Latest news releases from PR.com for Banking. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:02:25 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96941 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 [PR.com - July 24, 2008] WSI Internet Consulting http://www.pr.com/press-release/96941 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95880 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 to the Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority. The authority promotes gainful employment [PR.com - July 19, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/95880 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95953 BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announce the debut of a new how-to webinar exploring the intricacies of Business Impact Analysis (BIA). [PR.com - July 19, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/95953 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95955 BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com unveil a new webinar extolling the merits of corporate privacy programs. [PR.com - July 19, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/95955 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94902 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 growing fast as investors learn of this innovative approach to foresty-based investment, previously the privilege of large [PR.com - July 14, 2008] Oxigen Investments http://www.pr.com/press-release/94902 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94734 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 position, Clemmons will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective personal business relations with clients, as well as [PR.com - July 12, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/94734 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93379 New Survey Says Large Institutions Will Struggle Most to Hit Nov. 1 Date for ID Theft Red Flags Compliance [PR.com - July 04, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/93379 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92498 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 publicly traded companies in North Carolina and South Carolina. The list, which ranks companies based on revenue, stock [PR.com - June 28, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/92498 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92241 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. [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Kalahari Limited http://www.pr.com/press-release/92241 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92276 BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announce the debut of five new blogs targeted at banking/security leaders. [PR.com - June 26, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/92276 http://www.pr.com/press-release/91356 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’ (CICCAR) Board of Directors. Vaughn will serve on the board for a two-year term of office. CICCAR was established in 1990 by [PR.com - June 21, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/91356 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90995 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. [PR.com - June 19, 2008] Mortgagegreen, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/90995 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90979 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. [PR.com - June 19, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/90979 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90980 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. [PR.com - June 19, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/90980 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90613 BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com launch its new Identity Theft Red Flags Survey. [PR.com - June 18, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/90613 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90086 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 office on Wednesday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their respective lobbies. A free box of checks will be given to anyone who [PR.com - June 14, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/90086 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89973 Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveils its ID Theft Red Flags Roundtable. [PR.com - June 13, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/89973 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89974 Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces a new webinar that explores the intricacies of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). [PR.com - June 13, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/89974 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89059 Anglo Irish Bank (June 4th 2008) announced that it was offering two new savings accounts to the personal savings market, with immediate effect. [PR.com - June 07, 2008] Anglo Irish Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/89059 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88870 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 position, Williams will be responsible for commercial lending, business development and community relations for the greater Wake [PR.com - June 07, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/88870 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88751 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." [PR.com - June 06, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/88751 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87778 Sylvia Phillips Currin Joins Local Community Bank. [PR.com - May 31, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/87778 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87793 Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces a new training partnership with the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA.) [PR.com - May 30, 2008] BankInfoSecurity http://www.pr.com/press-release/87793 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87592 New service for Hedge Fund Managers looking for employment. [PR.com - May 29, 2008] FSE, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/87592 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87183 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. [PR.com - May 27, 2008] NUMOX http://www.pr.com/press-release/87183 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86771 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. [PR.com - May 24, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/86771 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86605 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. [PR.com - May 22, 2008] Peter Thompson - Professional Mortgage Partners http://www.pr.com/press-release/86605 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86111 Yesmany.com is introducing zero credit level as an incentive for those who have been its clients for over a year now. [PR.com - May 21, 2008] YesMany http://www.pr.com/press-release/86111 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85978 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. [PR.com - May 18, 2008] The Kopley Group, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/85978 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85844 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 include canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, rice, hygiene items, infant products and paper products. Donations can be made [PR.com - May 18, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/85844 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85645 Local Real Estate Partner Named to Wilmington Board. [PR.com - May 17, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/85645 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84209 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. [PR.com - May 08, 2008] Fidelity Federal Credit Union http://www.pr.com/press-release/84209 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84551 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 level 3 eRecording software vendor that is a Secretary of State approved solution provider of electronic notary seals. Through [PR.com - May 08, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/84551 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84027 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. [PR.com - May 07, 2008] YesMany http://www.pr.com/press-release/84027 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83532 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 High School Junior Bank Board during The Bridge Project. The Bridge Project was a community service effort on Saturday, April [PR.com - May 03, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/83532 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83016 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. [PR.com - April 30, 2008] Bristol County Savings Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/83016 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82422 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 on the bank’s loan and deposit operations and will provide oversight for the bank’s security and IT [PR.com - April 26, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/82422 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81810 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. [PR.com - April 23, 2008] YesMany http://www.pr.com/press-release/81810 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81570 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 for the quarter were impacted by a contraction of net interest margin and the added expenses of continued franchise [PR.com - April 20, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/81570 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81398 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 based on market value. According to the published list, Crescent Financial Corporation, as of March 3, 2008, has a market value [PR.com - April 19, 2008] Crescent State Bank http://www.pr.com/press-release/81398