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“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
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
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for City Elevator
Madison Street Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, City Elevator. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison Street Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “It was a great opportunity for Madison... - December 08, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
The Green Rock Group Announces NYC Private Equity Acquisition of Non-Performing Note in Monmouth County, NJ
The Green Rock Group LLC announces the acquisition of a non-performing note by a single purpose entity funded by a NYC private equity fund. The note is secured by a 200,000 sf facility in Monmouth County, NJ. - December 02, 2015 - The Green Rock Group
James DeFrantz, Principal of Virtual Compliance Management Services Announces New Service
James DeFrantz notes that VCM will soon offer a subscription service. - November 26, 2015 - Virtual Compliance Management
Seoul Has Successfully Concluded the Seoul International Finance Conference
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has successfully hosted the Seoul International Finance Conference 2015 at Conrad Hotel, Yeouido, where the main topics were the paradigm shifts in the financial industry and the path Seoul will travel down as a financial center. The speakers and attendees... - November 23, 2015 - Invest Seoul
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces Closing (2) CRE Loans for $6,000,000 & $5,700,000 in September & November 2015
Altoma, a CRE mortgage and capital markets intermediary based in California, successfully placed and closed a $6,000,000 loan on a Class B medical office complex in the Phoenix, AZ MSA on September 3rd, 2015. On November 3rd, 2015, Altoma also placed and closed a $5,700,000 loan for a Class B- shadow anchored retail shopping center in Selma, CA (Fresno, CA SMSA). - November 17, 2015 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Archer Consultants Announces Successful Bulgarian License Issued by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) Under MiFID for an Investment Intermediary
Bulgarian Broker and Fund Manager Matador Prime has issued a license under the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC). The license permits Matador Prime to conduct business as an investment intermediary within the European Union and European Economic Area under MiFID. The newly formed... - November 17, 2015 - Archer Consultants
R5FX Goes Live with Indian Rupee
R5FX is now live with Indian Rupee (INR) trading. The launch coincides with the London visit of the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. R5FX is the new FX trading platform dedicated to emerging market currencies. - November 13, 2015 - R5FX
First Service Credit Union Named One of Top 100 Places to Work in Houston
Houston-based First Service Credit Union ranked as one of the Top Workplaces according to Houston Chronicle. - November 10, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Seoul Ranks Top Six in Global Financial Centers Index Among Major Competitors
Seoul has achieved a record high 6th in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), which is announced by the British consulting group, Z/Yen, based on the analysis of the financial competitiveness of the world’s major cities. - November 05, 2015 - Invest Seoul
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for TMAG Industries, Inc., dba Stellar Solar
Madison Street Capital (“MSC”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a growth capital credit facility for its client, TMAG Industries, Inc., dba Stellar Solar. The credit facility was provided by Funding Circle. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of MSC and the transaction team was led by MSC Senior Managing Director Barry Petersen. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. - November 05, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
First Look Equities Launches Its New Brand Alongside OTC Markets and RegA Plus
First Look Equities Summit Launches its Atlanta Chapter, with OTC Markets Leading the Charge and it was a huge success. - October 22, 2015 - First Look Equities
First Service Credit Union Delivering Chip Credit-Debit Cards
Houston's First Service Credit Union delivers new chip-enabled cards designed for greater security. - October 21, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
“The Solomon Exam Prep Guide: Series 51 MSRB Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal Qualification Examination, 2nd Edition” Now Available
Solomon Exam Prep has published a 2nd edition of its exam study guide for professionals seeking a Series 51 license. - October 18, 2015 - Solomon Exam Prep
Toby Hayes Named VP of Marketing at Houston's First Service Credit Union
New marketing officer will drive First Service Credit Union's bold three-year growth strategy. - October 15, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
First Service Credit Union Offers Highest CD Rates in the U.S.
According to Deposit Accounts, First Service Credit Union of Houston, is offering the best rates for a 12 and 18-month CD. - October 14, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Madison Street Capital Announced as Finalist for the 14th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor has announced Madison Street Capital as a finalist for the 14th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards, widely respected as a pinnacle of achievement in the financial industry, recognize excellence in deal making, restructuring and financing, celebrating the contributions and achievements of leading firms and professionals. - October 02, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
PRIX Index Oil Market Supply Side Forecast
Will the world's biggest oil exporters finally curb their output, causing the oil price to bounce? - October 01, 2015 - PRIX index
First Service Credit Union Launches Debit Card Rewards Program
Houston-based First Service Credit Union enhances its debit card program with Choice Rewards. - September 30, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
New Visa Debit Card with Financial Hills Latinoamérica (fhlatinoamerica.com)
With this card you can make withdrawals at any ATM of the funds available in your account. - September 01, 2015 - Financial Hills Latinoamerica
Financial Hills Latinoamerica (fhlatinoamerica.com) Signs New Agreement with Western Union Business Solutions
Financial Hills Latinoamerica and Western Union Business Solutions, have signed an agreement for customers in Europe to open accounts and receive interest payments in euros. - August 29, 2015 - Financial Hills Latinoamerica
World Long-Drive Champion Tim Burke Joins VisionQuest Wealth Management
VisionQuest Wealth Management announced today that Tim Burke has joined the firm as Managing Director of service activities in Orlando, Florida. - August 18, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
In Young Mother's Memory, You First Foundation Formed to Support Brain Injury and Disorder Research
Employees at Houston credit union formed a charity in honor of their co-worker, Wendy Kwan, who died at age 34 from a brain aneurism. The You First Foundation will hold its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser Sept. 28 at BlackHorse Golf Club. - August 12, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
St. Louis Financial Company Changes Name
New name launches firm into the next generation. - August 06, 2015 - Detalus
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces Closing $11,700,000 on (2) CRE Loans in Q2 2015
Altoma, a CRE mortgage and capital markets intermediary based in California, successfully placed and closed a $5,900,000 loan on a Class B strip retail center in the Portland, OR SMSA on April 23rd, 2015. On July 8, 2015, Altoma also placed and closed a $5,800,000 loan for a Class B theater anchored retail center in Merced, CA. - July 23, 2015 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Atlantic Star Development's Future Star is Shining Bright
A company looking to bring regulation into the online shipping auction wars. - July 07, 2015 - Atlantic Star Development
Sanguine Corp. Inc. (OTCPK: SGUI) Announces Name Change to New Alliance BioSciences
Reflecting Their Broader Scope of Research and Development, Sanguine Corp. Inc. Obtains Shareholder Approval to Change Name to New Alliance BioSciences. - June 24, 2015 - Sanguine/New Alliance BioSciences
Sky Fund Launches Investable Index of Alternative UCITS Funds
Asset management firm Sky Fund has entered into an advisory agreement with a European bank for a new, actively-managed index of liquid alternative UCITS funds called SkyRank Navigator. Sky Fund and the issuing bank have launched a 10-year note that is linked to the performance of the SkyRank... - June 11, 2015 - Sky Fund LLC
Turner Appointed as University Chairman
Jonathan Turner has been named Chairman of Northern California University. - June 10, 2015 - Bayshore Trust
First Service Credit Union Opens Katy Branch
New branch is part of First Service CU's strategy to grow 47% in next few years. - June 05, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Marijuana Investor Summit: Meeting of Minds and Money
First-ever marijuana investor summit draws almost 1,000 attendees, making it largest in the U.S. - May 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
Another Charlotte-Based Acquisition for VisionQuest Wealth Management
As it continues its drive toward regional Southeast dominance, VisionQuest Wealth Management, LLC has purchased LPL's Charlotte-based Advisory Practice, Tippet Group, Inc. managed by Harold Soutier Sr. and Harold Soutier, Jr. - May 08, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Michigan: Crowdfunding Advances to Grow Economy with Startups
CrowdFund Connect Director of Compliance Services and Head of Business Development, Thomas Coke, to Speak and Educate about Crowdfunding - May 06, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
2030 Ventures & Emerging Media Partners Ink Global Entrepreneurial Acceleration Deal
International startup fund partners with high-profile media agency to catalyze global marketing campaigns for 2030 Ventures, Inc's startup investment portfolio. Exchanging capital, advisory, & marketing resources for private equity & rev-share opportunities. - May 05, 2015 - 2030 Ventures, Inc
Crenshaw Asset Management - United States Oil Market Trading Report 2015
Crenshaw Asset Management announces the public release of the firms "United States Oil Market Trading Report 2015." - April 30, 2015 - Crenshaw Asset Management
Export Champions!™ With Help of Cutting-Edge Financing, Four Small and Mid-Size US Companies Are Poised to Export Over $525 Million of Goods and Services
Export Champions!™, a new program, which allows small and mid-size US manufacturing companies to vastly boost their export sales by utilizing cutting-edge export credit and capital markets financing for international opportunities, was announced by the Broad Street Capital Group. - April 25, 2015 - Broad Street Capital Group
VisionQuest Welcomes Eric in a Marketing and Operations Role
VisionQuest Wealth Management is pleased to announce the hiring of Operations Specialist, Eric Lilie, to its Raleigh office. Eric previously interned at the firm over the summer of 2012 and is pleased to be coming back in a full-time capacity for the firm. - April 15, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Germany’s Deutsche Cannabis Partners with Chicago Based CannaFundr
First International Marketing Partner for Cannabis Investment Collaboration - April 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
GTL Partners Obtains Exclusive Rights to Sell and License a New HCV Treatment Patent
A new HCV treatment patent has just been obtained by GTL Partners, which will hold the exclusive rights to sell and license to interested parties. - March 20, 2015 - GTL Partners
Medical Marijuana: The Future of Health Care
MedMJ Hosts Medical Marijuana Conference at Marijuana Investor Summit in Denver - March 19, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
BancdeOptions Now Offers a Debit MasterCard for Easy Deposits and Withdrawals
New deposit and withdrawal method now offered at BancdeOptions. - March 19, 2015 - BancdeOptions
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces the Closing of (2) CRE Loans in Q1 2015
Altoma, a CRE mortgage and capital markets intermediary based in California, successfully placed and closed a $4,550,000 loan for a Class B industrial flex space building in the Seattle, WA MSA on January 30th, 2015. On March 9th, 2015, Altoma also placed and closed a $12,500,000 loan for a Class B- multi-family property in the Portland, OR MSA. - March 13, 2015 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Crenshaw Asset Management to Head UK Commodity Derivatives Expo
Crenshaw Asset Management has announced that the company will be heading the UK Commodity Derivatives Expo in June 2015. - March 05, 2015 - Crenshaw Asset Management
NY Nonprofit Attacks Global Issues Through Private Council on Foreign Relations Style Briefings
The Financial Policy Council is bringing a Council on Foreign Relations approach toward financial policy education through a series of private invitation-only briefings. On March 16th, Iranian American Fox News award-winning investigative journalist, Lisa Daftari, will speak with concerned business leaders & financiers and address how global terrorism is changing world markets, national security, and human rights. In addition to Fox News, Lisa has been featured on CBS, NBC, PBS, NPR, & more. - February 23, 2015 - Financial Policy Council
MILSTE Published The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015 Magazine
MILSTE published the first publication that comprehensively out captures the main trends, challenges and opportunities that are emerging in Taiwan’s banking industry, called The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015. The Blueprint to Banking in Taiwan 2015 magazine focuses on the unique... - February 17, 2015 - MILSTE
Vertical Capital to Launch Vertical Capital Defined Risk Fund
Lido Advisors to Serve as Sub-Advisor to Liquid Alternative Fund of Funds. - February 13, 2015 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
Vertical Launches Vertical Capital MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund
MAI Capital Management to Serve as Sub-Advisor. - February 13, 2015 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
First Time in the Commodity Trading Industry, Procon Capital Launches a New "Trade and Take" Incentive Scheme
Procon Capital launches a new to the industry, "Trade and Take" incentive scheme, for professional high volume traders in MCX Commodities market. Procon Capital, a Chennai based broking house, provides fixed brokerage scheme with excellent incentives. - February 07, 2015 - Procon Capital