate Website
Information Security Media Group, Corp. (ISMG), owners of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com, announce the launch of their new corporate website: www.ISMGCorp.com. This new flagship website will focus on the parent corporation which owns, operates, and maintains BankInfoSecurity.com,... - September 18, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Resumes Search for New Headquarters
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 come to a mutual agreement with ZR Waverly Place, LLC, to terminate a lease commitment for the... - September 17, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Greece’s Emporiki Bank Deploys Todos Authentication Technology
Todos, a leading provider of strong user authentication products, today announced that Emporiki Bank is the first Greek financial institution to start a full deployment of the Todos eCode™ technology. - September 17, 2008 - Todos Data System AB
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Chairman’s Reception
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 will sponsor the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 120th Annual Meeting and Chairman’s... - September 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank’s Frank Shell Named to Cary Chamber Board of Directors
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 Frank Shell, senior vice president, city executive, has been named to the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s... - September 06, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank’s Lewyn Hayes Named Fuquay Varina Rotary Club President
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 Lewyn Hayes, assistant vice president, community banker, has been named the 2008-2009 president of The Rotary... - August 30, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
It’s Not All About Doom and Gloom Opportunity Knocks Capital Equity Inc. a Commercial Real Estate Finance Firm Expands to a New Location
Capitalequitydotcom known as Capital Equity Inc. a Commercial Real Estate Finance Company (since 1989) has announced that it has moved to new facilities to the City of Tustin Ca. located at 1432 Edinger Ave Suite 130 Tustin Ca 92780. The company cited the commercial real estate finance sector's... - August 24, 2008 - Capital Equity Inc.
Benchmark Application Security Survey Announced for Finance Industry
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com launch new Application Security Survey to assess the state of security of applications at financial institutions. - August 24, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Names Certified Mortgage Planner
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 Mark Wooten has been named certified mortgage planner at the bank’s Cary office. In this position, he is... - August 23, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank President and Chief Financial Officer to Speak at 13th Annual Community Bank Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, will address the 13th Annual Community Bank Conference in Chicago at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Carlton will provide an investor update on Crescent... - August 16, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Todos Team Up with TAG Systems Finland OY
Todos' global partnership strategy today continued to prove successful as an agreement was reached with TAG Systems Finland, adding to Todos' already strong presence on the Finnish market. The agreement implies that TAG Systems adds the Todos eCodeTM products to their client offering, enabling them to provide leading Strong Authentication solutions to the Finnish market. - August 09, 2008 - Todos Data System AB
Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Survey: Executive Summary Now Available
New Survey Says Only Half of Banking Institutions Will Beat Nov. 1 Date for the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule. - July 31, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Isabella Bank's New Website Nominated for Award
WSI (We Simplify the Internet) recently assisted Isabella Bank, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI with a complete re-design of their website and Internet marketing strategy. The makeover was part of a corporate-wide re-branding effort which involved a name change, new brand development and rolling in three other banks under their holding company under a new, unified name. Former community banker, Eric Cook, took the lead for WSI and received a nomination for best Financial Services site in 2008. - July 24, 2008 - WSI Internet Consulting
ISMG to Introduce Privacy Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com unveil a new webinar extolling the merits of corporate privacy programs. - July 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG to Unveil Business Impact Analysis Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announce the debut of a new how-to webinar exploring the intricacies of Business Impact Analysis (BIA). - July 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank’s Rod Webb Reappointed to the Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
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 Rod Webb, senior vice president in commercial banking at the bank’s Raleigh office, has been reappointed... - July 19, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Highly Profitable Eco-Forestry Out-Performs More Traditional Investments, Returning 30% Last Year
Oxigen Investments offer eco-friendly investments in Teak and Agarwood which are proving to be lucrative investment vehicles for the individual investors they service. Established 5 years ago, Oxigen has an impressive client retention rate, with 24% of clients re-investing. And that client base is... - July 14, 2008 - Oxigen Investments
IDS Menus and Stein Industries Inc. Form Strategic Partnership
IDS Menus®, a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Stein Industries Inc. to offer its client base a complete selection of restaurant equipment products. Founded in 1932, Stein Industries is a leading global manufacturer... - July 13, 2008 - IDS Menus
Crescent State Bank Names Commercial Loan Officer
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 Nikki Clemmons has been named commercial loan officer for the bank’s Wilmington office. In this... - July 12, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Identity Theft Red Flags Rule: Only Half of Institutions Will Beat Deadline
New Survey Says Large Institutions Will Struggle Most to Hit Nov. 1 Date for ID Theft Red Flags Compliance - July 04, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Named to Carolinas 100 List
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 been named to the 2008 Carolinas 100, a list compiled by The News and Observer ranking the top 100... - June 28, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Kalahari's Maher Retires and Names Castro Managing Director, Americas
Kalahari announces that New York based Edward Maher has retired from the company. Ralph Castro has been named Managing Director, Americas following Maher's retirement. - June 27, 2008 - Kalahari Limited
Todos and Biometria Aplicada to Bring Strong Authentication Solutions to Mexico
Todos has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Biometria Aplicada, a leading provider of identification solutions primarily based on biometric technology. The agreement reinforces Todos' already strong position in the booming Latin American market. Mexico's shift to EMV credit cards,... - June 27, 2008 - Todos Data System AB
Blogs Debut on BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announce the debut of five new blogs targeted at banking/security leaders. - June 26, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank’s Mark Vaughn Named to Community Investment Corporation of the Carolinas’ Board of Directors
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 Vaughn, compliance manager, has been named to the Community Investment Corporation of the Carolinas’... - June 21, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Introducing the First National Green Residential Mortgage Underwriting Standard©
Clearing the path for discounted financing on green-certified buildings. Accelerating the greening of the real estate industry. Resulting in significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions and global sustainability. - June 19, 2008 - Mortgagegreen, Inc.
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on Background Checks
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, hosts the author Lester S. Rosen as he examines the “Parade of Horrible” facing employers that hire without conducting proper screening during the hiring process. - June 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on Workplace Violence
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, introduce a new web event that explores a topic of skyrocketing concern and importance within the financial services community: violence in the workplace. - June 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Launches Survey Gaging Progress Toward Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Compliance
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com launch its new Identity Theft Red Flags Survey. - June 18, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
New Yogurt Bar in Chicago Installs IDS Menus Digital Menu Board System
IDS Menus™, a leading supplier of Digital Menu Boards, announced a recent installation of its Digital Menu Board display system in Berry Chill, a new Yogurt Bar in Chicago, Illinois. Berry Chill opened its first location in January 2008. Two more locations are planned to open in the upcoming... - June 14, 2008 - IDS Menus
Crescent State Bank Hosts Root Beer Float Social
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 will host a root beer float social at the Apex office on Wednesday, June 18 and the Holly Springs... - June 14, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on SARs
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces a new webinar that explores the intricacies of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). - June 13, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on ID Theft Red Flags
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveils its ID Theft Red Flags Roundtable. - June 13, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Anglo Irish Bank Offers More Ways to Make More Money on Your Savings
Anglo Irish Bank (June 4th 2008) announced that it was offering two new savings accounts to the personal savings market, with immediate effect. - June 07, 2008 - Anglo Irish Bank
Crescent State Bank Names Vice President, Commercial Lender
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 Jeff Williams has been named vice president, commercial lender for the bank’s Raleigh office. In this... - June 07, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on Social Engineering
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces the upcoming debut of a new webinar, “Social Engineering: How to Train Your Employees to Spot and Stop the Scams." - June 06, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Names Mortgage Account Executive
Sylvia Phillips Currin Joins Local Community Bank. - May 31, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Information Security Media Group, Pennsylvania Bankers Association Announce New Training Partnership
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces a new training partnership with the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA.) - May 30, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Risk Management Announce New Service for Hedge Fund Managers
New service for Hedge Fund Managers looking for employment. - May 29, 2008 - FSE, LLC
NUMOX Hits the Market as a New E-currency
A new e-currency by the name of NUMOX has hit the market. The e-currency is backed by gold and risk-free financial securities and it's accepted worldwide. - May 27, 2008 - NUMOX
Crescent State Bank Supports 21st Annual Chamber Event
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 served as a Presenting sponsor for the Cary Chamber of Commerce 21st annual Small Business Awards luncheon. - May 24, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Illinois Mortgage Rates Blog Offers Information for Chicago Area Home Buyers
Illinois Mortgage Rates and News blog offers up to date information on mortgages and real estate in the Chicago area. Having credible information upfront takes the mystery out of the mortgage process so home buyers can make better informed decisions. - May 22, 2008 - Peter Thompson - Professional Mortgage Partners
Equity Trust Company Introduces New, Advanced Web Site
Equity Trust Company, the leader in self-directed IRAs and 401(k) retirement plans, has launched an enhanced and redesigned Web site (www.trustetc.com.) - May 22, 2008 - Equity Trust Company
Yesmany.com Introduces Zero Credit Level for Its Clients
Yesmany.com is introducing zero credit level as an incentive for those who have been its clients for over a year now. - May 21, 2008 - YesMany
The Kopley Group Hires Senior Vice President/ Strategic Planning to Oversee All Divisions, Including Newly Created Real Estate Brokerage Arm, Kopley Partners
The Kopley Group, a Chicago based, nation wide, multi faceted company specializing in residential rental and new construction real estate projects, construction, brokerage, venture capital, automotive sales and banking, hired Lynne Sott Jackson as senior vice president of strategic planning. - May 18, 2008 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
Crescent State Bank Holds Statewide Food Drive
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 will hold a food drive to support the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Requested items... - May 18, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Hansen Matthews Joins Crescent State Bank Advisory Board
Local Real Estate Partner Named to Wilmington Board. - May 17, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
New CEO in Todos Data System AB
Todos Data System AB takes the next step in becoming the leading provider of authentication solutions for Internet banking and e-commerce. May 1 Ove Wedsjö joined Todos as CEO. - May 17, 2008 - Todos Data System AB