Top Banking and Financial News Articles Read Top Banking and Financial Headlines and Articles from http://www.bankingprnews.com en-us http://www.bankingprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm Home Foreclosures Rise in Chicago After Lull http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/home-foreclosures-rise-in-chicago-after-lull-261490.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent increase in foreclosures around Chicago is putting pressure on homeowners to explore options like bankruptcy to save their homes. Childhood Choice...Bank Account for Life? http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/childhood-choicebank-account-for-life-261330.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New research from Halifax UK reveals that many consumers stick with the same banking provider from their child or student bank accounts for up to 20 years! The Lancashire Hotspot - Locals are Luckiest in Halifax Prize Draw http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/the-lancashire-hotspot-locals-are-luckiest-in-halifax-prize-draw-261392.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Savers in the Lancashire area have established themselves as the luckiest in the country as another 79 entrants into the Halifax Savers Prize Draw picked up a prize this month. FinancialSpreads Launches New Forex Pricing http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/financialspreads-launches-new-forex-pricing-261593.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Financial Spreads has improved the way they price the forex markets in order to better reflect the underlying interbank market. Commercial Lender and House Flipping Website Join Forces http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/commercial-lender-and-house-flipping-website-join-forces-261815.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Capital Funding Corporation of America, Inc. signs joint venture with the National Fix andamp; Flip Network, the leading source of information on fixing and flipping homes. URALCHEM OJSC Announces Operating Results for the Year 2011 http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/uralchem-ojsc-announces-operating-results-for-the-year-2011-261327.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT URALCHEM OJSC announces operating results for the year 2011. first direct Current Account Reforms Countdown Tracker Britons Switched Off to Current Account Change http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/first-direct-current-account-reforms-countdown-tracker-britons-switched-off-to-current-account-change-261329.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT first direct: current account reforms. Taste Hawaii - Food Poisoning Information http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/taste-hawaii-food-poisoning-information-261312.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Hawaii Department of Health is considering posting sanitation inspection scores at food establishments to benefit patrons. The Only Way IS Essex in Savers Prize Draw http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/the-only-way-is-essex-in-savers-prize-draw-261386.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Essex savers have established themselves as some of the luckiest in the country as another 48 entrants into the Halifax Savers Prize Draw picked up a prize in the January draw. California Bankruptcy Lawyer - Law Offices of Robert Kevin Lee is Proud to Announce Nationwide Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Bankruptcy Services http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/california-bankruptcy-lawyer-law-offices-of-robert-kevin-lee-is-proud-to-announce-nationwide-chapter-7-11-and-13-bankruptcy-services-261716.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Law Firm of Robert Kevin Lee had been in the forefront bankruptcy law, providing high skill bankruptcy-related legal services to thousands of esteemed and prestigious clients in Los Angeles County. Emporis Trading To Hold Charity Valentine's Day Ball http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/emporis-trading-to-hold-charity-valentines-day-ball-261248.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hong Kong based Commodity Traders Emporis Trading have announced today that they will be once again holding their annual Valentine's Day ball. Oculus Capital Group Plans Phase II Development at University Village @ Slippery Rock (andquot;UV@SRandquot;) http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/oculus-capital-group-plans-phase-ii-development-at-university-village-slippery-rock-quotuvsrquot-261070.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Oculus Capital Group plans to develop Phase II of UV@SR consisting of 5 buildings totaling 44 units and 152 beds. FracRock International Announces Closing of Series A Preferred Stock Offering http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/fracrock-international-announces-closing-of-series-a-preferred-stock-offering-260690.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New hydraulic fracturing company is now positioned for growth in the international oil and gas shale plays. Chandler's Roofing, Inc. Completes Fifth Roofing Project for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/chandlers-roofing-inc-completes-fifth-roofing-project-for-habitat-for-humanity-of-greater-los-angeles-261118.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Continuing their mission of being a roofing industry leader, while giving back to the local community it serves, Chandler's Roofing has helped provide new roofs for six families in the Greater LA area through its Habitat for Humanity GLA partnership. Largest Bin Database Service Released http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/largest-bin-database-service-released-260994.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT BinDataSet, an BIN database service provider, has released the largest BIN database on the Internet. The database contains over 350,000 records. IndependentInvestor Launches New-Look Website For Financial Spread Bettors http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/independentinvestor-launches-newlook-website-for-financial-spread-bettors-261359.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Online investment resource site IndependentInvestor has today launched a redesign of its website for financial spread bettors, improving the aesthetics of its popular investment resources and making its contents, tools and techniques more accessible to retail traders worldwide. Halifax Challenges Market with New Switching Initiative http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/halifax-challenges-market-with-new-switching-initiative-261068.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT GBP100 credited to new account on Day 1 of the switching process; over 200,000 customers used the Halifax Switching Service in 2011; Halifax Reward Current account offers equivalent of 5% credit interest. Misery Heaped on Scots Debtors by Law Firms Practicing Debt Collection, Says Scottish Debt Advice Company, Trust Deed Scotland http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/misery-heaped-on-scots-debtors-by-law-firms-practicing-debt-collection-says-scottish-debt-advice-company-trust-deed-scotland-261021.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Scottish law firms who practice debt collection are routinely ignoring the Office of Fair Trading's Debt Collection Guidance, says Scottish Debt Advice Company, Trust Deed Scotland. Entrepreneurs, Stop the Phony Selling and Speaking! Authentic Entrepreneur Speaker Series Helps Professionals Become Speakers and Get Real http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/entrepreneurs-stop-the-phony-selling-and-speaking-authentic-entrepreneur-speaker-series-helps-professionals-become-speakers-and-get-real-260998.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Authentic Entrepreneur Speaker Series (http://www.AuthenticSpeakerSeries.com), 2/7-23, brings together 18 experts in authenticity, public speaking, and business to help entrepreneurs become bigger presences who create change in the world. National Pawn Named Winner of 2011 BBB Torch Award http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/national-pawn-named-winner-of-2011-bbb-torch-award-260977.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Showcasing ethical companies and charities in Eastern North Carolina. Feds Expand Mortgage Loan Modification Eligibility Under HARP http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/feds-expand-mortgage-loan-modification-eligibility-under-harp-260523.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced expansion of its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which helps borrowers who have been able to make payments on federally backed loans but have not been able to refinance due to stricter lending criteria. Turnaround Plans More Frequently in Place Before Filing for Chapter 11 http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/turnaround-plans-more-frequently-in-place-before-filing-for-chapter-11-260672.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. Law Firm Cranfill Sumner andamp; Hartzog LLP Names Three New Partners http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/law-firm-cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-llp-names-three-new-partners-260806.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hunsucker, King and Welch are the latest to join the partnership in Raleigh and Charlotte offices The Importance of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/the-importance-of-disaster-recovery-and-business-continuity-planning-260540.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Making sure a business is running and productive in a disruption plays an important role in the modern, fast-paced, connected world. Emporis Trading Announce the Retirement of Mr. Yoshaki Matsumoto as Head of South-East Asia Strategic Management at Emporis Trading. http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/emporis-trading-announce-the-retirement-of-mr-yoshaki-matsumoto-as-head-of-southeast-asia-strategic-management-at-emporis-trading-260685.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Emporis Trading of Hong Kong today announced that the Head of South-East Asia Strategic Management, Mr. Yoshaki Matsumoto, will formally retire on February 28 2012. Mr. Matsumoto will be 67 on the same day as he steps down. Texas Protects Commercial Landowners' Property Rights http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/texas-protects-commercial-landowners-property-rights-260378.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Texas eminent domain lawyer can help commercial landowners understand and defend their rights if they are facing government interference with their property. Lenders Still Deliberately Blocking PPI Claims, Says Debt Solutions Company Simple Financial Solutions http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/lenders-still-deliberately-blocking-ppi-claims-says-debt-solutions-company-simple-financial-solutions-260237.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of people trying to get their PPI claims dealt with were almost certainly deliberately stopped by lenders, says debt solutions company Simple Financial Solutions. Tougher Mortgage Lending Criteria For Homebuyers Under New Reforms, Says Mis Sold Mortgage Company http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/tougher-mortgage-lending-criteria-for-homebuyers-under-new-reforms-says-mis-sold-mortgage-company-260258.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Stress tests and income checks will be mandatory for homebuyers if the Financial Services Authority (FSA) succeeds in bringing in new reforms to prevent buyers defaulting on their mortgages, says mis sold mortgages company Simple Financial Solutions. HomeSphere Announces Promotional Sponsorship of the Spring 2012 Builder Exchange in Las Vegas http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/homesphere-announces-promotional-sponsorship-of-the-spring-2012-builder-exchange-in-las-vegas-260661.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Relationship-building events benefit residential builders, suppliers. Stephen King, Eat Your Heart Out! Female Horror Novelist, Danae Samson, Makes Her International Debut http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/stephen-king-eat-your-heart-out-female-horror-novelist-danae-samson-makes-her-international-debut-260361.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Exciting new writing talent and local of the City of Riverside, California, Danae Samson makes her international debut with the release of her novel - Lament Hill, published by UK-based publishing house, MediaAria CDM Ltd. Acelloria Corp. Launches Its Beta Platform: Real Estate at Your Fingertips http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/acelloria-corp-launches-its-beta-platform-real-estate-at-your-fingertips-260087.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Detailed listings posted by all types of sellers, financial calculators, and a city report system: Get the facts before you buy! Bankruptcy for Tax Debt: Can Back Taxes Be Discharged in Los Angeles? http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/bankruptcy-for-tax-debt-can-back-taxes-be-discharged-in-los-angeles-260128.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Personal income tax debt is dischargeable in some bankruptcies provided several requirements are met. Post Secondary Enrollment on the Rise, Despite Growing Student Living Costs http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/post-secondary-enrollment-on-the-rise-despite-growing-student-living-costs-260006.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Despite the USA seeing the highest living costs in history, post secondary enrolment levels are still on the rise, with total numbers expected to hit 20,000,000 by 2016. EGAR Technology in Alfa-Bank: 10 Years of Operation of EGAR Focus Trading and Risk Management System http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/02/egar-technology-in-alfabank-10-years-of-operation-of-egar-focus-trading-and-risk-management-system-259971.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT EGAR Technology Inc. draws up the results of more than 10 years of technological partnership for financial markets trading solutions development with Alfa-Bank, one of the irreplaceable leaders of the Russian banking market. Fast W2 and 1099 Printing: EzW2 From Halfpricesoft Helps First-Time Employers Mail Tax Forms Before Jan 31 http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/fast-w2-and-1099-printing-ezw2-from-halfpricesoft-helps-firsttime-employers-mail-tax-forms-before-jan-31-259937.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT W2 and 1099 software, ezW2, minimizes the learning curve for the first time tax software users. The new white paper printing feature speeds up tax forms preparation. Free trial is available at www.halfpricesoft.com - with no risk or obligation. Atlanta Bankruptcy Firm Says Those in North Georgia Facing Foreclosure in February Still Have Options http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/atlanta-bankruptcy-firm-says-those-in-north-georgia-facing-foreclosure-in-february-still-have-options-260044.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Over 11,000 homes are facing foreclosure in North Georgia in February. The Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers at Clark andamp;Washington P.C. say there is still time, and they are offering help to those facing foreclosure. 2000Charge Reports a Two-Fold Increase of iDEAL Transactions During 2011 http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/2000charge-reports-a-twofold-increase-of-ideal-transactions-during-2011-255502.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The standard method of transferring money online in the Netherlands continues to gain in popularity there. San Ramon Insurance Agency Announces Grand Opening of New Office http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/san-ramon-insurance-agency-announces-grand-opening-of-new-office-259904.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nationwide Insurance Agent Nathan Gleason to offer comprehensive line of insurance products for both personal and business needs. New Technologies Set to Revolutionise the Foreign Exchange Industry, Say Currencies Direct http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/new-technologies-set-to-revolutionise-the-foreign-exchange-industry-say-currencies-direct-259742.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Currency exchange experts are looking ahead to new technologies to increase growth. Spread-Betting.org Adds New Spread Betting Company Comparison Section http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/spreadbettingorg-adds-new-spread-betting-company-comparison-section-259554.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The London based financial website www.Spread-Betting.org, which features a range of reviews, analysis and trading guides, has launched a new set of comparisons tables that compare and contrast a range of spread betting companies. SMS PASSCODE(R) Achieves Prestigious Top-Level AAA Company Rating http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/sms-passcoder-achieves-prestigious-toplevel-aaa-company-rating-260080.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Soliditet, a leading credit rating institution, has given SMS PASSCODE A/S the internationally recognized highest AAA rating. New Changes Announced Today Regarding HAMP Program http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/new-changes-announced-today-regarding-hamp-program-259843.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Obama administration today announced they are backing significant changes to the minimally successful HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program). Filing for Bankruptcy in Arizona? Don't Worry, You Can Keep Your Car http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/filing-for-bankruptcy-in-arizona-dont-worry-you-can-keep-your-car-259591.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Arizona has an expressed statute that allows for certain personal items to be exempt from the bankruptcy estate, and thus the debtor is allowed to keep them, including your car. Unpaid Child Support Prevalent Problem, But Remedies Available in Texas http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/unpaid-child-support-prevalent-problem-but-remedies-available-in-texas-259597.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT There are several types of legal remedies that can help parents collect on child support obligations in Texas such as wage garnishment or even property seizure. La Mutuelle Generale Deploys Cameleon Software's CPQ Solution http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/la-mutuelle-generale-deploys-cameleon-softwares-cpq-solution-259563.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cameleon Software's CPQ software solution was selected by French insurance company La Mutuelle Generale to support its multichannel sales strategy. Cameleon will allow agents to quickly quote services from a large range of offers. Bankruptcy Conversion: is It Right for You? http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/bankruptcy-conversion-is-it-right-for-you-259376.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bankruptcy conversion can give struggling debtors relief, even if their current bakruptcy filing is not. Mortgage Delinquencies Stuck in Holding Pattern http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/mortgage-delinquencies-stuck-in-holding-pattern-259379.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Unpaid mortgages remain a problem throughout the United States. Former Senator Domenici, Dr. James Conca, Join List of Confirmed Speakers for Carlsbad Nuclear Summit http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Anago Cleaning Systems Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/anago-cleaning-systems-supports-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-259354.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT International Cleaning Company is proud to sponsor worthwhile charity. State Bank of India Upgrades Its Online Presence for the UK to Establish A Strong Image Within British Community http://www.bankingprnews.com/banking_and_financial_articles/2012/01/state-bank-of-india-upgrades-its-online-presence-for-the-uk-to-establish-a-strong-image-within-british-community-259236.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT State Bank of India faced the challenge of having their online image truly reflective of their business size and brand. Go Live UK is the company that created a forward - thinking online community to help achieve this goal.