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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
PrivatePlus Mortgage Team Expands, Adds Gary Wofford as Mortgage Banker
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Gary L. Wofford a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He brings both a depth and breadth of financial and management experience to the role. - June 11, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Florida Capital Bank, N.A. Named Top Community Lender for FY14
The economy in Florida is on the rise and small business lending is growing. As an increasing number of small business owners across the state are looking to grow their businesses, trusted community lenders like Florida Capital Bank, N.A. are providing financial expertise to help them achieve their... - June 10, 2015 - Florida Capital Bank
TrueFinancial Technologies Emerges from Stealth Mode with Full Suite of Investor Relations and Business Communications Mobile Apps
TrueFinancial Technologies emerges from stealth mode with a full suite of investor relations and business communications mobile apps. Besides being the most innovative company in the space covering 100% of the market place in a native environment sets TrueFinancial apart. - June 10, 2015 - TrueFinancial Technologies
Miles McElroy Joins Group Benefit Services as Information Technology Director
Group Benefit Services (GBS) is pleased to announce expansion of its Information Technology (IT) department with the addition of IT Director Miles McElroy. McElroy will contribute to GBS’ ability to continue executing technology-based projects and upgrades with the goal of further enhancing... - June 10, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
New Day Underwriting Managers Introduces Market Update 2015
Leading Special Intermediary Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Annual Recap of Environmental and Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends & Predictions - June 10, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Two Regional Vice Presidents in St. Louis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Jerry Frost and George DeMare, formally of Midwest Mortgage Capital, as regional vice presidents in St. Louis, Missouri. They will be responsible for building the GSF Mortgage presence in the Midwest region. Frost and DeMare found it important to choose a company... - June 10, 2015 - GoGSF
Mathew Wolfort’s Can-do Attitude Serves PrivatePlus Mortgage Clients Well
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Mathew Wolfort a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He has been in the mortgage business for over 20 years. “Mathew is driven to provide benefits to clients,” says Dan Smith, President of PrivatePlus. “He... - June 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Turner Appointed as University Chairman
Jonathan Turner has been named Chairman of Northern California University. - June 10, 2015 - Bayshore Trust
AIC Ventures Seeks $300 Million in Real Estate Acquisitions
AIC Ventures launches its 11th fund to acquire $300 million in office and industrial properties throughout the United States. - June 10, 2015 - AIC Ventures
UniLink Offers a Full Range of Document Scanners with Value Added Incentives
Rochester, NY-based financial hardware provider, UniLink Inc. invites you to review their latest selection of document scanners. The company’s selection includes manufacturers Fujitsu, Canon, Kodak, Panasonic and Epson. UniLink offers a full range of low and high volume, network and... - June 10, 2015 - Uni Link
Seagate Forms Strategic Partnership with EDX Electronics
Allowing expanded opportunities for distribution, Seagate forms a strategic alliance with financial services provider EDX Electronics. - June 10, 2015 - EDX Electronics
SWACHA Announces Appointment to Board of Directors: Mark Few of Centennial Bank in Lubbock
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today that Mark Few, EVP-COO of Centennial Bank in Lubbock, is a new member of the SWACHA Board of Directors. SWACHA’s 17-member board is made up of representatives from... - June 10, 2015 - SWACHA
Credit Administration Pro Added to Private Bank of Decatur Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Eric Swilling, as Assistant Vice President, Credit Administration. He’ll be based out of Private Bank of Decatur, serving clients across the metro area. “Eric’s personality and... - June 10, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Privateplus Mortgage Team Expands, Adding James Brown as a Vice President and Mortgage Banker
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named James Brown a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. “James takes a consultative approach with his clients,” says Dan Smith, President of PrivatePlus, “taking the time to understand their needs and goals. - June 09, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company
Zebit is a Silver Sponsor of the 7th Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress in Orlando
The Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) announces Zebit, a financial wellness benefit, as a Silver Level Sponsor for the 2015 conference to take place September 27-30, in Orlando FL. The 2015 EHBC will see new programs designed to motivate and inspire professionals in the industry... - June 08, 2015 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Herminia Ibarra to Guest on Mariposa Leadership’s Popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum
Herminia Ibarra, a Thinkers 50 top business guru, to be interviewed by Sue Bethanis, CEO/Founder of Mariposa Leadership, on the popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum for executives on June 25, 2015. - June 07, 2015 - Mariposa Leadership, Inc.
Experfy Closes $1.5 Million Seed Round. Notable Investors Include XPRIZE’s Peter H. Diamandis.
Harvard-Backed Experfy, the leading Managed Marketplace for Big Data and Analytics Consulting, raised $1.5m in a seed round led by XPRIZE Chairman and CEO Peter Diamandis. Through its network of 1350+ vetted data experts, Experfy provides advisory services, big data readiness assessments, roadmaps,... - June 07, 2015 - Experfy
Life Line Screening to Sponsor the 7th Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress in Orlando
The Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) announces Life Line Screening as a Silver sponsor for the upcoming conference in Orlando FL, from September 27 – 30. This year’s event will see new initiatives for industry professionals to learn and experience the latest trends in... - June 06, 2015 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
PrivatePlus Mortgage is Participating Lender in BeltLine Affordable Housing Program
The Atlanta BeltLine, in conjunction with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, is offering two programs to assist with affordable housing within a 0.5 mile radius along the Atlanta BeltLine. - June 06, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
RPA Hosts 2nd Annual Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Committee Seminar
Seminar Helps Committee Members Satisfy MO Trustee Education Requirement. - June 06, 2015 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference Free to Tribal Staff Members
The 15th Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference will be held on Sept. 21-23 at Le Méridien New Orleans. Employees of tribally designated housing entities, tribes, Alaska Native groups, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native-owned businesses are invited to attend free of charge. - June 06, 2015 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Army Veteran to Wisconsin Branch
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Koby Luedtke as a mortgage loan originator in the Brookfield, Wisconsin location. He joins TeamGO with 11 years of mortgage industry experience. After completing his deployment overseas in the United States Army, an opportunity presented itself and he joined his... - June 06, 2015 - GoGSF
Quality Health Management to Sponsor the 7th Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress in Orlando
The Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) announces Quality Health Management as a Silver Sponsor for the 2015 conference, September 27 – 30 in Orlando, FL. The 2015 EHBC will see new programs for industry professionals, highlighting the latest trends in the industry,... - June 06, 2015 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Uniting Bucks County Banks Announce New Name
First Savings Bank of Perkasie and First Federal of Bucks County will unite under the name Penn Community Bank - June 06, 2015 - First Federal of Bucks County
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Closes Loan for Site Solutions of Central Florida
Fountainhead Commercial Capital announced its first loan closing in May, financing the purchase of a 5,000-sf building and lot for Orlando construction company Site Solutions. - June 06, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Pet Health Insurance Industry in North America Posts Record Growth in 2014
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted record growth this year, with combined total premiums hitting $660.5 million in 2014, and the total number of pets insured reaching 1.4 million, according to the NAHIA State of the Industry Report, just released. This represents a 12.8... - June 05, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Healy Consultants Suggests Delaware LLC as an Offshore Business Entity for UK Investors and Companies
The new Delaware offshore business solutions guide developed by Healy Consultants business experts will assist UK business owners and corporations to include Delaware LLC in their offshore company strategies. - June 05, 2015 - Healy Consultants
Finaeos Formally Announces Partnership with TATA Consulting Services
Finaeos in collaboration with TATA are working to help American SMBs and Entrepreneurs seeking to take advantage of Regulation A+ of the JOBS Act, coming into effect June 19th. - June 05, 2015 - Finaeos
Hilliker Corporation to Sell Newspaper's Headquarters
St. Louis' only daily publication to move after 56 years. - June 05, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Truinject Training System to Provide Real-Time Feedback for Cosmetic Injectors
TruInject Medical Corp™ is pleased to announce the development and pending launch of the TruInject Training System, the first injectable simulation system featuring true-to-life tissue, 3D digital facial anatomy and real-time feedback. - June 05, 2015 - Truinject Medical Corp.
Investment Banking for Social Change: Adara and ansarada Partner
ansarada, the provider of corporate finance virtual data rooms, is providing its services free of charge to the Adara Group, an organisation working to improve the lives of women and children in the developing world. Leading members of Australia’s financial community including UBS... - June 05, 2015 - ansarada
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
“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fifth Year: Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project which is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NGOs/NPOs and other organizations across Japan. SAVE JAPAN Project marks 5 years since FY2011. 1. - June 05, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Short Term Care Group Established by Long Term Care Insurance Association
To create heightened awareness and support the marketing and sale of short term care insurance a new online group was established today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - June 05, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Donlen Presented with “Innovation Award” at 2015 Ericsson Supplier Event
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, received the 2015 Ericsson “Innovation Award.” Ericsson in North America presented Donlen with a supplier award for Innovation during its annual Ericsson... - June 04, 2015 - Donlen
Equicapita Update – Alberta is Still Most Popular Province for Private Equity by Dollar Invested
According to Q1 2015 CVCA market data, of the $5.4 billion in Q1 2015 PE transaction volume in Canada 35%, or $1.9 billion was in Alberta with the most popular target sectors by transaction numbers as follows: - Automotive & Transport - Mining & Energy - Industrial & Manufacturing -... - June 04, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Grand Circle Travel Discount Program
A limited-time savings program for European river cruises was announced today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 04, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
International Agribusiness Group Unveils Redesigned Website
International Agribusiness Group (IAG), a market leader in agricultural commodity research, is proud to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.iag-group.com. The redesigned website highlights key IAG services and aims to help IAG clients find the information they need quickly and easily. Key features include refined seaso nal weather reports, daily video weather updates, and an annual crop tour analysis. - June 03, 2015 - International Agribusiness Group
Marco Polo New World Launches Direct FX Markets Access
Marco Polo New World is pleased to announce the launch of MPFX™ - their new platform that provides access to FX liquidity from both bank and non-bank sources. If you would like an opportunity to learn more about this, please contact the Marco Polo New World sales team for further details. - June 03, 2015 - Marco Polo New World
EFCU Financial Turns Management of Its ATM Fleet Over to Dolphin Debit
Dolphin Debit continues to help credit unions expand their market visibility with its ATM management services. EFCU of Baton Rouge has handed over its ATMs to Dolphin to manage. - June 03, 2015 - Dolphin Debit
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Celebrates Anniversary
St. Louis company marks ninth year in business. - June 03, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
National Company Expands Local Operations
Women owned business more than triples its current St. Louis headquarters. - June 03, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
New Environmental & Other Coverages for Home Inspectors
The OREP package includes comprehensive E&O, full general liability, pest/WDO, lead paint, pool & spa, EIFS/Stucco, commercial, indoor air quality testing, green building inspections, infrared thermography, rodent inspections and more. - June 03, 2015 - OREP: Organization of Real Estate Professionals
Half of Elderly Could Benefit from Long Term Care Insurance Cites AALTCI
Some 50 percent of Americans age 85 or older will need personal assistance with everyday activities reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - June 03, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Equicapita Announces Acquisition of Majority Stake in North West Crane Group of Companies
Equicapita Income Trust and Equicapita Income LP (collectively “Equicapita” or the “Fund”) are pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of a 70% equity ownership of North West Crane Group of Companies (“NWC”), a provider of integrated, full service... - June 02, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Cedar Hill ISD Honors Texas Trust Credit Union with Community Partner Award
Texas Trust Credit Union has been named Community Partner of the Year by Cedar Hill Independent School District. Superintendent Orlando Riddick presented the award to Texas Trust at the schools' annual Educator Awards Ceremony on May 26. Texas Trust received the inaugural Community Partner award... - June 02, 2015 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Unique Private Debt Securities Are Entering the Canadian Market - SME Equity Backed Notes from Equicapita Income Trust
Forward thinking investors are seeking yield from more reliable and properly priced sources than public bond markets where rates have been driven virtually to multi-century lows even for high risk credits. Equicapita is an SME private equity fund that has stepped into this vacuum with a novel... - June 01, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Offers Online Guide to Protecting Home During Events
Southwest, FL Insurance Agency Provides Tips on Protecting Home During Parties. - June 01, 2015 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance