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BizEquity Announces 'Powered by BizEquity' Solutions for Financial Institutions
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:01AM CDT
BizEquity, the industry's first and leading online cloud-based business valuation system and service, announced today its patented solution can now be licensed and used under a private label by financial institutions in the insurance, wealth management and banking sectors. To date, BizEquity has valued more than 13 million businesses worldwide and has licensed its product to 20 financial institutions.
Industrial Alliance gets authorization to administer the federal Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP)
CNW Group - Tue Mar 11, 12:51PM CDT
Industrial Alliance is pleased to announce that it was granted a licence by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) to administer the federal pooled registered pension plan (PRPP).
Monitise Launches Next-Generation Omni-Channel Consumer Alerting and Engagement Solution
Marketwire - Tue Mar 11, 10:20AM CDT
Monitise plc (LSE: MONI), a global leader in Mobile Money solutions, today announced the launch of Alerting+, a next-generation consumer alerting and engagement solution for financial institutions (FIs). For the first time, FIs utilizing Alerting+ can evolve alerts from one-way notification to real-time two-way conversations that build trust and unlock new opportunities for revenue generation, customer acquisition and retention, fraud reduction, risk management and customer engagement.
Axiom EPM's Ken Levey Selected to Present with First Midwest Bank at AMIfs 2014 Annual Profitability, Performance & Risk Conference
PRWeb - Tue Mar 11, 8:01AM CDT
Axiom EPM, a leading provider of financial planning and performance management software for financial institutions, announced Ken Levey, industry vice president of Financial Institutions, will present a First Midwest Bank case study on profitability analysis at the Association for Management Information in Financial Services (AMIfs) 2014 Annual Profitability, Performance & Risk Conference. The session, "Decomposing the Margin - A Case Study on Taking Profitability Analysis to the Next Level," will be held on Wednesday, March 19, at 3:45 p.m. PST.
Cardtronics Named Exclusive ATM Services Provider for Tedeschi Food Shops
GlobeNewswire - Tue Mar 11, 6:41AM CDT
Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM) has expanded its relationship with Tedeschi Food Shops, a Rockland, Mass.-based convenience store company. The broadened agreement names Cardtronics the exclusive ATM services provider for Tedeschi Food Shops. Cardtronics is the world's largest retail ATM owner.
State Regulators Honor National Consumer Protection Week
M2 - Fri Mar 07, 3:24AM CST
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is working with the Federal Trade Commission and state and local governments across the country to help struggling families cope with financial challenges. Its three divisions: Banking; Financial Institutions; and Professional Regulation work directly with Illinois families that borrow money, own homes, have accounts at Illinois depository institutions or hire the more than one million licensed professionals in the state. Our mission is to help prevent fraud and unprofessional behavior by regulating thousands of businesses and by providing assistance to Illinois residents who have had unsatisfactory experiences with professional licensees.
20th Anniversary Report highlights CDFI Coalition's Record of Achievement
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 12:06PM CST
2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the first Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Institute, which will be held in our nation's capital today and tomorrow. The event, hosted by the CDFI Coalition, will draw community development stakeholders from across the country. It is also the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of the law establishing the CDFI Fund at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In celebration, the coalition released a report today, titled "20th Anniversary Report: Investing in Communities and Building Strong Foundations for the Future." The publication details the impact of CDFIs nationwide and examples of their work to ensure financial services are accessible to underserved communities and populations.
Scivantage Launches Next Generation Scivantage Investor(TM) Platform for Financial Institutions
Business Wire - Wed Mar 05, 8:02AM CST
Scivantage(R), an independent financial technology provider with proven expertise in online brokerage, tax and portfolio reporting and wealth management applications, announced today that it has launched the next generation of its Scivantage Investor(TM) platform. Built on the Scivantage Investment Platform(TM), an online brokerage solution designed to attract and retain customers, strengthen a firm's brand and support the complex investment needs of even the most active investors, the new offering enables brokerage firms and banks to deliver a more personalized, online investment experience to their clients.
Great-West Life to provide federal pooled registered pension plans
CNW Group - Tue Mar 04, 12:30PM CST
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has issued a license to Great-West Life through its subsidiary, London Life, to administer pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs).
Texas Seeks Ways to Build on Opportunities in the Shared Economy
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 04, 7:30AM CST
It has been an amazing year of progress for the Texas economy. And while we continue to see progress, Texas is looking for innovative solutions for growth. On Friday, March 7, 2014 Senator Rodney Ellis will host a panel at the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas on the opportunities in the shared economy.
Fiserv Names Kevin Gregoire Group President, Financial Institutions Group
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 8:00AM CST
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced today that Kevin Gregoire has been named group president of its Financial Institutions Group. In this role Gregoire will oversee several Fiserv businesses, including Card Services, Financial and Risk Management Solutions, Investment Services and Lending Solutions.
Territorial Bancorp Inc. Announces Approval of State Savings Bank Charter for Territorial Savings Bank
GlobeNewswire - Fri Feb 28, 6:35PM CST
Territorial Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:TBNK) (the "Company"), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank ("the Bank"), is pleased to announce that the Hawaii Commissioner of Financial Institutions has approved the Bank's application to become the State's first state chartered savings bank. The Bank expects to file its application with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to become a member bank of the Federal Reserve. The Bank is taking these steps to lower its overall regulatory costs and to take advantage of the Division of Financial Institutions' expertise with the regulation of financial institutions operating in the State of Hawaii.
Power Today Magazine - 2014 Edition Brings you a Comprehensive, In-depth and Insightful Analysis
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 9:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hzx28h/power_today) has announced the addition of the "Power Today" report to their offering. POWER TODAY is an influential, well-read and respected magazine that empowers the readers by providing all the news and information to keep pace with today`s competitive market. An expert panel of writers and analysts ensure each month that Power Today brings a comprehensive, in-depth and insightful analysis of the Indian and global power generation, transmission & distribution sectors. Power Today brings to readers interviews with the who's-who of the industry, policy analyses, project updates, statistics, technologies, features, key commercial developments and lots more. The advertisers benefit from the magazine as it delivers to a very focused audience who is involved in decision making at all levels. Readership: Central & State Electricity Boards, Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Companies, Services & Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers and End Users, Project Consultants and Consulting Engineers, Utility Companies, Government and inter-Government agencies, Bureaucrats & Related Ministries, Financial Institutions, High Net Worth Individuals, etc. Key Topics Covered: 1. COVER STORY: Cleared for growth? - The slew of project clearances and policy initiative from the outgoing government should bear fruit soon. But the effort hasn't covered for the inherent flaws in the sector and the weak macroeconomic environment that continue to plague power players. 2. SPOTLIGHT: L&T - Rising ahead on overseas orders. 3. COVER STORY: Outlook - Power sector: Consolidation to continue. 4. TECHNOLOGY: Engine technology to drive efficiency. 5. SPECIAL REPORT: Indian industrial battery market to rise. INTERACTIONS with Rajaram Pai of DuPont & Hampesh T, Unit Head, Crompton Greaves Automation. 6. EVENT: ELECRAMA 2014: Indian mfg showcased and so on... For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hz...ower_today About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Shoddy Zone Six Works Slammed
by Elias Chipepo - All Africa Global Media - Wed Feb 26, 2:42AM CST
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday slammed the shoddy works that were done by contractors ahead of Zambia's hosting of the 2012 Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) Zone Six Youth Games.
APCON, Pindrop Security Help Financial Institutions Fight Malicious Phone Fraud
PRWeb - Tue Feb 25, 10:09AM CST
APCON, the most comprehensive and intelligent network monitoring solution for Fortune 1000 companies and service providers, and Pindrop Security, the pioneer in phone fraud prevention and call center authentication for banks and enterprise call centers, today announced at the RSA 2014 conference, a new partnership to successfully counter phone fraud by collating and distributing network traffic to critical analytical tools with speed and accuracy.
Foundation Bancorp Announces Lifting of Consent Order
GlobeNewswire - Tue Feb 25, 9:25AM CST
Foundation Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:FDNB), the holding company for Foundation Bank, today reported the FDIC and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions have notified Foundation Bank that they have lifted the Consent Order ("Order"), which was issued on September 2, 2010, for the Bank. The notice stated that the Order is hereby rescinded and no further reporting is necessary.
Tyfone Announces Fluide Mobile Banking
Business Wire - Mon Feb 24, 6:00AM CST
Tyfone (www.tyfone.com), a secure ID and transaction provider, today announced the launch of the Fluide Mobile banking platform. Using innovative technologies for mobile application development and deployment, Fluide Mobile brings secure and branded mobile apps in a cost effective and rapid manner. Fluide Mobile is further enhanced by Tyfone's leadership in secure ID and transaction processing.
Julia Leung posts approved
M2 - Fri Feb 21, 4:54AM CST
An advisory committee on post-office employment for former politically appointed officials has endorsed an application from former Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Julia Leung.
CorpBanca Announces Fourth Quarter 2013 Financial Report
Marketwire - Thu Feb 20, 7:43AM CST
CORPBANCA (NYSE: BCA) (BCS: CORPBANCA), a Chilean financial institution offering a wide variety of corporate and retail financial products and services, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. This report is based on unaudited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Chilean generally accepted accounting principles. Solely for the convenience of the reader, U.S. dollar amounts in this report have been translated from Chilean nominal pesos at our internal exchange rate as of December 31, 2013 of Ch$526.41 per U.S. dollar. Industry data contained herein has been obtained from the information provided by the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions ("SBIF").
Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 19, 3:05PM CST
Financial Institutions, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FISI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per outstanding common share. The Company also announced dividends of $0.75 per share on Series A 3% preferred stock and $2.12 per share on series B-1 8.48% preferred stock. All dividends are payable April 2, 2014 to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2014.