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New Market Rates Insight Analysis Reveals Consumers Doubt Near-Term Economic Recovery, Abandoning Short-Term CDs
Latest FDIC figures show that deposits of up to one year, which are yielding net negative returns, dropped $502 billion or 18.4 percent in 2009. - March 03, 2010 - Market Rates Insight
MetraTech Announces Breakthrough Results in Billing Performance Benchmark
MetraTech Corp., the innovative charging, settlement, customer care and billing solution product provider, today announced the results of a performance benchmark of its MetraNet® billing software running on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 and deployed on HP ProLiant servers. The benchmark simulated 60 million active corporate subscribers, with 5 accounts each, consuming granular, high-volume service offerings. These are the results. - March 03, 2010 - MetraTech
FISC Solutions Announces Discontinuation of Maine Advantage Education Loan Program
FISC Solutions, a provider of Student Loan Servicing to over 25 Community Banks and Credit Unions in Maine announced today the discontinuation of the Maine Advantage Education Loan Program. The Maine Advantage was started in 1997 by a group of Maine Lenders and FISC to provide low cost Stafford... - March 03, 2010 - FISC Solutions
Pleasanton-Based Certified Financial Planner Brian Damiani Honored Among Top Independent Representatives Nationwide for Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc
Brian Damiani, CFP®, principal and owner of Pleasanton-based Wealth Management Associates, has been named among broker Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) Pinnacle Club, a coveted honor recognizing the top 5% of independent representatives nationwide within TFA for 2009. As part of his... - March 02, 2010 - Wealth Management Associates
More Residents Avoid Foreclosure Thanks to Success of Local Non-Profit Housing- and Credit-Counseling Program
Successful loan modifications through the federally funded Consumer Credit Counseling Service foreclosure-prevention program saw double-digit increases in 2009, according to numbers released this week by Program Director Bettye DeRamus. Lenders approved 65 percent, or 1,675, of the agency's... - March 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
The UK’s First Truly Low-Cost, Fully-Inclusive SSAS Provider is Launched
SSAS Practitioner.com is a newly established company specializing in the design and management of Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS) pensions for the benefit of members and their companies. SSAS Practitioner.com offers a wealth of experience in the pensions industry, particularly in SSAS provision. - March 01, 2010 - SSAS Practitioner.com Limited
Lean Management Accounting Workshop Resolves Conflicts Between Lean Thinking and Traditional Accounting
“Management Accounting for Lean Businesses” is aimed at finance and operations managers who are running into conflicts between their traditional management accounting systems and the application of lean principles that continuously improve their businesses - March 01, 2010 - Lean Enterprise Institute
Philippines Banking Sector Analysis
“Philippines Banking Sector Analysis" report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Philippines banking industry. - February 28, 2010 - RNCOS
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Alternative Latin Investor Releases Article on South America Venture Capital
Special Report on Argentine Venture Capital from Modena Technologies Capital Partners. - February 27, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Ecapay Announces Contribution to Wokai to Help Entrepreneurs in Rural China - Donations Will Help Provide Micro-Financing for Farmers
Ecapay Charity, the charity initiative of Ecapay, today announced a generous contribution to Wokai.org. Wokai is an online organization focused on providing micro-financing in China. Ecapay is an Asia Payment Gateway Solution Provider. This contribution expands an ongoing working relationship... - February 26, 2010 - Ecapay
Mayer & Company Launches New Business Practice
Mayer & Company LLP, leading certified public accountants and business advisors, announced today that they have created a New Business Practice, providing key services to start-up businesses at discounted fees. - February 26, 2010 - Mayer and Company
BOTH Announces Enhancements to Online Banking Experience for BOTH Clients
Banking partner, NewDominion Bank, adds new features to online banking experience. - February 26, 2010 - Back Of The House - BOTH
Advantax Announces New Property Tax Training Webinar Series
Advantax announces the launch of a new series of property tax training webinars in its expansion of their industry training programs. The new webinar series focuses on helping corporations effectively manage and reduce their property taxes through topics of obsolescence, reverse audits, and appeal strategies. - February 26, 2010 - Advantax Group, LLC.
Super Early Bird Registration to Expire February 26th for GoldenNetworking.com's Venture Capital Leaders Forum 2010
Top Investing Minds to Explore the Future of the Venture Capital Industry at GoldenNetworking.com's Influential Conference - February 26, 2010 - Golden Networking
Bluestone America Will Provide Longevity Asset Backed Global Bond Offering
Bluestone America launches its Longevity Asset backed global bond offering. It is an innovative approach to funding and securitizing asset based projects in a variety of new ways in both, foreign and domestic markets. The Longevity based Asset is the debt servicing component used; it is uninvolved in any speculative or derivative factors and is a 144A SEC registered corporate debt offering. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Announces the Offering of Its Preferred Wealth PPM
Bluestone America announces its Preferred Wealth PPM which offers instruments to ensure high ratio securitization of debt. The initial strategy of the new PPM is to buy and hold through maturity of US based portfolios called Longevity Assets. The PPM will be offered through two different debt instruments. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Opens Preferred Wealth Center
It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center, specializing in asset management, securitization, alternative funding, new asset class. The center also specializes in risk management, portfolio review, as well funding strategies for commercial real estate projects in both, long and short term. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
ACCA to Host Sustainability Reporting Awards on 25th February
ACCA will reward transparency and accountability in Sri Lankan sustainability reporting - February 25, 2010 - ACCA
ACCA Exam Figures Show Record Results and Improved Figures
Record numbers of students entered ACCA's (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) latest examinations, with those taking the professional level papers achieving a pleasing set of results. - February 25, 2010 - ACCA
American Barcode and RFID Inc. Forms Financial Solutions Division to Extend Customer’s Cash Flow and Maximize Customer Productivity
Reports show more businesses rely on vendor financing as traditional equipment loans remain elusive - February 25, 2010 - American Barcode and RFID
Freeland Systems Announces Public Foreclosure Sale of FSL Acquisition Corporation and Kardia Health Systems Assets
Freeland Systems is providing notice of a public sale of certain assets which will be held on March 5, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Seabury Adds Staff to Support Growth of Investment Banking & Restructuring
Seabury Group LLC, a global advisory and investment management firm, today announced that Jonathan Montbach and Omar Mirza have joined the firm as Vice President, Investment Banking and Restructuring. They will contribute as part of Seabury’s growing Investment Banking and Restructuring... - February 24, 2010 - Seabury Group
VMAC Business Group (VMAC) to Hold Corporate Fraud Control Workshop on 26th & 27th April 2010 at Shanghai
VMAC's Corporate Fraud Control workshop will update you on the latest tools and techniques to keep fraudsters at bay - February 24, 2010 - VMAC Business Group
linkedFA, the First Social Networking Site for Financial Professionals Set for Launch
linkedFA, the first social networking site for financial professionals to inform, connect and interact with investors, clients and peers is weeks away from full commercial global launch following an exclusive, invitation only, pre-launch registration for up to 15,000 early adopters striving for... - February 24, 2010 - linkedFA
AHEB Investment Group Now Offers Financing with More Options for Clients
AHEB Investment Group has announced it can now provide further assistance to clients who require financing to fund their project and developments through arrangement of collateral. - February 23, 2010 - AHEB Investment Group
Alternative Wealth Management á la Panthera Solutions
Panthera Solutions, an Alternative Investment Consultancy in Monte-Carlo, is pleased to announce the release of its newly developed ”Panthera Portfolio Solution” (PPS). It reaches a robustly diversified allocation in a truly global asset universe. PPS is especially appealing to insurance companies, wealth managers, family offices and HNWIs. - February 23, 2010 - Panthera Solutions
Market Research Industry Stabilizes: Budgets Reverse Decline with a Planned 1.1% Increase for 2010
Despite a difficult 2009, 43% of research organizations expect to hire in 2010. - February 22, 2010 - MarketResearchCareers
Financial Relief Experts Unleashes Its New TDRI
James Charlet the COO of Financial Relief Experts has recently unveiled its new TDRI, or Tactical Debt Reduction Initiative, which is their new client debt reduction system. Backed by expert analysis and legal expertise, the new TDRI is a light year ahead of the competition in terms of increased... - February 22, 2010 - Financial Relief Experts
Padgett Kanata Nominated for Kanata Small Business of the Year
For the second year in a row, Padgett Business Services Kanata, owned & operated by Karen Jerome CMA has been nominated for Small Business of the Year. - February 22, 2010 - Padgett Business Services
Linearstone Moves for Lower Taxes
Linearstone will be moving all investing/trading business offshore effective July 1st 2010. - February 21, 2010 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Pawnee Leasing Makes Opportunities Available to Brokers and Lessors
Pawnee Leasing has made available a mini-ticket program for assets and industry classes that are considered less desirable by many funding sources. - February 21, 2010 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Meritus Payment Solutions Releases an Advanced Payment XP, the Next Step in Merchant Account Gateways
Meritus Payment Solutions Payment XP offers the Latest in Customized Account Management and Fraud Filtering Solutions for Merchants to Take Their Processing to the Next Level - February 21, 2010 - Meritus Payment Solutions
The Merchant Capital Group Launches New Website
The Merchant Capital Group (TMCG) a leading provider of award-winning merchant processing services, and working capital solutions for small businesses, today announced the official release of a newly redesigned corporate website. - February 21, 2010 - The Merchant Capital Group
Trust for Architectural Easements Offers Free Copies of Putnam Hill Walking Tour to Greenwich, CT Seminar Attendees
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the Greenwich, Connecticut seminar or learn more about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 20, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Tampa Website Development Company Announces Web Design for Bay Cities Bank
Tampa website development company Bayshore Solutions announces Bay Cities Bank website. The web design includes a content management system, Tampa area customers will benefit from the service and community involvement Bay Cities Bank’s new website provides. - February 20, 2010 - Bayshore Solutions
New Market Rates Insight Analysis Reveals Short-Term Bank Deposits Are Now in Negative Territory Yielding Net Loss for Depositors
Latest Study Indicates 12-month CD Opened in January 2009 Has Return of -1.13% When Adjusted for Inflation - February 20, 2010 - Market Rates Insight
Breitling Oil and Gas Commences Drilling Operations on Its BREITLING-STAR #1 Well; Utilizes New Technologies
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced today that drilling operations have begun on its BREITLING-STAR #1 well. Utilizing a 2,000 horsepower drilling rig from Felderholff Brothers Drilling Company, Breitling has commenced drilling its... - February 19, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Dale Atkins and Dennis Stevick of DND Associates Produced $30 Million in 2009 Real Estate Sales and Were Honored with Prudential Chairman’s Circle 2009 Diamond Award
Dale Atkins and Dennis Stevick of DND Associates Produced almost $30 Million in 2009 Real Estate Sales and Were Honored with the Prudential Chairman’s Circle 2009 Diamond Award. DND Associates also launched 3 new Fort Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Websites. - February 19, 2010 - DND Associates
Entrust IRA Administration Hosting Advanced IRA Investor Workshop
Entrust IRA Administration to hold workshop on March 10th - February 19, 2010 - Entrust Freedom
Gold Coast Asset Management Inc. Launches Investment Programs with Euro 6 Billion in Deposit Insurance - Fund Manager: Chris Brueck
Gold Coast Asset Management Inc. now offers investment programs that participate in the global energies, metals, equities, debt, and FX markets. They are managed by Chris Brueck, Director of Asset Management. - February 19, 2010 - Gold Coast Asset Management Inc.
The Deal's Vipal Monga to Lead Discussion on Distressed Financial Assets at Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010
Top Investing Minds to Review Current Distressed Financial Assets Landscape at GoldenNetworking.com's Influential Conference. - February 19, 2010 - Golden Networking
Thomas Rozman Joins ActiFi as Senior Vice President of Business Development
ActiFi, Inc., a software and solutions firm serving the practice management needs of financial enterprises and financial advisors, has added Thomas Rozman to its executive team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Rozman will be responsible for leading ActiFi’s... - February 18, 2010 - ActiFi, Inc.
Premier IT Partnership for Index Ventures
Leading IT Solutions Provider, Capital Support is delighted to announce an IT Support partnership with Index Ventures LLP, one of Europe’s foremost information technology and life sciences Venture Capital firms. - February 18, 2010 - Capital Support
Capital Support Announced in Top 100 Managed Service Providers Worldwide
London based Capital Support, leading provider of IT Services to the Financial Services industry has been named in the top 100 managed services providers (MSPs) worldwide. - February 18, 2010 - Capital Support
Strategy of Latest Entrant to the Distressed Investing World, DE Shaw, to be Debated at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Conference
DE Shaw mobilizes team to buy distressed assets of fund rivals; GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 to analyze recent developments in the distressed assets market. - February 17, 2010 - Golden Networking
Wave Consulting Hosts Webinars on Payment Processing
Wave Consulting will be hosting two live webinars on the the advancements in Payment Processing and how optimising your payment process can save money, improve cash forecasting and free up staff time. The webinars will be held on Thursday, 11th March and Tuesday, 16th March at 11.00am. The... - February 17, 2010 - Wave Consulting
Jennifer & Gary Ricco of Keller Williams Along with Other Top Professionals Will be Hosting a Free Pre Foreclosure Homeowner Outreach Assistance Seminar on March 6, 2010
Wachovia Fast Track Short Sale Program for North Los Angeles Homeowners struggling with Wachovia, Golden West or World Savings loans. Here are some of the programs highlights: Approvals in 7-10 days, $2500 up to $5000 for moving expenses. Full release of lien and all deficiency issues waived. Average closing from start to finish: 48 business days. - February 16, 2010 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green
Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital