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Andrea Hoy, President, Virtual CISO/ Intl. President/ Chairman, AHoy & Associates/ ISSA/ Financial SIG to Speak at the KC Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrea Hoy, President, Virtual CISO/ Intl. President/ Chairman, AHoy & Associates/ ISSA/ Financial SIG will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast... - January 19, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Marketforce to Host Industry Leaders at Its 20:20 Customer Experience: Financial Services Event
Now in its sixth year, this conference brings together professionals from banking, insurance, life assurance and more to discuss the changing face of customer experience in the financial services. - January 18, 2016 - Marketforce
The Momentum Company Gains Steam with US$1.0 Billion Dollar Deal
The Momentum Company (TMC) announced it has secured an additional US$1.0 Billion for its Financial Guarantee Program. With this program, The Momentum Company will indemnify (regulated & unregulated) financial institutions and debt investors, against loss by providing a "cashed backed"... - January 16, 2016 - The Momentum Company, Inc.
SureCash Mobile Payments for Grameen Shakti Installments
Grameen Shakti (GS) has recently signed an MoU to use SureCash mobile banking and payment platform. Under this MoU, 1.6 million GS customers living across the remote areas will use mobile-phone based SureCash automated payment platform to pay their installments for its Solar Home Systems. Managing... - January 16, 2016 - SureCash
Kyle Sheahen, Attorney, King & Spalding to Speak at the KC Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kyle Sheahen, Attorney, King & Spalding will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FFIEC Cyber Security Assessment Tool... - January 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Marketforce to Host the 7th Insurance Fraud Summit on 10th March 2016 in London
Now in its 7th year, the Insurance Fraud Summit is the leading conference for those involved in the fight against fraud in 2016. This one-day forum will showcase addresses from senior experts at the forefront of fraud prevention, including key regulators and leading insurers such as RSA, LV= and AXA. - January 15, 2016 - Marketforce
Insight Wealth Partners Brings on Executive Financial Advisor
Insight Wealth Partners continues to grow with the addition of former financial services executive, Brian Finnigan, AIF®, as financial advisor. - January 13, 2016 - Insight Wealth Partners
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FFIEC Cyber Security Assessment Tool (Assessment) for Financial Institutions: What You Need to Know in 2016 and Beyond
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: FFIEC Cyber Security Assessment Tool (Assessment) for Financial Institutions: What You Need to Know in 2016 and Beyond... - January 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
V5 Systems Closes $7 Million Series A Financing
Foxlink Group leads Series A investment to expand US and international growth of V5 Systems. V5 Systems, Inc. (“V5”) (www.v5systems.us), a leader in innovating wireless, on edge, intelligent security and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) computing solutions announces that it has... - January 12, 2016 - V5 Systems
Green Brick Partners Announces $170 Million Dollar Development in Frisco, Texas and December Progress
Plano-based Green Brick Partners, Inc. acquired 96 acres in Frisco, Texas along Eldorado Parkway between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road. The future development, Frisco Springs, will consist of 350 homes ranging in size from townhomes to traditional single family homes. Jed Dolson, Green... - January 12, 2016 - Green Brick Partners
Franklin & Vaughn, LLC and Croxford & Company, PC Combine Forces
Metro-East/St. Louis area public accounting firms Franklin & Vaughn, LLC and Croxford & Company, PC are pleased to announce their combination effective October 1, 2015. All activities of the combined firm now operate as Franklin & Vaughn, LLC. - January 12, 2016 - KTLLC Communications
BDA Advises AnaJet on Its Sale to Ricoh
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, AnaJet LLC ("AnaJet"), a leading US provider of direct-to-garment printers, has been sold by Chicago Growth Partners, a private equity group, to Ricoh Company Ltd ("Ricoh"), one of Japan's leading printing and imaging... - January 12, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
John Glabach, P.E. Joins Apex Companies as Regional Manager
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced today that John Glabach, P.E., P.M.P., ENV SP, has joined as the Regional Manager of the company’s Mid-Continental Region. Mr. Glabach brings more than 17 years... - January 11, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
Absolute Capital Ranked as One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in the Inc. 5000
Absolute Capital has now been ranked as one of America’s fastest growing companies for five years in a row. Brian Osborn, Managing Director at Absolute Capital states “We are extremely proud to achieve these honors. It is a direct reflection of our team’s abilities and the... - January 11, 2016 - Absolute Capital Portfolio Management Group
Diligent Benefits Launches a New Breed of Insurance Services
Diligent Insurance Services, a leader in new age insurance services announced that it has launched Diligent Benefits to provide personalized services for consumers to select individualized insurance and financial products. Diligent Benefits does not simply quote and sell insurance policies, but... - January 11, 2016 - Diligent Insurance Services
Marketforce to Host 17th Annual the Future of Retail Banking: Europe on 7th & 8th March in Vienna
Now in its 17th year, The Future of Retail Banking: Europe will bring together over 150 senior figures from retail banks all across Europe. - January 11, 2016 - Marketforce
Sharon A. Burt Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon A. Burt of San Diego, California was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Sharon A. Burt Ms. Burt has over 45 years experience in the financial... - January 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Contego Announces Selection Into Accenture's Fintech Innovation Lab London
Contego has been selected as one of the 15 startups that will be partnered with senior-level bank executives as part of the Accenture Fintech Lab programme 2016. - January 09, 2016 - Contego
Optima ECM Consulting Announces TotalCare Services
Michael Jenkins has joined Optima Consulting to lead the Optima TotalCare line of business. There are challenges in achieving the return on investment for complex Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions once the initial deployment is complete and business users are actively utilizing the... - January 08, 2016 - Optima ECM Consulting
Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist
The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Enthusiastic Loan Originator in Colorado
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Danielle Samaniego as a mortgage loan originator in Centennial, Colorado. She joins TeamGO with more than 25 years of industry experience and has done everything including processing, closing, underwriting and loan origination. Samaniego is a self-proclaimed... - January 08, 2016 - GoGSF
Quality First Solutions Releases Webpage Containing George Malik's Hospital Cost Reduction Publications
The CEO of Quality First Solutions, George Malik, provides insight on hospital cost reduction practices through five publications in 2015. - January 07, 2016 - Quality First Solutions
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for Renegade Industrial
International investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, Renegade Industrial, LLC. The facility was provided by Loeb Term Solutions. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison... - January 06, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
BDA Advises Founder on Sale of Diagnostic Biotech Company CHROMagar SAS
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the French company CHROMagar SAS, the pioneer in innovative chromogenic culture media solutions, has been sold to a Japanese chemicals company. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CHROMagar founder and shareholder, Dr. Alain Rambach. Terms of the... - January 06, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Prashant Amin Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Prashant Amin of West Hills, California was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Prashant Amin Mr. Amin has over 51 years experience in the financial field. - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The BSC Group Arranges $31M Refinance of Manhattan Self-Storage Facility
The BSC Group, LLC., a boutique self storage and commercial real estate financing advisor, recently structured and negotiated a $31 million financing secured by a self storage facility in Downtown Manhattan, NY for Keepers Self Storage. The historically well-occupied property features over 1,500... - January 05, 2016 - The BSC Group, LLC
LichtensteinRE Retained as Exclusive Broker to Sell Brooklyn Two Net Leased Retail Condominium Properties That Require Little or No Expense to Buyer
LichtensteinRE has been retained on an exclusive basis to sell two Brooklyn 100% rented retail condominiums located at 105 Kings Highway in the Gravesend/Bensonhurst Section of Brooklyn. The asking price is $4,199,999 but all offers are invited. The Retail Units consist of a Medical Radiology... - January 05, 2016 - LichtensteinRE
ARGI Financial Group Kicks Off New Year with Expanded Commitment to Community
ARGI Financial Group, a Louisville, Kentucky based wealth management firm has established ARGI Gives, a charitable program dedicated to improving the lives of others in the communities they serve. Beginning in 2016, ARGI Gives will provide grants and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations in... - December 24, 2015 - ARGI Financial Group
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Industry Veteran in Tennessee
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Sherry Herriman as mortgage loan originator in Bolivar, Tennessee. She joins TeamGO with more than 36 years in the banking industry. She has reviewed loans for 20 years and is excited to be on the other side of the desk originating loans. In order to grow her... - December 24, 2015 - GoGSF
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber Increased in 2015, Though Prices Have Trended Downward in Key Markets
Both domestic and export prices of softwood lumber have fallen in the US, Europe and China during the 3Q/15, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian lumber exporters have had a good year with record-high export volumes, competitive export prices and 20% higher prices in Ruble terms. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Faster in Europe Than in the Rest of the World for the Past 18 Months, with the ESPI Price Index Reaching a Five Year Low, Reports WRQ
The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has declined by almost seven percent in 18 months and in the 3Q/15, was at its lowest level in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since early 2014, sawlog prices in Europe have fallen faster than in most other lumber-producing countries around the world. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Hot100 Awards Announces LoanMeet as Winner for 2015
The second edition of Hot100 Awards, a national race for grace showcasing the best technology start-ups in consumer internet, Digital, B2B and SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud) today announces its 2015 Hot100 Award winners. Embodying disruptive technologies with excellence and producing... - December 23, 2015 - LoanMeet
The Trade Locker Announces the Creation of 3,090 Stock Message Boards
The Trade Locker: a free online community for day traders, swing traders and investors has just completed the creation of a stock message board for every ticker symbol on Nasdaq. - December 21, 2015 - The Trade Locker
GSF Mortgage Establishes First Branch in the Prairie State
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Sarkes Abbas as branch manager in Chicago, Illinois. He joins TeamGO with 15 years of mortgage industry experience. Throughout his career, he was awarded the #1 Sales Person as well as the Circle of Excellence. In order to grow, he accepted a branch manager... - December 19, 2015 - GoGSF
SMi Reports: Plan Your First Business Meeting in 2016 at Nordic Card Conference
This year's conference will examine why the importance of a good strategy has never been more significant, especially with the large increase in new market players competing with the traditional banks. - December 18, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Mission Federal Credit Union Receives BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
The San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB) has named Mission Federal Credit Union as recipient of its prestigious Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, category 250-499 employees. The award recognizes Mission Fed for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service and community... - December 17, 2015 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC’s Noda Announces Performance-Related Fees
Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC says it will introduce a performance-related fee structure option from 2016. - December 17, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Carl A. Bohn Introduces His New Website www.My1040Guy.com and is Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Carl A. Bohn of Kingman, Arizona has introduced his new website www.my1040guy.com and has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the financial field. About Carl A. Bohn Mr. Bohn... - December 16, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Increased Dividend Revenue Fund Changes Name to "Ephraim Global Regulated Volatility Fund"
Fund’s goals will continue to be income and long term capital development. - December 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
On the Move Corporation Signs Exclusive 12 Year Development Deal with Iconic Restaurant Brand Stewart’s to Bring 250 Locations to the State of Florida & Georgia
On the Move Corporation (“OTM”) and Stewart’s All American Corp announced today the signing of an exclusive development agreement. The 12 year agreement calls for the development of 250 Stewart’s locations exclusive to On the Move convenience stores, throughout the States of... - December 15, 2015 - On the Move Corporation
Straightforward OIS Discounting Impact Assessment with pasVal
Principia Partners today announced that OIS discounting impact assessments are now available through its derivatives valuation service, pasVal. - December 15, 2015 - Principia Partners LLC
DMM FX on Track for Continued Growth
Capitalising on its low spread offer, ranging from as low as 0.5 pips on major currency pairs, DMM FX spearheads its competitors delivering the super low cost of trading in the FX industry. - December 15, 2015 - DMM FX Australia Pty Ltd
Private Bank of Buckhead Celebrates Ninth Anniversary
Bank enters tenth year in position of continued strength. Crawford: "If anyone out there doesn’t love their bank, I hope they’ll consider our approach to full-service community banking.” - December 14, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Solomon Exam Prep Launches “Series 50 MSRB Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam” Study Program
Solomon Exam Prep has published study materials for professionals required to take the upcoming Series 50 pilot exam. - December 12, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 55 FINRA Equity Trader Examination, 2nd Edition” Now Available
In response to the new FINRA Series 55 outline, Solomon Exam Prep restructures its Series 55 exam guide giving Solomon students the most up-to-date Series 55 study materials available. - December 11, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 26 FINRA Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal Examination” Study Guide Now Available
Solomon Exam Prep has published a concise study guide for professionals seeking their Series 26 license. - December 11, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Regional Manager to Grow Midwest
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Leo Spanuello as regional manager in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He joins TeamGO with 22 years of experience and has been involved in every facet of the industry including working as a mortgage loan originator, running a wholesale and correspondent division, working... - December 11, 2015 - GoGSF
Mission Federal Credit Union Celebrates Opening of Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch
Mission Federal Credit Union, the largest, locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, with $2.8 billion in assets and over 25 branch locations serving more than 187,000 customers, celebrates the opening of its new Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch, located at 11650 Carmel... - December 10, 2015 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Lifetime VIP Member
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Madison Street Capital Announced as a Winner for the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
The M&A Advisor has announced Madison Street Capital a winner of the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards. The awards, widely respected as a pinnacle of achievement in the financial industry, recognize excellence in deal making, restructuring and financing, celebrating the... - December 09, 2015 - Madison Street Capital