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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and added nine members to its board of directors. Luke Flatt, chairman, president and CEO of AB&T in Albany, was installed as the 132nd Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association. - July 02, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
University Lending Group and Rory Ballard Are Excited to Welcome Brian Powell as SVP/National Renovation Production Manager
University Lending Group continues to offer comprehensive mortgage services by focusing on providing personal and specialized services to meet each customer's specific needs. The addition of passionate and highly qualified mortgage renovation and construction specialists to their team, such as... - June 30, 2021 - University Lending Group
American First National Bank Provides Sponsorship to Non-Profit
American First National Bank provided a sponsorship to "A Greater Hope" in support of their upcoming Back-to-School-Bash. - June 27, 2021 - American First National Bank
Spencer Savings Bank President Jane Allerman-Rey Appointed to NJBankers Board of Directors
Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce that President and COO Jane Allerman-Rey has been appointed a member of the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) Board of Directors. She has been elected for a two-year term. “It is an honor to be a... - June 19, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
RoZetta Technology Awarded Best Tick Data Management Platform
RoZetta Technology awarded the 2021 TradingTech Insight USA Award for Best Tick Data Management Platform. Ensuring organisations have cost-effective and easy access to the burgeoning amount of data needed to support their analytic, trading, risk management and compliance activity, is where RoZetta... - June 18, 2021 - RoZetta Technology
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Peoples Processing Promotes Manoj Naik to Head of Global Mortgage Operations
Peoples Processing Inc. announced today that it has recently promoted Manoj Naik to Head of Global Mortgage Operations. In his new role, Manoj will be responsible for overall client delivery/operations across the globe. Manoj provides guidance and leadership to a diverse team of employees spread... - June 11, 2021 - Peoples Processing
Kuwait Finance House Spearheads RegTech in the GCC with Expanded Partnership with Codebase Technologies
Codebase Technologies (CBT), a global API banking solutions provider, has been selected by Kuwait Finance House Bahrain (KFHB), a pioneer in the global Shari’a banking space, to expand the bank’s digital market leadership with a streamlined regulatory reporting platform to enhance... - June 11, 2021 - Codebase Technologies
ISMG’s CyberEdBoard Global Community Expands to 57 Countries, Launching New International Meeting Series in July 2021
Information Security Media Group launched the CyberEdBoard global community for CISOs and senior cybersecurity executives in November 2020 and continues to expand at a rapid pace. Now serving the collaborative needs of executive members from over 650 organizations in 57 countries, the private... - June 03, 2021 - Information Security Media Group
iGrafx Announces Investment from Banneker Partners
Banneker Partners, an enterprise software-focused investment firm, acquires iGrafx. - June 02, 2021 - iGrafx
Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid First Quarter
The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia reported strong first quarter performance as the economy and banking industry continue to recover from the pandemic. According the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $715.1 million in the first three months of this year,... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
GBA Announces 2021 Graduates of the Georgia Banking School
Thirty-seven Georgia bankers recently graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 7 at the Georgia Center’s UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, GA. Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
David Scott Joins Meadows Bank as Regional President in Arizona
Meadows Bank announced today that David Scott has joined Meadows Bank as the Regional President in Arizona. David brings 18 years of commercial banking experience to his role overseeing the expansion of Meadows Bank’s commercial banking operations in the state. “David’s strong... - May 19, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Global Private Equity Partners Provides Financing for Development of One of Europe's Largest Wind Farm Projects in Several Locations
The Wind Farm Project is to have a combined capacity of over 150 MW, providing electricity to over 100,000 households from renewable energy sources. Global Private Equity Partners provides total funding of EUR 144 Million. Global Private Equity Partners holds 33% of the Corporate Shares which are... - May 17, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
Spencer Savings Bank Helps Feed Needy Community Members with Eva’s Village Donation
Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $2,500 donation to Eva’s Village to help feed community members. The organization’s Community Kitchen is serving to-go breakfast and lunch to over 400 individuals daily. This is in addition to serving 3 prepared meals a day to those residing in their... - May 15, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Selma Bartlett Retires After 67 Years in Banking
Meadows Bank announced today that as of April 30, 2021, Selma Bartlett retired from her 67-year career as a bank officer here in Las Vegas. As one of the first female bank officers in the state of Nevada, Selma has been influential in the tremendous growth of Las Vegas, specifically Henderson. - May 13, 2021 - Meadows Bank
First National Closes $22.7 Million Single Family Rental Development Loan in Chicagoland
First National, a financial industry independent lender with over 30 years of history, has closed another complex, multi-property residential development transaction. - May 12, 2021 - Kensington Nanny Service
Codebase Technologies Enables More Intuitive P2P Payments with Digibanc™ Socialpay
Codebase Technologies, a leading Global Open API Banking Solutions provider, is proud to announce the launch of Digibanc™ SocialPay, a cutting-edge social peer-to-peer payments and fund transfers solution. Widespread adoption of a product or service in the digital age is heavily reliant on... - May 11, 2021 - Codebase Technologies
Meadows Bank Reports Q1 2021 Financials and Shareholder Dividend
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that it not only posted After Tax Net Income of $5,824,534 in the first three months of 2021 which was 56.5% higher than the $3,721,686 earned during the same period in 2020, but that it also recently paid a shareholder dividend. - May 06, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Job Seekers’ CVs Launched Into Space for Star Wars Day
Job board Zoek has partnered with space agency to help candidates stand out. - May 06, 2021 - Zoek
iGrafx Announces Appointment of Andrew McFarland to Chief Executive Officer
iGrafx announces appointment of new CEO, Andrew McFarland. - May 04, 2021 - iGrafx
European Based Private Investment Firm Received USD $875 Million of Equity Financing from Global Private Equity Partners
Proceeds from the Financing will be used to Fund Business Growth and for general Corporate expansion purposes. - April 28, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
UK Consumer Spending Increased by 80% During COVID-19, Despite Rise in Unemployment
The percentage of people receiving DWP payments has increased from 5% to 27% since March 2020. The average sum of money awarded by the DWP has increased by 80% since March 2020. The average monthly spending has increased by over 55% since March 2020, despite a rise in unemployment rates. - April 27, 2021 - Suits Me
Spencer Savings Bank Inks $22 Million Loan Deal for Global Manufacturing Company
Spencer Savings Bank recently closed on a $22 million loan for a global manufacturing company headquartered in New York City. The deal is the bank’s largest single transaction in history, signaling a continued appetite for growth and the desire for borrowers to work with a community... - April 24, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
National Link Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary
National Link, Inc., one of the largest ATM Providers in the nation, is celebrating a 25th Business Anniversary. Congratulations to all the businesses that made it through the difficulties of this past year. Especially those that didn't just survive, but thrived. National Link has big plans for this year, and the coming years, in continuing to deliver secure options for both cash distribution and credit card transactions. - April 23, 2021 - NationalLink
Zink Pay Partners with Codebase Technologies to Transform Recurring Payments in the UAE
Zink Pay chooses Codebase technologies, a leading global Open API Banking solutions provider, to power their payments processing systems. The partnership builds on the strengths of each company to offer global customers enhanced payment experiences across their lifecycle. Zink Pay’s concept... - April 18, 2021 - Codebase Technologies
Fundacion Génesis Empresarial Sees 3x Lower Loan Defaults After Using Alternative Credit Data by Innovative Assessments
Fundación Génesis Empresarial has partnered with IAssessments to assist in their risk assessments and loan origination processes. Génesis Empresarial, a Guatemala based foundation specialized in economic and social development, originally tested Worthy Credit during 2018. They... - April 14, 2021 - Innovative Assessments
BONAFiDEE Launches New "Liveness Test" Strengthening Its Already Highly Secure, Anti-Fraud, Visual Biometric Verification Check
BONAFiDEE, the award winning reg-tech company based in Tunbridge Wells, is proud to announce the launch of its new "Liveness test" strengthening its already highly secure, anti-fraud, Visual Biometric Verification check. Driven by its goal to remain one step ahead of online fraudsters,... - April 14, 2021 - BONAFiDEE
Global Private Equity Partners Provided a USD $575 Million Loan for Power Plant
Global Private Equity Partners provided a USD $575 Million Loan to set up an 800 megawatt (MW) Power Plant in the South Western region of Asia. The plant, operating on the latest technology, will help meet the south Asian Country’s growing demand for clean energy, said Global Private Equity... - April 13, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints George Celentano to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of George Celentano to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank's Retail business across all products and channels and for leading the team in building and... - April 10, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Peoples Processing Appoints Rich Kean as Senior Manager, Client Engagement
Peoples Processing, Inc., a DBA of Direct Mortgage, Corp., announced today that it has recently appointed Rich Kean as Senior Manager, Client Engagement. In this new role, Rich will be responsible for bringing in and managing new strategic partnerships with marquee clients. Before joining Peoples... - April 10, 2021 - Peoples Processing
Global Private Equity Partners Provides a USD $650MM Loan for European-Based International Energy Company
Global Private Equity Partners provided a USD $650MM Loan for European-based International Energy Company for their energy and wholesale marketing divisions. The facility supports Company's oil product purchase and storage, energy and wholesale marketing, logistics and merchant activities. Global... - April 05, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
Spencer Savings Bank CFO Steve Fusco Named Leader in Finance by NJBIZ
Spencer Savings Bank recently announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Steve Fusco has been named a “Leader In Finance” by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading statewide business newspaper. The Leaders in Finance awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at... - April 03, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
iGrafx is Now Part of the Gartner Peer Insights Customer First Program for Enterprise Business Process Analysis
The Gartner Peer Insights Customer First Signals Technology Providers Who Have Pledged at an Organization-level to Provide the Opportunity to Leave a Review to All Applicable Customers. - April 02, 2021 - iGrafx
Cal Coast Credit Union Voted Business of the Year in Financial Services Industry
California Coast Credit Union named 2020 Business of the Year in the financial industry by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. - March 30, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
iGrafx Named Category Leader for Business Process Management and Workflow Management Software by GetApp
iGrafx listed as leader in Multiple categories based on user reviews by GetApp. - March 25, 2021 - iGrafx
Dubai Islamic Bank and Codebase Technologies Launch Roshan Digital Account App in Pakistan
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) announced the launch of its Roshan Digital Account platform, built in collaboration with global open API banking solution provider Codebase Technologies, to facilitate frictionless digital onboarding and seamless overseas banking and investing for... - March 24, 2021 - Codebase Technologies
Cal Coast Credit Union Raises $35,000 to Support Local Businesses and Charities
California Coast Credit Union raises $35,000 for local businesses and non-profits during recent Shop Local campaign. - March 18, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers’ 2019 Community Service Award
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded with the NJ Bankers’ 2019 Community Service Award for its community service work. The Community Service Award Project, sponsored by NJBankers, is an annual program held to both celebrate the community work of members and... - March 18, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cal Coast Credit Union Teams Up with Wawanesa Insurance on New Discount for Members
California Coast Credit Union and Wawanesa Insurance partner to offer Cal Coast members discount on auto insurance. - March 16, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Ponto Alto's Latest Release "Journey to Success" is Now Available on Amazon
"For me, it's about growing my team and growing personally...I love this book because it gives me a concrete (or yellow brick) road map to get to where I want to go -- financial and emotional success! It is easy to follow and the pace of a weekly habit is so much easier and more adoptable than a daily thing...I highly recommend the Journey to Success - 52 Weekly Habits to anyone ready and willing to "bust a move" on their life!" - Dr. Marisha Chilcott, MD - March 09, 2021 - Ponto Alto Publishing LLC
BankingON Named Mobile/Digital Finalist in CreditUnions.com 2021 Innovations Series
BankingON, a leading innovator in mobile banking solutions and user experiences for the financial industry, announced today that it has been selected as a finalist in the Mobile/Digital category in the 2021 Innovation Series, presented by CreditUnions.com and sponsored by Callahan &... - March 03, 2021 - BankingON
Zoek is Launching the First CV Into Space
Online job board Zoek is giving UK job seekers the opportunity to have their CV launched into space in celebration of Star Wars Day. - March 03, 2021 - Zoek
Sam Verma, CEO, Features Among Most Influential CEOs to Watch Globally
Peoples Processing, Inc., a DBA of Direct Mortgage, Corp., announced today that their CEO, Sam Verma has recently been featured as the most influential CEOs to watch globally by Innovative Zone magazine. “For Peoples Processing, it has always been about delivering value consistently for... - March 01, 2021 - Peoples Processing
Cal Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Gulls Foundation Join Forces for the San Diego Gulls Book and Learning Supply Drive
California Coast Credit Union is teaming up with the San Diego Gulls Foundation to raise funds for the San Diego Gulls Book and School Supply Drive benefitting Words Alive, a local nonprofit organization focused on reading for children, teens and families. From March 1 through March 8, community... - February 27, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts “Warm Up This Winter” Drive for Bridges Outreach Nonprofit
Spencer Savings Bank recently hosted a “Warm Up This Winter” drive in support of Bridges Outreach, a non-profit organization headquartered in Union County. The bank and employees donated hundreds of new socks, gloves, hats and scarves to help keep their clients nice and warm this winter... - February 26, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
CEO John Steinmetz and Vista Bank Team Members Honored for Cultivating an Environment Recognized as a 2020 DBJ Best Places to Work
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies of all sizes and across multiple industries faced unprecedented challenges. Deemed essential services and tasked with being the Amazon Prime of the CARES Act, community banks found new ways to serve their customers during the economic lockdowns. Amidst the... - February 25, 2021 - Vista Bank
Sundie Seefried Ends Career as CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union to Lead New Cannabis Company
Sundie Seefried Chooses to End Career as CEO of Partner Colorado to Lead New Cannabis Company - February 12, 2021 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Meadows Bank Total Loans Increase 24.4% and Deposits Increase 20.8%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, today released its year-end 12/31/2020 unaudited financials. The most notable numbers for the period were Total Loans and Total Deposits. Total Loans as of December 31, 2020 were $1.0 billion, a 24.4% growth or $196.7 million over loans outstanding at... - February 09, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Spektral Investment Bank to Acquire Shares of BTCBAM
Spektral Investment Bank, a recently founded investment bank with 800 million EU paid in kind capital that is composed of exclusive licenses of pharmaceutical drug patents and valuated mining licenses have concluded an acquisition deal with BtcBam team, a renowned software company that owns 7... - February 09, 2021 - Spektral Investment Bank