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Community and Business Leaders Named to Board of Penn Community Bank

Robert L. Byers, Ross Choate, Cheri Freeh, and Krista Pool Harper have been re-installed to board of Bucks County’s leading mutual financial institution. - May 06, 2016 - Penn Community Bank

Georgia Credit Union Affiliates Offer Vacationing Tips in May Issue of "Consider This"

What's the best way to pay for your getaway? - May 06, 2016 - Georgia Credit Union Affiliates

Mars National Bank and First Front Door Helps First Time Homebuyers

Mars National Bank is again promoting the Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh’s (FHLBank) program for first time homebuyers called “First Front Door.” The program supports first time homebuyers through down payment and closing cost assistance. Through First Front Door (FFD),... - May 03, 2016 - Mars Bank

Wise Business Plans Teams with Custom Cruise Lines in 2016

Wise Business Plans, a leader in global business planning, has begun a program, utilizing the latest technology in market research to help custom cruise lines meet increased demand through individualized, custom-crafted business plans and personal and professional financial planning. - April 30, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

Mobile Car Washing and Detailing Companies Are Garnering Increased Market Share in 2016 with Wise Business Plans

Wise Business Plans is implementing a new program of support for mobile vehicle cleaning businesses that involves in-depth market analysis and trends research, which can translate to improved future earnings and longterm business success. - April 29, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

UAE Exchange India Bags the Prestigious Golden Peacock Business Excellence Award 2016

UAE Exchange India was recently conferred the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Business Excellence by the Institute of Directors. - April 29, 2016 - UAE Exchange

Capital Services Data Scientist to Speak at FICO World

Capital Services' Chief Data Scientist, Alfred Furth, will be a featured panel speaker at FICO World, April 26-29 in Washington, D.C. Furth will share best practices for the evaluation and adoption of FICO Score 9, and describe how Capital Services uses scorecards, prediction tools, and analytics... - April 27, 2016 - Capital Services

Private Bank of Buckhead: Largest Growth and Profitability in Bank’s History

At its annual meeting April 21, shareholders of Private Bancshares, the parent company of Private Bank of Buckhead, Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage heard from President, CEO and Chairman Charlie Crawford, who noted the largest growth and profitability in the bank's history. - April 26, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Capital Services Reports Continued Growth in 2015, Credits Its Expertise at Asset Generation

Capital Services credit card accounts were up 29 percent over 2014, significantly higher than the 23 percent growth the company had predicted for 2015. - April 24, 2016 - Capital Services

Penn Community Bank VP to Share Business Advice with Bucks County Entrepreneurs

Sharing financial expertise with local business owners and residents reflects Penn Community Bank’s mission. - April 23, 2016 - Penn Community Bank

Inaugural FinTech and Agent Banking Summit Heats Up the Mobile Money Revolution in Myanmar

The Emerging Asia FinTech & Agent Banking Summit 2016 on May 17-18 in Yangon, Myanmar - April 22, 2016 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd

Tomato Growers Prepare for a Profitable Harvest in 2016 with Wise Business Plans

Though the 2016 U.S. tomato season is in its early stages, it appears that it will be a very profitable year for growers, as prices and popularity remain high. Wise Business Plans and tomato growers are teaming up to safeguard profits through the Wise system of pairing cutting-edge market analysis... - April 21, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

Mission Federal Credit Union Opens 30th Branch; Announces National City Branch Grand Opening Celebration

New National City Branch opens April 18; celebration planned for May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m - April 18, 2016 - Mission Federal Credit Union

Screen Printers See 2016 as a Year for Success with Help from Wise Business Plans

In the current market, businesses providing screen printing services are set to secure additional profits through custom design work and new methods. Wise Business Plans is happy to now work alongside custom screen printers to incorporate in-depth market data research and trend monitoring in a bid to secure increased market share and future profits. - April 16, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

Credit Union and Division of Fortune 500 Company Offer PerkUp Financial Wellness to Employees

PerkUp, the novel reward-based financial wellness program, has been put into place by the New Orleans operations of a Fortune 500 company. PerkUp partnered with Firemen's FCU to deliver its entertaining approach to financial education to the company. - April 15, 2016 - PerkUp

Banking Veteran Judy Turner Retires from Private Bank of Decatur May 31

Banking veteran Judy Turner retires May 31; her colleague Brent Adams named new President of Private Bank of Decatur. - April 14, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Finally Mobile Wallet Brings Fast, Easy, and Secure Financial Services to Consumers Nationwide

PayToo and City National Bank of New Jersey Announce Strategic Partnership. - April 13, 2016 - PAYTOO

Private Bank of Decatur Adds Front Line Talent

Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Rachel Bryant, as a Peak-Time Teller and Personal Banker. She’ll be based out of Private Bank of Decatur, serving clients across the metro area. “Rachel’s biggest asset is her... - April 11, 2016 - Private Bank of Decatur

Private Bank of Buckhead: Welma Baer Receives Chairman’s Award

Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, recently recognized Welma Baer with its Chairman’s award. - April 10, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Penn Community Bank Creates Community Foundation, Appoints Director

Longtime Bucks County resident selected to nurture bank relationships with community organizations. - April 09, 2016 - Penn Community Bank

Citrus Growers Now Looking at Increased Crops This Season with Wise Business Plans

Wise Business Plans has recently begun work to offer increased support for citrus growers large and small by accessing market logistics and boosting growth potential through proper business planning practices. - April 08, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

ILPO55 EU Funded Project – Mediterranean Bank Network Attends Partner Meeting Hosted by IEF, Spain

ILPO55 Erasmus+ project is being developed to address various European challenges and strategies to provide tangible tools and approaches in implementing the management for the over 55 employability of individuals, with specific reference to the Financial Services Sector. - April 07, 2016 - Mediterranean Bank Network

Internet and Gaming Cafes Roll Toward 2016 with Wise Business Plans

Wise Business Plans is now working with internet and gaming cafe owners and entrepreneurs to provide current market analysis and cutting-edge insight into the latest technologies and trends to develop state-of-the-art custom business plans and services. - April 07, 2016 - Wise Business Plans

CFC Holdings Inc. is Acquired

Wanke Associates, LLC acquires Minnesota based CFC Holdings LLC, dba as CFC Technology. - April 04, 2016 - Wanke Associates, LLC

French Regulatory Organization Authorizes Major French Bank to Use Talk to Pay for Card Not Present Payments with Voice Recognition

French data protection regulatory organization (CNIL) authorization makes it possible for all La Banque Postale cardholders to benefit from Talk to Pay®, allowing them to be protected during Card Not Present purchases thanks to voice generated dynamic cryptogram. - March 26, 2016 - Talk to Pay

Whitefish Credit Union to Open New South Kalispell Branch

Montana's largest credit union is pleased to announce the opening of their newest location. - March 26, 2016 - Whitefish Credit Union

Hein Named Mars National Bank’s Senior Vice President, Finance

James M. Hein was named Senior Vice President, Finance of Mars National Bank. He now oversees the finance, deposit and technology operations activities at the Bank. Mr. Hein joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Controller in 2010. - March 22, 2016 - Mars Bank

First Service Credit Union Purchases Site for New Branch

First Service CU will open branch on Spring Cypress Road, in Houston, following renovation. - March 16, 2016 - First Service Credit Union

Synpulse Enters the UK Market

International consultancy continues its expansion and opens new office in London. - March 16, 2016 - Synpulse UK Ltd

Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador

Renee Weese of Minerva Planning Group has joined the Board of Advisors for Private Bank of Buckhead. - March 15, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Whitefish Credit Union Names New Department Vice Presidents

Montana's largest credit union, Whitefish Credit Union, has named several new vice presidents. - March 12, 2016 - Whitefish Credit Union

UAE Exchange Recognized as a Great Place to Work

Working for an organisation that offers a work-life balance is a blessing but working for an organisation that rewards and helps improve skills of its team is a richer blessing. One such organisation that inspires and motivates its staff is UAE Exchange, the leading global remittances, foreign... - March 12, 2016 - UAE Exchange

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed by Mediterranean Bank Network (MBN) and The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Marika Huber, Manging Director of the MBN, and Anwar Zibaoui, Coordinator of ASCAME aims to promote investments in the Mediterranean region, as well as funding for SMEs and start-ups. - March 11, 2016 - Mediterranean Bank Network

Penn Community Bank Helps Dedicate 101st Habitat for Humanity Home

Bucks County’s leading mutual bank helps mark completion of home on land it donated in Croydon. - March 10, 2016 - Penn Community Bank

Mission Federal Credit Union Opens 29th Branch; Announces San Carlos Branch Grand Opening Celebration

New San Carlos Branch opens March 7; celebration planned for April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - March 08, 2016 - Mission Federal Credit Union

Paragon Bank Names John Graham Senior Vice President, Client Development Officer

24-Year Financial Industry Veteran Joins Growing North Carolina-Based Bank. - March 04, 2016 - Paragon Bank

Paragon Small Business Capital Group Obtains Preferred Lenders Program Status

Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), today announced it received Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) status, allowing the company to approve loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program provides businesses access to loans... - March 03, 2016 - Paragon Bank

UAE Exchange CEO Wins the Finance CEO of the Year Award

Mr. Promoth Manghat, CEO, UAE Exchange, is named the Finance CEO of the Year at Indian CEO Awards 2016, in recognition for business excellence and his achievements over the course of the past year as the CEO of UAE Exchange. Promoth received this award for his outstanding contributions in the... - March 03, 2016 - UAE Exchange

BondIT Has Been Selected as a Finalist for the FinTech Innovation Awards 2016

BondIT has been selected as a finalist for the FinTech Innovation Awards 2016. The selection was for the Innovation in Wealth, Asset and Investment Management category. “The need for a revolution in the fixed income advisory is more evident than ever,” said Etai Ravid, BondIT CEO... - March 03, 2016 - BondIT

Penn Community Bank CEO Jeane M. Coyle to Speak at Pennsylvania Bankers Association Conference

CEO of Bucks County’s leading mutual bank to speak at 2016 Women in Banking Conference. - March 02, 2016 - Penn Community Bank

First Service Credit Union Reports Robust Growth in 2015

First Service Credit Union of Houston recorded impressive 2015 numbers: 12 percent asset growth, nearly 44 percent net income growth, nearly 20 percent loan growth, and membership up 9 percent. - March 01, 2016 - First Service Credit Union

Georgia Banks Earn $2.9 Billion in 2015

Net income up 13.1 percent for year - February 25, 2016 - Georgia Bankers Association

UAE Exchange Offers Career Opportunities and Taleem for Emiratis

Career fairs have always provided a dynamic platform for the recruiters and job seekers. One such traditionally successful fair is the National Career Exhibition held from 10th to 12th February, 2016. One of the regular recruiters who actively participated at the fair is UAE Exchange, the leading... - February 14, 2016 - UAE Exchange

Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes New Faces to Member Business Lending Office

Whitefish Credit Union, Montana’s largest credit union, has announced the addition of several new personnel to their Member Business Lending office in Kalispell. - February 11, 2016 - Whitefish Credit Union

Accredus Enters US Banking and Financial Services Markets with New Outsourcing Pilot Programs

Accredus Business Services (www.accredus.com) announces the introduction and launch of pilot programs to Banking & Financial Services companies actively engaged in evaluating potential BPO initiatives. This pilot program is designed to demonstrate Accredus' ability to deliver and manage mission... - February 09, 2016 - Accredus Business Services

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