Banking & Financial Services News
Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.
Texas Trust Awards GPISD Senior with $1,000 Scholarship
Texas Trust has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Grand Prairie ISD student, Jemiah Williams. Williams is a senior at Dubiski Career High School. She has been accepted at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she plans to study business with an emphasis on foreign policy and social issues. - May 04, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Michael Baker Named Executive VP at SAFE Federal Credit Union
Michael Baker, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for more than 16 years, has been named SAFE’s executive vice president. Baker, most recently vice president of operations, now oversees a broad range of the growing credit union’s services and operations. Baker joined SAFE as... - May 04, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Paul Silverstein Receives Chairman’s Club and Excellence in Commercial Real Estate Awards
Paul Silverstein was presented with two prestigious awards by RE/MAX Advance Realty. At the awards banquet, held at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove on April 25, 2017, he received the Chairman’s Club Certificate of Achievement and the Excellence in Commercial Real Estate Award. - May 03, 2017 - Florida Commercial Team
PrivatePlus Grows New Savannah Office with Addition of Melissa Guzman
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of National Bank of Commerce, has named Melissa Guzman a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. She is based in PrivatePlus’ new Savannah office. “Melissa treats her buyers like family, and easily adapts to various client and Realtor work styles,”... - May 03, 2017 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
Moneyto Ltd Awarded "The Best Online Money Transfer System to Moldova"
Moneyto Ltd has been awarded "The best online money transfer system to Moldova" by International Association of Money Transfer Networks during the International conference on payment systems, money transfers and innovations "Future Bank Conference 2016" held on 2-3 December 2016... - May 03, 2017 - Moneyto
Winbrook, Inc. Acquires RPM
Acquisition makes 51 year old Winbrook the largest New England based provider of branded print, promotional, packaging, display, fulfillment and digital solutions to the banking, credit union and financial service industries. - May 01, 2017 - Winbrook
Moneyto Ltd Acquired Rights to Unistream Money Transfer Brand in EU
Moneyto Ltd has partnered with Unistream money transfer network and acquired the rights to use Unistream Money Transfer brand name in the European Union. The new partnership allows Moneyto customers to do fast as well as near real-time transfers to their families and friends in Eastern Europe and CIS countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia. - May 01, 2017 - Moneyto
Retirement Expert, Rick Maraj, to Release His 1st Book Titled "Building a Better Retirement"
Rick Maraj, Retirement expert and President of The Retire Advisory Group, can now add author to his growing list of accomplishments. His book, "Building A Better Retirement" will be the go to resource for those looking to retire successfully. - April 26, 2017 - The Retire Advisory Group
iGrad Financial Wellness CTO Honored by Employee Benefit Adviser
Employee Benefit Adviser has honored iGrad Chief Technology Officer, Dean Harris, with a “Benefit Innovator” award for his work on the Enrich™ Employee Financial Wellness Education Platform. Dean Harris responded to the honor by calling attention to the collective work done at... - April 26, 2017 - iGrad
Miniter Group Launches New Miniter.com Home Page
Miniter Group has launched a new home page to disseminate new lender insurance information. - April 25, 2017 - Miniter Group
MDO Partners to Present on FCPA at SCCE Miami Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference
Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca to Co-Lead Discussion on FCPA Enforcement. - April 25, 2017 - MDO Partners
NAWRB Announces Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner. A real estate technology industry powerhouse, Ten-X recognizes the importance of growing the community of women and women-owned and small businesses in the housing... - April 25, 2017 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Newest Crowdfunding Website with a Unique Design to Raise the Most Money for It's Users
Crowbump.com launches full scale today as the newest online fundraising platform with a unique vision to not just collect donations but to raise the most money possible for each user. With this specific advantage over competitors, Crowdbump is shifting the effectiveness and impact of online giving. - April 25, 2017 - Crowdbump - Online Fundraising
topcreditcardprocessors.com Acknowledges MONEXgroup as the Top Credit Card Processing Service in Canada for the Month of April 2017
The independent authority on merchant services, topcreditcardprocessors.com, has named MONEXgroup the best credit card processing service in Canada for April 2017. MONEXgroup was selected due to their strong performance in the in-depth evaluation process. Thousands of competing merchant services... - April 21, 2017 - topseos.com
Atlanta FinTech Startup Invited to Money 20/20 Startup Challenge
After winning the Technology Association of Georgia’s Fintech Innovation Award, Trust Stamp will now compete at both the 36|86 Technology Conference in Tennessee and on a national level in the prestigious Money 20/20 Startup Challenge in Las Vegas. - April 20, 2017 - Trust Stamp
Minnesota Entrepreneur & Investor Jeff Tarman Announces Release of “Green About Money: A Graduate's Guide to Personal Finance”
May 1 Book Release: "Green About Money: A Graduate's Guide To Personal Finance" aimed at high school and college graduates. - April 20, 2017 - Marble Financial
Consumer Mobile Payments Market Growing at 41.1% CAGR by 2026
Mobile phones, developed to facilitate telecommunications, have now become wallets for consumers. - April 20, 2017 - Persistence Market Research
One of the Top Marketers in the U.S. Lands at TaxSlayer; Chris Moloney to Lead Marketing, Digital and Growth for the Fast-Growing Tax and Online Financial Services Firm
After leading Scottrade, Experian, and Wells Fargo Advisors through major growth periods, Chris Moloney joins one of the top tax service providers in the U.S. "Moloney put Scottrade on the map." - CMO.com / Adobe; Moloney has keynoted digital marketing events in Australia and Japan and was featured in the marketing book, "Taking Down Goliath." His creation of the "Band Search Campaign" for Experian earned him a Grand Midas Award. - April 19, 2017 - TaxSlayer
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Retirement Expert, Rick Maraj, to Host "Building a Better Retirement" Radio Show
Rick Maraj, founder and owner of The Retire Advisory Group, an independent financial advisory firm, is now hosting his new radio show on Sarasota News Radio 1320 and 1450 AM. The show "Building A Better Retirement" airs Sundays from 2pm-3pm. - April 19, 2017 - The Retire Advisory Group
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Darrell Merkel President and CEO
Darrell Merkel takes the reins at Safe Federal Credit Union in Sumter, South Carolina. - April 19, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
PrivatePlus Mortgage Expands Into Savannah Market
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of National Bank of Commerce, is pleased to welcome a team of five mortgage pros as it launches an expansion into the Savannah market, serving that city and surrounding areas. “Since the launch of PrivatePlus, we have said that our strategy might include... - April 18, 2017 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Lou Ann Tovar Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lou Ann Tovar of Fort Stockton, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the area of finance. About Lou Ann Tovar Ms. Tovar has 40 years experience in the financial field. - April 18, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
RateGenius Named Top Workplace in Austin
RateGenius, an Austin-based, nationwide web-based vehicle refinance loan broker was named a Top Workplace in Austin for the fourth consecutive year. The award was set-up by The Austin American Statesman to recognize companies that have a great workplace. RateGenius, founded in 1999, believes in an... - April 18, 2017 - rateGenius
Defy Impossible Half-Day Business Trainings: Strategies for Black Women Millionaires
For black women entrepreneurs who are ready to leverage their already-proven business model into seven-figure success, Black Women Millionaire Mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible is offering the Black Women Millionaires Impact & Affluence Tour, where she brings a half-day training to... - April 13, 2017 - Defy Impossible
Sabine FCU Caps Long Relationship with Dolphin Debit, Moving All Its ATMs to Dolphin
Houston-based Dolphin Debit takes over management of credit union's ATMs. - April 13, 2017 - Dolphin Debit
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Seasoned Financial Pro Joe Polofsky to Lending Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has named Joe Polofsky as a Vice President and Relationship Manager. He was previously a Vice President and Mortgage Banker with PrivatePlus. “Joe is professional, experienced, knowledgeable and very... - April 06, 2017 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Prepaid Card Market Expected to Reach $3,653 Billion, Globally, by 2022
Higher preference of prepaid cards to bank account cards has attributed to cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Moreover, increase in awareness and convenience of these cards enhance the adoption of prepaid cards. - April 06, 2017 - Allied Market Research
Creative SAFE Federal Credit Union Mortgage Marketing Campaign Wins Diamond Award
The Dog's Home campaign emphasized home shopping from a dog’s perspective. - April 05, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
OpenLedger Supports Apptrade Crowdsale with $100,000 USD Boost
OpenLedger’s Apptrade (www.apptrade.io), the platform creating "Kickstarter for Apps on the Blockchain," has received a $100,000 USD boost from OpenLedger ApS, the world's first blockchain powered conglomerate. Powered by the digital token APPX, Apptrade creates portfolios, or... - April 02, 2017 - OpenLedger
BDA Advises Terex on Sale of Its Indian Compact Construction Equipment Business to Manitou
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Terex Corporation (“Terex”), a leading global manufacturer of lifting & material processing products and services, has agreed to sell its compact construction equipment (“CCE”) business in India (“TEPL”),... - April 01, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
Pitney Bowes and NominoData Team to Bring AML Solutions to Financial Institutions
New technologies will be showcased at the ACAMS Financial Crimes Conference April 3-7, 2017 in Hollywood Florida. Pitney Bowes and NominoData announced today the enhancement of their partnership offering to the Financial Crimes community. The joint due diligence solutions will be displayed at the... - April 01, 2017 - NominoData LLC
Texas Trust SVP Named to Texas Live! Community Advisory Committee
Ron Smith with Texas Trust Credit Union was named to the Texas Live! Community Advisory Committee. Texas Live! is a $250 million entertain venue, which will be part of the Arlington Stadium District. - April 01, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
USC Marshall Hosts 2-Day Family Business Workshop on Succession Planning, Creating Wealth & Family Effectiveness
To help family-owned businesses address the critical issues around succession planning and creating a successful multi-generational family business, the USC Marshall School of Business Family Business Program is conducting a 2-day Legacy Workshop May 18-19. ‘‘A Legacy Family Business... - March 31, 2017 - USC Marshall School of Business
PrivatePlus Mortgage Grows Management Team with Addition of Christine Conley
Christine Conley joins Atlanta-based national mortgage organization as SVP, operations. - March 31, 2017 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
SAFE Federal Credit Union Announces Results of Board of Directors Election
Paul Holder, Kay Oldhouser Davis, and Melinda Carr were elected to the SAFE FCU board. Results of the election were announced during the SAFE annual meeting. - March 23, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Capital Services Achieves Substantial Growth in 2016, Meeting New Market Challenges
Capital Services accounts were up 17 percent over 2015, ending 2016 on a strong note. - March 23, 2017 - Capital Services
HIDTA/HIFCA Data File Automated Purchase Portal to be Released at ACAMS Hollywood Florida Financial Crime Conference by NominoData
HIDTA/HIFCA data file automated purchase portal to be released by NominoData at the 2017 ACAMS Financial Crimes Conference in Hollywood Florida. - March 23, 2017 - NominoData LLC
NPPG Fiduciary Services, LLC Offers Independent ERISA 3(16) Administrative Services to Plan Sponsors
Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc. (NPPG) a leading national employee benefits, retirement planning and actuarial consulting firm, with regional focus in NY, NJ, CT and PA has continued its expansion and growth. This growth comes in the form of increasing services offered via NPPG... - March 23, 2017 - NPPG, Inc.
NominoData Releases Update of Due Diligence Solution to Include Gaming Industry Informations. Release Will Launch at April '17 ACAMS Financial Crimes Conference
NominoData has announced an enhancement release of One Click Compliance due diligence solution. The solution will now include US and Global information pertaining to Gaming control and licensing. Al Macdonald, CEO/Founder of NominoData stated, "We are now including Gaming industry specific... - March 23, 2017 - NominoData LLC
Restivo Monacelli LLP Expands, Opening New Office in Boca Raton, FL
Restivo Monacelli LLP, an innovative tax, accounting and business advisory firm today announced the opening of its newest office in Boca Raton, FL. Edmund A. Restivo, Managing Partner, said: “As we continue to evolve and grow our client base in Florida, opening an office in Boca Raton is an... - March 21, 2017 - Restivo Monacelli LLP
Supporting Transparency, Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Releases Council Expense Data
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government, Atlanta City Council President, on Thursday released his City Council District 6 non-salary expenses from January 2010 (when he officially took office) through a report run in February. - March 20, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Mirza Asrar Baig, CEO oF CTM360, Awarded "Visionary CEO of the Year" at the Catalyst Awards, Part of the EMEA Future IT Summit (Dubai)
Mirza was recognized as a serial entrepreneur and business builder with a history of success and innovation within the Information Security and Cyber Security sectors. - March 20, 2017 - CTM360
Raiffeisen Bank Romania Has Successfully Implemented Allevo's Open Source Solution for Corporate SEPA Compliance
EU 260/2012 Regulation affects not only banks, but corporates as well. - March 17, 2017 - Allevo
David L. Glass, Special Counsel, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David L. Glass, Special Counsel, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “New Anti-Money... - March 14, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Groundbreaking Crypto Start-Up, Internet of Coins, Launch Fundraiser on OpenLedger DC
Internet of Coins (www.coinstorm.net) will launch their fundraiser on the OpenLedger Decentralized Conglomerate (DC) on March 21st 2017, in celebration of the first day of spring. Essentially a wallet, Internet of Coins is a secure way to store cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, and trade them... - March 13, 2017 - OpenLedger
OBITS Now Listed on Livecoin Exchange
OBITS, the official digital token of the OpenLedger Decentralized Conglomerate (DC), began its entry into the major exchanges with its debut on Livecoin, one of the best-known altcoin exchanges. - March 13, 2017 - OpenLedger
Apptrade Token Crowdsale Successfully Launched
OpenLedger’s Apptrade (www.apptrade.io), the platform creating "Kickstarter for Apps on the Blockchain," launched its Initial Token Offering (ITO) attracting interest from all over the world. Powered by the digital token APPX, Apptrade creates portfolios, or groups, of apps, where... - March 13, 2017 - OpenLedger
Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Research Agreement with University of Western Ontario
Algae Dynamics Corp, today announced a research and product development agreement with Western University to perform research on cannabis oil and its constituents in the context of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. This is the second of the recently announced research agreements with Canadian universities involving cannabis oil research. This announcement brings Algae Dynamics total university research contributions to $1. 6 Million for both programs. - March 13, 2017 - Algae Dynamics Corp