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Grispeth Holdings Launches Boutique Investment Advisory Suite for Emerging Markets
Services connect private equity investors to hyper-growth markets; provide access to financing for companies overseas. - February 14, 2009 - Grispeth
Primerica Urges Clients to Get Proper Insurance Protection
In today’s uncertain economic climate, the last thing families need is to be financially vulnerable. Homeowner’s insurance and life insurance are two key areas that many clients overlook or undervalue. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, encourages clients to review their coverage to make sure their homes and income are adequately protected. - February 11, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
The Transition Companies Moves Corporate Headquarters
The Transitions Companies announces its move to a larger headquarters facility and offices needed to accommodate the company’s growing and expanding business base. - February 04, 2009 - The Transition Companies
The "Softer Side" of Hard Money: Private Financial Club Integrates Hard Money Programs to Combat the Foreclosure Epidemic Nationwide
Private Financial Club's "BE THE BANK" Message is Exploding; and More People are Becoming Club Members in Order to become a "Hard Money Financier" Generating 21% Returns on their Investment Dollars. - February 04, 2009 - Click 'n Connect Clubs
Mona Pearl on Business Sustainability Strategies for a Global Competitive Edge: Why Sustainability Leadership is More Than Just a Responsibility?
Corporations need to change significantly the way they do business and need to adopt new responses and business strategies to a new reality. Corporate sustainability goes beyond the concept of eco-efficiency; it also requires socio-efficiency. What are some of the strategies corporations should implement to be more sustainable themselves and more sustainable to the environment? - January 30, 2009 - BeyondAStrategy.com
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund
Financial experts recommend having an emergency fund of at least three to six months’ savings. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four key tips clients can follow to start building a financial safety net. - January 22, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
The Transition Companies Promotes Michael Ryan to Executive Vice President
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the promotion of Mr. Michael Ryan to position of Executive Vice President. - January 18, 2009 - The Transition Companies
LJL Funding Announces Two-Year Annualized Yield of 10.06%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a two-year annualized return of 10.06% as of December 31, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - January 16, 2009 - LJL Funding, LLC
Can Middle-Market Companies Capitalize on This Highly Active Global Marketplace and Achieve Growth?
Mona Pearl, expert in global expansion strategies, will be speaking on a panel in Orlando, FL on "cross border transactions" on January 21, 2009. The theme of the conference is "Financing in a Changing Global Market," focusing on middle-market companies looking to grow and utilize mergers & acquisitions as a growth strategy. - December 25, 2008 - BeyondAStrategy.com
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) Invests in the Acquisition of Models1
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) invests in the acquisition of Models1, UK's largest and most respected modeling agency. - December 20, 2008 - Optimal Investment Group, Inc.
The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. - December 19, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Compass Advisory Group (a Fifth Avenue Advisors Company) Advises Invest Holdings, Inc. On Sale of Two Business Units
Open Finance Network Acquires the operating subsidiaries of Invest Holdings, Inc.: American Securities Group and Epluribus, Inc. - December 19, 2008 - Fifth Avenue Advisors
LJL Funding Announces November 2008 Investor Distribution of 10.53%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a 10.53% annualized return as of November 30, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - December 18, 2008 - LJL Funding, LLC
RaboPlus Innovation Proves a Winner Despite Economic Downturn
RaboPlus' what is believed to be a New Zealand first - www.BankaRate.co.nz, offers a limited number of exclusive term deposit rates that are typically higher than comparable offerings from the major banks, on a "first in, first served" basis. - December 17, 2008 - RaboPlus.co.nz
The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC. - December 10, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Planning an Exit Strategy – What Makes a Business More Valuable? SCORE and Princeton Capital Strategies to Host Seminar for Small Business Owners.
Seminar hosted by SCORE and Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC in Stamford on December 6th will show how to make a small business more valuable for the eventual exit of the small business owner. - December 04, 2008 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
International and Private Equity Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square, New York City on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 AM. - November 27, 2008 - The Transition Companies
RaboPlus Announces Principal Sponsorship of BikeNZ
RaboPlus and BikeNZ announced today that RaboPlus is now cycling’s principal sponsorship partner in New Zealand. As the online savings and investment service of Rabobank, RaboPlus says partnering with BikeNZ is an opportunity to demonstrate its on-going commitment to New Zealand, as well as... - November 26, 2008 - RaboPlus.co.nz
Technology Due Diligence That Contributes to Assessing Post-Merger Valuation
Beacon Integration L.L.C. announces expanded IT due diligence consulting practice. - November 10, 2008 - Beacon Integration L.L.C.
Studies Show That Over 65% of Business Owners do Not Have an Exit Strategy, Yet Plan on Leaving Their Business in a Couple of Years
Could have tremendous impact on the US Economy – SCORE Seminar planned in December. - November 06, 2008 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
Chris Hall of BMO Capital Markets Says Munis Went Pretty Quickly from Hate to Love on MuniMarket Pulse Podcast
MuniMarket Pulse Podcast Interview with Chris Hall, Head of Underwriting at BMO Capital Markets speaks on the recent rally in the municipal market after a protracted sell-off. Also, municipal issuers are finally taking their deals off the shelf and retail sales continue to be the biggest market-driver. - November 06, 2008 - Derivactiv, LLC
Primerica Presents Tips to Have More and Spend Less
Economic woes and an increase in consumer prices have made sticking to a budget even more difficult for families across North America. People who were already struggling financially under the burden of debt and poor savings may be feeling the pressure even more intensely now. Primerica, a... - November 05, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
VisionQuest Wealth Management Announces Their New Director of Advice
VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based wealth management firm, has announced that George Nowack has joined the firm as their Director of Advice Nowack is responsible for the coordination of internal and external resources and relationships employed in developing action plans toward... - November 01, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Women: Dreaming of a Great Retirement? Start Now.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for women to not only think about their financial future, but also to start preparing for it. Retirement may feel like a long way off, but considering that women are 71% more likely than men to live below the poverty line in retirement,1... - October 16, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Tech Coast Angels Closes Series A Financing for AgileNano -- Funds Will Support R&D and Commercial Development for Nanotechnology-Based Energy Absorbing Material
San Diego Tech Coast Angels announced that the group has funded a Series A round for AgileNano, a San Diego-based company developing proprietary technologies to minimize military injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from explosions, and to increase comfort and protection of sporting equipment such as shoes and helmets. - October 08, 2008 - Tech Coast Angels San Diego
Pak Stock Exchange (pakstockexchange.com) Launches a Greatly Improved Online Virtual Trading Platform
Targeting the internet-generation, an online virtual stock trading platform was setup in 2006 by Wasi Mohsin, a technology enthusiast and a veteran investor of Karachi, Pakistan. The site http://www.pakstockexchange.com has been greatly improved since then and is now a beautifully designed,... - September 29, 2008 - pakstockexchange.com
Liquor Group Introduces Alexandar Vodka
Liquor Group Wholesale signs agreement with Kazbo Imports to represent Alexandar Vodka from Macedonia in the Florida and Michigan markets. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
Liquor Group Wholesale and Drinks Americas Play the Trump Card
Liquor Group is signed by Drinks Americas Holdings to represent Trump Vodka, Old Whisky River and others in their portfolio. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
Swig Bartini & Bistro Parent Company to Trade on OTC
XRX International Entertainment Holding Group, Inc., is a Florida holding company that delivers entertainment content through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. On October 4, 2001, XRX opened it’s flagship venue operating under the name, “Swig Bartini & Bistro,” a 6,500 square foot martini bar, restaurant, and live music venue, in Weston, Florida, one of South Florida’s most affluent communities. - September 18, 2008 - XRX INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING GROUP, INC
Primerica Offers Tips to Save Cash at the Pump
This summer, average gas prices spiked to more than four dollars a gallon – a record high.(1) In fact, a recent survey showed that 62% of respondents changed their holiday travel plans and 15% cancelled their vacations altogether.(2) Primerica, a financial solutions industry leader, offers... - September 13, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Presents Solutions to Common Life Insurance Mistakes
In today’s economy far too few American families have a current life insurance policy. In fact, while 81% of Americans say they need life insurance, only 41% own an individually purchased policy.(1) Primerica, an industry leader in term insurance, offers solutions to some of the most common... - September 11, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
VisionQuest Announces the Opening of VisionQuest Capital
VisionQuest Wealth Management announces the opening of VisionQuest Capital. The Raleigh-based firm’s creative financing division offers experience, knowledge and expertise in creative financing options, lending solutions and private placement of debt and equity. The firm is well positioned to... - August 13, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Global Energy Advisory Considers the Supply and Regulatory Challenges Facing the UK Energy Market and Asks: Where Will Our Future Electricity Come from? Nowhere.
EU Directives require the UK to source increasing amounts of energy from as yet undefined renewable sources and to close a number of productive coal-fired power stations by 2015. Consequently, the UK will be generating 60% of required power from gas by 2018 with three-quarters of this being imported at the prevailing market price. Are households and businesses simply at the mercy of future supply risks and ever rising prices? How can UK business set a strategy to survive these challenges? - July 24, 2008 - Global Energy Advisory Limited
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
Women: Get Smart About Retirement
When it comes to preparing for – or even thinking about – retirement, many women are already behind, compared to their male counterparts. In fact, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, just 53% of women are currently saving for retirement, compared to 62% of men. Primerica can help. - July 19, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
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.
Rive Financial in Geneva, Switzerland
Rive Financial today announced second quarter results showing that net new client assets increased more than eight-fold, total client assets rose 28 percent, and commissionable trading volumes increased 75 percent compared with the second quarter 2007. “These are significant gains and... - July 12, 2008 - Rive Financial
Small Company... Big Impact
VisionQuest Wealth Management makes a significant impact on people's lives, particularly children, through the firm's charitable participation. - July 10, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Mercer to Present Live Webcast on the Integrated Theory of Business Valuation
Mercer Capital CEO, Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA, will explain the “Integrated Theory of Business Valuation” in a webcast sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 1:00pm – 3:00pm CST. "The Integrated Theory of... - July 09, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
BBY Limited Wins International Business Awards
BBY Limited has won an International Stevie Business Award for Best New Financial Product with the Value and Momentum Monitor that has been achieving absolute returns of 24%. BBY was also a finalist in the Best Overall Corporation in Asia. - July 06, 2008 - BBY Limited
Kalahari's Maher Retires and Names Castro Managing Director, Americas
Kalahari announces that New York based Edward Maher has retired from the company. Ralph Castro has been named Managing Director, Americas following Maher's retirement. - June 27, 2008 - Kalahari Limited
VisionQuest Finds Feedback from 2007 Client Survey
A year-end survey provides a boost of confidence and constructive criticism for a Raleigh-based wealth management firm. - June 26, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Salt Lake City Real Estate Educator and Author to House Struggling Utahns
Mike Watson Investing to hold InvestStrong charity event, providing two days of free investing education in exchange for donations. - June 26, 2008 - Mike Watson Investing
Crow and Harms to Present Compliance Week Webinar
Mercer Capital professionals Matthew R. Crow, ASA, CFA, and Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, will lead a complimentary webinar on Thursday, July 31, 2008, offered in conjunction with Compliance Week magazine. Crow and Harms will present "Getting Ready for SFAS 141R, Business Combinations,"... - June 26, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
FallAhrens & Co. Opens Investment Banking Office in San Diego, California
FallAhrens & Co., an M&A focused investment banking company opens San Diego, California office to serve the middle market with buy and sell-side services to privately held business owners, private equity groups and businesses raising capital. - June 03, 2008 - FallAhrens & Company LLC
Netto Pharman Appointed Milton White Advisors as Acquisition Counselors
Netto Pharman, a Canadian based pharmaceutical company which focuses primarily on manufacturing medical equipments and other medical supplementations attests the appointment of Milton White Advisors as their all out Acquisition Counselors. - May 30, 2008 - Milton White Advisors
Risk Management Announce New Service for Hedge Fund Managers
New service for Hedge Fund Managers looking for employment. - May 29, 2008 - FSE, LLC
Milton White Advisors Annunciates New Designations
Earlier annunciated today that Mr. Aaren Polles has been promoted as Senior Financial Analyst at Milton White Advisors and will assume responsibilities at a higher level. - May 29, 2008 - Milton White Advisors
Global Energy Advisory Explain Why Energy Risks Are Uncertain But Not Unmanageable for Forward Thinking Businesses
Today’s energy firms are exposed to a series of high impact events whose magnitude and frequency are increasing. The security of energy supply has never been more uncertain, affecting fuel prices throughout the world. As a result, the global energy sector is now a volatile and punishing marketplace. How do energy businesses operate responsibly within the massive price volatility that is sure to come? And how do they address the very real energy trading risks that are upon them? - May 27, 2008 - Global Energy Advisory Limited
Harms Comments on Bank's Efforts in Dealing with SFAS 157
Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, a senior vice president at Mercer Capital, was recently quoted in an article published in Compliance Week, titled "Struggling on Values, Banks Fire at FAS 157," by Tammy Whitehouse. In the article, published May 20, 2008, Harms comments on how banks are... - May 24, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.