Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Exclusive Technologies Launches Online Shopping Website in association with Indi …
The newly launched website, Indiashopping, will immediately cater to the online shopping requirements of more than 15,000 existing members of Exclusive Technologies’s real estate marketing business, exclventures.com, while expanding its presence in the open market place.
Indiatimes Shopping had recently, in April 2009, tied up with Shoogloo Network to launch its affiliate marketing program. Indiatimes is the Internet subsidiary of The Times of India Group,…
VALUESCOPE UNITES 500+ FINANCIAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES IN ONE PLACE
Web-based application Finsights detects real-time business opportunities in unstructured web content
MUNICH, Germany, May 14th 2009 – Valuescope GmbH, a specialist in semantic web business applications, today launched its online news aggregation suite Finsights (https://finsights.value-scope.com) in a closed beta version. Individuals who work in the financial technology industry, particularly in sales, research or executive management, are invited to participate in this beta.
Finsights’ core is a powerful semantic engine that focuses…
CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria brings Martin Lindstrom to the Third Marketing F …
Martin Lindstrom – nominated by TIME magazine among the 100 most influential thinkers of 2009 will have a key note speech at the Third Marketing Forum in Bulgaria, organized “Capital” business weekly. Martin Lindstrom is represented in Bulgaria by CSA Celebrity Speakers.
Sofia, Bulgaria – Martin Lindstrom – named one of the best present day Branding gurus will participate with a key note speech at the Third Marketing Forum…
EC21.com Brings Value-Added Services to Online B2B E-Commerce
Seoul, Korea, May 13, 2009 – EC21.com, the world's leading business-to-business (B2B) marketplace for global buyers and sellers, has recently announced that the website has substantially improved the quality of online services. The improvements include the expandability of product category, the introduction of the new product attributes feature, and website renewal with new services added.
Starting from April, 28th of 2009, a number of product categories have been increased to…
Analytix Solutions Plans to Connect with Visitors at the upcoming New England Xp …
May 12, 2009, Woburn, Mass. – Analytix Solutions, a prominent back office service provider for accounting, bookkeeping, tax and part time CFO services in New England, is participating in the New England Xpo for Business on May 19th, 2009. Boston is hosting the highly anticipated B2B show that has had several successful rounds in New York and which is being launched in New England at the famous Boston Convention and…
IMS Global Learning Consortium announces sponsors for development of the Digital …
Digital learning web catalogue will enable easier access to publisher content and learning applications based on open standards.
The IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS GLC) has announced, at its annual Learning Impact conference, that several of its member organisations have committed to funding the development of a shared web catalogue of learning resources.
The catalogue web tool will enable education institutions and school districts to find and connect to standards-based…
acm awards the exclusive rights for the German-spoken promotional markets
acm europe, Stegen enters currently with the acm® card case various national markets in Europe. acm® cooperates with powerful partners in the national markets throughout Europe.
In search of a strong regional partner for the promotional market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland acm has found the desired partner: Since May 2009, Herzog Products GmbH, DE-Keltern, is the exclusive distribution partner for all German-spoken promotional markets.
The acm® card case has already…
New Product Release: RF Compact LC Diplexer - High Broadband Isolation in a smal …
INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2009) – Trilithic, Inc. a market leader in RF and Microwave Components has released a small footprint diplexer for the DC-2000 MHz band. Featuring lowpass rejections of 60 dB minimum from 1200 – 2000 MHz and highpass rejections of 60 dB minimum from DC – 800 MHz. This compact mechanical package is rated at 10 watts input power, features SMA connectors on all ports, High broadband…
Connecticut BBB warns against a summer scam going door-to-door nationwide
Trying to help a good cause could get you ripped off by fraudulent magazine salespeople
Wallingford, CT - May 8, 2009 – Better Business Bureau warns that deceptive door-to-door magazine sales crews are hitting the pavement in Connecticut, and looking to earn a quick buck this summer. In the last 12 months alone, BBB’s across the nation received 1,100 complaints from consumers in 46 states against more than 50 companies that…
Techtextil 2009: ‘Indutech’ area of application to present innovations for coati …
European Union sponsored project for material and management research
With eleven product groups and twelve areas of application, Techtextil covers the world market for technical textiles and nonwovens in its entirety. With over 500 exhibitors, ‘Indutech’ is the biggest area of application at this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main. ‘Indutech’ stands for the use of technical textiles in industrial and technical fields, e.g., for materials, testing systems and research,…
The Semiconductor Photomask Market: to $2.7 Billion in 2011
ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Photomask Characterization Summary".
The worldwide semiconductor photomask market is estimated to be $2.9 billion in 2008 and forecasted to fall to $2.5 billion in 2009, according to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. Coming out of the current downturn, the photomask market is forecasted to be $2.7 billion by 2011,…
Mandat Managementberatung GmbH Continues On Growth Path. 2008 Best Year In The H …
Dortmund, 07 May 2009 - For German consulting firm Mandat Managementberatung GmbH of Dortmund, 2008 was the best financial year ever in its nearly 20 years of business as can be seen from the recently completed financial statements.
“In addition to seven percent growth in revenue, we recorded a rise in earnings before taxes of more than twenty percent year-on-year,” says Dr. Guido Quelle, President of Mandat. According to Dr.…
Robert Pfitzner's “Thrillseekers The Indosheen” Announces Cast for New Sci-Fi Ac …
X-Men Origins takes charge of the Weekend Box Office with $87M opening.
2009-05-06 – Los Angeles New Cinescope Pictures (NCP) finishes up casting Pfitzner Sci-Fi project “Thrillseekers The Indosheen” as X-Men Origins: Wolverine distributed by 20th Century Fox takes over the Box Office with record opening.
Setting the stage for a new record summer blockbuster season Hugh Jackman leads the Hollywood blockbuster summer to new heights, nearly earning $100.000.000 million dollars on…
Sixth Islamic Financial Services Board Summit: Stakeholders state commitment to …
Singapore, 7th May 2009 - The Sixth Annual Summit of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) begins today in Singapore with leading figures in the Islamic financial services industry pointing out the unique features of Islamic finance which may contribute to resilience and depth in the global financial system. They also stated their firm commitment to its continued soundness and stability taking account of the possible changes in the global…
Russell Bedford names Ahmad & Akhtar as its correspondent firm in Bangladesh
Russell Bedford International, the worldwide audit and accounting network, has announced the appointment of Ahmad & Akhtar Chartered Accountants as its correspondent firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The firm was established as Ahmad & Ahmad in 1986 by Jamal Uddin Ahmad. It adopted its present name in August 2008 when Mohammed Akhtar Kamal became a partner. A. T. M. Rashiduzzaman and Hashem Uz Zaman joined as partners in September 2008.
The…
APOS Selected as SAP® Pinnacle Award Finalist
SAP Shortlists APOS Systems for ‘SAP BusinessObjects Software Partner’ Award
Kitchener, Ontario, May 07, 2009 -- APOS Systems, a leading provider of extensions to the Business Objects platform, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as an SAP Pinnacle Award 2009 Finalist for the ‘SAP BusinessObjects Software Partner’ category. Other Pinnacle Award finalists include Accenture, Adobe, IBM, HP, Intel, Open Text, and RIM.
SAP Pinnacle Awards – SAP's global partner…
Celtic Bank Receives National Recognition For Being a Top SBA Lender By Coleman …
Salt Lake City, UT – May 6, 2009 – Celtic Bank recently was recognized by Coleman Publishing as being a top SBA lender with largest percentage increase in loan volume for six months ending March 31, 2009.
Coleman Publishing is an online media company covering the banking industry. Coleman Publishing started in 1993 with the Coleman Report, a newsletter covering the United States' Small Business Administration loan programs. The Coleman…
Tormach Joins Microsoft Windows Embedded Systems Partner Program
Waunakee, WI, May 4, 2009 – Tormach, LLC announced today that it has joined the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program. The new relationship with Microsoft will give Tormach access to Windows Embedded solutions and technologies, improving software solutions and lowering development costs for the PCNC 1100 mill and future products.
Windows Embedded technology will give Tormach the ability to maintain industry leading quality while reducing project costs and lead times.…
India Inc optimistic about growth; Ernst & Young Survey
• At least 10% growth in businesses expected for FY10 by 46% respondents
• Three-fourth respondents report only a low to medium impact of downturn
• Cost reduction, hiring freeze, commodity and forex risk management dominate corporate agendas
• Term loans from banks, debt/equity from group companies emerge as preferred means of raising capital
• Majority expect consolidation, 47% believe assets are undervalued
Mumbai/ New Delhi, 5 May, 2009 : – As the recent fourth quarter…
Ista Hotels Hyderabad selects RateTiger’s RTAllocator
Ista Hotels Hyderabad has selected RateTiger to help manage its online channels effectively and efficiently. With the growing number of internet booking websites hotels need to manage on a daily basis, a channel management product can hugely reduce the hours a Revenue Manager spends updating those channels. Going forward, RTAllocator will help Ista Hyderabad to push hotel room rates and availability to various distribution channels through a single user interface.…
Representatives of BIG research association will meet in Russia
Russia enjoys growing interest from researchers all over the world. In September 2009, Bazis IG together with SOCIS MR from Yaroslavl will host a 2-day research conference in St. Petersburg, Russia. Representatives of BIG research association will meet for semi-annual conference in Russia.
This is the first time for Russia to host such a conference. Previously, BIG met at Istanbul, Turkey, Berlin, Germany, Stockholm, Sweden.
The essence of the meetings is…
Somyos Puddang appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and resort management companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Somyos Puddang as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri.
In his position Khun Somyos, a Thai National, will be responsible for the entire resort operations of X2 Resort Kui Buri. Graduated from The Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland, majoring in Hotel Supervisor Management, combined with his 14 year…
Giunti Labs reveals latest product suites at ‘Learning Impact 2009’
Giunti Labs, the leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, is unveiling the new Release 4 of its HarvestRoad Hive Digital Repository (DR) and the Enterprise 2009 Edition of its learn eXact learning content management system (LCMS) at ‘Learning Impact 2009’ (www.imsglobal.org/learningimpact2009/). This event is being organised by the IMS Global Learning Consortium and being held at the Fira Palace Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, from 11th to 14th May.…
Deutsche Telekom decided on CoCoNet’s MULTIVERSA IFP
Deutsche Telekom has established MULTIVERSA IFP International Finance Portal as the basis for the centralisation of their group-wide payment transactions via one single platform. The transaction volume in 2008 was more than 3.4 million payments in the Group Headquarters & Shared Services (GHS) and the treasury department and also included large value payments deriving from their asset management.
"After an intense process with different suppliers we finally decided on CoCoNet…
sqeez tube drinx at trade shows around the globe
Beginning of March sqeez tube drinx, division of Vienna-based CWC Ads & mORE GmbH and producer of the stylish drinks in tubes, kicked off this year's trade show participations with CRFA Toronto, the biggest event of this kind for the food and beverage industry in Canada and venue for more than 12,000 decision makers. This was made possible only with the strong support by the Austrian Trade Commission in Toronto…
TONBELLER secures third place in 2008 AML Sales League Table
Germany, May 05, 2009 – Tonbeller, one of the leading providers of financial crime software, today announced that the company claims a top ranking of the IBS (International Banking System) Publishing 2008 AML League Table for the second straight year. The IBS AML League Table is a highly recommended barometer for international AML installations which looks at the number of new client sales.
"Coming in 3rd of the world's top…
Ubisense and Skillweb launch pre-integrated precise real time location system fo …
Ubisense, the world leader in precise real-time location systems, together with Skillweb, a recognised UK leader for logistics support systems, announce a partnership and immediate availability of purpose-built applications for the UK Transport and Logistics market
Cambridge, UK, 4 May 2009 - “The challenge of acquiring reliable location data on assets and equipment in complex warehouse layouts has been a major obstacle, and has so far prevented substantial improvements in productivity”…
Americana Community Bank Announces Dittrch New President, CEO
Chanhassen, MN, May 1, 2009—Americana Community Bank (ACB) has announced the promotion of Adam Dittrich to the position of President/CEO. Dittrich, a native of New Ulm, MN and currently a Victoria, MN resident, will oversee all functions for the five branch community bank and serve on their Board of Directors.
“We are glad that Adam has accepted the President/CEO position,” said Robert Dittrich, Americana Community Bank Chairman of the Board.…
AIS Media Announces the Launch of the P1 Groupe Motorsports Website
Atlanta, GA/May 01, 2009 – AIS Media, Inc., announces the launch of the P1 Groupe's website (p1groupe.com). P1 Groupe is a premiere Motorsports Management company responsible for matchmaking professional motorsports drivers and teams with their sponsors--some of the biggest brands across the globe. P1 Groupe will officially unveil the website at a press conference this weekend at the next round of the Grand-Am Rolex at the Verizon Wireless 250 race…
How to Create a Powerful Capability Statement Workshop
Have an Upper Hand in Winning Government Contracts
How to Write Powerful Capability Statement Workshop will be offered on May 7, 2009 in Virginia and May 20, 2009 in Maryland. Both classes will be held from 7:30am until 10:30 am. The Virginia workshop will be held at 1763 Fountain Dr. Reston, VA 20190. The Maryland workshop will be held 312 Marshall Ave. #104; Laurel, MD 20707. …
Jose Maria Figueres Olsen is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Cel …
Sofia, Bulgaria – Jose Maria Figueres Olsen, Former President of Costa Rica & Former CEO of the World Economic Forum, is represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria for his speaking engagements in Bulgaria and across Eastern Europe. Jose Maria Figueres Olsen continues to work in the fields of technology and development, and is currently the CEO of Grupo Felipe IV, based in Spain, dedicated to the support of organizations which…
Online brokerage Questrade opens bricks-and-mortar learning centre in Toronto
Toronto, ON (April XX, 2009) Questrade’s first storefront is now open in the North American Centre in Toronto. The Questrade Learning Centre provides self-directed investors with a place to meet and talk with trading specialists. Situated on the main floor of Online Trading Academy’s facility, the state-of-the-art Learning Centre offers Questrade clients the ability to test technologies and market data feeds, learn about online trading tools, and help in…
Pioneer Expeditions appointed by Noble Manhattan to run a spiritual adventure
Pioneer Expeditions, a leader in expedition travel to remote and extraordinary places across the globe has been selected by Noble Manhattan to run a spiritual adventure program for the company. Announcing this to the press, Mr. Gerard O'Donovan the CEO of Noble Manhattan said that as a leader in expedition travel, Pioneer Expeditions would be able to bring the best value to the Spiritual Adventure Program of Noble Manhattan.…
IBC EUROFORUM GmbH - Facility Managers Should Become Strategic Partners
EFMC 2009 - THE European Facility Management Conference
16th and 17th June 2009, Okura Hotel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Duesseldorf/Amsterdam, April 2009. Facility management (FM) experts increasingly advocate an integrated FM strategy, so that infrastructural, technical and commercial services can evolve with the customer's core business. In the run-up to the "European Facility Management Conference 2009" (EFMC) on 16th and 17th June in Amsterdam (http://www.efmc2009.com), organizer IBC Euroforum (Informa Group) asked three…
Final Closing of Target Partners Fund II at € 113 Million
Munich, April 28, 2009. Munich-based venture capital firm Target Partners today announced the final closing of Target Partners Fund II at a size of € 113 million.
Notable Investors
Among the investors are institutional clients including Bayerische Beamten Lebensversicherung, CAM Private Equity, Capital Dynamics, Etera Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Invesco Asset Management, LGT Capital Partners, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, RWB AG and a number of family offices.
Fresh Capital for Entrepreneurs
“We…
Tpad Business VoIP reaches out to struggling SMEs in the UK
Global phone network Tpad is offering small to medium businesses the opportunity to cut down on communication costs to relieve financial pressures during the economic downturn.
As many businesses are experiencing increased constraints on company spending, expenses such as communication networks are likely to be under review. The importance of quality over quantity may lose focus.
Using next generation technology, Tpad are offering a solution that serves both requirements while remaining financially…
SINE QUA NON OFFERS FAST TRACK TO MARKETING SUCCESS WITH NEW BOOK
Sponsorship and marketing consultancy Sine Qua Non International has put its years of marketing experience into written form with a new book called ‘Fast Track to Success: Marketing’.
Written by company Director Chris Ritchie and published by FT Prentice Hall, the book is one of six in the recently launched Fast Track series, which is aimed at providing a fully comprehensive and insightful management resource.
The book provides a wealth of marketing…
FERNBACH continues to expand with substantial investment in international operat …
Luxembourg, 27 April 2009 – FERNBACH, a leading international provider of solutions for Multi-GAAP, Risk and Compliance and Lending, today announced they are expanding their international operations and hiring significant new staff to deal with current and anticipated growth expected from international operations. To reflect this FERNBACH is relocating their London facilities by moving to larger offices within the City and relocating central functionality from Luxembourg to their expanded international…
World Class Solutions CEO explains how new support service will boost clients' s …
Most companies wouldn't mind a boost to their sales, particularly in these recessionary times. World Class Solutions (WCS) CEO Pat Hough believes that is not only possible but it will actually be easier than ever before - providing businesspeople are wiling to make some changes. Speaking at the launch of WCS's new website he explains why he believes that the next year and a half – from May 2009 to…
Bramer Bank launches high yields savings product
(Port Louis, Mauritius) – Bramer Banking Corporation today announced the launch of the ‘Bramer Bank High Yield Savings’ – a product for low and middle income earners that carries a higher interest rate than classic savings accounts.
Said Bramer Bank CEO, Chris Underwood: “High Yields Savings is an innovative savings account that provides our customers with the opportunity to maximise returns in a secure manner.”
“High Yield Savings’ is an open ended…
txtNation announces SMS connectivity in unique markets
txtNation, leading mobile billing and messaging specialists, have today announced soon to be live SMS Short Code connectivity, available within the next several weeks across the CIS, Asian and Middle Eastern regions. The countries listed on this roll out schedule include a massive eleven new untapped markets; Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kirghizia, Israel and Tajikistan.
This agreement builds on a two year collaboration between txtNation, partners and…
COREALCREDIT BANK AG holds its ground in the financial market crisis
• Net profit increased to EUR 12.5 m (previous year: EUR 3.3 m)
• New real estate financing business increased to EUR 1.4 bn
(previous year: EUR 1.1 bn)
• Solid business model – core capital ratio of 12.1%
• Refinancing base strengthened – commitment for framework guarantee of
EUR 500 m from the Financial Market…
DMC Software urges businesses to investigate the benefits of CRM customisation
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has been singled out by business editors as a vital tool to beat the recession – it is more important than ever for business to ensure the minimum risk is taken for the maximum return in the present time. Yet, still many organisations remain unaware of how they can fully extend the value of their CRM. DMC Software advises businesses to learn about…
Bill Gerber Of OSI Business Services Discusses Benefits Of Telecommuting In IT R …
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ – Premier outsourced accounting service firm, OSI Business Services, LLC, announced that Managing Member Bill Gerber was recently quoted in a telecommuting article published by IT Radix, an online IT support company. In the article, Gerber is featured for his knowledge and expertise in organizing effective telecommunication systems for OSI employees.
As a virtual accounting department, OSI efficiently coordinates all bookkeeping and accounting needs for its clients,…
Univenture Named BIA Product of Excellence Award Winner
Binder for AlgaeVenture Systems Receives Recognition
Marysville, OH—April 22, 2009—Univenture is pleased to announce it has won a BIA Product of Excellence award in the “They Said it Couldn’t Be Done” category for custom loose-leaf manufacturing. The Binding Industries Association (BIA) is a special interest group available to companies engaged in the binding and manufacture of loose-leaf and graphic communication products.
The annual Product of Excellence Awards was established…
Cyber Security Helps Strapped Companies Survive
VANCOUVER, CANADA – As companies struggle to scrape through the market downturn, learning how to protect the revenue stream becomes critical.
“When your network or web applications get hacked, your ability to operate is severely compromised,” says PCIS President Vaclav Vincalek. “Most companies simply can’t afford the downtime right now. So how do you protect your computer systems? This is what every company needs to know.”
PCIS is hosting an ongoing series…
Latest Single by Letha Allen "Love Rains Down" Released via Airplay Direct
Sydney, Australia, April 21, 2009 -- Equinox Entertainment and Letha Allen Music in association with The Graveyard of Songs announce that "Love Rains Down", the new single by Letha Allen, has been released to radio nationwide and internationally the week of April 14th, 2008.
Written once again by the song writing team of Allen, Kaufman and Wood, (ASCAP / BMI) and recorded in studios in Michigan, Minneapolis and Sydney, "Love…
2009 Economy and Budget: It's broken and it can't be fixed
Richard Simmons, Managing Director at The Construction Centre .co.uk suggests the UK economy may never recover...
The great problem with democracy and a 5 year election cycle is that there is little incentive for the Government to speak the truth or candidly make honest forecasts. In October last year the Government and Bank of England were ‘pretending to be surprised’ that the forecast contraction in GDP for 2009 was at 0.5%…
Alumwire, Inc. announces appointment of seasoned corporate recruiting veterans
San Francisco, California, April 22nd, 2009 – Alumwire, Inc., an internet-based Professional Recruiting Media platform for individuals, schools, and corporations, has recently announced that it completed its Series A financing and has added seasoned corporate recruiting veterans to its staff.
The Alumwire Professional Network™ provides an open, internet-based professional recruiting media platform for individuals, schools, and corporations to interact in real-time. Their on-site features include: job search, recruiting, career enhancement, chat,…
First Million Dollar Round Table Qualifier on 1st January
Professor Sharad P Chavan, agent, Life Insurance Corporation of India ( LIC, ) Sangli branch in Maharashtra has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table ( MDRT ) for the year 2009! On 1st of JANUARY.
Qualifying for MDRT on the very first day, Professor Sharad P Chavan, agent, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC,) Sangli branch is indeed a super achiever!
The Satara based Prof. Chavan dedicated his achievement to the…
