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New Zealand’s Log Exports to China Account for One-Third of the Country’s Timber Harvest in 2011
Log exportation from New Zealand continues to rise at a record pace, with almost one-third of the country’s timber harvest being processed at sawmills in China. The high demand for logs from overseas has increased domestic sawlog prices to their highest levels in 15 years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Credit Management Eliminates Slow-Pay Customers; Ventureneer Shows How
Steer clear of slow-or no-pay customers with tips from a collections expert in free Ventureneer webinar. - January 01, 2012 - Ventureneer
Opalesque Launches World's First Video Show on Uncorrelated Investments
The show’s host Mark Melin explains “Uncorrelated Investments Show” uncovers market environments with deep analysis of macroeconomic trends and its impact on uncorrelated investments. - December 31, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
FX Junction Unveils AutoCopy™ with Performance Index to Enhance Their Growing Social Network
Announcing Autocopy with Performance Index from FX Junction, the leading open social network of Forex traders. Traders can now use Autocopy to exchange information and copy trades in a centralized venue. - December 30, 2011 - FX Junction LLC
L.O.I.S Kick Starts 2012 with Financial Focus Series
Five Business Experts to Speak on Credit Clean-up, Real Estate Marketing Magic, Total Domination Lead Generation, Getting the "Yes" you need and Judgment and Lien Properties: Webinars launch January on LearnOthersInsideSecrets.com - December 28, 2011 - Learn Others Inside Secrets, LLC
MECOF Moderator Delivers a Master Class in Compliance at Arab Academy for Banking & Financial Sciences
The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences (AABFS) held last week a 5-days master class in compliance in banking in Cairo. A group of executives and compliance officers attended the course, which was led by Hany Abou-El-Fotouh, Chief of Staff of Cairo-based investment bank CI Capital. Abou-El-Fotouh is also the owner and moderator of Middle East Compliance Officers Forum (MECOF). - December 28, 2011 - Hany Abou-El-Fotouh
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Fastener Company Obtain Tax Exemption
Company Highly Pleased at Receiving Sales Tax Exemption on the Purchase of New Plane - December 25, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
ClearOne Advantage Encourages Shoppers to Use Layaway for Holiday Purchases
ClearOne Advantage is advising consumers against charging holiday shopping to credit cards, especially when many stores—e.g., Kmart, Sears, Walmart, Best Buy—offer consumers layaway payment plans. - December 25, 2011 - ClearOne Advantage
eToro Blog Presents Weekly Social Trading Roundup
The eToro financial news blog now introduces a new column dedicated to analyzing the weekly activity on eToro’s social trading network, eToro OpenBook. - December 25, 2011 - eToro Group Ltd.
Best ISAs Easier to Find on New-Look Savings.co.uk Website
Revamp of savings.co.uk website improves navigability and enables consumers to find the Best ISAs quickly. - December 25, 2011 - We Know Money
Manhattan and Queens Reach the Same Level of First Time Foreclosures in November 2011
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its monthly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for November 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC first time foreclosures dropped slightly for the sixth consecutive... - December 23, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
The Expansion of Pulp Production in China Continues and the Lack of Domestic Wood Fiber Sources Has Resulted in Record Imports of Wood Chips in 2011
Chinese pulp mills increasingly have to rely on imported wood chips for their wood fiber needs. In 2011, record volumes are being imported mainly from hardwood plantations in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Imported wood chip costs from Vietnam have gone up 40 percent in two years and are closing in on costs for chips shipped to Japan, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - December 23, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Andrew J. Lorentz, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared? LiveWebcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Andrew J. Lorentz, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FFIEC Authentication Guidance... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Forex-Metal Launched Regional Blogs for Traders from India, Kenya, and Nigeria
Forex-Metal has launched new regional blogs for traders from Kenya, India, and Nigeria. - December 23, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Pacific Timesheet Announces New SaaS Cloud Crew Timesheet Pricing for Construction and Field Services Customers
Cloud Crew Timesheets will allow for various licensing packages and lower costs. - December 22, 2011 - Pacific Timesheet
All the Latest Financial Planning Resources Are Now Available on FiPath Website
FiPath.com delivers crucial information for employees who participate in a 403b retirement plan. - December 22, 2011 - FiPath
IBcontacts Company Has Successfully Closed the Deal on Trade Finance in Ukraine
IBcontacts company has successfully closed a five-year Buyer’s Credit export finance deal for one of the leading confectionery factories in Ukraine ALC “ZhL.” IBcontacts was in charge of structuring the project, preparing analytical documentation (financial, marketing and legal... - December 22, 2011 - IBcontacts
MTR Gaming Group Files for Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it has officially submitted its application with the Ohio Lottery Commission for a license to operate video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at its Scioto Downs racetrack. - December 21, 2011 - MTR
CD-adapco to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Engineering Simulation: Saving America Money - December 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Dodd Frank Summary and Dodd Frank Act Information Now Available at DoddFrankSummary.com
DoddFrankSummary.com announced today the launch of a new website, doddfranksummary.com. This site is a one-stop-shop for attorneys, lawyers, students, financial services professionals, and any others seeking up-to-date and helpful information about the Dodd Frank Act. - December 18, 2011 - DoddFrankSummary.com
Weaker Lumber Markets Are Causing Global Sawlog Prices to Fall for First Time Since Early 2009
Slowing lumber markets throughout the world have resulted in declining sawlog prices in many of the major lumber-producing regions in Europe and North America, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price reductions occurred in Japan, Sweden, Poland and Russia. - December 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
The CFLA Program is Back - Forensic Loan Auditor Certification Training - Jan 27-29 - San Diego
This course will cover forensic loan auditing for possible violations of the Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Home Ownership Equity Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other pertinent State and Federal statutes and common law principles to look for in the loan documentation. - December 16, 2011 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Q1 Productions to Host eDiscovery for Financial Services Conference
Examining Cost-Effective and Strategic eDiscovery Procedures Specific to Financial Institutions through Exploring New Methods of Data Preservation and Records Management, Addressing the Latest Federal Regulations and Agency Investigations, and Progressive Opportunities when Transitioning to Cloud Computing. - December 16, 2011 - Q1 Productions
FiPath Launches First Independent Site to Help Consumers Take Control of Their Financial Future
Members benefit from unbiased and educational financial planning information, easy-to-use tools, peer-to-peer connections and expert resources With an effective growth rate of 10,000 new members per month, FiPath is projected to have more than 100,000 members by year-end. FiPath (www.fipath.com)... - December 16, 2011 - FiPath
Corcentric to Release COR360 Version 10.2.0, Featuring New Accounts Payable Management Dashboard
Corcentric’s COR360 10.2.0 Product Update to Include Accounts Payable Management Dashboard, Allowing Users to Quickly and Easily Take a Deeper Look into their Accounts Payable Processes in Real Time. - December 15, 2011 - Corcentric
Advisors Assistant® Debuts in Top Ten in Portfolio Management in 2011 Financial Planning Magazine Tech Survey
Advisors Assistant® placed 4th in overall CRM Category and 6th in Portfolio Management - December 15, 2011 - Advisors Assistant
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Win Case for Tax Exemption on Jet
Real Estate Firm Gets Tax Exemption on Jet Thanks to Aero & Marine Tax Professionals - December 15, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Financial Force Named Red Herring Global 100 Winner
FinancialForce.com, the cloud applications company, today announced that it has been named a Red Herring Global 100 winner. The Red Herring Global 100 is an annual award that honors the year’s 100 most notable private technology companies and entrepreneurs from across the globe. The Red... - December 14, 2011 - FinancialForce.com
Opalesque Launches "Futures Strategies," Its Second Premium Research Publication on Managed Futures and CTAs
Opalesque has launched Opalesque Futures Strategies to help Qualified Eligible Participants and Accredited Investors to invest in and benefit from Managed Futures and CTAs. - December 14, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
Mageras Promoted to Senior Vice-President Leads Mortgage Defense and Resolution Practice
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Steve Mageras has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Steve, who started with zIngenuity in late 2009 when mortgage repurchase demands became... - December 13, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.
FiPath CEO Tim Harrington to Present at New England Venture Summit in Boston on December 14, 2011
FiPath, (FiPath.com), the first independent site that provides financial planning resources and collaboration for consumers and advisors, today announced that Tim Harrington, the Company’s CEO, will be presenting at The New England Venture Summit on December 14, 2011. - December 11, 2011 - FiPath
Forex-Metal Announces New Instant Account Opening Procedure
Forex-Metal’s clients can now open an account, receive $20 welcome bonus, and start trading instantaneously. - December 10, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Richard W. Sams Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Richard W. Sams, of Burlington, Ontario, Canada has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Finance and Accounting. About Richard W. Sams Richard W. Sams is Controller of Howlett Group of Companies. - December 10, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Closer and The Validator Are Two of the "Top 15 Most Useful Add-Ons for Microsoft Dynamics GP"
The “Top 15 Most Useful Add-Ons for Microsoft Dynamics GP” have just been announced. The Closer and The Validator have both made the list this year. - December 09, 2011 - Reporting-Central
Spend Radar Adds Data Center in UK
Company continues to strengthen its leadership position with new cloud computing data center - December 09, 2011 - Spend Radar
Under Stewardship of Jeff Drazan, Bertram Capital’s Former Portfolio Company, PDI Ranked #300 in Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™
Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a leading provider of mission-critical power distribution equipment for data centers, alternative energy, industrial, and commercial power markets, and former portfolio company of Bertram Capital, recently announced it ranked Number 300 on Deloitte's Technology Fast... - December 08, 2011 - Bertram Capital
Mrs Laura Cha Inducted as Hong Kong Securities Institute Honorary Fellow of 2011
Mrs Laura M Cha, GBS, JP, was made an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) during the induction ceremony held at the HKSI’s annual Autumn Dinner on 27 October. - December 08, 2011 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
Sunflower Systems Asset Management Services Division Team Member in the News
Sunflower Systems asset management services division announces team member, Jim Dieter, is published in The Institute of Asset Management’s (IAM) Assets magazine. Mr. Dieter’s cover article, The US asset management landscape, addresses why the States is adopting a more united approach... - December 08, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Jefferson National Meets Advisor Demand for Risk Management and Greater Diversification Adding 23 New Funds from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO, and OppenheimerFunds
To confront ongoing volatility, research confirms RIAs and fee-based advisors are focused on risk management, greater diversification, and blending active and passive investment strategies. Jefferson National's Monument Advisor, the industry's first flat-insurance fee variable annuity with the industry's largest selection of more than 350 tax-deferred funds, continues to meet advisor demand by adding 23 new investment options from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO and OppenheimerFunds. - December 06, 2011 - Jefferson National
South African Financial Recruitment Firm Launches New CV Screening Process
FinanceRecruit.co.za's newly-launched CV screening department thoroughly examines all potential candidates for the positions it hosts, to make sure that employers do not have to waste time on considering unsuitable candidates. - December 06, 2011 - FinanceRecruit.co.za
Jefferson National Wins Four More Top Honors in 2011 from Marcom, Davey and W³: DMA 2010 "Financial Services Company of the Year" Continues Unprecedented Winning Streak
Jefferson National, innovator of the first flat-fee variable annuity and winner of DMA "2010 Financial Services Company of the Year," continues an unprecedented winning streak, with four more Top Honors in 2011. Jefferson National won MarCom's highest honor, the Platinum Award, for an integrated marketing, communications and PR campaign; MarCom's Gold Award for a newly redesigned website; and W³ Silver Award and Silver Davey Award for its "Advisor's Voice" video series. - December 02, 2011 - Jefferson National
FiPath Presented an Updated List of Best Financial Advisors
FiPath Offers a Platform for Quality Financial Advisor Leads Generation - December 02, 2011 - FiPath
FiPath Announces Free Access to New Financial Advisor Tools in Its Website
Financial Investments is a very discerning consideration as it involves intricate measures of safe and result oriented monetary yield. In the fast-paced economic scenario where financial markets are almost constantly on an uproar seeking professional advice is always a safer bet. FiPath has... - December 01, 2011 - FiPath
Idox Information Solutions Launches Bid Review Service
Idox Information Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its latest training offering: a comprehensive Bid Review Service. - December 01, 2011 - IDOX
New App Store Opens for Online Traders
Traders Now Have Access to Traditional and Cutting-Edge Resources - November 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Sending Credit to Mobile Phones in Russia and Eastern Europe? Simple.
New International Mobile Top Up Service Enters the Online Market - November 30, 2011 - PaySurfer
Nick J. Veri Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Nick J. Veri, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Finance. About Nick J. Veri Nick J. Veri is Vice President of Dominion Lending Centres Mortgages & Leasing. - November 30, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Debt Advisory Centre Scotland Welcomes Fall in Scottish Bankruptcies
The Debt Advisory Centre Scotland welcomes figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) showing that Scottish bankruptcies fell in 2011's third quarter by 8% on the same period last year. - November 29, 2011 - Debt Advisory Centre Scotland
Debt Info Centre Recommends Best Debt Management iPhone Apps
With uncertainty in the international financial markets and rising unemployment, more and more people in the UK are at risk of falling into debt. Mobile apps can be a great help in managing finances, especially on a budget. Advice resource http://www.debtinfocentre.com/ rounds up the best, starting... - November 28, 2011 - Debt info centre
Tannaz Mohseni Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Tannaz Mohseni, of San Diego, California, has recently been recognized by as a Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Financial Management. About Tannaz Mohseni Tannaz Mohseni is Chief Financial... - November 25, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who