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Status Group International Now Aligned with UAE FasterCapital
Status Group International, a global boutique strategic business advisory and private capital facilitator, and FasterCapital, a UAE based online incubator, and accelerator are now associated service partners dedicated to international small business development. - April 17, 2021 - Status Group International Corporation
Study Reveals Medicare Supplement Insurance Choices for Those Turning 65
With the elimination of Medicare Supplement Plan F, the first national study of newly eligible Medigap buyers reveals consumer preferences. Medigap Plan G is the choice of more than half of those turning 65 and purchasing Medicare Supplement insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 17, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Financial Times: The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies Ranking 2021
Occams Advisory was featured 478th on the 2nd annual Financial Times’ Americas’ fastest-growing companies 2021. Per FT, "This ranking offers a snapshot of the relative strength of companies as they entered COVID-19 pandemic and points to those likely to have the resilience to... - April 16, 2021 - Occams Advisory
Dee Bowden Speaks at 5Cs of Business Success Virtual Event
Panelist Dee Bowden, Revenue Recovery Expert, founder of BCS Solutions, and author of the soon to be released book “Collect The Cash: The Sale Is Not Complete Until The Money Is In The Bank” comes together in a collaborative effort with four other Black Women Financial Professionals to empower women, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs. - April 16, 2021 - BCS Solutions
Steve Muehler – Bail Bonds Opening Delayed to Summer of 2021
Steve Muehler announced today that the Spring Launch of “Steve Muehler – Bail Bonds & Immigration Bonds” will be delayed until the Early Summer of 2021. - April 16, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Veronica's Insurance Ranked No. 1 in the 2021 Top 500 New Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
Veronica's Insurance is the leading insurance broker for Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. Based in California, they have already more than 90 locations across the country. - April 15, 2021 - Veronica's Insurance
Da Vinci Increases Investment in DataArt
Emerging markets private equity firm Da Vinci Capital has closed a follow-on investment in global software engineering company DataArt. Da Vinci Capital made its initial investment in DataArt in 2018. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, DataArt achieved record annual revenue up over 15% from... - April 15, 2021 - Da Vinci Capital
Eltropy Closes Q1 2021 with Record-Breaking Success
Thirty Credit Unions sign Eltropy contracts. - April 15, 2021 - Eltropy
Ascendas India Trust Secures Maiden S$100 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan from UOB
Securing the Trust’s maiden sustainability-linked loan facility is testament to the Trust’s effort in minimising its environmental footprint - April 15, 2021 - CapitaLand Investment Limited
Softline Venture Partners Fund Bought a Share in IoT-Company, T-One Group
Softline Venture Partners, the corporate venture fund of Softline Group, became a co-owner of the Russian JSC T-One Group, which specializes in the creation and development of services based on navigation technologies for consumer and corporate markets. The parties did not disclose the number of shares and the value of the deal. - April 15, 2021 - Softline Group
SIAA Unveils New Website
SIAA, the largest national insurance agency alliance, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at siaa.com. The company, which provides real solutions in support of the growth and success of independent agencies, is highlighting its history and model, which now includes a focus on... - April 15, 2021 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
PESA Taps Sara Kudrle to Lead Global Marketing Initiatives
Sara Kudrle to Lead Global Marketing Activities for Secure Video, Audio, USB and Kvm Distribution and Extension Technology Leader. - April 15, 2021 - PESA
Sexton Advisory Group Reveals Top Retirement Risks to Address in 2021
As More Americans Face Early Retirement, Financial Consultant Steve Sexton Shares Important Risk Management Tips. - April 15, 2021 - Sexton Advisory Group
Fundacion Génesis Empresarial Sees 3x Lower Loan Defaults After Using Alternative Credit Data by Innovative Assessments
Fundación Génesis Empresarial has partnered with IAssessments to assist in their risk assessments and loan origination processes. Génesis Empresarial, a Guatemala based foundation specialized in economic and social development, originally tested Worthy Credit during 2018. They... - April 14, 2021 - Innovative Assessments
Drift VP of Sales and Former LogMeIn Exec Joins Clockwork as a Formal Advisor
Armen Zildjian has joined Clockwork, the leading financial planning and analysis platform, as a formal advisor. - April 14, 2021 - Clockwork
AUI Launches Xpress BOP Online Comparative Rater
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce Xpress BOP powered by Briza. Starting today, appointed agents are able (for the first time) to access this comparative rater that includes three carriers. Better yet, Xpress BOP is available in all states. - April 14, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Black Women Business Owners Hosts "The 5 C’s of Business Success" for Financial Literacy Month - Names Tashaya Singleton of TJS Financial Solutions as a Panelist
Tashaya Singleton, Certified Risk Manager, of TJS Financial Solutions LLC, Newport News, VA is a panelist at “The 5 C’s of Business Success" virtual event being held on Saturday April 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST) on Zoom. - April 14, 2021 - TJS Solutions
BONAFiDEE Launches New "Liveness Test" Strengthening Its Already Highly Secure, Anti-Fraud, Visual Biometric Verification Check
BONAFiDEE, the award winning reg-tech company based in Tunbridge Wells, is proud to announce the launch of its new "Liveness test" strengthening its already highly secure, anti-fraud, Visual Biometric Verification check. Driven by its goal to remain one step ahead of online fraudsters,... - April 14, 2021 - BONAFiDEE
RaShida Roberts of Target Financial Announced as a Panelist for “The 5 C’s of Business Success” Virtual Event Presented by Black Women Empowering Finances
RaShida Roberts, Personal Financial Coach of Target Financial, Houston Texas is a panelist at “The 5 C’s of Business Success" virtual event being held on Saturday April 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM (EST) to 12:00 PM (EST) on Zoom. Panelist RaShida Roberts, Personal Financial Coach,... - April 14, 2021 - Target Financial
Direct Auto Set to Hire Over 100 Insurance Agents & Trainees for "National Interview Day" April 23
Leading insurance provider invites job seekers to register for the company’s largest hiring event of the year. - April 13, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to Staff, Faculty, Students and Parents
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with nearly 12,000 students - has partnered with iGrad to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile financial wellness platform to TAMUCC faculty, staff, students and parents. The funding for this financial literacy initiative was provided by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. - April 13, 2021 - iGrad
Black Women Business Owners Join Together to Help Small Businesses Recover from These Challenging Times
"The 5 C’s of Business Success" Virtual Panel event will be held on Saturday April 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM (EST) to 12:00 PM (EST) on Zoom. Panelists Dee Bowden Revenue Recovery Expert and founder of BCS Solutions, Joyce Chesley Hayward CPA and founder of Fusion 4 Business LLC,... - April 13, 2021 - Target Financial
Shufti Pro Launches NFC Verification to Simplify Identity Verification Workflow
Shufti Pro NFC Verification is using Near Field Communication technology to make identity verification simpler for businesses and end-users. - April 13, 2021 - Shufti Pro
Steve Muehler – Real Estate Sales Division to Open in the Fall of 2021
Steve Muehler, the Founder & Managing Member of Steve Muehler Portfolio of Companies, today announced the Firm will grow to include Real Estate Sales in the State of California. - April 13, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Global Private Equity Partners Provided a USD $575 Million Loan for Power Plant
Global Private Equity Partners provided a USD $575 Million Loan to set up an 800 megawatt (MW) Power Plant in the South Western region of Asia. The plant, operating on the latest technology, will help meet the south Asian Country’s growing demand for clean energy, said Global Private Equity... - April 13, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
SJ Salomon International - Stronger Recovery Forecast for Global Economy
Despite the upwardly revised predictions for the global economy, SJ Salomon International warns that uneven recoveries must be addressed. - April 12, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
Sound Payments’ Partner Freedom Electronics Announces Availability of Kits to Enable EMV at the Pump
The Freedom Easy Pump kits, powered by Sound Payments, has UL1238 approved retrofit kits for Advantage, Encore 300, Encore 500, Encore 500S, Encore 700S, Vista, and Ovation-1 models. All systems include contactless payment as a standard feature. Sound Payments was recognized in 2020 for providing an optimal tap to pay experience through the Visa Ready Tap to Pay Program for the IM20 and Aries 8 contactless payment solutions. - April 12, 2021 - Sound Payments
Cashew Appoints Hossam Radwan as Chairman
cashew, the region's premier digital financing service providing consumer-friendly payment alternatives to cash and credit cards has appointed Hossam Radwan, a former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, as Chairman. He possesses extensive knowledge of the finance sector having spent over 20 years... - April 12, 2021 - cashew Payments
Steve Muehler’s "Corner of Main Street & Wall Street" to Return in August of 2021
Steve Muehler today announced that the long-delayed return of Steve Muehler’s “Corner of Main Street and Wall Street” will return to YouTube and Podcasts starting in August of 2021. - April 12, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Steve Muehler – Commercial Insurance to Fully Launch on April 15
Steve Muehler, the Managing Member of Steve Muehler – Commercial Insurance, today announced that the full Commercial Insurance Division will launch on April 15, a full fifteen days earlier than anticipated. - April 11, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Kentucky Home Price Growth to Moderate on Low Inventory
Opportunity for single-family rental investors as first-time buyers get priced out. - April 10, 2021 - WAIN Street
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints George Celentano to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of George Celentano to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank's Retail business across all products and channels and for leading the team in building and... - April 10, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Peoples Processing Appoints Rich Kean as Senior Manager, Client Engagement
Peoples Processing, Inc., a DBA of Direct Mortgage, Corp., announced today that it has recently appointed Rich Kean as Senior Manager, Client Engagement. In this new role, Rich will be responsible for bringing in and managing new strategic partnerships with marquee clients. Before joining Peoples... - April 10, 2021 - Peoples Processing
Credit Benchmark Appoints Thomas Gilligan as Chief Commercial Officer
Credit Benchmark, the leader in consensus-based credit analytics, has announced the appointment of Thomas Gilligan as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Thomas will be based in Credit Benchmark’s New York office. He will lead the firm’s global commercial team and will be... - April 09, 2021 - Credit Benchmark
CellarStone Further Strengthens QCommission’s Integration with QuickBooks
CellarStone announced today that QCommission's integration with QuickBooks has been further strengthened to meet the needs of companies looking to simplify their sales commission process. - April 09, 2021 - CellarStone, Inc.
Ambit, Inc. Announces the Release of AmbitVPN’s Post-Quantum Native Windows Application
Ambit, Inc., a US based post-quantum cybersecurity company, announces the release of AmbitVPN’s Post-Quantum Windows desktop - www.ambitvpn.com. This new native VPN Windows application is 4x faster than the initial beta while achieving near-line speed on internal tests. This positions the company’s Post-Quantum VPN as a market leader in speed and security for their users on Android and iOS mobile apps, as well as Mac desktop. Linux desktop users will have AmbitVPN soon too. - April 08, 2021 - Ambit Inc.
Scantranx Announces Intuit QuickBooks Integration for Its Cloud-Based Retail POS Software
Scantranx joins Intuit Developer Platform to support small business growth. - April 08, 2021 - Scantranx Technologies Inc
Steve Muehler to Expand Its No Upfront Fee CMBS Loan Operations Nationwide
Steve Muehler, the Managing Member of Steve Muehler – Loans, today announced that the firm will expand its current California CMBS Loan Operations to now include a Nationwide Coverage. - April 08, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Vijay Navaluri Accepted Into Forbes Technology Council
Forbes Technology Council is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Executives; Selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of Vijay's experience; Aims to utilize the platform for charting out the roadmap for organisations who are looking to start or scale their digital transformation. - April 08, 2021 - Techforce.ai
AAMSI's Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Expands Hotel Room Block
Early registrations for the rescheduled National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit are exceeding expectations according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "People are looking forward to getting together in person again and we have added more hotel rooms... - April 08, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Verb(TM) Speaker Series Presents “The Game Is Afoot!” - An Interview with Steve Emecz
Steve Emecz, the preeminent publisher of new Sherlock Holmes-based books, will be the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series’ featured guest on Thursday, April 29, 2021, 12:00 pm Noon (Pacific Time). His talk is aptly entitled, “The Game Is Afoot,” based on the now famous quotation... - April 07, 2021 - Silicon Private Wealth
Orr Commercial Picks Lead for Marketing Efforts
Orr Commercial pivots introducing the Catalyst program details with new hire Kay Eileraas tapped to lead strategic marketing efforts. - April 07, 2021 - Orr Commercial
SYNC Awarded Best Startup PR Agency at the 2021 Singapore Business Awards by APAC Insider
SYNC PR (SYNC) was recognised by the industry for their hard work and dedication to their craft by being awarded the Best Startup PR Agency by leading business resource APAC Insider. The startup agency was chosen from a strong pool of PR agencies in Singapore, for the category primarily focused on the startup and SME community in the region. - April 07, 2021 - SYNCPR
Steve Muehler – Investment Banking Expands Its Global Portfolio with Captive Insurance
Steve Muehler, the Managing Member of Steve Muehler – Investment Banking & Steve Muehler – Commercial Insurance, today announced the two firms first joint venture with the launch of its “Global Capital Insurance” products. - April 07, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Boutique Investment Firm P2 Advisers Acquires Startup Ecosystem Catalyst Innoberator
Bangalore based startup ecosystem player Innoberator has been acquired by P2 advisers. Innoberator was best known for running business model interventions for startups and SME's for the past 5 years. - April 07, 2021 - P2 Advisers LLP
Fintelum Opens Investment Into New Tokenisation Project KEEPP
Over 15% in dividend, KEEPP represents an attractive investment opportunity in a yield-starved and COVID-19-disrupted investment environment. - April 06, 2021 - Fintelum
HealthGuard Risk Management Achieves Open FAIR™ Training Accreditation Bringing Standardized and Quantified Risk Management Strategies to Healthcare Industry
Today, healthcare is not only dealing with these increased attacks, but doing so with resources that are already stretched thin and decision making capabilities that are insufficient for the modern risk landscape. HealthGuard’s Open FAIR™ accreditation compliments their mission to bring a consistent and standardized way to quantify risk across healthcare. - April 06, 2021 - HealthGuard Security
Global Private Equity Partners Provides a USD $650MM Loan for European-Based International Energy Company
Global Private Equity Partners provided a USD $650MM Loan for European-based International Energy Company for their energy and wholesale marketing divisions. The facility supports Company's oil product purchase and storage, energy and wholesale marketing, logistics and merchant activities. Global... - April 05, 2021 - Global Private Equity Partners
It’s Financial Literacy Month and 5-Black Women Financial Professionals are Empowering Small Businesses Finances to Improve Cash Flow
BCS Solutions along with 4 other companies present:The 5 C’s of Business Success: Cash Flow; Credit; Communication; Consistency; Coverage to help small business owners set up the path to success. Supporting National Financial Literacy Month as proclaimed by the White House. - April 05, 2021 - BCS Solutions
Information Discovery Services Receives 2021 Best of Fort Worth Award
Information Discovery Services has been selected for the 2021 Best of Fort Worth Award in the Corporate Office category by the Fort Worth Award Program. - April 04, 2021 - Information Discovery Services (IDS)