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JCF Capital Advisors LLC Acts as a Financial Advisor in Securing & Closing Out a $3.0M Series A Equity Round
JCF Capital Advisors LLC (now JCF Capital Markets LLC) acted as a Financial Advisor to Precise Real Estate Solutions in closing out all of its Series A round with an initial $1.5M close, additional $500k and $1M follow-on investments. - January 30, 2018 - JCF Capital Markets LLC
Ashley Reddick Named Manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven at the branch, located at 596 Sumter Highway. Reddick has worked at SAFE since 2012, serving most of that time as head... - January 26, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Robin Kelly Its Director of Compliance
Robin Kelly, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for 18 years, has been named the credit union’s Director of Compliance. Kelly was SAFE’s Card Services Manager for more than a decade, after starting with the credit union in 2000 as a switchboard operator, working her way up... - January 25, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Bucket Technologies Aims to Eliminate the Need to Handle Coins Ever Again
Aiming to assist Singapore’s acceleration towards a Smart Nation and a cashless economy, Bucket Technologies’ platform digitises coin change during retail cash transactions in order to reduce the economic stress caused by the production and circulation of coins. - January 18, 2018 - Bucket Technologies
Solomon and Kendrick Increasing Resources for an Aggressive Recruitment Drive
As the markets shift directions to best steer a clear path through this shifting terrain, Solomon and Kendrick aim to recruit a large enough base of talent to exceed the previous years benchmark record of return. - January 18, 2018 - Solomon and Kendrick
Omanye Money Opens a New Shop in Dubai for Its Payments and Transfer Services
Omanye Money, the money transfer and payment solutions provider, announced on Monday that Dubai will be the regional hub for its operations across the Middle East following the opening of its shop in the city to oversee its operations in the UAE and beyond. Omanye Money already enables many people... - January 17, 2018 - Omanye Limited
SAFE Federal Credit Union Gives More Than $1 Million to Members
Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based on members’ account usage. Deposit accounts, including certificates, received a 12 percent bonus based... - January 14, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Southeast Asian Mobile Money Market Heating Up in 2018
Southeast Asia's mobile money and agent banking scene continues to race forward as regional authorities, international experts and industry stakeholders gather once again for the 9th Mobile Money & Agent Banking Summit 2018 to be held on February 7-8 at the ParkRoyal Hotel in Yangon,... - January 13, 2018 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Moneyto Launches Lei Transfers to Moldova
Online transfers paid out in Moldovan lei are subject to 0.49% commission, minimum €/£1. Moneyto offers new service to customers in Europe and UK. - January 12, 2018 - Moneyto
Kyrylo Shevchenko: "Green-Banking is a Financial Means of Saving Human Lives"
Ukraine requires resolute actions in the area of environmental enhancement and Ukrgasbank is prepared for their realization. According to the company's press service, such was the statement made by Kyrylo Shevchenko, the CEO at UKRGASBANK, during the international banking forum CIS Bankers... - January 10, 2018 - UKRGASBANK
Credit Unions, Bank in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas Move All Their ATMs to Dolphin Debit Management
Four credit unions and one community bank in the South Central region now have all of their ATMs under the management of Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. The credit unions and bank range in size up to $159 million in assets. The institutions are: · Combined Federal... - January 10, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Fintech’s Newest Player on the Block, CryptoWallet IRA Allows 401K/IRA Investors to Buy and Sell Bitcoin Just Like Stocks
Thanks to CryptoWallet IRA, Investing in Digital Currencies is Now Simpler and Safer Than Ever. - January 03, 2018 - CryptoWallet IRA
Voting Starts in January for 3 Directors of SAFE Federal Credit Union
Voting begins January 1 for three seats on the SAFE Federal Credit Union board of directors. There are four candidates running, with all three incumbents seeking re-election and one new candidate. The new candidate is Lucreia Bennett, program director for the health information management program... - December 29, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Family Counselors Can Now Expand Services with Wise Business Plans
In the race to raise public awareness of the need for intervention and support for at-risk individuals, family counseling services have now become an important community health partner. Wise Business Plans is offering individual, family and group therapists and mental healthcare entrepreneurs effective planning strategies to garner funding for expansion, and the cutting-edge market strategies necessary to reach those in need. - December 22, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
Mission Federal Credit Union Receives 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties has named Mission Federal Credit Union as recipient of its prestigious 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, category 500+ employees. The award recognizes Mission Fed for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service... - December 21, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
In.Corp Group Acquires Kittelson & Carpo Consulting and Strengthens Business Footprint in the Philippines
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens In.Corp Group’s Presence in the Philippines - December 21, 2017 - In.Corp Group
Technology Made in Africa Goes Global: Nigeria’s E-Wallet AgriTech Being Adopted in Afghanistan
The eWallet technology that is running the largest financial inclusion project in Africa has become a global solution. - December 21, 2017 - Cellulant
Wise Business Plans Now Offers Updated Brochure and Flyer Design Services
Wise Business Plans announces the addition of a complete and updated brochure/flyer design and production department for clients looking to turn prospects into loyal customers and share business information in a distinctive, productive manner. Wise uses engaging copy and visuals to capture the interest of and intrigue the viewer, a Wise brochure or flyer is an ambassador for your brand. - December 16, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
LegacyArmour Named Top 10 InsurTech Company for 2017
LegacyArmour -- the premier business asset, personal information, and healthcare information protection and delivery site -- is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 InsureTech startup companies of 2017 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine. "We have been growing quickly... - December 14, 2017 - LegacyArmour
Solomon and Kendrick Appoints James Lee to Head Up Growing Asian Division
Solomon and Kendrick are pleased to announce their first hub office in Hong Kong. With Mr. James Lee (Director of business development) overseeing the offices in Hong Kong with a growing Chinese economy being impossible to ignore. - December 12, 2017 - Solomon and Kendrick
Kenya Airways Partner with Cellulant to Offer Innovative Online Payment Solutions
Customers poised to enjoy low transactional fee on KQ website and mobile app. - December 10, 2017 - Cellulant
Cellulant Honored as “Company of the Year” at the African Diaspora Awards in New York
Pan-African Payments Business Honored by Applause Africa - December 09, 2017 - Cellulant
U.S. Wool Producers Gain New Support from Wise Business Plans
Long-time business planning leader, Wise Business Plans, is now offering wool entrepreneurs plans uniquely focused on their industry. - December 01, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
Solomon and Kendrick Launches Crypto Currency Fund
Solomon and Kendrick are pleased to be able to offer its newest Crypto currency fund for the new year. - December 01, 2017 - Solomon and Kendrick
NEXT.exchange Offers First Decentralized Social Crypto-Currency Trading Platform
The crypto-currency market is booming like never before. In just a few months the bitcoin price smashed record after record, reaching a new all-time high of $10.000. Next.Exchange, one of the leading decentralized stock exchange platforms in cryptocurrencies, welcomed today another milestone of reaching more than 25.000 traders and that in just one week after their Initial Coin Offering (ICO). - November 30, 2017 - NEXT.exchange
Harris County FCU Upgrades to Dolphin Debit as Its New ATM Fleet Manager
Harris County Federal Credit Union had been outsourcing management of its ATMs for several years, but has now turned those ATMs over to Dolphin Debit in a move that has yielded improved service for the credit union. The credit union, frustrated with the lackluster service that its previous... - November 30, 2017 - Dolphin Debit
Georgia Banks’ Earnings Up 15 Percent in Third Quarter
Another strong quarter of growth for banks across the state of Georgia. - November 24, 2017 - Georgia Bankers Association
Sola ICO Starts in 4 Days
Empowered by distributed nodes, IPFS and Ethereum blockchain, join 650 000+ Sola users today and see the future of social media - November 23, 2017 - OpenLedger
All-In-One Game Development Platform GetGame.io Launches ITO November 30th
Make Your Idea for a Game Reality with GetGame.io - November 23, 2017 - OpenLedger
Make Fair Lending Decisions with Karma
To shake up the lending sector, Karma has created a financial platform offering competition to traditional banks and many P2P-platforms. Financial products traditionally have been offered at rates which were advantageous only to the lender and on their terms, regulating which loans could be made... - November 22, 2017 - OpenLedger
Gift Cards Make More Centz Than Ever Before
How many gift cards do you have that you either won’t use or have just a small amount of money left on them? What about all of those gift cards that just end up in the bottom of your drawers or your wallet, never to see the light of day? These unused gift cards add up to a lot of money which... - November 22, 2017 - OpenLedger
Investy to Launch Alpha Trading Terminal in December to Unite Experienced Crypto Traders & Novice Investors in One Platform
A lot of people who are new to the concept of crypto trading, and even those who have been investing for some time, know that there is much to learn in this new and sometimes volatile space. Although there are risks and unpredictability in all markets, the supply of real-time solutions offering... - November 22, 2017 - OpenLedger
In.Corp Group Acquires Subsidiaries of CA Trust Group, Expands Corp Sec, Accounting & Tax Capabilities and Senior Management Team
Strategic Acquisition Bolsters In.Corp Group’s Core Services & Consulting Offerings and Adds to Senior Management Team. - November 22, 2017 - In.Corp Group
IBM Completes POC of Blockchain-Based Shared KYC with Deutsche Bank, HSBC, MUFG and Cargill, IBM Treasuries
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the successful completion of the Phase I proof-of-concept (POC) of its Shared Corporate Know Your Customer (KYC) project with Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and the Treasuries of Cargill, IBM. Through the Shared KYC POC, IBM successfully... - November 15, 2017 - IBM
Companies Can Get Help from U.S. Bancorp & Capital Trust to Establish Their Own Offshore Banks
When companies have their own offshore banks, they will be in a better position to attract funds from foreigners. They can get help from U.S. Bancorp & Capital Trust for establishing an offshore bank for them. - November 10, 2017 - U.S. Bancorp & Capital Trust
SAFE Federal Credit Union Hosts Easy Street Dinner in Columbia November 16
The autumn edition of the SAFE Federal Credit Union Easy Street Dinner, to be held in Columbia November 16, will have a distinct New Orleans feel to it. The Mardi Gras masquerade-themed event will be held at the Seawell’s Banquet Facility on Rosewood Drive in Columbia. The dinner is for... - November 08, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Meadows Bank 3Q 2017 Earnings
Meadows Bank Net Income Up 34% Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, released its operating results through the third quarter of 2017 including the following highlights: • Net Income of $3,096,000 in 3Q2017 versus $2,487,000 in 3Q2016 • Year-to-date Net Income of $8,721,000... - November 07, 2017 - Meadows Bank
Mars Bank Wins Bankers Challenge Prize Donated to Community Health Clinic of Butler County
Mars Bank won the 2017 Bankers Challenge Golf Challenge organized by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. The winning Bank names a charitable organization to receive the winnings from the tournament; Mars Bank represented the Community Health Clinic of Butler County. James V. Dionise,... - November 03, 2017 - Mars Bank
Serve First Solutions Announces New Partnerships
Today Serve First Solutions announced the signing of several long-term contracts with The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Tampa, South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association and Southwest Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association. Serve First provides... - October 30, 2017 - Serve First Solutions
ProgressSoft Exhibits its Payments, Clearing & Settlement Systems at Sibos 2017 in Toronto
ProgressSoft, the leading global provider of real-time payment solutions is participating in Sibos 2017 in Toronto, Canada. - October 20, 2017 - ProgressSoft Corporation
SolidTrust Pay Partners with PayKii for Cross-Border Bill Payments
SolidTrust Pay, a global payment processor, and PayKii, the leading provider for Latin American bill payment coverage, have announced that they have signed an agreement to bring cross-border bill payment solutions to the SolidTrust Pay platform. - October 14, 2017 - SolidTrust Pay
First Service Credit Union Hosting Donation Drive for Houston Food Bank
Non-perishable food can be donated from October 16 - November 17 at any First Service Credit Union community branch. - October 14, 2017 - First Service Credit Union
vCISO Services, LLC Joins Tennessee Bankers Association
Emphasizes Focus on the Banking Market. - October 09, 2017 - vCISO Services
Legursky Joins Mars Bank as Mortgage Loan Originator
Megan Legursky joined Mars Bank as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Ms. Legursky earned a Finance degree from Marshall University. She will serve customers in the Pittsburgh and northern Allegheny county communities. “We’re pleased to add Megan to our team,” said Shawn Proper, Mars... - September 30, 2017 - Mars Bank
CharnaCoin Offers a Solid Wallet and Complete Anonymity
This is a new Cryptocurrency based on CryptoNote Technology with fast 60 second speed. - September 29, 2017 - Charna Crypto
Clearwater Payments and Lanvera Team Up to Deliver an Integrated Presentment and Payment Capability
Clearwater Payments and Lanvera announced partnership that couples business-critical document delivery with payments. - September 28, 2017 - Lanvera
Mars Bank Adds Commercial Lender
Anne Davies joined Mars Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking. She will serve Mars Bank’s commercial customers focusing on the needs of businesses in Butler and Allegheny counties. “We’re excited to add Anne to our commercial team,” said Mark Drenchko, Mars Bank Senior... - September 27, 2017 - Mars Bank
Thompson-DeWitt Financial Group's New York Advisory Office Jumps Into the Asset-Based Lending Arena
Thompson-DeWitt to add full suite of asset-based funding options to its diverse portfolio of commercial finance options. - September 23, 2017 - Thompson DeWitt Financial Group
Thompson-DeWitt Financial Opens $50,000,000 Mezz Fund for Caribbean Hotel & Resort Properties Impacted by the 2017 Hurricane Season
Thompson-DeWitt's Caribbean Based Hospitality Divison Creates Capital Fund to Assist Hotel & Resort Owners in Rebuilding After the Recent Devastation Across the Region. - September 23, 2017 - Thompson DeWitt Financial Group
Dolphin Debit Now Manages All ATMs for Five Southeast Region Credit Unions
Five credit unions in the Southeast now have all of their ATMs under the management of Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. The five credit unions range in size up to $116.8 million in assets, and three are in the CUliance ATM Cinch program, powered by Dolphin Debit. The credit... - September 21, 2017 - Dolphin Debit