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Global Education Leaders EDHEC Business School and CFTE to Launch Fintech Hybrid Certificate in 2019
CFTE and EDHEC Business School prepare a specialist Fintech course combining online and offline learning for Q1 2019 launch. - December 03, 2018 - CFTE
Silicon Prairie Investment Crowdfunding Portal First to Offer Self-Directed IRA Funding Option
Silicon Prairie Online (https://sppx.io), the first investment crowdfunding portal company to link blockchain based distributed ledgers under an Initial Crowd Offering model is pleased to announce the ability to invest with a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SD-IRA) through an... - December 02, 2018 - Silicon Prairie Portal & Exchange
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Lunch Program, Feeds Hundreds of Needy Community Members, and Distributes Over 1,000 Hygiene Items
It is commendable when organizations assist community members during the holiday season. Spencer Savings Bank recently sponsored the “Fund A Meal” program at Eva’s Village to help celebrate the spirit of the season by giving back. Employees also visited the nonprofit to help serve a hot lunch meal to hundreds of needy community members. Goodie bags filled with more than 1,000 hygiene items were also distributed to the guests. - November 29, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Mars Bank’s Shawn Proper Graduates from PA Bankers Leadership Institute
Shawn R. Proper, Senior Vice President Mortgage and Consumer Lending at Mars Bank, recently graduated from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers) Leadership Institute. A 15-month program, the Leadership Institute features a rigorous, participation-based curriculum with assignments completed individually and as teams. The learning is immediately applicable to work situations and long-term professional growth. - November 29, 2018 - Mars Bank
Khalti Digital Wallet Ties Up with SS Pro, Nepal’s No. 1 Desktop Software for Stock Market Investors; Provides Cashback on Online Payments
Khalti Digital Wallet, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal has tied-up with SS Pro, Nepal’s No. 1 Desktop Software for Stock Market Investors. Now, investors can easily purchase SS Pro software digitally and make payments through Khalti Digital Wallet. As a promotional offer, Khalti is providing Rs. 100 cash back on every SS Pro subscription. - November 27, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet
Three Fire Units Win Mars Bank’s Facebook Contest; Receive Donation
As part of Mars Bank’s Step Forward campaign, three local fire units received donations from the bank for their involvement in the bank’s Step Forward for first responders Facebook contest. The Step Forward campaign was a two-month celebration of first responders, active military, and veterans. It ran from September 11 to November 11, Veterans Day. - November 23, 2018 - Mars Bank
CompareRemit Expands Its Reach to Canada
The leading cross-border money transfer comparison portal expands corridor offering to cater to growing Canadian immigrant market. - November 19, 2018 - CompareRemit
Tellerex Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Tellerex, Incorporated, a leading ATM, Kiosk, and lifecycle solutions provider is pleased to announce their 5 year anniversary and would like to thank their team and all of their customers for their loyalty and support. The company is operated by a world-class team of industry professionals who... - November 13, 2018 - Tellerex Inc.
Nepal's Biggest Online Sale Day Happening on Nov 11; Khalti Quiz Player to Win OnePlus 6T Smartphone
Daraz, Nepal’s No.1 online marketplace, is bringing 11.11, the World’s Biggest Sale Day to Nepal for the first time on 11 November 2018. Khalti is also a part of this first of its kind online sale day in Nepal. To make this highly anticipated event even more interesting, Khalti in... - November 10, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet
Spencer Savings Bank Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Westfield
Spencer Savings Bank celebrated the official opening of its financial center in Westfield, N.J. last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle joined the bank and town officials in celebrating the new business location in downtown Westfield at 240 North Avenue. The... - November 09, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
North Carolina’s Duke Credit Union, Weary of Upgrade Costs, Picks Dolphin Debit to Manage Its ATM Fleet
Facing the prospect of having to go through another ATM upgrade – the January 2020 migration to Windows 10 – Duke Credit Union decided it was finally time to get out of the ATM business and turn its fleet of machines over to Dolphin Debit. Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management... - November 09, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Meadows Bank Net Income Rises 30%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that it posted After Tax Net Income of $11,368,000 in the first nine months of 2018 which was 30% higher than the $8,721,000 it earned during the same period in 2017. “The Bank’s net interest income through September 30,... - November 08, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Khalti Digital Wallet, Tootle Partner for Seamless Bike Hailing Service in Nepal
Nepal’s two homegrown startups, Khalti Digital Wallet and Tootle have signed an agreement to make bike hailing service easier in the country. This partnership will enable Tootle customers to top-up their Tootle balance via Khalti Digital Wallet and make payment for tootle ride even more convenient. - November 08, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet
Meadows Bank Named NADCO’s Most Active Community Lender for the SBA 504 Loan Program
Meadows Bank announced that it was recently awarded, for the second time, the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO), Most Active Community Lender of the Year for the SBA 504 Loan Program. Meadows Bank accepted the award last month during the NADCO 2018 Annual Meeting in Ft. - November 06, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Khalti Launches Wallet to Bank Money Transfer Facility
Khalti, an emerging digital wallet and payment gateway in Nepal has launched wallet to bank money transfer facility, enabling its users to transfer the balance in their Khalti to their bank accounts. Now, its users can digitize cash and remit it to family and friends very easily, or withdraw it at their convenience. - November 05, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Michael Claisse as Commercial Real Estate Director
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Michael Claisse as Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Real Estate. Claisse will be responsible for the management of the bank’s Commercial Real Estate division with an emphasis on growing Spencer’s commercial lending portfolio,... - October 30, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Banksforge Expands Online Database and Launches New Version of the Site
Banksforge helps people to identify banks and financial institutions, and has now introduced the new version of the site. - October 25, 2018 - Banksforge
Mortgage Industry Veteran Gerald Canon Named President of eCU Mortgage
Gerald Canon, who has spent a quarter of a century in the mortgage business, has been named President of eCU Mortgage, the CUSO mortgage company that serves credit unions throughout Texas. As President, Canon will provide overall leadership as the company expands in its mission of helping credit... - October 24, 2018 - First Service Credit Union
PAI and Zem Media Announce Market Partnership
PAI chooses Zem Media as Preferred Provider of Digital Toppers for ATMs. - October 23, 2018 - Zem Media
CoinGenius to Debut at Crypto Invest Summit, Los Angeles
CoinGenius, an AI-powered cryptocurrency intelligence engine, to officially debut at the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain investor summit. - October 20, 2018 - CoinGenius
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes Alexander Booth as Chief Financial Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Alexander C. Booth as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Booth will be responsible for the overall management of Spencer’s Finance Division, including the areas of accounting, treasury, financial reporting as well as financial planning... - October 19, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
LegacyArmour Partnering with Insurance Brokers Like IQS to Fix a $50 Billion Unclaimed Benefits Problem
LegacyArmour is fixing a $50 Billion problem at its source by working with the insurance industry to bundle insurance products with the Patented LegacyArmour Digital Vaults, ensuring that families receive the benefits they deserve. - October 18, 2018 - LegacyArmour
Jose B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO, Spencer Savings Bank Honored for Making a Difference in NJ
Jose B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO, Spencer Savings Bank, Elmwood Park, NJ was recently honored with the David Sarnoff Award for Advocacy at the Sixth Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneurs Awards at the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Event in Monmouth Junction. Under Jose's leadership, Spencer has spent decades making its community a better place to live and work. - October 18, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Wraps Up "Movies Under The Stars" Series
Spencer Savings Bank recently wrapped up its annual “Movies Under The Stars” series with two final events in Elmwood Park and Garwood. A crowd of almost 400 attended the events which have been a hit all summer long. Spencer partnered up with the Elmwood Park Recreation Department, the Borough of Garwood, and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce to provide the movie nights for local families. Join Spencer in 2019 for their next “Movies Under The Stars” series. - October 16, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Smart Financial Foundation to Honor Justin J. Watt Foundation with Community Impact Award
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30am, The Smart Financial Foundation will present its 2018 Community Impact Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Honorees include Justin J. Watt Foundation - Community Impact Award and Dr. William A. Young Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award. Khambrel Marshall of KPRC-TV Channel 2 will emcee and Connie Watt, VP of Justin J. Watt Foundation will speak. - October 02, 2018 - Smart Financial Credit Union
Meadows Bank's David Boser Graduates from Pacific Coast Banking School, the Premier National Graduate School of Banking™
Meadows Bank announced that David Boser, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer recently graduated from the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS). These executives completed a rigorous three-year graduate-level educational program designed for leaders in the financial services industry. - September 27, 2018 - Meadows Bank
SAFE Federal Credit Union Donates $25,000 for Hurricane Relief
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through the sale of emergency lanterns ahead of the storm, then topped off the donation to make it an even... - September 22, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Three California Credit Unions Choose Dolphin Debit to Manage Their ATM Fleets
Three California credit unions have turned over operation of their ATM fleets to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. The three are: San Jose-based Pacific Postal Credit Union, founded in 1931, a $217.1 million credit union with 14,186 members serving U.S. Postal Service and... - September 21, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
SAFE Federal Credit Union Raises $18,000 for Hurricane Relief Before Florence Arrives
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has raised more than $18,000 for disaster relief in just two days leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Florence in the region. “We saw this as an opportunity to help our members preparing for the coming storm, while... - September 15, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Annual Free Summer Movie Nights for Local Community
What better way to celebrate summer than with a "Movies Under the Stars" series? Spencer's Savings Bank has been busy all summer long hosting its annual summer movie series. The free movie nights and activities have become a staple in the community over the years. The bank recently partnered with the Garfield YMCA, the Wayne Public Library and the Wallington Little League and Lions Club to host events for the Garfield, Wayne and Wallington communities. - September 10, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Movement Mortgage Welcomes Loan Officer Marie Fox in Asheville, N.C.
Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, has hired industry veteran Marie Fox in its Asheville, N.C. market. - September 04, 2018 - Movement Mortgage
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints John C. Duncan to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of John C. Duncan to the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer. Duncan, formerly Senior Vice President & Senior Lending Officer, has management and credit responsibility for the entirety of the Lending Division... - September 03, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Partners with Bergen Volunteer Center to Host "Tools For Schools" Drive
Bergen Volunteer Center’s “Tools For Schools” program helps needy families in the area get the supplies they need and excited about the new school year. For years, Spencer Savings Bank has hosted school supply drives to support the Bergen Volunteer Center in Hackensack. This year's three week drive, held at the bank’s headquarters and branches, collected more than 250 school supplies for the children. Items collected will benefit clients of the Mentoring Moms and Mentoring Youth program. - August 31, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
InCorp Acquires Ardent’s Non-Audit Business
Acquisition Strengthens InCorp Group’s Position as Major Regional Corporate Services Player - August 22, 2018 - In.Corp Group
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes George Celentano as Head of the Retail Banking Division
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome George Celentano as Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank’s retail business across all products and channels and will lead the team in continuing to build and nurture strong relationships within the community. Celentano will be part of the Executive Management team and will report to Jose Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank. - August 20, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Dade County Federal Credit Union Turns to Dolphin Debit to Expand Its ATM Fleet
Facing a major capital investment in order to expand its ATM fleet, Dade County Federal Credit Union in Florida opted instead for the lower-cost, lower-hassle strategy of outsourcing its new ATMs to Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company. Dade County FCU is a 79-year-old credit... - August 16, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Spencer Savings Bank Welcomes New Branch Managers
Local banks need to have strong industry knowledge and experience, and also need to be able to provide a personal touch to really connect with customers and help them achieve their financial goals. Savings Bank is pleased to welcome two new Branch Managers to their Lyndhurst and Lodi branch locations. Radika Lutchman and Jill Gregg have joined the bank as Branch Managers and will be responsible for the management and business development of the bank’s Lyndhurst and Lodi locations. - August 14, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers Award for Community Service
It's noteworthy when a local bank can help customers achieve their financial dreams, while also making their community a better place to live and work. Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce that the New Jersey Banker Association has awarded the bank with the 2017 Community Service Silver Award. The award recognizes financial institutions for their efforts and initiatives which improve the lives of the citizens and communities that are served in New Jersey. - August 10, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Saving Bank Donates $5,000 to Habitat For Humanity, Supports Community Members in Realizing Their Dreams of Homeownership
Savings Bank recently made a $5,000 donation to Habitat For Humanity in support of community members realizing their dreams of homeownership. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. In addition to its work with Habitat, Spencer also runs a variety of programs that help community members, of all different income levels, achieve homeownership. - August 06, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Alex Shaffer Joins Meadows Bank as Regional President in Arizona
Meadows Bank announced that Alex Shaffer recently joined Meadows Bank as the Regional President in Arizona. Alex is an 18 year veteran of commercial banking in Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Las Vegas, NV and Sacramento, CA markets. Alex joins Meadows Bank most recently from US Bank in Phoenix, Arizona... - August 02, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Meadows Bank Ranks #1 in Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Lending
Meadows Bank announced that it was ranked #1 in Nevada by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for 504 lending as of the end of the 3rd quarter of SBA’s fiscal year and #2 in Nevada for 7(a) lending for the same time period. - July 26, 2018 - Meadows Bank
ISMG's 2018 Global Summit Series Continues with Flagship Event in New York City
Experts will tackle hot topics in cybersecurity, educating the security practitioner and vendor communities at ISMG's flagship New York Security Summit August 14th and 15th. - July 26, 2018 - Information Security Media Group
Heartland Credit Union Association Names Dolphin Debit Its Exclusive ATM Partner
Dolphin Debit, the full-service ATM management company, has been named the Exclusive Partner of the Heartland Credit Union Association (HCUA). Kansas-based HCUA has credit union members of all sizes in Kansas, Missouri and other regions. The organization’s objective is to unite, strengthen,... - July 26, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Spencer Saving Bank Awards $26,000 in Scholarships to Gifted Students, Supports Local Students’ Education Dreams
Spencer Savings Bank recently awarded $26,000 in scholarships to 34 gifted students in local high schools and middle schools during a scholarship ceremony marking the bank’s 16th year supporting education dreams. Students from various New Jersey school districts, within Spencer’s... - July 24, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Financial Center Now Open in Downtown Westfield; Experience the Future of Banking Technology
Customers value community banks that integrate convenience and state-of-the-art technology. Spencer Savings Bank is excited to announce that it has officially opened its Financial Center in Downtown Westfield. The new center is located at 240 North Avenue West, directly across the train station, and features the latest technology to simplify the banking experience. Those interested can join the bank in celebrating their new location and take advantage of some of their special offers. - July 21, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Dolphin Debit Delivers New ATM Fleet to Chocolate Bayou Federal Credit Union
For Chocolate Bayou Federal Credit Union, turning management of its ATMs over to Dolphin Debit was the right choice at the right time, for several reasons. The Alvin, Texas-based credit union was saddled with aging ATMs, all but one too old for an upgrade to accommodate EMV cards. It also saw an... - July 18, 2018 - Dolphin Debit
Dionese Elected Chair of PA Bankers Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars Bank, was recently elected chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers). As chair, he will lead Pennsylvania’s largest banking trade association. In this new position, Dionise will have oversight of the... - July 14, 2018 - Mars Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Financial Education Program for Almost 800 Local Students, Financial Education Key to Empowering the Community
Spencer Savings Bank believes financial education is the key to empowering the community. The bank is proud to announce that almost 800 local students increased their financial literacy knowledge through participation in the EverFi financial education program, sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. - July 09, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Omanye Limited Raising £500,000.00 on Crowdcube
The funds will go in support of plans to reach millions of the world’s unbanked and underbanked in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. - July 04, 2018 - Omanye Limited
Spencer Savings Bank Honored for Supporting The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Program
The American Cancer society leads the fight for a world without cancer. Recently, Spencer Savings Bank was honored by the American Cancer Society for its support of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. The bank was a recent sponsor and received an award for its support. - June 28, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank