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Swacha’s Scholarship Program Crosses $100,000 Mark
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 Annually in Scholarships for the NACHA Payments Institute - June 08, 2013 - SWACHA
InTouch Credit Union Hosts School Supply Drive for Oakland Country Head Start Program
Credit Union’s Three Michigan Branches to Accept Donations for OLHSA Through July 31. - June 07, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
SWACHA Releases 2013 Mobile Banking Survey Results at Its First Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit
Depositing Checks Using Mobile Devices Jumps Nearly 200% in Two Years; Tablet Use Beginning to Enter the Picture - June 01, 2013 - SWACHA
Nasir Shakouri Announces New Board Member for Encore Cardservice
Nasir Shakouri, CEO of Encore Cardservice, announces Mitch Polon as the newest board member. - May 31, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Georgia Banks Post Increased Earnings in First Quarter
Georgia’s 226 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $504 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter, an increase of about 18 percent over earnings in the same period a year ago. Other performance highlights include more banks that were profitable and continued improvement in... - May 31, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Alliance Bank & Trust Brings on Local Veteran Lender
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of James C Harris, Jr. to their commercial lending team as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. Mr. Harris is a graduate of Furman University... - May 30, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Clarity Advantage’s Nick Miller Announces Barlow Research 2013 Monarch Innovation Awards
On May 7 and 8, 2013, Nick Miller, business banking expert and president of Clarity Advantage, participated in Barlow Research Associates’ Annual Client Conference in Chicago, Ill., during which the winners of the Monarch Innovation Awards he helped to select, were recognized. - May 30, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Bank Names Jason Rapuano Vice President and Client Development Officer
Former Credit Analyst Now Responsible for Business Development and Managing Commercial Loan Portfolio. - May 26, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Incident Response Survey: Organizations Ill-Prepared for Advanced Threats
Under the shadow of advanced cyber threats, only 20% of organizations rate their incident response programs as "very effective." Their biggest gaps: Being able to detect and contain malware, which can also be the precursor to advanced persistent threats. These are among the main... - May 22, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Alliance Bank & Trust Expands Lending Reach
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Woody T. Washam, Jr. to their commercial lending team as Lake Norman Market President. Mr. Washam is a graduate of Catawba College where he received his... - May 17, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI Help Prevent Fraud at Ninth Annual Financial Institution Crime Day
Nearly 11,000 Consumer Fraud Related Complaints in New Mexico in 2012 - May 15, 2013 - SWACHA
Whitefish Credit Union Junior Board Hosts Dog Show
A free, family-friendly, fun event for everyone. Come on out and show off your dog! - May 15, 2013 - Whitefish Credit Union
Bank Sales Training Video Produced by Clarity Advantage Focuses on Building Relationships with Lawyers
Nick Miller, president of the bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage, discusses how to have successful conversations with lawyers in the company’s latest sales training video aimed at helping business bankers accelerate their sales results. - May 13, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Mobile Technologies to Fast Track Financial Transactions for the Unbanked in Asia
4th Annual Summit on Mobile Payments & Banking Greater Mekong/ Emerging Markets will be taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 12-13 June 2013. - May 12, 2013 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
ISMG Launches HIPAA Omnibus Resource Center
Information Security Media Group, publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its new Resource Center on the HIPAA Omnibus Rule. The microsite, sponsored by Experian Data Breach Resolution, is dedicated to providing in-depth news and analysis on the recently enacted... - May 05, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
May is Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Businesses Promote Use of Electronic Banking Transactions - May 04, 2013 - SWACHA
InTouch Credit Union Leaders Honored with Business Women & Associate of Year Awards
InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) is proud to announce recent honors received by ITCU executives Diane Gerstner and Sherry Cassidy by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)’s Plano Charter Chapter. Gerstner was selected as one of the ABWA Plano Charter Chapter’s Women of the... - May 03, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions "Cruise for Kids" Motorcycle Run to be Held May 19th
The Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions is hosting The 9th Annual Credit Union Cruise For Kids Motorcycle Poker Run on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Quaker Steak and Lube motorsports-themed restaurant in Pinellas Park. The Poker Run registration will begin at 10 am at Brandon Harley Davidson with Uncle... - May 03, 2013 - Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
InTouch Credit Union Collects Change for Children's Lives
Credit Unions for Kids Campaign Benefits Local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals - April 21, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Information Security Media Group Announces Partnership with Inaugural RSA® Conference Asia Pacific 2013
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is proud to announce becoming a Platinum Media Partner at the inaugural RSA® Conference Asia Pacific 2013. As a preferred media partner, ISMG will be covering the information security issues from both a global and Asia Pacific perspective. RSA Conference... - April 21, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
C&F Bank Names Gail Letts Richmond Regional President
Letts, formerly of SunTrust Bank, will be a key player in C&F’s growth in Central Virginia. - April 17, 2013 - C&F Bank
Mobile Money Africa to Showcase South Africa’s Innovative and Diverse Mobile Money Industry
South Africa remains one of the most diverse regions in Africa for its proliferation of successful mobile money business models being championed by banks, MNOs (mobile network operators), third party providers and retailers. This is according to Emma Pearce, director of the upcoming, annual Mobile... - April 17, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
New Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Tips for Talking to Dentists
Nick Miller, president of the bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage, focuses on how to have successful conversations with dentists in the company’s latest sales training video aimed at helping business bankers accelerate their sales results. - April 15, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ISMG Announces Release of Annual Healthcare Information Security Today Survey Results
The survey, from Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, offers an in-depth assessment of efforts to protect patient information. RSA, the Security Division of EMC, is the survey sponsor. - April 13, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
SWACHA Announces First Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit in Dallas on May 30, 2013
Inaugural Summit to Focus on the Future of Mobile Payments Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, unveiled today plans for its inaugural Executive Leadership Payments Summit. This Payments Summit is designed to bring together leaders... - April 12, 2013 - SWACHA
SWACHA Names Laura Steele Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, announced today that Laura Steele has joined its executive management team as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this newly created position, Ms. Steele will look... - April 11, 2013 - SWACHA
Swacha Hosts Second Annual Free Paper Shredding Event for PayItGreen Month
SWACHA Hopes to Shred 18,000 Pounds of Paper in Two Hours - April 10, 2013 - SWACHA
Paragon Bank Names Ryan Borst Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
Local Bank Adds 15-Year Industry Veteran to Manage Commercial and Personal Banking for Clients. - April 04, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Regional Banking Leader Takes the Helm at Alliance Bank & Trust
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced its board of directors has chosen Mr. Don Harrison to lead their team. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Harrison will serve as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. - April 03, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union to Hold Youth Fest and Shred-A-Thon in Riverview
On Saturday, April 27th, Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union will hold a Youth Fest & Shred-A-Thon Event at their Riverview Service Center, 10845 Boyette Road, Riverview, Florida from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Current and prospective members are invited to attend. - April 01, 2013 - Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
ISMG Announces 2013 Incident Response Survey: How Organizations Respond to Today's New Breed of Cyber-Attacks
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its 2013 Incident Response Survey. This web-based research study, sponsored by FireEye, looks at how organizations will respond to today's new breed of cyber-attacks. - March 28, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Names Greg Roberts Credit Analyst
Local Bank’s Charlotte Office Adds New Hire to Research and Review Business, Personal Loans. - March 27, 2013 - Paragon Bank
James McDonough Named President & CEO of Randolph Savings Bank
James McDonough has been elected President and CEO of Randolph Savings Bank according to Richard Pierce, Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Jack Doyle who is retiring. McDonough most recently served as Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston and currently... - March 26, 2013 - Randolph Savings Bank
First Mobile Money Africa Awards to Honour Industry’s Most Innovative Projects and Companies
The first Mobile Money Africa Awards will be announced during the event in May in Johannesburg to honour the industry’s most innovative projects and companies. - March 22, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
Bank Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Conversational Tips for Successful Prospecting
In Clarity Advantage’s new bank sales training video for business bankers, President Nick Miller answers the question, “Tell me about you,” in a way that captures a prospect’s attention, brings them back for additional conversation, and accelerates sales. - March 22, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Bank Sales Training Webinar to Focus on Using Trigger Events to Boost Prospecting Success
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will advise business bankers on how they can leverage trigger events in their conversations with prospects in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT. - March 20, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Paragon Bank Names Kate Feldhouse Assistant Vice President, Client and Market Strategist
Banking Industry Professional to Aid in Private Banking Expansion - March 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Do Banks Need a New Business Model?
CashFlow Insights recently concluded study shows community and regional bank business models working well. Banks that were profitable every year from 2005 through 2012 have almost returned to their historic Return on Assets level, despite slow economic growth and new regulations. Banks that were unprofitable for one year are returning to their historic ROA levels more slowly. The key to success continues to be the quality of execution. - March 09, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
Texas Gulf Bank Announces Opening of West U Office with Bob Ittner as President
Texas Gulf Bank, a 100-year old community bank founded in southern Brazoria County, announces it has opened its newest Houston location in West U. Bob Ittner, former President of Bank of West University/Bank of Texas for 12 years, returns to the neighborhood as President of the new office, located... - March 09, 2013 - Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.
Wema Bank Becomes First Nigerian Bank on MoneyGram's Latest Innovative Payment Platform, AgentWorks ... Rolls Out in All Branches
Wema Bank, Nigeria's most resilient and longest surviving has rolled out MoneyGram's latest money transfer platform, AgentWorks across its business locations making it the 1st Nigerian Bank and second in West Africa to do so. - March 09, 2013 - Wema Bank plc
Riverview Financial Corporation and Union Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Agreement and Plan of Consolidation
Riverview Financial Corporation (“Riverview”) (OTCQB: RIVE), the holding company for Riverview Bank, and Union Bancorp, Inc. (“Union”) (OTCQB: UBPT), the holding company for Union Bank and Trust Company, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to... - March 08, 2013 - Riverview Financial Corporation
ISMG Wraps Up Coverage from RSA Conference 2013
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Platinum Media Sponsor of the RSA Conference 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, announces its wrap-up of extensive coverage from this year's event. The 2013 conference took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Feb. 25 - March 1, and ISMG's... - March 08, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Paragon Bank Expands Its Raleigh Headquarters to Accommodate Continued Growth
Local Bank Adds Eight Offices, New Conference Room and Lounge Area at Glenwood Avenue Location - March 08, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Mobile Money Africa Returns to Johannesburg as Industry Remains Dynamic
The fifth annual Mobile Money Africa will gather more than 400 industry leaders to discuss collaboration and moving the market forward when the conference and expo returns to Johannesburg from 28-29 May. Mobile Money Africa 2013 brings together the entire spectrum of the industry, with retailers,... - March 06, 2013 - Mobile Money Africa
What is the Cost of Customer Attrition to Banks?
Commercial customer attrition costs banks a great deal in profitability - up to 10 basis points in Return on Assets per one percent of attrition. This can be avoided by focusing on customer loyalty. - March 01, 2013 - CashFlow Insights
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Winners of the "Art of Saving" Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announce the winners of the “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Six winners were selected from more than 50... - March 01, 2013 - SWACHA
Georgia Banks’ Profits Up $1.7 Billion for 2012
Highlights of consolidated year-end results for Georgia's FDIC-insrued banks. - February 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Finalists for the “Art of Saving” Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has opened on SWACHA’s and Boys & Girls Clubs Facebook pages to select the winners of the second annual... - February 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Nasir Shakouri Launches New Payments Startup
Nasir Shakouri starts Encore Payments LLC to fight transaction fraud and increase security for merchants and vendors. - February 19, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Appointment-Setting Strategies
Nick Miller, President of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, gives business bankers a four-step process they can put to immediate use to grab a prospect’s attention and ensure they get the appointment in the company’s new sales training video. - February 18, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation