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Apply Financial Ltd Raises Additional Capital to Fuel Its Rapid Growth

Apply Financial, the payments validation company backed by True Ventures of Palo Alto, this month completed additional funding to fuel its rapid growth and to support its growing roster of financial and corporate clients. - August 07, 2014 - Apply Financial

Wealth and Investment Research Shows a Market in Recovery

The Wealth and Investment Research Digest is a digest of all the most important research in the wealth and retail investments industry each quarter, gathered from over 50 sources including associations, consultants, market intelligence companies, investment banks, and industry participants. It covers the retail investments and wealth management industries globally. - August 07, 2014 - The Business Research Company

Chicago-Based BSC Group Voted Best Finance Company by Inside Self-Storage for the Fourth Year in a Row

The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist is thrilled to announce they have been voted winner of the 2014 “Best of Business – Finance” award by the readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. This marks the 4th consecutive year The BSC Group has been honored with this award. - August 05, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC

Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CIS™ Designee - Joyce Blonskij

Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CIS™ Designee - Joyce Blonskij

Joyce Blonskij - Certified Income Specialist provides the knowledge needed to create a plan designated to provide a steady stream of income to clients on a regular basis, using conventional as well as unconventional methods. To obtain this designation the following requirements must be met: 2,000 hours or more work experience in the financial services industry or a bachelor’s degree for an accredited college or university. Candidate must complete a self-study program of six modules in 15 weeks. - August 05, 2014 - Blonskij Financial Services, Inc.

Financial Advisors Use AlgoTrades Automated Investing System for Their Clients

Financial Advisors Use AlgoTrades Automated Investing System for Their Clients

This automated trading system is helping financial advisors generate more gains and diversification for their client’s investment capital. - August 04, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net

Beacon Default Management, Inc. Appoints New Director of Business Development

Industry Leader in Commercial Foreclosure Services strengthens growth resources - August 04, 2014 - Beacon Default Management, Inc.

David Berliner, Partner, CPA, CIRA, CTP, BDO Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s New Developments in Bankruptcy Cases Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis and discussion on the Significant Developments in 2014 Bankruptcy Cases. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: Overview on Bankruptcy Cases; Chapter7 Bankruptcy Rules; U.S Two-Part System on Bankruptcy; Implications of the Developments to Firms and Industries. •Recent Trends and Issues on Bankruptcy Cases • Up-to-the-Minute Regulatory Updates - August 04, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Secure Horizon Settlements Expands Into Separate Lottery and Structured Settlement Divisions

To support the unique financial demands of their client base, Secure Horizon Settlements expanded into separate divisions to assist annuitants in the funding process to obtain a payout. Secure Horizon Settlements serves annuitants who receive regular payments resulting from a lawsuit or court case, and lottery and casino jackpot winners who may want to sell out the payment stream they receive. - August 02, 2014 - Secure Horizon Settlements

Avanse Plans to Double Education Finance Disbursements in Pune

Avanse Education Loans (Avanse), a new age education finance company, completed its first year of operations in Pune, with plans to double loan disbursements in the city during the current financial year. Over the past year, the Company has been offering students in the city flexible education... - August 01, 2014 - Avanse Financial Services Ltd

Ultracapacitor Manufacturer Skeleton Technologies Raises €3.9 Million (US$5.2 Million) in Round A Financing

Skeleton Technologies, the leading European manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology for energy efficiency in transportation, industrial and defence and space applications, has completed Round A financing of €3.9 million (US$5.4 million). The financing will be used for production scale-up... - July 31, 2014 - Skeleton Technologies

TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Loan to Las Vegas Events Studio

Clark County’s leading SBA 504 lender finances $5 million project to Fresh Wata, a full-service Las Vegas-based convention services company. - July 31, 2014 - TMC Financing

Ape Press to Launch Private Label Family Resource, “Organizing Your Family Legacy: A Practical Action Plan for Those You Leave Behind”

Ape Press is launching the most comprehensive legacy planning resource to help individuals prepare for the future. The flagship product is a user-friendly program featuring a simple, step-by-step roadmap to help individuals prepare for the unexpected. This resource is ideal for professional advisors seeking to build stronger, multigenerational client relationships and educate clients on how to navigate life’s unexpected obstacles, decide their legacy, and gain peace of mind. - July 31, 2014 - Ape Press

America’s Leading Ocean Freight Expert Reveals $650 Million in Hidden Cash for 40,000 Importers

America’s Leading Ocean Freight Expert Reveals $650 Million in Hidden Cash for 40,000 Importers

America’s leading ocean freight expert has revealed that there is $650 million in hidden cash available for ocean freight importers. The VP of Supply Chain Finance of a medium U.S. retailer was thrilled when awarded $200,000 that took less than one hour of setup time. - July 30, 2014 - Ocean Audit Inc.

Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion

Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion - July 30, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC

Ezcheckprinting Check Writer Gives Mac Customers an Easier Way to Write Checks

Halfpricesoft.com accomodates Macintosch customers with newest ezCheckprinting business software. Test drive at www.halfpricesoft.com. - July 30, 2014 - Halfpricesoft

Litigation Finance Company, USClaims Acquired by DRB Financial Solutions: Acquisition by Financing Company Will Allow USClaims to Grow and Serve More Clients

USClaims (www.usclaims.com) is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Florida based, specialty finance company, DRB Financial Solutions, LLC, a move that will enable US Claims to assist more customers than ever before. Existing USClaims customers will notice few changes. Company founder,... - July 29, 2014 - DRB Capital

Mission Federal Credit Union Promo Offers 0% Intro APR on New Platinum or Platinum Preferred Credit Cards

Mission Federal Credit Union Promo Offers 0% Intro APR on New Platinum or Platinum Preferred Credit Cards

Mission Federal Credit Union is now running a promotion for MasterCard Platinum or Preferred Platinum Credit Cards until September 17, 2014. - July 28, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union

Farm Plus Financial Launches New farmloans.com Website & First TV Commercial; Debuts

Farm Plus Financial is pleased to announce the launch of its completely redesigned full-featured website, www.farmloans.com. The new site has an extensive database of information packed content pages and useful articles, helpful resources including customer testimonials, frequently asked questions... - July 28, 2014 - Farm Plus Financial

AlgoTrades Reaches Performance Milestone of 20% ROI for Clients

AlgoTrades Reaches Performance Milestone of 20% ROI for Clients

Automated trading system is outperforming this bull market, and is about to take advantage of falling prices when the next bear market starts. - July 27, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net

Litigation Finance Company USClaims Acquired by DRB Financial Solutions

Acquisition by financing company will allow USClaims to grow and serve more clients - July 26, 2014 - USClaims

Women Who Run It Helps Mothers to Make Money

In this issue, Alison Stuckey shows women how to manage being a mother and being in the workforce and Women Who Run It gives a list of jobs that are flexible for women with children. - July 26, 2014 - Women Who Run It

PAY.ON AG Extends Its Executive Board to Include Tobias Schweiger as New COO and CFO

PAY.ON AG, a world-leading operator of Web-based and omnichannel payment infrastructure services, has extended its Executive Board to include a third member. Tobias Schweiger has been appointed COO and CFO. His areas of responsibility include the ongoing expansion of the core business, the... - July 26, 2014 - PAY.ON AG

Three Solutions from Capital Protection Alliance Inc for Delinquent US Taxpayers to Comply with FATCA, FBAR and Other IRS Reporting Requirements

Three Solutions from Capital Protection Alliance Inc for Delinquent US Taxpayers to Comply with FATCA, FBAR and Other IRS Reporting Requirements

Capital Protection Alliance has expanded its Foreign Accounts Service Unit and now provides online tools for individual taxpayers to book a free confidential phone consultation with a Senior CPA and Tax Adviser. Capital Protection Alliance encourages all taxpayers with delinquent foreign accounts reporting to join a Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) or New Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures to avoid the risk of detection by the IRS and hefty penalties. - July 25, 2014 - Capital Protection Alliance Inc

Featured Guest Jack A. Bass on the Wealth DNA Radio Show Discussing Off-Shoring Operations and Banking July 28, 2014 at 9:00 am PDT (12 Noon EDT)

Special Guest Jack A. Bass discusses a growing trend that has been expanding over the last 40 years, due to expanding government regulations which complicates life for citizens with financial dealings overseas. The trend that our global village is embracing involves outsourcing. Companies and businesses are "off-shoring" their operations and banking. Is this a trend that could help enhance your business profitability, or build your wealth? - July 25, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio

DRB Capital Appoints New Executive Chairman; Leader in Annuity Industry Strengthens Resources

DRB Capital (http://www.DRBCapital.com) announced today that James Terlizzi has joined the firm as its Executive Chairman. Mr. Terlizzi comes with a wealth of experience in the specialty finance space. As one of the original members of Peachtree Settlement Funding, he helped preside over the... - July 24, 2014 - DRB Capital

Sandy Keir Joins Suncoast Advisory Group

Experienced Wealth Advisor in Sarasota, Florida, Specializes in Helping Women Business Owners and Professionals. - July 18, 2014 - Suncoast Advisory Group

ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc. Named a Top RIA Firm by Financial Advisor Magazine (July 2014)

ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc. Named a Top RIA Firm by Financial Advisor Magazine (July 2014)

17th fastest growing RIA firm in the country based on an annual survey from Financial Advisor Magazine. - July 17, 2014 - ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc.

Kentaro Muto Joins BDA as Managing Director in Tokyo

Kentaro Muto has joined Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) as Managing Director in BDA’s Tokyo office. He will be responsible for originating and executing M&A transactions for private equity and corporate clients in Japan. Mr. Muto joins from Deutsche Securities where he... - July 17, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd

IFG Opens South Africa Master Licensee Office in Pretoria

The Interface Financial Group is pleased to announce the opening of their South Africa Master Licensee office in Pretoria. This new office represents another significant stage in the expansion plans for Interface. - July 17, 2014 - The Interface Financial Group

Universal Value Advisors Partners with Concert Wealth Management to Offer State-of-the-Art Software, Research and Reporting to Clients

Universal Value Advisors (UVA) has partnered with Concert Wealth Management and the Concert network to offer additional research resources, enhanced reporting, and the power of state-of-the-art automated systems to its clientele. - July 17, 2014 - Universal Value Advisors

CS Odessa Announces New Updates to the Finance and Accounting Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park

New update to ConceptDraw PRO of Accounting and Audit Flowcharts provide expanded capabilities to describe processes that relate to a company’s business. - July 17, 2014 - Computer System Odessa

Paragon Bank Names Patsy Johnson City Executive for New Cary Office

28-Year Banking Veteran Will Focus on Private Banking Services for New Office Opening in September 2014. - July 17, 2014 - Paragon Bank

Williams Asset Management Celebrates Twenty Years

Williams Asset Management, one of Maryland’s premier wealth management firms for both individual investors and organizations, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, a milestone that complements the firm’s focus on providing long-term financial wisdom to their clients for the past... - July 16, 2014 - Williams Asset Management

Howard Slater, CLU®, ChFC®, MSFS®, MBA, is One of Three Top Advisors to Present at Securities America’s Annual Meeting

Industry expert, author and principal of Cedar Brook Financial Partners, Cleveland’s Howard Slater speaks at national industry conference. - July 16, 2014 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC

Allen R. Taylor Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Allen R. Taylor of Hoover, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the financial field. About Allen R. Taylor Mr. Taylor has over 20 years experience in the financial field. He is the President,... - July 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Dan McElwee Makes an Appearance on MoneyLife - Ventura Wealth Management, New Jersey

Ventura Wealth Management is excited to announce that Dan McElwee, Executive Vice President and Wealth recently appeared on ‘Money Life’, a self-proclaimed, “online resource for news and opinions on personal finance…” - July 13, 2014 - Ventura Wealth Management

Russell Bedford Quebec Firm FBL Announces New Appointments

Two new associate partners appointed in Quebec City and Drummondville offices - July 12, 2014 - Russell Bedford International

Paragon Bank Names Lisa M. Gallimore Vice President and Client Development Officer

21-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank

Paragon Bank Names Kristin C. Sutton Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer

20-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank

eSignal 12.0 - Latest Version of Leading Trading Software from Interactive Data

Interactive Data announced the release of eSignal 12.0.The new eSignal trading platform provides traders with advanced options analytics, market screening tools, social media &streaming news apps. - July 11, 2014 - eSignal

Foundation for Financial Planning Announces Support for Pro Bono Financial Planning

The Foundation for Financial Planning announces its support of pro bono financial planning with an opportunity for financial planning organizations to apply for grants totaling $118,750. - July 10, 2014 - Foundation for Financial Planning

Corporations in North America Choose SkySparc as Their Outsourcing Support Partner

SkySparc’s outsourced support service for Wallstreet Suite leaves clients free to focus on their core competencies. - July 10, 2014 - SkySparc

Hormel Foods Specialty Products Division and VIRUN®, Granted Patent No. 8,741,373

Hormel Foods Specialty Products Division and VIRUN®, Granted Patent No. 8,741,373

VIRUN® and the Specialty Products Division at Hormel Foods were granted Patent number 8,741,373, Composition for Non-Polar Compounds. This particular patent allows unwavering high oil load encapsulation of non-polar compounds, such as Omega-3 EPA and DHA, CoQ10, Vitamins A, D, E, K, Carotenoids such as Lutein, Beta Carotene or Astaxanthin into certain water soluble and stable foods and beverages. - July 09, 2014 - VIRUN

Nolan Financial Grows While Remaining True to Founding Principles

Nolan Financial has expanded its team with a series of new hires that will help drive its growth while servicing its growing client base. - July 09, 2014 - Nolan Financial

Avanse Financial Services to Lend to Educational Institutions

Neeraj Saxena, CEO, Avanse, announced the decision to foray into a related education loan business of funding the expansion of infrastructure facilities among established educational institutions. He elaborated that loans would be extended to Universities, Colleges, Coaching classes and B-Schools to augment infrastructure such as buildings, libraries, laboratories etc. - July 09, 2014 - Avanse Financial Services Ltd

AlgoTrades Investing System is Approved to Trade in Clients IRA Accounts

AlgoTrades Investing System is Approved to Trade in Clients IRA Accounts

Investors can now have their investment capital automatically traded within their IRA account to avoid annual taxes. - July 08, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net

Kellogg and Andelson Celebrates 75th Anniversary with the Launch of New Innovative Business Management Solutions and Accounting Services

Kellogg & Andelson (K&A) is celebrating its 75th anniversary of helping thousands of businesses and individuals while launching new innovative Business Management Solutions and Accounting Services. Throughout these years, K&A has earned a reputation as one of the premier accountancy... - July 08, 2014 - Kellog and Andelson

AgGeorgia Farm Credit Distributes Over $10 Million in Cash to Members in 2014

Over $287 million in cash returned to borrowers since 1988. - July 07, 2014 - AgGeorgia Farm Credit

The U.S. Government Releases the Initial FATCA Registration List; Trans-World Compliance Analyzes the FATCA Registration List

Trans-World Compliance, Inc. today announces the release of preliminary analysis on the US Government’s FATCA Registration list. Initially released June 2, 2014, the second release has just been published by the IRS.[1] The Foreign Account Taxation Act (FATCA) was enacted in 2010 by the US... - July 07, 2014 - TWC

Paragon Commercial Corporation Announces Stock Split

125-for-1 Stock Split Became Effective June 23, 2014. - July 04, 2014 - Paragon Bank

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