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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
Spencer Savings Bank CFO Steve Fusco Named Leader in Finance by NJBIZ
Spencer Savings Bank recently announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Steve Fusco has been named a “Leader In Finance” by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading statewide business newspaper. The Leaders in Finance awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at... - April 03, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
iGrafx is Now Part of the Gartner Peer Insights Customer First Program for Enterprise Business Process Analysis
The Gartner Peer Insights Customer First Signals Technology Providers Who Have Pledged at an Organization-level to Provide the Opportunity to Leave a Review to All Applicable Customers. - April 02, 2021 - iGrafx
Cal Coast Credit Union Voted Business of the Year in Financial Services Industry
California Coast Credit Union named 2020 Business of the Year in the financial industry by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. - March 30, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
iGrafx Named Category Leader for Business Process Management and Workflow Management Software by GetApp
iGrafx listed as leader in Multiple categories based on user reviews by GetApp. - March 25, 2021 - iGrafx
Dubai Islamic Bank and Codebase Technologies Launch Roshan Digital Account App in Pakistan
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) announced the launch of its Roshan Digital Account platform, built in collaboration with global open API banking solution provider Codebase Technologies, to facilitate frictionless digital onboarding and seamless overseas banking and investing for... - March 24, 2021 - Codebase Technologies
Cal Coast Credit Union Raises $35,000 to Support Local Businesses and Charities
California Coast Credit Union raises $35,000 for local businesses and non-profits during recent Shop Local campaign. - March 18, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers’ 2019 Community Service Award
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded with the NJ Bankers’ 2019 Community Service Award for its community service work. The Community Service Award Project, sponsored by NJBankers, is an annual program held to both celebrate the community work of members and... - March 18, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cal Coast Credit Union Teams Up with Wawanesa Insurance on New Discount for Members
California Coast Credit Union and Wawanesa Insurance partner to offer Cal Coast members discount on auto insurance. - March 16, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Ponto Alto's Latest Release "Journey to Success" is Now Available on Amazon
"For me, it's about growing my team and growing personally...I love this book because it gives me a concrete (or yellow brick) road map to get to where I want to go -- financial and emotional success! It is easy to follow and the pace of a weekly habit is so much easier and more adoptable than a daily thing...I highly recommend the Journey to Success - 52 Weekly Habits to anyone ready and willing to "bust a move" on their life!" - Dr. Marisha Chilcott, MD - March 09, 2021 - Ponto Alto Publishing LLC
BankingON Named Mobile/Digital Finalist in CreditUnions.com 2021 Innovations Series
BankingON, a leading innovator in mobile banking solutions and user experiences for the financial industry, announced today that it has been selected as a finalist in the Mobile/Digital category in the 2021 Innovation Series, presented by CreditUnions.com and sponsored by Callahan &... - March 03, 2021 - BankingON
Zoek is Launching the First CV Into Space
Online job board Zoek is giving UK job seekers the opportunity to have their CV launched into space in celebration of Star Wars Day. - March 03, 2021 - Zoek
Sam Verma, CEO, Features Among Most Influential CEOs to Watch Globally
Peoples Processing, Inc., a DBA of Direct Mortgage, Corp., announced today that their CEO, Sam Verma has recently been featured as the most influential CEOs to watch globally by Innovative Zone magazine. “For Peoples Processing, it has always been about delivering value consistently for... - March 01, 2021 - Peoples Processing
Cal Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Gulls Foundation Join Forces for the San Diego Gulls Book and Learning Supply Drive
California Coast Credit Union is teaming up with the San Diego Gulls Foundation to raise funds for the San Diego Gulls Book and School Supply Drive benefitting Words Alive, a local nonprofit organization focused on reading for children, teens and families. From March 1 through March 8, community... - February 27, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts “Warm Up This Winter” Drive for Bridges Outreach Nonprofit
Spencer Savings Bank recently hosted a “Warm Up This Winter” drive in support of Bridges Outreach, a non-profit organization headquartered in Union County. The bank and employees donated hundreds of new socks, gloves, hats and scarves to help keep their clients nice and warm this winter... - February 26, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
CEO John Steinmetz and Vista Bank Team Members Honored for Cultivating an Environment Recognized as a 2020 DBJ Best Places to Work
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies of all sizes and across multiple industries faced unprecedented challenges. Deemed essential services and tasked with being the Amazon Prime of the CARES Act, community banks found new ways to serve their customers during the economic lockdowns. Amidst the... - February 25, 2021 - Vista Bank
Sundie Seefried Ends Career as CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union to Lead New Cannabis Company
Sundie Seefried Chooses to End Career as CEO of Partner Colorado to Lead New Cannabis Company - February 12, 2021 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Meadows Bank Total Loans Increase 24.4% and Deposits Increase 20.8%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, today released its year-end 12/31/2020 unaudited financials. The most notable numbers for the period were Total Loans and Total Deposits. Total Loans as of December 31, 2020 were $1.0 billion, a 24.4% growth or $196.7 million over loans outstanding at... - February 09, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Spektral Investment Bank to Acquire Shares of BTCBAM
Spektral Investment Bank, a recently founded investment bank with 800 million EU paid in kind capital that is composed of exclusive licenses of pharmaceutical drug patents and valuated mining licenses have concluded an acquisition deal with BtcBam team, a renowned software company that owns 7... - February 09, 2021 - Spektral Investment Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Announces Results of 2021 Annual Meeting, Welcomes New Board Members
Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, announced that its 2021 Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, January 21, 2021. At the meeting, Peter J. Hayes was re-elected to the bank’s Board of Directors, for a term of three years. The bank also welcomed two new board... - February 07, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cal Coast Partners with Trust & Will to Offer Members Easy, Affordable Estate Planning
California Coast Credit Union partners with Trust and Will to offer its members easy and affordable estate planning. - January 30, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints Kinga Mikos to Vice President, Director of Retail Administration
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kinga Mikos to the position of Vice President and Director of Retail Administration. Mikos will be responsible for leading and managing the Deposit Operations and Retail Service departments at the bank. Mikos brings over two decades of... - January 29, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
iGrafx Named Best Compliance Management System of 2021 by Digital.com
The company was ranked among the most reliable solutions to help monitor and audit business processes. - January 22, 2021 - iGrafx
ALSEGO’s New Automated AML Reporting Solution for Luxembourgish Banks
ALSEGO's new AML Reporting solution for financial institutions in Luxembourg concerned with the CSSF's CEDRS. - January 16, 2021 - ALSEGO
Action Plus Introduces Tips on How to Can Protect a Mentally Ill Loved One if They Are Arrested
"We cannot stress enough to be sure to ask for a C.I.T. or Crisis Intervention Team to respond." - January 06, 2021 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
InCorp Global Expands to Malaysia with an Acquisition of WeCorporate
InCorp Global - Singapore’s leading corporate services provider expands and establishes its presence in Malaysia with a timely acquisition of WeCorporate Global Consultancy Sdn Bhd. Since the launch of the company in 2018, WeCorporate has been established as a pioneer in the industry and has... - January 04, 2021 - In.Corp Group
Spencer Savings Bank Supports Mental Health Initiatives, Donates $7,500 to CBH Care
Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $7,500 donation to CBH Care, in support of mental health services in its community. The nonprofit organization is a leader in behavioral health care services for New Jersey and Bergen County, offering compassionate and mental health services to thousands in... - December 19, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
Sundie Seefried Sheds Light on Banking Issues Facing Marijuana and Hemp Businesses in Colorado During Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Sundie Seefried, CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union and founder of Safe Harbor Private Banking, was one of several distinguished panelists to participate in a virtual town hall meeting hosted by Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to discuss financial services, insurance and... - December 18, 2020 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
G2 Crowd Positions iGrafx as a Leader for Business Process Management
iGrafx named as Leader in Business Process Management for 3rd quarter in a row by G2 Crowd. - December 17, 2020 - iGrafx
ISMG’s CyberEdBoard Global Community Launches CyberEdBoard Talks Series with Guest Speaker, Art Coviello
Information Security Media Group’s CyberEdBoard global community launched its new CyberEdBoard Talks series December 8, 2020 exclusively for executive community members. Former RSA CEO and chairman of the board, Art Coviello was joined by ISMG’s senior vice president of editorial, Tom... - December 17, 2020 - Information Security Media Group
Action Plus Bail Bonds is Here to Help You Take the Next Step After Bail Release
"We don’t just get you out, we get you help." Action Plus Bail Bonds introduces post release services. - December 10, 2020 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
Codebase Unveils Digibanc SaaS
Codebase Technologies, the award-winning digital banking solutions provider, has today announced the launch of its Digital Banking as a Service platform – Digibanc™ SaaS. - December 06, 2020 - Codebase Technologies
Resignation of Group Auditors
After 20 years, Trustco Group Holdings’ long-time auditors, BDO Namibia, the independent external auditors for the Group’s Namibian operations, resigned on 20 November 2020. BDO Namibia was appointed as the Insurance’s business auditors back in 2000. Over the past 20 years the... - December 05, 2020 - Trustco Group Holdings
Action Plus Warns of Bail Bond Scams and Offers Tips for Finding a Good Bondsman
Scammers contact people claiming to be representing loved ones in need of bail money. - December 04, 2020 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
Action Plus Discusses the Implications of of COVID-19 on the Bail Bonds Industry
It’s fair to say the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every sector of the economy in the US and worldwide. - November 29, 2020 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
California Coast Credit Union Helps Local Community Colleges with Pack the Pantry Food Drive
Cal Coast Credit Union is partnering with local community colleges as well as the North County Food Bank and San Diego Food Bank to stock the pantries at San Diego and Riverside County community colleges. Donations can be made at calcoastcu.org during November. - November 14, 2020 - California Coast Credit Union
Mike Hix Joins Meadows Bank as Executive Vice President, Senior Loan Officer in Northern Nevada
Meadows Bank announced that Mike Hix recently joined Meadows Bank as Executive Vice President, Senior Loan Officer in Northern Nevada. Mike is a native Nevadan with over 35 years of banking experience in Northern Nevada. Mike joins Meadows Bank most recently from Plumas Bank where he was Senior... - November 12, 2020 - Meadows Bank
Meadows Bank Total Loans Increase 24%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that its Total Loans as of September 30, 2020 were $1.0 billion, a 24% growth or $195.8 million over loans outstanding at September 30, 2019. Total Deposits grew by $110.4 million from September 30, 2019 to $933.6 million at September... - November 10, 2020 - Meadows Bank
ISMG Announces Launch of CyberEdBoard Global Community and New Engagement App
ISMG is pleased to announce the official launch of the CyberEdBoard Global Community along with the release of a new private engagement app. CyberEdBoard began forming in June 2020 beginning with 9 Founding Chairs Advisors and has experienced rapid growth in membership and engagement now reaching... - November 06, 2020 - Information Security Media Group
National Bank of Iraq Partners with iGrafx and ProServe for Countries First EBPM Solution
The bank will enhance its customer experience via streamlined, optimized procedures that are designed around a customer journey for better and faster banking services to both corporate and retail clients. - November 04, 2020 - iGrafx
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Ryan Peene as Senior Vice President and Director of Market Growth and Development
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Ryan Peene as Senior Vice President and Director of Market Growth and Development. Peene will be in charge of leading and executing strategic growth strategies for the bank. Peene is an accomplished senior executive with years of experience in commercial... - October 17, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Distributes $400,000 to Community for Pandemic Relief, Helps Save Businesses with Over $15M in PPP Commitment
Spencer Savings Bank recently distributed $400,000 to a variety of community members affected by the pandemic. A donation of $200,000 was made to local hospitals and nonprofits. Spencer was also able to provide, in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY, an additional $200,000 in grants... - October 15, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $7,000 to Habitat for Humanity to Help Build Communities and Fulfill Dreams of Home Ownership
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce it has donated $7,000 to Habitat for Humanity to help build communities and fulfill dreams of home ownership in New Jersey. The donations were made to Paterson Habitat for Humanity as well as Habitat for Humanity in Morris, Bergen, Union and Essex... - September 28, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Robert Vivo as Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Sales/Service
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Robert Vivo as Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Sales/Service. Vivo will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Retail Financial Center Network, Retail Training and the Customer Service Center. A seasoned senior executive with thirty... - September 27, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cleaning Software Company Launches Custodial QR Code - Scan2Clean
Janitorial Manager launches custodial QR Code-Scan2Clean. This allows employees and building patrons to see real-time data on when a room was cleaned, cleaning activities performed, and send notifications on services required. QR codes will make shared spaces safer as facilities adapt to the new normal. - September 18, 2020 - Double A Solutions
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Hygiene For Humanity Drive for Needy Community Members
Spencer Savings Bank recently hosted a Hygiene for Humanity drive where almost 100 items were collected for the nonprofit Eva’s Village in Paterson, N.J. To comply with social distancing rules and everyone’s safety, the drive was hosted virtually through an Amazon Wish List. Employees... - September 17, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
InCorp Works with IWG to Boost Business Startups and Expansions in Asia
InCorp Global partners leading workspace provider, International Workplace Group (IWG)- who operates well-known flexible workspace brands such as Regus, Spaces and Signature by Regus, in a joint effort to give companies a boost in setting up offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and... - August 14, 2020 - In.Corp Group
Autumn Patterson Joins Mars Bank as Penn Banking Center Manager
Autumn C. Patterson joined Mars Bank as Assistant Vice President and Manager of the Penn Banking Center located at 600 Pittsburgh Road (Rt. 8). Ms. Patterson is a 13-year veteran of retail banking and will serve both consumer and commercial customers in Penn Township, Saxonburg, Butler city and... - August 13, 2020 - Mars Bank
Bank and FinTech Execs Report Strengthening Customer and Employee Relationships Due to COVID-19
A financial services industry survey conducted jointly by the Financial Services Club and Ravco Marketing, sponsored by Salesforce, has found that the industry sees a silver lining resulting from COVID-19. Most think the crisis has had a positive influence on their customer and employee relationships and the productivity levels of work from home employees. However, the majority say that their ability to reach this year’s business goals have been negatively affected. - August 13, 2020 - Ravco Marketing, LLC
Spencer Savings Bank Awards Almost $25,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Spencer Savings Bank was pleased to continue its scholarship program this year and award almost $25,000 in scholarships to both high school and middle school students throughout New Jersey. The scholarships will help families in New Jersey pay for their child’s education. Students were... - August 12, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank