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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
Fidelity Federal Credit Union Launches Auto Loan Campaign with Rates as Low as 2.9%
Fidelity Federal Credit Union is launching a used auto loan campaign for the month of May in conjunction with Enterprise Car Sales to offer rates as low as 2.9% to its members and neighbors in the Sandy Springs community. - May 08, 2008 - Fidelity Federal Credit Union
Crescent State Bank One of Nation’s First to Adopt eRecording Technology
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 partnered with Settleware Secure Services, Inc. to adopt eRecording technology. Settleware is a... - May 08, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Yesmany.com Will Assign a Personal Banker for Its Active Clients
The company Yesmany will present a privileged service called “Personal Banker” for its most active clients to speed up the process of handling clients’ incoming payments. - May 07, 2008 - YesMany
Crescent State Bank Employee Leads Cary High School Junior Bank Board Community Effort
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 Elizabeth Cantino, community banker at Crescent State Bank, served as a liason between the bank and the Cary... - May 03, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Bristol County Savings Bank Hosts Homebuyer Fair on Saturday May 3 in the Carousel at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA
The Homebuyers Fair will feature light refreshments, free carousel rides, and free giveaways as well as a $250 credit toward closing costs with Bristol County Savings Bank. - April 30, 2008 - Bristol County Savings Bank
Crescent State Bank Announces New Director of Operations
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 John A. Davis has joined the bank as director of operations. In this position, Davis will focus his activities... - April 26, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
YesMany Expands Its Services and Makes Up to 4 Credit Cards Available for Its Customers
YesMany increases the number of its services via which credit cards are being issued. Now company customers can order up to 4 different credit cards and purchase various goods and services online with even greater convenience. - April 23, 2008 - YesMany
Crescent Financial Corporation Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
Crescent Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank of Cary, NC, today announced unaudited net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $1,000,000 or $.10 per diluted share compared with $1,466,000 or $.15 per diluted share for the prior year quarter. Earnings... - April 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Named to Top 100 Public Companies List by Triangle Business Journal
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 100 Public Companies by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings are... - April 19, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Power Financial Credit Union Presents Family Fun Day -- Secure Your Family & Secure a New Car All in One Location
Power Financial Credit Union, one of South Florida’s largest credit unions, will transform its parking lot to bring a host of new and used car dealers together so consumers can secure a new car while families can get a free DNA LifePrint, endorsed by John Walsh, America’s trusted name... - April 17, 2008 - Power Financial Credit Union
Banamex USA Opens Its New Branch in Calexico
Banamex USA announces the inauguration of its newest branch in Calexico, California, now open to serve its clients with all their banking and financial needs. With the opening of this new branch, Banamex USA will provide its clients the same quality service associated with Banamex in Mexico and... - April 09, 2008 - Citibank (Banamex USA) of Calexico, CA
Fremont Bank is Not Affiliated with Fremont General Corporation
Fremont Bank, a leading full-service community bank in Northern California, would like to clarify many erroneous claims of being associated with the Brea, California-based Fremont General Corporation. - April 03, 2008 - Fremont Bank
Crescent State Bank Opens Second Wilmington Office
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the opening of the bank’s new Wilmington office located at 2506 Independence Blvd. The new office, which opened... - March 31, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Partners with Dress for Success Triangle NC
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 partnered with Dress for Success Triangle NC. Dress for Success Triangle NC is an affiliate of the... - March 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Vance Bondurant Young Joins Crescent State Bank Advisory Board
Keith Betts, Wilmington area president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Vance Bondurant Young, real estate broker at Intracoastal Realty, has been named to the bank’s... - March 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
J. Keith Stark Joins Crescent State Bank Advisory Board
Keith Betts, Wilmington area president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that J. Keith Stark, owner and managing member of B&K Coastal, LLC, has been named to the bank’s... - March 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Foodstuffs Chooses IDS Menus’ Digital Menu Board System
IDS Menus™, a leading supplier of Digital Menu Boards, announced the recent successful installation of its digital menu board system at Foodstuffs, located in Chicago, Illinois. Foodstuffs provide gourmet foods and services to the Chicago, Illinois area. They currently have four locations in... - March 12, 2008 - IDS Menus
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc Pre-Close Trading Statement 6 March 2008
Anglo Irish Bank has performed strongly in the period to date and expect to report earnings per share growth of 15% in the six months to 31 March 2008. Underlying profitability has grown at a significantly higher rate but Anglo Irish Bank continue to take a prudent stance in relation to the... - March 07, 2008 - Anglo Irish Bank
Crescent State Bank Announces Wilmington Advisory Board
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced its 2008 Wilmington Board of Advisors. The Crescent State Bank Wilmington Advisory Board acts as a liaison between... - March 06, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
LuxeJets Launches Aircraft Finance Division
Air charter broker LuxeJets LLC, headquartered in Manhattan, New York, announced today it has launched LuxeJets Credit Services LLC--a company specializing in assisting owners of private aircraft with new and innovative ways of financing, refinancing and leasing new and used aircraft. - March 04, 2008 - LuxeJets Credit Services
Bristol County Savings Bank Announces Six Officer Promotions at Their Taunton, MA Headquarters
Bristol County Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of six officers based at the bank’s headquarters in Taunton, MA. Bristol County Savings Bank is a $1.1 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1846, with 10 offices located throughout Eastern Massachusetts and in Rhode... - March 02, 2008 - Bristol County Savings Bank
Equity Trust Hosts Free Tax-Day Teleseminar Series
Equity Trust Company will be hosting a "Free Tax-Day Teleseminar Series" to educate investors on how they can gain the potential tax-free profits and great tax advantages (up to a $51,000 deduction) self-directed IRAs offer, and how self-directed IRAs give them control to invest in assets they know and understand. - March 02, 2008 - Equity Trust Company