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Professional Associations Super Hits $1.7 Billion After Two Year Growth Spurt
Efficiencies that minimise investment fees combined with strong investment returns have enabled Professional Associations Super to grow by 36 percent in the last two years, reaching $1.7 billion in February 2011. Not only is Professional Associations Super one of the top ten industry funds in... - June 24, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Professional Associations Super - Lack of Understanding of "Advice" Results in Low Take-Up, Research Finds
Super fund members’ lack of knowledge about what “financial advice” entails, and low levels of trust following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), are the key barriers to seeking advice, research by Professional Associations Super has found. Qualitative and quantitative member... - June 24, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Bond Expert Marilyn Cohen to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, June 24 at 12 pm CT
Envision Capital Founder and bond expert Marilyn Cohen will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, June 24 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Ms. Cohen will discuss recent bond market volatility and the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats on... - June 24, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
CIO Finance Summit Welcomes Novarica Head of Banking Research as Master of Ceremonies
The CIO Finance Summit team announced today that Madhavi Mantha, Head of Banking Research at Novarica, will act as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming technology event, August 21-24, 2011. The CIO Finance Summit brings together IT executives from banks, credit card companies, investment... - June 24, 2011 - CDM Media
FinancialForce.com Named Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Company
About FinancialForce.com - FinancialForce.com is the cloud applications company. They focus 100% on building business applications for Force.com, the world’s leading cloud computing platform from salesforce.com. Their applications include Accounting, Billing, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Services Resource Planning (SRP). FinancialForce serves fast-growing organizations and dynamic enterprises, helping them to align Finance, Sales and Service in a way that enables profitable growth. - June 23, 2011 - FinancialForce.com
FinancialForce.com Drives Finance Department Productivity with Spring ‘11 Release
FinancialForce.com is a cloud applications company. They focus 100% on building business applications for Force.com, the world’s leading cloud computing platform from salesforce.com. Their applications include Accounting, Billing, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Services Resource Planning (SRP). FinancialForce serves fast-growing organizations and dynamic enterprises, helping them to align Finance, Sales and Service in a way that enables profitable growth. - June 23, 2011 - FinancialForce.com
Ukraine Trade Gets German Help: Euler Hermes and IBcontacts on Trade Finance in Ukraine
As Ukraine still struggles to repair its standing in the global export markets, Germany's Euler Hermes and Ukrainian trade development firm IBcontacts held a seminar for the country's corporates. Hermes made clear the issues and criteria for borrowing, trade finance and credit analysis to managers... - June 23, 2011 - IBcontacts
National Gold Group's Senior Writer Chris Poindexter Now Featured on Townhall Finance
Chris Poindexter, Senior Writer for National Gold Group, Featured on Industry Leading Conservative News Website Townhall Finance. - June 22, 2011 - National Gold Group
The StoneHill Group Announces Expanded Mortgage Collateral Audit Services
Service Offering Designed to Help Federal Home Loan Bank Members - June 21, 2011 - The StoneHill Group
Don't Turn to Credit to Get Out of a Tight Spot - Get Help
Financial solutions company Think Money advises people with financial concerns to avoid taking on additional credit in a financial emergency. - June 21, 2011 - Think Money Ltd
SalesGuard Looking to Crowd Source Its Sales Team
Business Coverage experts, SalesGuard, open its doors to recruit new agents through its social marketing campaigns. - June 21, 2011 - SalesGuard
SalesGuard Unveils a Program to Help People Make Additional Income in a Tough Economy
SalesGuard, experts in business coverage, provides a new center to help people earn money with unlimited potential. - June 20, 2011 - SalesGuard
Gulf Coast Auto Credit Announces Record Sub-Prime Auto Loans Funded in May
Gulf Coast Auto Credit announces record sub-prime auto loans funded in May. A record number of Cramer Toyota of Venice and Cramer Honda of Venice customers were financed through Gulf Coast Auto Credit. These loans were non-prime or sub-prime loans mostly of the buy here pay here type. According to... - June 19, 2011 - Gulf Coast Auto Credit Corporation
Ghana and Singapore to be Focus of IFRS Training Workshops
Neoedge Training will hold the IFRS for Financial Markets events in two venues: Singapore and Accra, Ghana. - June 19, 2011 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Information Security Today, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011 Live Webcast on 09/22/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Information Security Today will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for... - June 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
$11 Million Invested in Saginaw County
In the 1st quarter of 2011, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $11 million, creating and retaining 927 jobs. Also, seven regional companies won 23 government contracts valued at more than $75 million. - June 19, 2011 - Saginaw Future
Easy-Forex See the Euro Remains Under Pressure as Greece’s Problems Resume
Easy-Forex dealing room noted that the euro recovered some of its losses during yesterday’s US session after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union reached an agreement on Greece. Easy-Forex head dealer, Nicolas Shamtanis noted that fears of a Greek default eased after the IMF appeared willing to offer further financial aid to Greece as long as the new austerity plan is approved. - June 18, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex.com Puts Comment on Euro-Zone Greece Debate
Easy-Forex.com recently reported on the debt crisis in Greece putting pressure on the Euro. This is back in the spotlight after the S&P downgraded the country three levels to CCC, the world's lowest credit rating. Now EU financial leaders are debating whether to delay the next rescue payment. Bloomberg reported that major banks including BNP Paribas, Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA may have their credit ratings cut by Moody's Investors Services because of their investments in Greece. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy Forex Puts Perspective Under Fears of Greece’s Future
The euro plummeted yesterday as fears over Greece’s debt crisis intensified. The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, offered to step down and proposed a unity government while protests in Athens against austerity measures continue. Easy Forex report that against the dollar, the euro shed 2.4% breaking below the 1.4100 level to trade as low as 1.4090 from 1.4438. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex Put Leading IMF Candidates Under the Microscope
Following the very public arrest on charges of rape, and subsequent resignation of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn as reported by CNN 19 May, Easy-Forex takes a look at a number of leading candidates have emerged and the currency markets are weighing up the possible repercussions of each potential appointment. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Finance in the Clouds: Exploring the Best Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Finance in the Clouds:... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Island View Mortgage Inc Officially Rolls Out Its Non-Recourse IRA Loan Platform
Island View Mortgage Inc., a nationwide provider of IRA non-recourse loans, officially announces its IRA non-recourse loan platform. Programs include renovation financing, 1-4 unit residential properties, apartment buildings, and private 1st deed of trust loans. Finally, a real estate finance company exclusively tailored to the capital needs of real estate investors. - June 16, 2011 - Island View Mortgage, Inc.
Professional Associations Super Strengthens Female Leadership
Professional Associations Super members have recently elected Katherine Kasper as a Member Representative Director. Katherine replaces Marian Bolton, who has been a director on the board for 17 years. Ms Kasper has more than 10 years industry experience as a trust lawyer in the commercial sector,... - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Professional Associations Super - Super Reform Won’t Change the Basics of Retirement Planning
With the end of the financial year approaching, Professional Associations Super says the basics of retirement saving won’t change, despite looming reforms to superannuation rules. - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
ISMG Launches New FFIEC Guidance Resource Center
Publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com announces the launch of its first Resource Center: FFIEC Authentication Guidance, a microsite dedicated to providing in-depth news and views on the issues surrounding the pending online authentication guidance. - June 15, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
The BSC Group Expands Team
Casey McGrath joins The BSC Group LLC as associate vice president. - June 14, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
New York Post Business Reporter Kaja Whitehouse to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Kaja Whitehouse, Business Reporter for the New York Post, to appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Also appearing will be Everett Willard Gray, II – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cross Border... - June 11, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Chesswood Announces Results for Q1 2011
Income before Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments Increases by 37%. - June 11, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Forex Club Releases Fully Automated Trading Platform – MirrorTrader
Forex Club partners with automated trading giant MirrorTrader to offer a platform that opens and closes orders automatically depending on current market conditions. - June 11, 2011 - Forex Club
CIMCON Software Ranked # 1 for 2nd Consecutive Year for "Spreadsheet Compliance Products" in Operational Risk & Regulation Magazine’s Annual Compliance Software Survey
CIMCON Software, today announced that it has been selected as the top vendor for "Spreadsheet Compliance Products" for the second consecutive year in Operational Risk & Regulation magazine’s annual compliance software survey. - June 11, 2011 - CIMCON Software Inc
Top Tier Commercial Real Estate Financing Advisors Relocate HQ to West Loop
Commercial real estate financing advisors, The BSC Group, relocates its headquarters to the West Loop in Chicago. - June 10, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
First Option Mortgage Selects The Partnership as Advertising Agency of Record
Atlanta Advertising Agency Key to Growth Strategy for Home Mortgage and Financing Firm - June 10, 2011 - The Partnership
IGM Offers Worldwide SWIFT Message Services
Interlink Global Messaging offers worldwide SWIFT messaging services for banks, financial institutions, securities broker dealers, and more. - June 09, 2011 - Interlink Global Messaging
New ActWebTrader Platform Upgraded with a Refined Look
New Look and Feel Provides Traders an Edge in Managing Essential Information - June 08, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Song Management Group Announces Input to Financial Prosperity Index
Shanghai on Friday signed an agreement to launch the city’s first financial prosperity index. The agreement underscores the city’s determination to become an international financial center by reflecting the development of, and problems with, its financial sector. The index, which will... - June 08, 2011 - Song Management Group
Hoover and Associates to Host Dessert and Discussion
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will host a Dessert and Discussion on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Patrick Wisneski, Vice President, Regional Sales Manager for Oppenheimer Funds will be leading the discussion on the topic "Pulse of the Market: Changing Times for Investors."... - June 08, 2011 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
BarterQuest Announces Express Giveaway
BarterQuest will Giveaway a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate in Sweepstakes. - June 08, 2011 - JPM Global
Forex-Metal : Contact Form Added on Facebook Page
Forex-Metal clients can now contact the company’s customer support right from their Facebook accounts. - June 08, 2011 - Forex-Metal
ARCSys Releases Software Updates for ACL Calculator
ARCSys has released performance enhancements and new features to the ACL Calculator, allowing users to effortlessly maintain their Allowance for Credit Loss calculation. - June 08, 2011 - ARCSys
BDA Advises Jiangsu Xinghe on Securing Strategic Investment from Baird and Investor Growth Capital Asia
Jiangsu Xinghe Group, advised by BDA, has entered into a strategic partnership with Baird Capital Partners Asia (“BCPA”) and Investor Growth Capital Asia (“IGCA”) for Jiangsu Xinghe Valve Co Ltd (“Xinghe Valve”) - June 07, 2011 - BDA Partners Ltd
Uniastrum Bank First-Quarter SME Lending Tops Rb 6.5 Bn
Newly released figures for Q111 show Uniastrum placing 7th in small and medium business lender rankings compiled by Finance magazine. - June 05, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Chesswood Group Limited to Enter the Litigation Finance Industry
Case Funding to Join Chesswood’s Specialty Finance Portfolio. - June 04, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Corcentric Announces New Two-Part Webinar on Getting Your AP Automation Project Approved
Webinar Helps AP Professionals Identify Return on Investment When Implementing Accounts Payable Automation and How to Make a Business Case for Automating Accounts Payable Processes. - June 03, 2011 - Corcentric
Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Latest Version of ExceptionComplete Available Now for Financial Institutions
Exception and Covenant tracking software for Banks and Credit Unions, integrates with Hosts, Cores and Financial Analysis FISCAL Credit Suite. - June 02, 2011 - Vision Software Solutions
Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal Reserve... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
"Alternative Alternatives" Investment Funds Gained 1.92% in April, +2.38% YTD
The Opalesque A SQUARE Index posted its strongest month so far this year, gaining* 1.92% in April. - June 02, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
FG Solutions International Empowers Trading Individuals via Enhanced Online Trading Service
The FG Solutions International, a global leading commodity futures firm with access to major international markets, has launched today its newly improved online trading service that tolerates its clients to be involved in the actual market trading transactions without bargaining in safety and quality of service. - June 01, 2011 - FG Solutions International
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011. This two-hour event is scheduled on September... - June 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group