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CES Futures Announces Dedicated Team to Serve Broker-Dealers
CES Futures (http://www.cesfutures.com/) is pleased to announce the addition of a team of experienced industry professionals dedicated to providing broker-dealers with access to quality alternative investments including hedge funds and managed futures. The team's mission is to support independent broker representatives and other financial firms in providing their clients with a full range of wealth management solutions. - October 19, 2008 - CES Futures Brokerage Co. Ltd.
Opal Conferences Invites Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Boston Wealth Management Forum
Addressing suitability for 130/30 portfolio strategy for endowment and pension funds - October 18, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting
PropertyShark.com Launches PropertyShark University; Real Estate School Offers Accredited Broker Continuing Education Classes in New York
PropertyShark.com today announced the official launch of PropertyShark University and its website, www.PropertySharkUniversity.com. The school, accredited by the state of New York, offers a full curriculum of broker continuing education classes. The classes are also intended for real estate investors. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Jersey Foreclosures Reach a One Year-High in Q3 2008; Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q3 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures reached a one year-high. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Venture Equity Latin America Mid-Year Report Announced
Fund raising and private equity investment in Latin America are detailed in the Venture Equity Latin America's 2008 Mid-Year Report. - October 17, 2008 - WorldTrade Executive, Inc.
NASDAQ and Learning Markets Announce Partnership
Learning Markets, LLC announces it has signed a content distribution agreement with NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. The agreement calls for NASDAQ OMX to distribute content from Learning Markets on its Web site, www.nasdaq.com. - October 17, 2008 - Learning Markets
Shrewd Speculators Podcast, with Kevin Sylla - Market and Sector Commentary at Investorideas.com: Navigating an Unprecedented Market
Oil Services Stocks as Well as Renewable Energy and Green Stocks Worth Taking a Look. - October 17, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Banking Confidence Survey Launched by Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com, launches its new Banking Confidence Survey. The study, inspired by recent, historic events in the banking industry, assesses the aftershocks of these events on U.S. banking institutions and the vital... - October 17, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
HDFC Standard Life Unveils ‘Sar Utha Ke Jiyo,’ a Music Album That Embodies and Propagates ‘Self Respect’
HDFC Standard life launch new album ‘Sar Utha Ke Jiyo,’ the album epitomizes ‘Self Respect’ and ‘Self Reliance,’ as strong virtues to lead life at one’s own terms. The album’s six songs comprise of two original compositions and four compilations symbolizing ‘Self Respect’ and ‘Self Reliance.’ - October 17, 2008 - HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited
Russell Bedford Boston Firm Promotes Mark Paquin, CPA to Principal
Mark Paquin has been promoted to Principal at Boston-area CPA and business advisory firm Rucci Bardaro & Barrett. - October 17, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Crescent State Bank Security Director Discusses Fighting Fraud Seminar and Shred-a-thon Event
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 the release of an audio podcast discussing Fighting Fraud, the first event in Crescent State Bank’s... - October 16, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
McGovern Consulting Group's Headquarters Relocated to Bigger Facility
Nonprofit software and consulting services group relocates to Doylestown, PA. - October 16, 2008 - McGovern Consulting Group
A Lifeline in the Ocean of Debt
Canadian Customer Debt Relief’s BluePrint 2 Black plan is an affordable, reliable solution to get out of debt and into a sound state of financial health. - October 15, 2008 - Canadian Customer Debt Relief Inc.
NuOpus Launches PCI Practice in Raleigh Area
NuOpus has launched a PCI and IFRS practice in the Raleigh-Durham area. The practice headed by Laney Dale will provide consulting and services to clients in the North Carolina area. - October 15, 2008 - NuOPus
Prospective Bankers Undeterred by Wall Street Crisis
Despite the ongoing financial crisis, investment-banking jobs remain highly sought after by undergraduate students. - October 15, 2008 - Wall Street Oasis
Paul J. Nockels, Partner, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits on 11/24/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Paul J. Nockels, Partner of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits”. This... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits on 11/24/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner of Ropes & Gray, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits”. This 2-hour... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Hitt, Jr., Navigant Capital Advisors to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits on 11/24/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard Hitt, Jr., Managing Director & Nation Practice Leader, Valuation Services of Navigant Capital Advisors will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Dayton D. Nordin, Principal Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits on 11/24/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Dayton D. Nordin, Principal Transaction Advisory Services - Valuation & Business Modeling of Ernst & Young will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting for Non Profits. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Scott Bayless, Partner, National Office Independence Group, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Rule 3526 on 11/20/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Scott Bayless, Partner, National Office Independence Group of Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Understanding Rule 3526”. This... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Lewis Ferguson, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Rule 3526 on 11/20/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Lewis Ferguson, Partner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Understanding Rule 3526”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Understanding Rule 3526
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Understanding Rule 3526. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). The PCAOB has adopted Rule... - October 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
New Commercial Hard Money Training DVD
Commercial Finance Advisors is excited to announce it has just added a commercial hard money training DVD to its commercial mortgage broker Store. As the credit crisis deepens, hard money loans will continue to thrive. Many borrowers that would normally fit conventional financing standards now find... - October 14, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
Turkey Yellow Pages Offers Special Investment Opportunity to SME’s Working with Finansbank
Turkey Yellow Pages offers special investment opportunities to KobiFinans.com.tr SME members that will allow them to introduce themselves on internet and to reach more customers. - October 13, 2008 - Yellow Pages Turkey
CaoSys Introduces CS*Applications for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
CaoSys, a developer of Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Productivity software announced this week the availability of CS*Applications for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12. CS*Applications offers a number of diverse solutions ranging from its Segregation of Duties solution (CS*Comply) to... - October 12, 2008 - CaoSys Limited
Women Financial Advisors Flock to LadyAdvisor.com for Support and Guidance During This Time of Historic Turbulence on Wall Street
Global online community for female financial advisors, LadyAdvisor.com, provides a wealth of resources for those women on the front lines of the economic downturn in the U.S. - October 11, 2008 - Lady Advisor
Stamos C. Nicholas, Principal, Valuation Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update on 11/18/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Stamos C. Nicholas, Principal, Valuation Services of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160... - October 11, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
John Formica, National Professional Services Group Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update on 11/18/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that John Formica, National Professional Services Group Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update”. - October 11, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
William J. Wilhelm, Partner, Financial Services Division, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update on 11/18/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that William J. Wilhelm, Partner, Financial Services Division of Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update”. This... - October 11, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). The adoption of... - October 11, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
A Florida Reverse Mortgage Company Offers a $500 Discount as Well as Donating to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation from Each Transaction
From October 9th, 2008 to December 31st, 2008 Homexpress Lending will offer a $500 discount off the closing fees for an FHA Reverse Mortgage in the State of Florida. HomeXpress will also make a donation of $100.00 in the borrowers name to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Breast Cancer Foundation for each reverse mortgage closed with their company from this offer. - October 11, 2008 - HomeXpress Lending
Sound Credit Advice for Troubled Economic Times
With the unsettled state of the American economy (which has now spread uncertainty to the global markets), the manner in which companies from small to large are handling their accounts receivable will play a bigger role than ever before. - October 11, 2008 - Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC
Crescent State Bank Announces Panel Members for Fighting Fraud Seminar
Community Bank to Host Local Fraud Experts. - October 11, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Loffa Interactive Introduces Prime Broker Application
The Loffa Interactive Group, a company specializing in the automation of financial firms' back and middle office processes, has announced the development of their newly released Prime Broker Integrated Network TM (PBINTM) solution. The company’s new product joins its existing FreeFunds... - October 10, 2008 - Loffa Interactive Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New... - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Steinbrun Hughes Gears Up to Place Restructuring Executives
Steinbrun Hughes has been expanding its focus on placing executive turnaround specialists with companies in California and around the nation. The principals at this leading executive recruiting firm perceive an increasing demand for top finance talent as companies face the economic... - October 10, 2008 - Steinbrun Hughes and Associates
State Tax Group Expands to Better Serve Clients
State Tax Group, LLC (STG) a leader in state and local tax services, headquartered in Dallas Texas continues to expand. A new office has opened in Houston, Texas. Adding the office in Southern Texas helps STG to better serve their Fortune 500 customers. “We are very excited to be closer to... - October 10, 2008 - State Tax Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). Treasury... - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Alexander Reid, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status on 12/15/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Alexander Reid, Associate of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status”. - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status on 12/15/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Douglas M. Mancino, Partner of McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status”. This 2-hour... - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Rick Speizman, National Partner-In-Charge, KPMG to Speak at KC’s Event on How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status on 12/15/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Rick Speizman, National Partner-In-Charge of KPMG’s Exempt Organizations Tax Practice (ExoTax) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “How to Avoid Revocation... - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Grime, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements on 11/13/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard Grime, Partner of O'Melveny & Myers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements”. This 2-hour... - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
William P. Jacobson, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements on 11/13/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that William P. Jacobson, Partner of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements”. - October 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
BiggerPockets Offers Alternative Bailout Plan by Quicken Loans’ Chairman
As the premier real estate social networking site, BiggerPockets.com - http://www.biggerpockets.com - is dedicated to helping provide the information needed to navigate the turbulent waters of the greatest economic crisis to strike the United States---the world---since the Great Depression of the... - October 09, 2008 - BiggerPockets, Inc.
Leader in Child Care & Daycare Management Software Introduces Innovative Solutions for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing
SofterWare Inc., developers of EZ-CARE2, a leading software solution for all aspects of child care program administration, announced the introduction of new and improved tools for collecting and processing child care tuition and fees electronically. - October 09, 2008 - SofterWare
Eddie McGee from Benson Futures Receives Accredited Asset Management Specialist Designation
Eddie McGee of the financial services firm Benson Futures Ltd, of Sydney Australia, has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist. McGee successfully completed the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, or AAMS, Professional Education Program from the... - October 09, 2008 - Benson Futures Ltd
Lewis Ferguson, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures on 10/16/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Lewis Ferguson, Partner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures”. This... - October 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Investorideas.com Presents the Latest Water Stocks Podcast for Investors
Bill Brennan Discusses the Performance of the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund, Global Water Industry Trends and Investing Trends. - October 09, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Empire Valuation Consultants Experience Excellence with Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co’s New Brand Position and Marketing Campaign
Today’s volatile economic climate is making it harder than ever for financial service firms to attract new clients and stay competitive in their markets. Empire Valuation Consultants, the Northeast’s leading independent valuation consulting firm, was looking to increase brand... - October 09, 2008 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.