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Easy-Forex™ Opens in London
Easy-Forex has established an office in London, just months after launching its new forex trading platform, the Visual Trading Machine™. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Virtual Galt Announces Stock Research Findings: More Democrats in the Senate Mean Lower Stock Returns
James Oaksun, president of Virtual Galt Corporation, a Saco, Maine-based financial consultancy, has completed path-breaking research on stock returns under different political scenarios. The findings indicated that, for the United States Senate, every 10 additional Democrats resulted in a reduction in real (inflation adjusted) stock returns by about one percent per year. - December 07, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Free $50 to Open FXCM Micro Forex Trading Account
Put FXCM Micro to the test and check out spreads as low as 1.5 on EUR/USD. - December 07, 2008 - FXCM
U.S. Debt Settlement Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary; Business is Better Than Ever
U.S. Debt Settlement is an established fast rising company with plenty of aggressive young talent worth taking a look at. Whether you are interested in a good news story, financial help with debt settlement, loan modification or want to learn about possibly investing in the next hot stock - this information is for you. - December 06, 2008 - U.S. Debt Settlement
Crescent State Bank Secures New Core Processing Services
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has selected Metavante, a leading provider of banking and payments technology, to replace the... - December 06, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
MitiGroup, LLC Announces Entry Into Mortgage Loan Document Auditing for Mortgage Loan Modifications.
MitiGroup, LLC, a Florida LLC, announces credit services conduit formation for Loan Document auditing, Loan Modification, Credit Auditing, Debt Settlement, and Attorney Referral. Mortgage Loan document auditing is the process by which closing documents signed by the borrower are analyzed for compliance by industry auditors an d experts, using the top software program used by the lenders themselves. - December 05, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
CEO Challenges Reports Record Year
2008 events attracted 137 CEOs from around the world, $13,800 donated to charity. - December 05, 2008 - CEO Challenges
Financial Decisions Group Launches Their Free Debt Consolidation Programs Online
Financial Decisions Group, located online at financialdecisionsgroup.net, recently launched their online debt consolidation website to assist more customers in obtaining help with their debts. - December 05, 2008 - Financial Decisions Group
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Announces Restricted Article Access on BankInfoSecurity.com & CUInfoSecurity.com Has Been Lifted
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces that it has removed the login requirement to access articles on BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com. - December 03, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Genesis Funding Source, LLC Provides $4,000,000 in Term Financing for Houston Retail Strip Center
Bryan K. Watts, President of Genesis Funding Source, LLC, announced today that the company has provided $4,000,000 in term financing to Beltway-Gessner Retail, LP (“Beltway-Gessner”) for a 28,483 square foot retail strip center located off Beltway 8 in Houston, Texas. The... - December 02, 2008 - Genesis Funding Source, LLC
Virtual Galt Announces The Gift of Freedom(SM)
Virtual Galt Corporation announces a new product today. Called The Gift of Freedom(SM), it is a suite of services designed to help people find freedom. - December 02, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Sawlog Prices Increase in China in 3Q 2008 as Log Supply Tightens, Reports WRI
The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. - December 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Panel Shares Top Ten Economic Insights
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, recently asked five experts on finance and economics to explore some of the fundamental effects impacting the economy with a special focus on the investment landscape and what may be expected going forward. The presentations and discussion yielded these top ten economic insights. - December 01, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
First Mortgage Supports LIFT Scheme
It’s harder than ever to get a foot on the housing ladder but First Mortgage is one organisation that is committed to offering first-time buyers a chance to own and afford their own homes. The company can now provide this unique opportunity through the innovative and extremely successful LIFT... - November 29, 2008 - First Mortgage Direct Ltd
International and Private Equity Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square, New York City on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 AM. - November 27, 2008 - The Transition Companies
CallDesk Receptionists Gear Up for the Tax Season
Call Desk Inc announced that they have enhanced their services to provide live virtual receptionists to CPA’s and other tax preparers during the upcoming tax season. - November 26, 2008 - Call Desk Inc
The EliteExchange Group Eyes Asia, to Partner with China's Largest Education Group EIC
The two groups have agreed on allocating mutual resources on bringing the world-class practices to China. International students, especially Chinese with lower English proficiency and minimum experience might seek the wise path to stand out in this turbulent market place. - November 26, 2008 - The EliteExchange Group
Northshore Capital Advisors Named One of BusinessTN Magazine’s 2008 Hot100
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development at NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that the firm was named to BusinessTN magazine’s 2008 Hot100 list, which... - November 26, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Golden Valley Lending Group Granted Advance Fee Agreement for Loan Modifications
Golden Valley Lending Group approved for legal loan modification in San Diego. - November 26, 2008 - Golden Valley Lending Group
San Diego’s Veritus Funding’s Net Branching System Helps with Loan Modifications
Veritus Funding completes loan modifications in San Diego. - November 26, 2008 - Veritus Funding
Smart Transaction Systems Releases 2008 Small Business Gift Card Study
New study provides valuable insight into the strength of small business gift card programs during uncertain financial times. - November 25, 2008 - Smart Transaction Systems
Crescent State Bank Community Banker Named President of Kiwanis Club of Apex
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that Betty Crump, community banker for the bank’s Apex branch, has been named president of the Kiwanis Club of... - November 23, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Rex Consulting Becomes Full Member Firm of Russell Bedford International in Bulgaria
Russell Bedford promotes its Bulgarian correspondent firm to full membership of the international network. - November 23, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
San Diego’s Veritus Funding’s Legal Loan Modification is Available Throughout California
Veritus Funding announces Net Branching System. - November 23, 2008 - Veritus Funding
Virtual Galt Announces GaltGold(SM) List
Virtual Galt Corporation today announced its 2008-09 list of GaltGoldSM approved pre-owned luxury automobiles. The car makes and models selected have both outstanding reliability reputations and represent good value for the dollar, as they have reached optimal points on their depreciation... - November 21, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with SofterWare and Delivers Strategic Payment Services
Announces the Integration of Electronic ACH Payment Processing – Creates Savings and Convenience - November 20, 2008 - SofterWare
Turmoil Works for Growing Envoy Mortgage
Mortgage banker goes against national tide with acquisition spree. While regulators, banks and homeowners deal with escalating turbulence in financial markets, a Houston mortgage banking firm is calmly pushing ahead with a national expansion plan under a new banner. First Houston Mortgage Ltd. - November 20, 2008 - Envoy Mortgage, St. Louis, MO Branch
Russell Bedford Pakistan Partner Named as a Vice President of ICAP
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan announces the election of RSRIR partner as Vice President - North. - November 20, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Main Street Americans Propose Solutions to Financial Crisis in Efinancial Blog Contest
The president-elect of the United States has told Americans "This election is all about you!" At least one financial blog is inclined to agree. The best ideas on how to save the American economy have been proposed by the daily visitors to www.Efinancialblog.com and chosen on election day... - November 19, 2008 - Efinancial
Legal Funding Soon to be Available in All 50 States
Governor signs bill to legalize and regulate legal financing in Ohio. Ohio consumers gain access to valued financing source for those who are experiencing financial stress while pursuing a lawsuit in the court system. Funding option now available in all 50 states. - November 19, 2008 - LawsuitFunding.com, LLC
Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression
Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick
Bettertrades Collaborates with Forbes.com to Catapult Investor iConference
Online-Only Event Features Steve Forbes and an All-Star Panel of Investment Advisors, including BetterTrades veteran Scott Schilling. - November 18, 2008 - BetterTrades
Pamela Lyons, "The Queen of QuickBooks®," Joins the Business Expert Webinars Speaker Team
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Pamela Lyons has joined their speaker community to deliver business eLearning training on the use of QuickBooks®. "QuickBooks® has so many bells and whistles of which many accounting... - November 18, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
11th Annual Alternative Investing Summit Returns to Laguna Niguel, CA
Opal Financial Group will be hosting the 2008 Alternative Investing Summit, December 7-9, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA. - November 15, 2008 - Opal Financial Group
Northshore Capital Advisors Closes Deal for Knoxville Document Destruction Company
NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that the firm has closed a transaction for document destruction company 3GS, LLC. With this transaction, 3GS, a business venture formed to consolidate the... - November 15, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Golden Valley Lending Group Leads the Way in Loan Modification
Golden Valley Lending Group licensed to legally modify loans. - November 14, 2008 - Golden Valley Lending Group
Independent Investment Management Company, Gore Browne Investment Management, Opens New Office in Harrogate Following Period of Sustained Growth
Former asset management company CEO, Mark Arkwright, discusses the reasons why he is bringing his twenty years of experience in private client investment management to the new Gore Browne Investment Management office in Harrogate. - November 14, 2008 - Gore Browne Investment Management
Learn to Trade Currencies This Fall
FXCM (http://www.fxcm.com?CMP=PR-TradeCurrencies) joins CNBC.com for the second time as the exclusive currency trading sponsor in the CNBC.com Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge. The CNBC.com Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge is back. The contest officially begins on November 17th and registration... - November 14, 2008 - FXCM
Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. Earns Top Award
Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that their firm has been included in the “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisers” in Barron’s Business and Financial Weekly. This is the second year in a row Ciccarelli Advisory Services has achieved this honor. The top... - November 14, 2008 - Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.
The President Makes It Law to Help Struggling Veteran and Military Home Owners
Congress and the President have both acted in a bold move to help assist thousands of deserving military home owners to prevent foreclosure and make the cost of home ownership easier to bear. In October on this year (2008) President Bush signed into law, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of... - November 13, 2008 - Low VA Rates
Churchill Knight Announces Its 3,000th Client
Churchill Knight, one of the UK’s leading freelancer and contractor accounting firms, today announced the signature of its 3,000th client. In addition to its other services, Churchill Knight provides freelancers, contractors and the self-employed with umbrella company alternatives, limited... - November 13, 2008 - Churchill Knight
Orchard Growth Partners Congratulates Client on Receiving OBE for Services to East London Community
Paul Cooper, a principal finance director for Orchard Growth Partners, expresses congratulations on behalf of the financial director services company. Paul has provided finance director services to the Docklands Settlement Charity since 1992. - November 13, 2008 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
Veritus Funding Leads the Way in Loan Modification
Veritus Funding makes legal loan modification available throughout California. - November 12, 2008 - Veritus Funding
Wikiwealth.com Announces the Future of Stock Research
Wikiwealth.com launched the first and only website with interactive stock research reports, which effectively combines Main Street understanding and Wall Street analysis. The wiki-based platform – popularized by Wikipedia – gives investors the ability to add content, openly discuss... - November 12, 2008 - Wikiwealth.com
Venture Capital Award Ceremony at London Hilton Provides Welcome Relief from Financial Doom and Gloom
Co sponsored by Orchard Growth Partners the Venture Capital Award ceremony, known as the “Oscars” of the European venture capital community, was attended by over 600 business investment professionals from across Europe. Ash Mehta, Chief Executive of Orchard Growth Partners, comments on the success of the event in celebrating the achievements of businesses involved in venture capital fundraising. - November 12, 2008 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
Easy-Forex Voted ‘Best Dealing Room’
Easy-Forex was voted ‘Best Dealing Room’ by participants at this year’s prestigious Middle East Money Summit. - November 11, 2008 - easy-forex
New Release 1.1.0 of the Second Derivative Financial Portal is Available for Free Download on Sourceforge.net
The Second Derivative (2D) Financial Portal (Finportal) is a flexible ebusiness transaction and accounting portal with real time Sales, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable , Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Reconciliation for 1) Bank and Credit Cards, 2) Commission, 3) Freight and 4) Warranty. - November 11, 2008 - Randr, Inc.
New Ready to Use Financial Widgets Catalog from Macroaxis
Macroaxis makes its most progressive financial widget catalog available for free to financial portals, wealth management boutiques, market blogger, and other investment related sites. - November 11, 2008 - Macroaxis Corporation
The Trusted Expert Network, the First Site Offering Free, Expert Advice Has Launched
Introducing the Trusted Expert Network, the First Site Offering Free, Expert Advice on Retirement, Investments, Personal Finance, Legal Matters and Insurance from the Most Trusted Names in their Fields. - November 10, 2008 - Trusted Expert Network