Read Top Financial > Banking Headlines and Articles from http://bankingprnews.com en-us http://bankingprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/merrill-datasite-remains-virtual-data-room-of-choice-by-industry-experts-for-more-than-two-years-162491.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Merrill DataSite won "Product/Service of the Year". http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/prepaid-cards-comparison-site-offers-exclusive-offer-162957.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Prepaid cards comparison website offers a free card with GBP20 top up. This is currently the best offer on the Internet. More details below. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/katy-real-estate-news-and-katy-homes-for-sale-by-coldwell-banker-163039.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Katy real estate and Katy homes for sale are excellently discussed and reported on by local Coldwell Banker Realtor Angela Kraushaar. View Katy homes for sale on her award winning website and updated Katy real estate news on her widely read blog! http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/the-offshore-groups-vangtel-subsidiary-launches-new-website-163098.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Vangtel introduces its upgraded website, with the inclusion of an increased video content". http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/lv-warns-of-gbp264m-repair-bill-for-alcoholfuelled-home-accidents-162719.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT LV= warns of GBP264m UK repair bill for alcohol-fuelled home accidents this summer leaving uninsured homeowners out of pocket. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/gulf-coast-personal-bankruptcy-filings-to-rise-162849.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The recession, lagging housing market and unemployment rate will all contribute to the rise in personal bankruptcy filings. This year there will be an additional factor contributing to that number. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/grand-bay-hospitality-group-and-glassratner-management-realty-advisors-llc-announces-award-of-two-new-management-contracts-162829.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Grand Bay Hospitality Group's Receivership Services provides distressed asset management for hotels in Receivership by quickly analyzing the operation, identifying reasonable opportunities and developing a turnaround strategy. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/7/fabiola-l-nadjar-fiore-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-163026.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fabiola L. Nadjar Fiore is expanding her business to worldwide proportions, bridging artists and artisans of all nations and making local art "not so local anymore" and "accessible to all" http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/creative-brand-communications-to-develop-new-website-for-maps-credit-union-162868.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Financial branding consultants to translate credit union's distinct member experience online http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/securities-america-names-nagengast-ceo-162773.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Securities America has named Jim Nagengast as chief executive officer. Nagengast follows Steve McWhorter, who announced his retirement in January after 23 years with the company. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/bmgi-announces-changes-to-its-master-black-belt-development-program-162863.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT BMGI (http://www.bmgi.com), a market leader in building problem solving solutions, in keeping with its sweeping price reductions, has restructured its Master Black Belt Development (MBB) Program. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/7/h-wayne-powell-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-162782.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT H. Wayne Powell celebrates 40 years in the finance industry http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/7/kristian-mariaca-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-162803.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kristian Mariaca celebrates two years as the Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/7/ronald-p-roy-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-162580.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ronald P. Roy's passion led him to become the President and CEO of the Energy Federal Credit Union http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/bank-of-oklahoma-offers-erecording-services-through-agreement-with-ingeo-systems-and-rekon-technologies-162376.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Bank of Oklahoma has seen a significant savings in processing time with e-recording." http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/bruntwood-scores-a-hat-trick-of-office-deals-at-atria-162539.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bruntwood secures three big new deals by welcoming two new customers to Atria in Bolton and assisting MRH Solicitors Ltd with its expansion plans. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/barclaycard-contactless-technology-rolls-out-across-cooperative-stores-nationwide-162550.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Co-Operative Food becomes first major grocery retailer in the UK to roll out Barclaycard contactless technology in its stores nationwide. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/new-halifax-credit-card-cuts-the-cost-of-travel-money-162300.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Halifax Clarity Credit Card will not charge a foreign exchange fee on any transaction or a cash withdrawal fee when using a cash machine abroad. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/barclaycard-customers-stay-alert-to-spending-with-mybarclaycard-162289.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Barclaycard has announced it is to provide SMS and email alerts with its mybarclaycard online service. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/osaka-futures-and-options-exchange-ofox-establishes-hosted-solution-for-hedge-funds-trading-162495.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Today OFOX announced the launch of a low latency Proximity Hosting Solution for hedge funds trading on the Osaka Futures and Options Exchange. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/claim-back-ppi-using-ppi-claim-specialists-may-speed-up-processing-and-limit-the-need-for-ombudsman-162340.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A rare case study of PPI claims taking too long to be processed by FOS. The Ombudsman is swamped by claims - using PPI Return, a PPI claim specialist firm may speed up receipt of your compensation. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/ms-money-urges-householders-to-secure-their-sheds-162072.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT MandS Money has urged householders to secure their sheds this summer following the results of a new survey issued by the insurance provider. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/quickbooks-micr-check-printing-software-at-0-cost-162123.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT ezCheckprinting software is trusted by thousands of users. It save users both time and money each day. 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It is vitally important that you find the debt relief option that best meets your needs. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/securities-america-expands-branch-support-tools-with-branch-value-survey-161139.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Securities America's commitment to helping branch office managers improve and expand their business is producing results. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/vetfone-prepares-for-summertime-calls-160821.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Vetfone, an advice line available to MandS Pet Insurance customers, is preparing for its busiest time of the year. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/financial-connections-group-demonstrates-service-focus-commitment-to-excellence-advisor-impact-inc-reveals-client-audit-results-for-bay-area-firm-160947.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Financial Connections Group, Inc. and Advisor Impact, Inc., today announced the findings of their recent private Client Audit. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/usadvisors-network-welcomes-david-ostler-to-the-team-as-hawaii-regional-director-160870.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT USAdvisors Network, LLC, is proud to announce that David Ostler, ChFC, CLU, CFM, CRPC, has joined the firm as the Hawaii Regional Director. David brings 36 years of experience in the financial services industry to this position. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/cyberlinkasp-receives-pci-report-on-compliance-160444.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dallas-based managed services firm announces latest compliance milestone for virtual private cloud offering. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/7/gary-evans-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-160653.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Gary Evans intends to utilize his education and experience to attain a higher position with Citigroup Inc. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/tax-resolution-firm-blue-tax-releases-22000-irs-bank-levy-for-a-taxpayer-on-disability-160121.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Blue Tax fights hard for man on disability and releases a $22,000 bank levy for him, in addition to removing a wage garnishment placed on his disability check. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/bad-faith-insurance-claims-160370.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT This can occur when an insurance provider does not provide the promised coverage for a valid insurance claim. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/mortgage-fraud-crackdown-results-in-arrests-nationwide-160290.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The message is clear: the Justice Department is focused on mortgage fraud, and every aspect of any transactions related to a mortgage is subject to scrutiny. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/judicial-foreclosure-allowing-homeowners-to-stay-longer-without-paying-160291.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT People faced with a job loss and overwhelming debt are often forced to make difficult financial decisions. Increasingly more common, these decisions include letting go of the family home. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/technitrader-webinar-using-balance-of-power-with-quiet-accumulation-160274.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Featured webinar: Using Balance Of Power with Quiet Accumulation, A Unique Approach to Analyzing Platform Pattern Breakouts http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/bankruptcy-courts-directed-to-adopt-forwardlooking-approach-160103.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court recently ruled that bankruptcy courts should be flexible when considering significant changes in a debtor's income or expenses during Chapter 13 proceedings. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/barclaycard-launches-barclaycard-platinum-purchase-159747.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Barclaycard has launched Barclaycard Platinum Purchase, an all in one solution for balance transfers and purchases. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/help-me-build-credit-now-announces-new-website-and-forum-159789.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Congress gave Credit Bureaus tremendous power over consumers when the Fair Credit Reporting Act was passed. Without any hard evidence, or input from the accused, a person can be deemed unworthy of credit, which may prevent someone from getting a job. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/irn-payment-processing-online-expand-offerings-159842.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT IRN Payment Systems, a provider of comprehensive payment processing solutions, announces an expansion of merchant services for credit card payment processing online. IRN continues to be an innovator in the merchant services industry. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/more-interest-rate-rises-from-abbey-international-159579.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Abbey International has announced that sterling interest rates on its popular 18 month fixed rate contracts are to be increased to 3.25% gross (3.22%AER), giving an effective rate of 4.87% over the 18 month term of the account with immediate effect. http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/smart-insights-report-secure-usb-token-market-to-account-for-over-eur-1-billion-in-2014-159606.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Marseille, June 29, 2010 - Intelling, a consultancy specializing in market intelligence and electronic transactions, just published a new Smart Insights Report titled "Global Secure USB Token Market 2010". http://bankingprnews.com/financial_banking_articles/2010/07/credit-answers-has-been-listed-as-a-member-of-usoba-159367.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT USOBA has selected Credit Answers to be a member of their prestigious organization. Exceeding all standards in the settlement industry, Credit Answers stands out as one of the best settlement firms in the country.