Banking & Financial Services News
Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.
Unitus Community Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its more than 100,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - March 14, 2023 - iGrad
Using Credit Unions to Finance Commercial Real Estate Episode 37 Capital Playbook
The Capital Playbook Podcast Show is excited to announce the premiere of their latest episode, "Using Credit Unions to Finance Commercial Real Estate," featuring special guest Luke Smith, AVP/Commercial Loan Officer at CU Business Group. The show premiered on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at... - March 10, 2023 - Pioneer Realty Capital
Skyward Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Operations
Amanda Tate has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for Skyward Credit Union. Amanda joined the staff at Skyward Credit Union in 2010 as a teller and has grown with the credit union to the positions of Member Service Leader and Supervisor. She is also the BSA officer. - March 09, 2023 - Skyward Credit Union
Best Financial Services Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition
Enter and win Best Financial Services Website in the 27th WebAward competition for Website Development. This acclaimed award program, with 86 industry categories, including banking, credit unions, investments, mutual funds and financial services, recognizes the achievements of Web professionals all over the world. Winners get a handsome trophy, a limited-edition NFT, a great marketing opportunity, a potential career boost and unlimited bragging rights. - March 06, 2023 - Web Marketing Association
Merchants Bancard Network Earns Top Honors for Their Best Cash Discount Program for March 2023 by topcreditcardprocessors.com
topcreditcardprocessors.com, an independent authority on merchant services vendors, has named Merchants Bancard Network as the leader in cash discount programs for March 2023. - March 06, 2023 - topseos.com
A-Team Group Names Winners of TradingTech Insight Awards – Europe 2023
A-Team Group announced the winners of its acclaimed TradingTech Insight (TTI) Awards today. - February 28, 2023 - A-Team Group
Concord Servicing Announces New Partnership with Home Run Financing
Concord Servicing is pleased to announce that it will become the loan servicing provider for Home Run Financing, a lender offering innovative home improvement financing solutions for residents in more than 830 communities across California, Missouri and Florida. The company will provide complete loan servicing and reporting for the entire Home Run Financing loan portfolio, powered by Concord’s leading technology platform. - February 27, 2023 - Concord Servicing
University of North Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance, and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - February 24, 2023 - iGrad
Carolina Community Impact Helps 26 Businesses Receive Over $150,000 in 0% Interest Loans
CCI’s Central Carolina KivaHub launched as an alternative lending solution for CCI’s demographic base. CCI offers non-banked small business loans up to $250,000 to small business owners who can provide a business plan with proof of concept, in addition to providing financial documentation and showing creditworthiness. Most of these loans are funded within two weeks of successfully submitting an application and establishing a relationship with CCI’s business counselors. - February 22, 2023 - Carolina Community Impact
Spencer Savings Bank Announces Promotion of Mercedes Pedrick to Senior Vice President and Director of Home Finance
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mercedes Pedrick to Senior Vice President and Director of Home Finance. Mercedes has assumed leadership of the newly formed Home Finance group, which provides financing on all 1-4 family properties. "We are pleased to announce the... - February 16, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
Mars Bank Donates to Karns City Foundation
Mars Bank donated $5,000 to the Karns City Scholastic Foundation (KC Foundation) through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The KC Foundation is a non-profit education related organization. Its vision is to... - February 11, 2023 - Mars Bank
Suracy Insurance Agency Relocates Headquarters to Chagrin Valley in Bainbridge Township
Suracy Insurance Agency (Suracy) announced the relocation of its headquarters from Solon, OH to Bainbridge Township, OH in the Chagrin Valley. This move will allow for enhanced collaboration across teams to support expanding services and brings another business to the Chagrin Valley area. - February 11, 2023 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Davos 2023: PCA Hosts Dialogue on Supply Chain Integration with Amb. Katherine Tai, Microsoft's Brad Smith, Mastercard's Mike Froman, and PCA’s Jonathan Fantini Porter
The World Economic Forum and the Partnership for Central America host Strategic Dialogue with Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative; Marisol Argueta, Head, WEF Latin America; Dr. Ilan Goldfajn, President, Inter-American Development Bank; Brad Smith, President, Microsoft; Mike Froman, Vice Chairman, Mastercard; Jonathan Fantini-Porter, Executive Director, The Partnership for Central America; Janio Rosales, Minister of Economy, Guatemala, among others. - February 10, 2023 - Partnership for Central America
2022 Year in Review: a Pivotal Year of Transformation for Concord Servicing
Since the company’s inception more than 30 years ago, Concord Servicing has driven strong loan portfolio performance for customers through their investments in people, innovation, technology, and world-class service. Looking back at key highlights from 2022, it is evident this past year was a... - February 09, 2023 - Concord Servicing
Mountain Pacific Bancorp, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter 2022 Results
Mountain Pacific Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink: MPCB) the holding company for Mountain Pacific Bank (the Bank), today announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. Mountain Pacific Bancorp, Inc. consolidated net income before tax of $3.9 million in the fourth... - February 07, 2023 - Mountain Pacific Bancorp
Williams Asset Management Named One of the Largest Wealth Management Companies in the Baltimore Business Journal
Williams Asset Management, a leading wealth management firm located in Columbia, Maryland, has been named one of the Largest Wealth Management Companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. The Baltimore Business Journal’s annual list recognizes the top wealth management companies in the... - February 01, 2023 - Williams Asset Management
Banking & Finance Search Partners Join Recruitment Firm to Help Banking and Lending Institutions
Experts in Banking & Lending, Compliance, and Risk Staffing help banks and lending institutions face challenges in an unstable economic climate by finding highly-qualified industry professionals. - January 28, 2023 - Morisey-Dart Group
Mars Bank Adds Chief Risk Officer
Travis Squyres joined Mars Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Mr. Squyres brings over twenty-five years of diverse auditing experience. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Mr. Squyres earned a BSBA degree in Accounting at Slippery Rock University. He will oversee compliance and risk management activities for the bank. - January 26, 2023 - Mars Bank
Digital Asset Research (DAR) Examines FTX Warning Signs and the Future of Crypto Exchange Diligence
DAR shares diligence introspection on its interactions with FTX and risks associated with crypto exchanges. - January 24, 2023 - Digital Asset Research
BDA Partners Advises Synokem Pharma on Strategic Growth Investment from TA Associates
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has received a strategic growth investment from TA Associates. Synokem is a fast-growing, India-based CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) with R&D capabilities, manufacturing finished... - January 19, 2023 - BDA Partners Ltd
TruDecision Announces the Launch of TruDec AE to Deliver Powerful Attributes That Boost the Predictive Power of Lender’s Models
TruDecision announced today the launch of their credit attribute engine TruDec AE. The engine integrates application, loan structure, credit bureau and alternative data to provide lenders the next generation of modeling attributes. The product is calibrated for all credit bureau formats and allows... - January 19, 2023 - TruDecision Inc.
University Lending Group Announces Pamela Bousquet as Executive Vice-President and National Production Manager
University Lending Group (ULG), a division of University Bank, NMLS #715685, based in Michigan, is doing business as a retail mortgage lender throughout the U.S. University Lending Group continues to offer superior service on its mortgage retail services by focusing on providing specialized... - January 19, 2023 - University Lending Group
UFirst CU Becomes First Jersey Sponsor of La Roca FC
La Roca Futbol Club chooses Utah-based credit union to sponsor jerseys. - January 17, 2023 - La Roca Futbol Club
Be Prepared: Equiant’s Back-Up Servicing Plans Ensure Continuity of Payments
When Hurricane Ian struck Florida in September, it served as a powerful reminder of the need to have disaster plans in place. For those who process receivables, an important part of being prepared for anything is to have a back-up servicing plan in place in case your own personnel or primary... - January 10, 2023 - Equiant
The Mortgage Calculator Launches Self Pricing Engine so Investors Can Price DSCR Loans
Investors can now price their own loans with the DSCR Loan Calculator from The Mortgage Calculator. Investors can also tune in to see live rates every day. - January 10, 2023 - The Mortgage Calculator
MDN Group Announces Pre-M&A Advisory Services
MDN Group, a leading independent investment banking advisory company specialising in mergers and acquisitions and strategic advice, has recently introduced a new service to its portfolio: Pre-M&A Advisory. This preliminary stage project is retainer-based and explores the possibility of an M&A transaction. It usually takes about two months and a written confirmation is provided of the interest in the M&A deal. - January 10, 2023 - MDN Group
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Board Director
Spencer Savings Bank recently announced the appointment of Michael Fasano to its board of directors. Fasano joins Spencer Savings Bank, one of New Jersey’s strongest community banks, to support the bank in providing consumers, business owners and community organizations the best that... - January 07, 2023 - Spencer Savings Bank
B.E.S.T. CE Courses Updated for 2023
As a premier insurance and financial CE provider, B.E.S.T. assist professionals in meeting their mandatory CE requirements, increase their knowledge and competency by providing up-to-date and effective courses. - January 06, 2023 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
ExpoNovum Introduces Payment, Corporate Banking, and APM Services
Financial technology company ExpoNovum has announced the launch of its payment, corporate banking, and APM (automated payment machine) services. The platform allows for transactions using various payment methods and offers business account management, cash management, and trade finance services. - January 04, 2023 - ExpoNovum
Spencer Savings Bank Receives New Jersey Bankers Association 2022 Community Service Award
Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce that the team has been honored with the New Jersey Bankers Association 2022 Community Service Award. The award recognizes companies that exhibit outstanding efforts in improving the lives of New Jersey citizens and the communities in which they... - December 23, 2022 - Spencer Savings Bank
BDA Advises Lavazza on Sale of India Business and Partnership with Everstone-Backed Culinary Brands
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Lavazza Group, has decided to partner with Everstone to fuel its growth in the India market. Lavazza has also granted Fresh and Honest an exclusive license for the premium Lavazza coffee brand in India. BDA Partners acted as exclusive financial... - December 22, 2022 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Advises The Smart Cube on Sale to WNS
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client The Smart Cube has been acquired by WNS Holdings Ltd (NYSE: WNS). The Smart Cube is a leading, platform-driven research & analytics (R&A) solutions provider focused on procurement, supply chain, sales and marketing functions. It serves... - December 20, 2022 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Advises Doosan on Sale of Enpure to Skion Water
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Doosan Enerbility (“Doosan”), has sold the assets of UK-based Doosan Enpure (“Enpure”) to SKion Water, the German-based family office of entrepreneur Suzanne Klatten, whose family built BMW and Altana. SKion Water focuses... - December 16, 2022 - BDA Partners Ltd
Partners Federal Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its 163,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - December 16, 2022 - iGrad
Bet on Gaming Holdings, LLC Launches Brick & Mortar Casino Fund
Bet on Gaming Holdings, LLC (“BOGH”), a private-owned minority and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified gaming and entertainment company, announced today that it has launched an investment fund to participate in the New York Downstate Casino bid as well as other upcoming brick... - December 14, 2022 - Bet On Gaming Holdings, LLC
JKS Financial Continues Growth, Partnership in Pittsburgh Community
Expansion to support additional client services in Pittsburgh area - December 07, 2022 - JKS Financial
Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc. Appointed as Fully Disclosed Clearing Broker for Cboe’s New U.S. Treasuries Trading Platform
Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc. today announced it will serve as the fully disclosed clearing broker of Cboe Global Markets’ new U.S. Treasuries trading platform. As a DTCC Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) member, Mirae will help ensure anonymity on the platform, with all trades on... - December 05, 2022 - Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc
A-Team Group Names Winners of Data Management Insight Awards – Europe 2022
Congratulations to the winners of A-Team Group’s Data Management Insight Awards – Europe 2022. These awards recognise both established solution vendors and innovative newcomers providing leading data management solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants across Europe. - December 01, 2022 - A-Team Group
NAFA Recognizes Former Executive Director Chip Anderson with 2022 Bo Johnson Spirit Award
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, honored its former executive director, Chip Anderson, with the 2022 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement for a career of service to the financial services industry. This prestigious award recognizes an individual with courage, spirit... - November 29, 2022 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
A-Team Group Names Winners of RegTech Insight Awards - APAC 2022
A-Team Group announced the winners of its inaugural RegTech Insight Awards – Asia-Pacific 2022 today. The awards were announced during a drinks reception following A-Team Group’s RegTech Summit APAC. - November 29, 2022 - A-Team Group
Startup Launches a New Tool to Protect Vulnerable Adults
Startup oversubscribes $2M seed round to launch software to assist decision-makers for elderly and incapacitated adults. - November 17, 2022 - Advocord
A-Team Group Names Winners of RegTech Insight Awards - USA 2022
A-Team Group announced the winners of its acclaimed RegTech Insight Awards – USA 2022 today. The awards were presented during a lively drinks reception following A-Team Group’s RegTech Summit New York. - November 16, 2022 - A-Team Group
Concord Servicing Promotes Jesus Calahorra to Vice President of Business Development, Vacation Ownership
Concord Servicing today announced that it has promoted Jesus Calahorra to Vice President of Business Development, Vacation Ownership. Calahorra has worked with Concord since 2017 as a Business Development Director, overseeing vacation ownership activities and relationships in Latin America. With his expanded role, Calahorra will manage Concord’s vacation ownership interests on a multinational scale. - November 15, 2022 - Concord Servicing
Tim Reardon Joins Sayres as CEO & Will be a Broadtree Partners Operating Executive
Tim Reardon, former CEO of Constellis, President of Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions, and President of Leidos Defense and Intelligence, has joined Broadtree Partners to lead the development and implementation of Broadtree’s GovCon strategy in aerospace, defense,... - November 10, 2022 - Broadtree Partners
Integrated Lending Technologies Announces Partnership with TruDecision to Drive Volume and Profitability with Lenders
Integrated Lending Technologies (ILT) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to partner with Irving, TX-based TruDecision Inc. (TruDecision) to provide sophisticated analytic tools through their Allegro™ Lending Suite (Allegro™) Loan Origination System. By integrating... - November 09, 2022 - TruDecision Inc.
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges
Food Drive to Fill Local Community College Food Pantries. - November 08, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
Echelon Financial Announces the Launch of Their New Website, EchelonFinancial.com, and the "Keep Austin Wealthy" Blog
Retirement Planning for Individuals and Couples Over Age 50. - November 03, 2022 - Echelon Financial
Concord Servicing Announces New Leadership Roles to Complement Core Executive Team
Concord Servicing today announced that it has made changes to its senior leadership team to continue driving growth and innovation and to further cement its reputation as a leader in the loan servicing industry. Jason Alexander joins Concord as the new CEO. As an experienced business leader... - November 01, 2022 - Concord Servicing
University of Northern Colorado Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - November 01, 2022 - iGrad
Crypto Lists Release Daily Visitor Voting for Coins and Tokens
Crypto Lists' latest addition to their fast growing site is voting functionality, allowing visitors to vote up or down every day on their favorite or least favorite coins and tokens. The new feature is available for all cryptocurrencies with a review on CryptoLists.com from Monday the 31st of October, 2022. - October 31, 2022 - Crypto Lists Ltd.