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U.S. Business Journal Now Available on BlackBerry Smartphones
The Nation’s Oldest Internet Business-to-Business E-newspaper Offers Subscriptions to BlackBerry Smartphone Customers - July 25, 2008 - S.R. Bastien Corp.
International Investing: 401k Accelerator Tackles the Issue
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s 401 (k) Accelerator tackles the issue of overseas investment in its latest issue. - July 25, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Microsoft Chooses Connecticut Based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as New York Metro Area Partner Award Winner for Excellence in Serving the Staffing Industry
In an awards ceremony for New York Metro area Microsoft partners, Microsoft chose Harwinton based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as award winner for "Excellence in Small Business Vertical -- Professional Services." This award was given to recognize success in serving the staffing industry using StaffLinx GP - a tool that connects a Microsoft Dynamics GP back office system to a Bullhorn front office system. - July 24, 2008 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Isabella Bank's New Website Nominated for Award
WSI (We Simplify the Internet) recently assisted Isabella Bank, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI with a complete re-design of their website and Internet marketing strategy. The makeover was part of a corporate-wide re-branding effort which involved a name change, new brand development and rolling in three other banks under their holding company under a new, unified name. Former community banker, Eric Cook, took the lead for WSI and received a nomination for best Financial Services site in 2008. - July 24, 2008 - WSI Internet Consulting
Sector Momentum Tracker Eyes Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals
As mixed news rolls in for the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker announced Monday that Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals has made gains on the Sector Momentum Table. - July 24, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Wisteria Recruits a Leading Self Assessment Tax Return Expert
Wisteria Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Tagg as Head of Taxation Services. - July 24, 2008 - Wisteria Chartered Accountants
Robert W. Cook, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 11/17/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Robert W. Cook, Partner of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Securities Exchange Act Rule... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, SIFMA to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 10/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
In Debt: Americans Seek Debt Consulting to Negotiate Down Bills
WebCreditAdvisors.com helps overextended consumers reduce credit debt by cutting what they owe and negotiating better terms. - July 23, 2008 - Web Credit Advisors Inc
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Booming Ukraine Banking Sector
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Booming Ukraine Banking Sector" to its report gallery. The report evaluates the products and services provided by the Ukraine banking industry. - July 23, 2008 - RNCOS
Mike Willis, CPA, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts on 09/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Mike Willis, CPA, Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts”. This... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Oliver I. Ireland, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules Issued on 09/09/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Oliver I. Ireland, Partner of Morrison & Foerster LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules Issued on 09/09/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Partner of Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
ETF Momentum Tracker Looks at IBB, as Biotech Gears Up for a Busy Week
IBB stood at position 14 on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table last week, up from 26 three weeks earlier. - July 23, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Matthew Mullaney, Tax Partner, BDO Seidman to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Matthew Mullaney, Tax Partner at BDO Seidman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax... - July 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
North Texas Credit Repair Company Announces Revolutionary Service
Credit repair company offering free credit repair for life for its clients. - July 21, 2008 - Credit Repair For LIFE
As Oil Takes a Hit, Will PowerShares’ DB Commodity Fund (DBC) Continue Its Climb?
“Oil’s incredible run was checked this week,” said Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker, “but a diversified commodities fund, like DBC, helps protect investors if one particular commodity falls.”... - July 20, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Sang Kim, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Sang Kim, Partner of DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – For... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey N. Saviano, Tax Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey N. Saviano, Tax Partner; Director of Northeast State and Local Tax Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Moore, Senior Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian Moore, Senior Tax Manager of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
ISMG to Unveil Business Impact Analysis Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com announce the debut of a new how-to webinar exploring the intricacies of Business Impact Analysis (BIA). - July 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Symmetry Advisors Announces Affiliation with Blossom Associati S.r.l. (Milan, Italy)
The two affiliated companies will conduct cross-border transactions between the U.S. and the Italian, Swiss and Israeli life sciences industries. - July 19, 2008 - Symmetry Advisors
ISMG to Introduce Privacy Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com unveil a new webinar extolling the merits of corporate privacy programs. - July 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Silver (SLV) and Gold (IAU): ETF Momentum Tracker Uses Precious Metals to Keep Subscribers Afloat in Choppy Markets
While volatile markets have major indices floundering, the Fidelity Independent Adviser ETF Momentum Tracker’s Portfolio holders have outperformed the market again. In the July 16 issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, announced that the... - July 19, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Harms to Present Two Sessions at CPA Associates International's Business Valuation Conference
Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, Senior Vice President at Mercer Capital, will present two sessions at the CPA Associates Business Valuation Seminar in Chicago, Illinois on July 21, 2008. Harms will present a session on "Portfolio Valuation," which examines SFAS 157 requirements for... - July 19, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLP Names Andre Chammas and Manuel Pravia as Firm’s Newest Directors
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP (MBAF), Florida’s largest independent public accounting firm, announces that Andre N. Chammas and Manuel E. Pravia have been named directors in its tax and accounting department. Chammas and Pravia previously served as senior managers at MBAF. Chammas... - July 19, 2008 - MBAF LLC
Deborah D. Lambert, CPA, CPCU, Managing Partner, Johnson Lambert & Co. to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Deborah D. Lambert, CPA, CPCU, Managing Partner of Johnson Lambert & Co. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Patrick Taylor, CEO, Oversight Systems, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on Effective Guidelines on Improving the Monitoring Quality of Your Internal Control Systems on 09/17
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Patrick Taylor, CEO of Oversight Systems, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on Improving the Monitoring Quality of... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Trent Gazzaway, Managing Partner of Corporate Governance, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Trent Gazzaway, Managing Partner of Corporate Governance of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Oversight Systems, Inc., a Pioneer Provider of Information Security & IT Audit Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Oversight Systems, Inc. A Pioneer Provider of Information Security & IT Audit named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Effective... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Triad Securities 90 Day Window
New quarterly IPO activity report, includes pricings spreadsheet and performance. - July 18, 2008 - Triad Securities
FXCM Adds High-Interest-Rate Currency Pairs to Its Forex Trading Platform
FXCM (www.fxcm.com) announced today the addition of three new exotic currency pairs to trade on the FX Trading Station, marked by high interest rates and high roll over. New Currency Pairs: Euro/Turkish Lira United States Dollar/Turkish Lira United States Dollar/South African Rand Current... - July 18, 2008 - FXCM
Canara Bank Chooses Triple Point to Manage New Precious Metals Business
India’s largest nationalized bank selects Commodity XL for Precious Metals to support complex business process workflows, rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance. - July 17, 2008 - Triple Point Technology, Inc
Retailnet Group, LLC Announces Its New Global Retail Database
RNG , a leading retail advisory firm has released the 1st phase of its online retail database. It is the most comprehensive view on chain retail - including store and non-store sales - available on-line today. - July 17, 2008 - Retailnet Group LLC
MJM Capital Group Arranges $7.2 Million Acquisition Senior Debt for the 138,380 Sq Ft Office Park Outside of Dallas, Texas
Commercial real estate investment banking firm, MJM Capital Group, LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is pleased to announce the arrangement of a $7.2 million acquisition loan for the 138,830 square foot, “garden-style” office park just outside Dallas, Texas for a private investor in... - July 17, 2008 - MJM Capital Group, LLC
BetterTrades Hosts Traders Super Summit in Dallas, Texas
BetterTrades™ has released the dates for its most comprehensive annual trading event, Traders Super Summit, to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 7 – 9, 2008. The Traders Super Summit, an annual conference hosted by BetterTrades’ founder, Freddie Rick, brings all of the... - July 16, 2008 - BetterTrades
Place Trade Financial Welcomes Krista Giles to Downtown Branch
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., [Member FINRA, SIPC], (www.placetrade.com), a full service financial services and online trading firm, announced that Krista Giles has joined the firm in the new downtown Raleigh branch office. In this position, Ms. Giles will work... - July 16, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Outperforms Major Indices
In the period since its inception, PowerShares Momentum Tracker has outperformed the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow net of fees. - July 16, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Highly Profitable Eco-Forestry Out-Performs More Traditional Investments, Returning 30% Last Year
Oxigen Investments offer eco-friendly investments in Teak and Agarwood which are proving to be lucrative investment vehicles for the individual investors they service. Established 5 years ago, Oxigen has an impressive client retention rate, with 24% of clients re-investing. And that client base is... - July 14, 2008 - Oxigen Investments
Non-profit Association Provides Prompt Disaster Relief to Members in Aftermath of Midwest Flooding
The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT) is providing immediate disaster relief to members who have been adversely affected by the recent flooding in many midwestern states. - July 13, 2008 - The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT)
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Looks at the New "Frontier" for Emerging Markets
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker looks at PMNA in this week’s issue. PowerShares MENA Frontier Countries Portfolio experienced a jump in volume, as well as price, in its second day of trading yesterday. With almost 200,000 shares on the tape Thursday, PMNA... - July 13, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
World’s Biggest Business Game Goes to Spain
Chapel-Hill based Andromeda Training announces the launch of a strategic partnership with Teneo Consulting, a management training and consulting firm with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, bringing the Income/Outcome board game business simulations to Spain. - July 12, 2008 - andromeda training, inc
Capturing Commodities: ETF Momentum Tracker Sees One Fund Looking Abroad
In its latest issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker credits GSG’s success to emerging markets exposure. - July 12, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Poland Banking Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Poland Banking Sector Analysis" to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the banking industry of the European country Poland. The report helps clients in analyzing the... - July 12, 2008 - RNCOS
Indonesia - Congenial Regulatory System Supporting Sharia Banking
The Sharia banking industry of Indonesia is expected to grow 52% by 2010 due to low penetration, improvement in regulatory framework, large Muslim population and lending to SMEs. - July 11, 2008 - RNCOS
7 More ETFs Close: Will Investors be Hurt?
Fidelity Indepedent Adviser speaks to former ETF Specialist and exchange member about the latest fund closings. - July 11, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
HedgeLender LLC Partners with 1st Flordia State Mortgage/EZStockloan to Form New HedgeLender Achieve Affiliate Development Program for the Stock-Secured Loan Industry
The nation's leading provider of private placement stock loan financing, HedgeLender LLC of Philadelphia, has partnered with the stock loan operation of 1st Florida State Mortgage to create a new joining operation that will specialize in expanding stock-secured lending through special training and support regimens to mortgage and real estate professionals displaced by the current slowdown in the real estate industry. - July 11, 2008 - HedgeLender LLC
Wheelhouse Advisors to Present at 8th Annual Shared Services for Finance & Accounting Conference
Presentation Will Focus on Leveraging Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance to Accelerate the Deployment of Shared Services Organizations. - July 10, 2008 - Wheelhouse Advisors LLC
Debt Management Helps Borrowers Cope with Tough Times
With the Governor of the Bank of England warning that ‘we face the most difficult economic challenge for two decades’, debt management company Gregory Pennington stresses the importance of finding the right debt solution. - July 10, 2008 - Gregory Pennington