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MoneyDesktop Wins Second Consecutive Best of Show Award at Finovate
MoneyDesktop launches into an elite group of top financial technology innovators with its second consecutive Best of Show Award at the country’s premier fintech innovation conference. - September 21, 2012 - MoneyDesktop
Cooper Services, a Leader in Online Car Title Loans, Launched in Greater San Antonio Texas
With San Antonio as its base, Cooper Services and its team are expanding the options available to car owners in obtaining fast, reliable, and convenient loans in times when lenders are very restrictive. - September 21, 2012 - Cooper Services
Executive Advisory Firm, The SCA Group Offers 10 Tips for Managing Business Growth - Expansion Mode Can be Exciting But It's Not Always Easy
Managing growth for companies can be very tricky if not handled properly: 10 tips on how the C-suite can best manage growth to be successful - September 20, 2012 - The SCA Group
ktMINE® Announces the Launch of License Agreement Analyzer™
ktMINE, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm, announced today the launch of their License Agreement Analyzer expert solution. ktMINE License Agreement Analyzer is the newest edition to the company’s licensing intelligence product portfolio and offers precise... - September 19, 2012 - ktMINE
eSignal Launches New Integrated Marketing Campaign for Its Trading Platform
eSignal, today launched a new integrated marketing campaign: "The Power to Trade Anytime Anywhere." The campaign will feature a series of TV, print and digital advertising components and a simulated trading contest with the opportunity to win prizes and cash by visiting www.eSignal.com. - September 19, 2012 - eSignal
$15.3 Billion Bridgestone Global Partners Facility for Infra Development Now Obtainable
Bridgestone Global Partners is making available a $15.3 billion facility that will finance improvements in the logistics and infrastructure systems of the communities to which the firm’s corporate offices belong to. - September 19, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
Bonita Springs - Naples Wealth Management Firm, Pelican Wealth Advisors, Hosting Free Identity Theft Prevention Workshop
Dr. Frank Ragonese of Bonita Springs - Naples wealth management firm Pelican Wealth Advisors, and Beth Schell, Crime Prevention Specialist of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, will be presenting a free identity theft workshop on Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:30am at the Crexent Center in Bonita Springs. RSVP to Pelican Wealth Advisors at (239) 985-4098. - September 19, 2012 - Pelican Wealth
Reversemortgagelendersdirect.com Continues Growth Through Acquisition of www.aboutreversemortgages.com
Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.aboutreversemortgages.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website in 2012. About Reverse Mortgages.com had developed one of the highest ranked sites in the reverse mortgage market niche; Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct.com is acquiring competitors to grab larger online equity/market share. - September 15, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct
Mybondquotes.co.za Now Offers South Africans an Easy Way to Get Mortgages
Newly redesigned website, www.mybondquotes.co.za, makes it easier for South Africans to apply for home loans, thanks to educational articles, tools and personalized assistance. Mybondquotes.co.za has been redesigned to make it simpler for homebuyers to find the information they need, making the... - September 15, 2012 - My Bond Quotes
Gary S. Williams Designated as a Premier Advisor in Maryland by the National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices
Williams Asset Management announced today that its President and CEO, Gary Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® has been recognized as a NABCAP Premier Advisor, an exclusive group of financial advisors who represent the best in quality wealth management in Maryland. The designation is awarded... - September 14, 2012 - Williams Asset Management
pharmaCline Announces Poster Presentation at the Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care Fall 2012
The poster entitled, “Multi-case Human Field Studies of Diabetic Foot Injuries Treated with Tetracycline delivered by SSPT™: A Novel Delivery System Yields Effective Results” is authored by Dr. Christopher Ayo Otiko, DPM, and features three unique clinical case studies. - September 13, 2012 - pharmaCline
RE/MAX Reports Some Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increasing as Much as 20% in Last 12 Months. Agcapita's Data Supports Conclusion of Substantial Price Movements.
A recent RE/MAX report shows some Saskatchewan farmland prices increasing as much as 20% in last 12 months. Agcapita Farmland Fund's data supports RE/MAX's conclusion that farmland continues to appreciate strongly on the Canadian prairies. Agcapita’s series of farmland funds continue to show... - September 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
MKA Capital Group Advisors Announces New Website
Website will inform potential investors of services and provide general information about additional projects and current funds. - September 12, 2012 - MKA Capital Group Advisors
BDA Advises Tata Motors European Technical Centre on Transaction with Electrovaya Inc
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) has announced that it has acquired 71.6% of the shares of Miljøbil Grenland AS (MBG), bringing Electrovaya’s shareholding to 78.1% of MBG. MBG is based in Porsgrunn, Norway. BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the seller, TATA Motors European... - September 12, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $8.87MM Non-Recourse, Multifamily Fannie Mae Loan- Chicago, IL
Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on an $8.87MM, first mortgage, multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - September 12, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Cognitive Options Group Develops Mortgage Services for CFPB Compliance
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is expanding its advisory services to focus on new regulations coming from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The expanded service offerings will help mortgage... - September 12, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
BDA Advises the Crossbow Group on Divestment of D&H Manufacturing to Celestica Inc.
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client, The Crossbow Group ("Crossbow"), a California-based private equity firm has divested its portfolio company, D&H Manufacturing Company (“D&H”), to Celestica Inc., a global leader in... - September 11, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Vital Cash Flow Launches No Credit Consumer Financing Program
Businesses of any size use new financing program to help grow their markets and increase sales. - September 10, 2012 - Vital Cash Flow
National Bankcard Monitor Releases New Debt Analysis Services
Premier debt analysis services offered by National Bankcard Monitor are expected to greatly empower consumers looking to get more control of their personal finances. - September 08, 2012 - National Bankcard Monitor
BDA Advises on Five Cross-Border Deals in One Week
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) advises clients on five cross-border transactions signed or announced last week, involving companies from China, India, Japan and Korea, as well as Europe and the US. Transactions included: · Advised Larsen &Toubro (India) on the divestment... - September 07, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Eltman, Eltman & Cooper Release Compliance White Paper
As a hot topic in the ARM industry, EEC, the nations dormant judgment experts, has released a Compliance White Paper explaining the various compliance issues and how to overcome them. - September 07, 2012 - Eltman, Eltman & Cooper
ktMINE® Named One of the 75 Finalists for 11th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm located in Chicago, is one of the top 75 finalists for the prestigious 2012 Chicago Innovation Awards reflecting a cross section of the Chicago and surrounding regions’ business communities. - September 06, 2012 - ktMINE
The BSC Group Announces $60 Million in 60 Days
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it has arranged $60.3 million in financing on behalf of nine self-storage industry owners in the past 60 days. With this round of financing,... - September 06, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Uniastrum Reviews Results of 4-Year Membership of Bank of Cyprus Group
In 2008, just before the world was hit by financial crisis, the Bank of Cyprus acquired an 80% stake in Uniastrum, investing over 600 million dollars in the Russian economy. - September 06, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
UAE Exchange, India Raises Curtain to Four More Branches
UAE Exchange has opened four new branches in South India during the month of August, at Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Vedaranyam and Karaikal in the state of Tamil Nadu. - September 06, 2012 - UAE Exchange India
Bridgestone Global Partners Boosts Global Cash Equity Division and Trading Capabilities
In its effort of continuous business expansion particularly on the trading capabilities of its global equities division, Bridgestone Global Partners, a leading commodity futures and brokerage trading service firm, has announced additional senior traders to help expand Global Cash Equities divisions. - September 06, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
BDA Advises Totoku Electric on Joint Venture with Belton Technology Group in Hard Disk Drive Components
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Totoku Electric Co., Ltd. (“Totoku”) has executed a definitive transaction agreement with Hong Kong-based Belton Technology Group ("Belton") to form a joint venture, BELTONTOTOKU Technology... - September 05, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Advised MKS Instruments on Acquisition of Plasmart, a Korean Plasma Technology Solution Provider
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, acquired Plasmart, Inc. of Daejeon, Korea in a cash transaction closed on August... - September 03, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Health Reform Tax Changes That Impact Long Term Care Insurance
Starting in 2013, changes to tax rules resulting from health care reform will impact those purchasing long term care insurance according to the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - September 02, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
UAE Exchange’s Initiative to Protect Environment
UAE Exchange, India, proactively engages in the initiatives to protect Mother Nature, apart from focusing on its core business that range from International Money Transfer to Share Trading. - September 02, 2012 - UAE Exchange India
Yurizk™ Launches the First Interactive Online Directory of Islamic Finance Training & Education Providers
With the launch of first interactive online directory of academic and training institutions for Islamic Finance industry, Yurizk™ aims to facilitate and accelerate the process of creating qualified Islamic Finance professionals in this industry. - September 01, 2012 - Yurizk
The FCF Group: This is Now the Best Time to Invest in Commodities
The FCF Group recently announced that commodities are already reacting upward to inflationary signs worldwide. Various commodities have already made multi-year highs over the past few months. Charles Haye, Senior Analyst at the FCF Group, stated “Obviously, gold is on every investors radar at the moment but also recently the price of wheat futures hit a 30 year high as global inventories went from an excessive supply to a shortfall in the period of just a couple of weeks.” - September 01, 2012 - Fitch Commodity Futures Group
Sawlog Prices Trended Downward Worldwide in the Past 12 Months; with the Global Sawlog Price Index Falling 11% from the 2Q/11 to the 2Q/12
Wood costs have fallen the past year for many sawmills in the major lumber-producing countries worldwide. The Global Sawlog Price Index was US$82.90 per cubic meter in the 2Q/12, which was 11.5% lower than in the 2Q/11, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Sawlog prices have declined the most in Europe the past year. - August 31, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Gateway Commercial Finance Receives Inc. 500/5000 Recognition
Gateway Commercial Finance, a factoring company located in Florida, receives Inc. 500/5000 recognition for 2012 as one of America's fastest growing companies. - August 31, 2012 - Gateway Commercial Finance, LLC
Securities America Employees Help Project Harmony Initiative
Community service is one of the core values of Securities America, as the employees demonstrated the same by coming together at Project Harmony, to help children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Each child was given a blanket and a toy as comfort gifts, all of which was paid for by Securities America. Project Harmony, which helps nearly 2300 children, has been receiving support from the financial advisory firm for various drives in the past. - August 31, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
The StoneHill Group Announces Major Expansion at the Atlanta Headquarters
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, government insuring and post closing services to the mortgage industry nationwide, announced that it is expanding the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters to 15,000 feet in order to accommodate the dynamic growth within... - August 30, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
London Gold and Commodities Exchange Offers Reduced Options Trading Costs to Active Traders
London Gold and Commodities Exchange, an international commodity futures and brokerage trading service provider with access to most liquid markets worldwide is now offering a newly reduced options trading costs to its active traders. - August 30, 2012 - London Gold and Commodities Exchange
Bridgestone Global Partners Releases Results of Its First Completed Survey on Online Trading Forum Participation
Bridgestone Global Partners, a leading commodity futures and brokerage trading service provider with access to nearly 70 market exchanges worldwide has recently released the results of its first completed survey which concerns on who’s the most active online trading forum participants. - August 30, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
Forex-Metal Offers Customer Support in Spanish and Portuguese
Forex-Metal broker is now offering support in Spanish and Portuguese by email, phone, and via social media channels. - August 30, 2012 - Forex-Metal
London Gold and Commodities Exchange Has Named New Chief Technology Officer
In its effort to maintain and upgrade its trading technology and systems, London Gold and Commodities Exchange, a premier commodity futures and options trading service provider, has announced today the appointment of the new Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Franco Gardner. Mr. Gardner is responsible in developing new trading systems that will provide trading benefits to all types of traders and investors worldwide. - August 30, 2012 - London Gold and Commodities Exchange
New Website Launch for Penny Stocks Message Board
PSR LLC located in Mechanicsburg, PA is proud to announce to you the launch of the new website for Penny Stocks Message Board. This website is focused on providing the Message board and online chat services to all the Stock traders in United States. Currently, the new website... - August 29, 2012 - PSR Agency LLC
Local Financial Advisor Gary S. Williams Calls on Dept. of Labor to Protect Investors’ Access to IRA Advice
Gary S. Williams, President of Williams Asset Management, today called on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to follow a set of criteria while writing their new rule to redefine the term “fiduciary” – a rule that threatens to price millions of Main Street Americans out of... - August 29, 2012 - Williams Asset Management
Deltastock is the First Foreign Broker to Become Market Maker on the Sibiu Stock Exchange (SIBEX) in Romania
The company established a Bucharest branch back in 2007 and is now planning on expanding its activity in the country. - August 29, 2012 - Deltastock
CPEhr Named One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Human Resources Outsourcing firm CPEhr recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” by the Los Angeles Business Journal competition for the fourth consecutive year. - August 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Banking Sector in Central and Eastern Europe Tops EUR 1 Trillion in Assets
Despite the global financial crisis, banking markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remained stable in 2011. The key metrics - banking assets in CEE15* increased by a fraction to a total of EUR 993 billion at the end of 2011 says Marcin Mazurek, Director of Inteliace Research, a consultancy, while presenting their latest report TOP200 banks in CEE 2012. - August 28, 2012 - Inteliace Research
BDA Advises Larsen & Toubro on the Divestment of L&T Plastics Machinery to Toshiba Machine Co.
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (“L&T”), a diversified, publicly traded Indian engineering group, has entered into an agreement with Japan-based Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd (“TMC”) to divest its... - August 27, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Wood Chip Prices Fell Throughout the US and Canada in the 2Q/12; the US South Continues to Have the Lowest Chip Prices and Eastern Canada the Highest
Prices for softwood chips have trended downward in both the US and Canada during the first six months of 2012, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest declines came in British Columbia and Alberta because of lower market pulp prices. Chip prices in the US South, the Lake States and the Northeast experienced only minor price adjustments during the first half of this year. - August 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rocky Bleier and Son, Adri Bleier, Form Bleier Zagula Financial to Help Safeguard Pittsburgh Area Retirees
The growing concern with seniors and baby boomers is how to safely prepare for retirement in these volatile economic times. Enter local sports hero, Vietnam vet, concerned citizen and business man, Rocky Bleier. - August 27, 2012 - Bleier Zagula Financial
Tax Consulting Firm Helps Equipment Leasing Company with Tax Exemption
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Assist in Securing Tax Exemption from California Board of Equalization - August 27, 2012 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Packaging Company Get Sales/Use Tax Exemption
Packaging Company Receive Assistance in Obtaining Sales Tax Exemption from California Board of Equalization - August 27, 2012 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals