Credit Research News - August, 2008

Colleges spending more time teaching financial literacy

College students today face many challenges, not the least of which is how to pay for their education and everyday living expenses if they're not living with their parents

Young workers not saving for future

It could be a major problem: workers in their 20s and 30s using their retirement funds to pay credit card debt and home mortgages instead of leaving it alone to accumulate.

Hamilton joins Wilson Carpet & Furniture

Steve Hamilton has joined the sales staff of Wilson Carpet & Furniture.

Prufrock: FSA tests staff mettle with chocolate coins

NICE to see the Financial Services Authority is channelling all its energies into sorting out the chaos in the financial world. Or not.

Mesirow Financial Increases Revenue and Assets Under Management in Fiscal Year 2008

Mesirow Financial today reported that revenues for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 reached a record $492 million, a 9% increase from the previous year.

Don't be fooled by telemarketer tricks

If you're accosted by a telemarketer, here's what the Federal Trade Commission recommends you do:

Financial Services: Customer Control Is Costly

Providian spent 18 months and millions of dollars on Gramm-Leach-Bliley.

Plutonic lands GE financial services as P3 partner in B.C. Hydro bid

Landing General Electric as a financial backer for its hydroelectric projects should give Plutonic Power Corp.

Longs Peak Financial opens Loveland headquarters

Longs Peak Financial, LLC, a comprehensive financial services company founded by local resident Dan Flanscha, has opened its Loveland headquarters

B2E Mobile Provides Financial Services to Walgreens Regional Distribution Center

B2E announced today that it is providing alternative financial services to the Walgreens Regional Distribution Center in Anderson, SC.

Robert J. McCann, Vice Chairman and President of Global Wealth Management, to Present at the 2008

Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) today announced Robert J. McCann, vice chairman and president of Global Wealth Management

Bank of America to Present at Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference

Bank of America Global Corporate and Investment Banking President Brian Moynihan will deliver a presentation at the Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference in New York City

KeyCorp To Present at the Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Henry L. Meyer III, and Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey B. Weeden

Waddell & Reed Presenting at Lehman's Global Financial Services Conference

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Henry J. Herrmann, will present at Lehman Brothers' Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday

Westamerica to Participate in Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference

Westamerica Bancorporation is scheduled to participate in the Lehman Brothers 2008 Financial Services Conference.

SWS Group’s yearly profit falls despite Q4 gain

Financial services holding company SWS Group Inc.’s fiscal year 2008 profit fell 15.2 percent for the year ending in June

Colonial BancGroup to Present at Morgan Keegan Equity Conference and Lehman Brothers Financial Serv.

The Colonial BancGroup, Inc. announced that it will participate in Morgan Keegan's Equity Conference to be held September 4 and 5

Mail House Direct Joins With Prestige Financial Services

Mail House Direct, LLC announces that it has been tapped by Prestige Financial Services to provide Special Finance automotive direct mail services to its group of 400 dealerships nationwide.

The convergence of prepaid wireless and financial services

We’ve exhaustively discussed the advantages of pay as you go cell phone services on this site.

Procurement Outsourcing Suppliers Migrating to Offer End-to-End Services, Says Everest

PO Offerings More Closely Linking Procurement with Finance Processes

GMAC Financial Services named "Company of the Week"

The Financial Services Roundtable, a trade association representing 100 of the largest integrated financial services companies

LockLizard secures electronic document distribution for Financial Services Industry increasing speed

Lizard Safeguard PDF security software has been adopted by the financial services industry to secure electronic document distribution, resulting in a significant increase in the speed to market of financial information and a greater ROI.

Home123(R) Back in Business with the Help of 400 Credit Unions

PBG Financial Services Ltd (PBG) in partnership with Central States Mortgage Inc. announces the relaunch of Home123 Mortgage(R).

Capgemini and Success Metrics Announce International Wealth Management Alliance

Combination of strategic services and advanced analytics can drive top-line growth and enhance client service for wealth management firms

APEX Analytix and Siemens to Deliver Workshop for Financial Services Professionals on Detecting

Fraud perpetrated by fictitious vendors is a growing threat that can erode a company's hard-earned revenues. On September 22 experts from APEX Analytix and Siemens will present a workshop on effective, real-world solutions to the problem

PSCU Financial Services Launches GiveMe20.com To Help Parents Teach Money Management to Preteens and

PSCU Financial Services, a cooperative of 500-plus credit unions nationwide, has launched www.GiveMe20.com to help parents educate their children about budgeting, credit/debit cards and other financial basics.

Wall Street Resources, Inc. Releases an Updated Analytical Profile on Falcon Technologies, Inc.

Falcon Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FLCN), a leader in design-build infrastructure services, today announces the release of an updated analytical profile

Check ‘n Go parent launches new subsidiary, new debit card product

The parent company of payday lender Check 'n Go has struck a deal with Netspend Corp. to offer prepaid debit cards in its stores

Donaghy of Hinrichs Flanagan Financial Hits 50-Year Mark in Financial Services Industry

Henry “Hank” Donaghy LUTCF, CLU, ChFC and Financial Services Professional with Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com),

Heartbeat Software Releases Heartbeat Composer For Financial Services

Heartbeat Software, a leading provider of presentation management software, today announced the release of Heartbeat Composer

IQNavigator Excels at One of Industry's Largest Implementations

IQNavigator, the leading provider of services procurement software and managed service programs, today announced the successful go-live of one of the industry's largest single-phase

IMM Ends First Half of 2008 with New Customers, Contracts and Extended Service

Technology enables institutions to electronically streamline transaction process

Enterprise Acquisition Corp. Announces Proposed Merger With Workflow Management, Inc.

Enterprise Acquisition Corp. ("Enterprise") (Amex: EST) announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant

OBS Financial Services, Inc. Make Enhancements to their Epicenter WorldwideTM Platform

OBS Financial Services, Inc. (OBSFS) is proud to announce new enhancements to their Front-end Delivery Platform – Epicenter WorldwideTM.

Financial Patient Access Management

Financial Patient Access Management - Administrative Assistant II The University of Iowa Healthcare

Obama Differed With Biden On Two Key Business Votes

Joe Biden will stiffen Barack Obama's foreign-policy credentials, but they differ on two measures important to Wall Street

BUSINESS: Multi-client family office makes sense

THE multi-client family office in the United States is a multi-disciplinary wealth management firm that offers family office services for a number of clients.

Home sweet loan: Using a 401(k) loan for a down payment

Faced with a real estate market that has tightened up lending standards at a time when home values are dropping

CaribeVision Television Networks Signs Agreement With Santander Puerto Rico

CaribeVision Television Networks announced today the signing of a financing agreement with Banco Santander Puerto Rico that consists of $13 million

Online Financial Innovations Announces Presenters for Finovate 2008 Conference

On October 14, 2008, twenty-four of the most innovative technology companies in the banking, finance and lending industries

Chicago Tribune Inside Financial Services column: Area banks slug it out in bruising fray

At a bank conference in Chicago this week, Midwest Banc Holdings Inc. Chief Executive James Giancola noted that his Melrose Park-based institution was one of the area's biggest deposit gatherers.

Investors Capital Holdings Posts Revenue Increase in Difficult Market

Investors Capital Holdings, Ltd. , a financial services holding company, posted record revenues, for a first fiscal quarter, of $22.9 million

Ric Edelman Rated Among Nation's Best Independent Financial Advisors

Elite Listing in Annual Ranking by Barron's Barron's has again named Edelman Financial Services founder and chairman Ric Edelman

Univest Corporation Declares Third Quarter Dividend

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania declared today a $.20 per share quarterly cash dividend to be paid on October 1

IT-Lifeline wins financial services contract from HomeStreet Bank

IT-Lifeline, a provider of disaster recovery and business continuity services, has won a financial services contract from HomeStreet Bank.

Interbank FX Named to 2008 Inc. 500

IBFX is Recognized as the 46th Fastest Growing Company in the U.S. IBFX is Recognized as the 5th Fastest Growing Financial Services Company in the U.S.

OptumHealth Bank Surpasses $600 Million in Health Savings Account Deposits

Popularity of HSAs in Helping Consumers Plan, Save and Pay for Health Care Fuels near 50 Percent Increase

Last Call: Discover Financial Services shares rise

Discover Financial Services shares rise despite investors' concerns over financial sector

Lincoln Financial Advisors Names DiMonda to Head North Central Ohio Region

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. (LFA) today announced that John R. DiMonda has been named Managing Director for the North Central Ohio

Quick Life - A New, Outsourced Processing Solution for Life Insurance Sales

Quick Life is a new joint venture formed by leading service and technology organizations in the insurance industry

ALaS Consulting is 30th Fastest Growing Financial Services Firm According to Inc.5000 2008 U.S. Rank

In a year when job losses in New York’s financial industry are expected to top 20,000, ALaS a New York City-based consulting and software company focused on helping financial services firms

Western Creative welcomed as new agency of record for Preferred Financial Services

Western Creative Inc. was named the new agency of record for debt settlement experts, Preferred Financial Services.

Oriental Financial Group Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Common Share

Oriental Financial Group Inc. , a leading financial holding company in Puerto Rico, today announced that its Board of Directors

Astoria Financial Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

Astoria Financial Corporation , announced that it will participate in the Global Financial Services Conference sponsored by Lehman Brothers

Chicago to Host Nation's First-Ever Outdoor Professional Squash Tournament

Chicago will make sports history September 9-15 as Michigan Avenue plays host to the Sweet Home Chicago Open

Mercantil Commercebank, N.A. Goes Live on TradeCard to Offer Open Account Services to Corporates

Corporate Clients in the Americas Are Leveraging Open Account Settlement and Pre- and Post-Export Financing Services to Improve Margins and Cash Flow

Heavey Opens Financial Services Office

AspenCross Financial Group announced today that James D. Heavey, 47, has established and will be heading up the operation of their Camden Maine Branch Office

1st Reverse Financial Services Continues Wholesale Expansion With Two New Regional Correspondent

1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse), a national reverse mortgage wholesale lender and subsidiary of Wilmington Savings Fund Society

Way2Pay Financial Services Picks Media3G as Media Delivery Partner

Way2Pay Financial Services has chosen MediaG3, a developer of broadband wireless products and interactive rich-media content delivery applications

Robert Phillips will showcase Loan Portfolio Management at the 2008 Financial Services Technology

Robert Phillips, Founder & Chief Science Officer at Nomis Solutions will showcase Loan Portfolio Management at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum.

Janney Continues Growth with Addition of New CIO

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney"), a leading full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm

Marlin Business Services Corp. Hires Chief Risk Officer

Marlin Business Services Corp. is pleased to announce the hiring of Kerri O'Connor as Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President of Risk Analytics & Underwriting.

GMAC Financial Services and Operation HOPE Offer Financial Literacy Program in Harlem

Workshops on Budgeting, Foreclosure Prevention, Entrepreneurship

B2E Mobile Financial Services Expands to Charlotte, N.C.

New Business in Town Offers Free Payroll-Compliance Seminars. First Seminar to be Held on Thursday, August 28th at 6:00pm.

U.S. Bank Acquires ATM-Related Services of Palm Desert National Bank's Electronic Banking Solutions

U.S. Bank, lead bank of U.S. Bancorp , has signed an agreement to purchase the ATM and kiosk terminal management services

Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing Company Narrows Loss

Caneum, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CANM), a global provider of business process and information technology outsourcing services

Petz Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) Announces the Launch of Text Messaging Services for CrossLink

Petz Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), a leading provider of tax software and financial services designed for high-volume retail tax professionals

Southwest Securities Appoints Maryrose Dombrowski, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Clearing Serv.

Southwest Securities has added a senior vice president and head of marketing, Maryrose Dombrowski, to its Clearing Services division

Bibby Transportation Finance Offers Fast Cash on the Road with New Fuel Card

Bibby Transportation Finance (BTF) announces successful national Fuel Card program.

RBC analysts highlight five financial services stocks they like

RBC Capital Markets has come out with list of five favourite financial services stocks, the objective to “help investors who benchmark their performance

Limoneira Company Selects Rabobank as Its Financial Services Provider

Limoneira Company (PINKSHEETS: LMNR), one of California's largest agribusinesses and a prominent community builder in

Frontera Investment Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Statements, Engagement of Auditors

Frontera Investment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FRNV) announced today that it has posted its second quarter 2008 financial statements

Qualia Clinical Services Strengthens Financial Team

Qualia Clinical Services announces the addition of Michael Rasmussen as the Chief Financial Officer, and Dale Gray as the new Controller.

Birmingham-based Red Mountain acquires 121 Private Bank, 121 Leasing

Birmingham, Ala.-based Red Mountain Bank and its holding company Americus Financial Services, Inc. have acquired 121 Private Bank

Local financial services firm celebrates 1-year anniversary

Today, Susan Dick Financial Services, LLC celebrates its one-year anniversary of business operations and relationship with Raymond James Financial Services

Macarty joins the team at ACCU Staffing services

Ross Macarty of Moorestown has joined the ACCU Staffing Services team. He is responsible for developing ACCU Financial

Recollecting the Customer

ING Group's new unified information architecture pulls data from disparate business units' databases to create a unified view of customer activity.

Flagstar to Present at Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. will present on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

Kingsway Financial Services Leads Thursday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Declines 0.94%

The AMBG closed Thursday, Aug. 14, at 1039.63 (+0.94%). Of the 15 A.M. Best stock indexes, 13 rose and two declined.

Research and Markets: Identify Prospective Partners and Suppliers With Badger Mutual Insurance Comp.

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ccacd3/badger_mutual_insu) has announced the addition of the "Badger Mutual Insurance Company Financial Services

Standard & Poor's Affirms Double-A Rating for MBIA Insurance Corporation with Negative Outlook

MBIA Inc. today announced that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) has affirmed the 'AA' financial strength rating of MBIA Insurance Corporation

Flagstar to Present at Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC: 4.69, +0.01, +0.21%) will present on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference

Julianne Inozemcev, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Julianne Inozemcev

BPO Management Services Announces Record Financial Results, Positive Cash Flow, for Second Quarter

BPO Management Services Inc., , a full-service business process outsourcing company focused on serving middle-market enterprises

Banks.com, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Banks.com, Inc. (AMEX:BNX), a leading financial services focused web property, announced today its results for the second quarter 2008.

GE EFS, Plutonic to bid on hydropower projects

GE Energy Fin. Services, Plutonic Power to bid to develop 2 hydropower projects in Canada

David Taber of American River Bankshares to Speak at Financial Services Conference

David Taber, President and CEO of American River Bankshares, is scheduled to speak at the 13th Annual Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett Community Bank Conference

New Orleans law firm gains Birmingham office in buyout

New Orleans’ Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrere & Denegre LLP acquired Mobile-based Miller Hamilton Snider & Odom LLC

Robert Moore Appointed Chief Financial Officer of LPL Financial

Former CEO and CFO of ABN AMRO North America and LaSalle Bank Corporation Joins Executive Team

Discover Enhanced Mobility Solutions by Vayyoo Inc. at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum

Vayyoo Inc. will be exhibiting mobility solutions including wireless technology for clients at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum on October 28 & 29.

Hospira Inc (HSP) more shares bought by Rockefeller Financial Services Inc

Rockefeller Financial Services Inc added additional 14 (0.09 %) shares of Hospira Inc (HSP), bringing their current holdings to 15,214 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-12.

Chevron Corp (CHV.BE) holdings reduced by Rockefeller Financial Services Inc

Rockefeller Financial Services Inc sold -29,264 (-2.05 %) of their shares in Chevron Corp (CHV.BE), bringing their current holdings to 1,397,328 shares

I2 Technologies Inc (ITWO) newly added by Rockefeller Financial Services Inc

Rockefeller Financial Services Inc added the I2 Technologies Inc (ITWO) company to their portfolio, by buying 13 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-12.

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services closes buyout of Triad Advisors - Quick Facts

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services (LTS: News, Chart, Quote ) on Wednesday revealed that following approval by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Launches Cost Basis Reporting Resource Center

New Site Helps Financial Community Prepare for Pending Cost Basis Legislation

ING Advisors Network Announces Organizational Changes

ING Advisors Network has announced a series of organizational changes at the network level, resulting in it elevating

Castle Rock resident joins GCG Financial

GCG Financial, Inc. has added Financial Advisor Don Caulley to its growing staff. GCG Financial (www.gcgfinancial.com) is a premier financial services

First Cash Financial Services Inc (FCFS) more shares bought by Ubs Ag

Ubs Ag added additional 36,370 (793.75 %) shares of First Cash Financial Services Inc (FCFS), bringing their current holdings to 40,952 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-11.

Madison National Bank Reports Significant Performance Achievements for Second Quarter 2008

Performance Highlights -- Company Assets Approach $200.0 million: Assets totaled $196.7 million at June 30, 2008, up $36.6 million, or 22.9%, from March 31, 2008. -- Total Deposits Surpass $137 million:

Wells Fargo unit acquired assets of Martin Financial/Insurance Services

Wells Fargo & Co. said on Tuesday its insurance subsidiary ABD Insurance and Financial Services acquired the assets of Santa Rosa

SevOne Enables Leading Managed Hosting Services Provider to Increase Performance and Reduce Operatin

DBSi Leverages SevOne to Monitor Performance Metrics of Client Communication Devices, Respond Rapidly and Precisely to Network Events, Dynamically Adjust Bandwidth Needs

Verari Financial Services (VFS) Group Announces an Innovative Trade-In Program for Aging IT Assets

VFS Offers a Trade-in Program That Provides a Cash Infusion and Complete Asset Recovery Services to Customers Undergoing Consolidation Projects or Migrating to Connexxus(TM)

Watson Wyatt Worldwide Finishes Fiscal 2008 with Revenues of $1.76 Billion and EPS of $3.50

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. , a leading international human capital and financial management consulting firm, today announced financial results

New Dividend Stock Coverage: Houston American Energy (HUSA), Kingsway Financial Services (KFS)

There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks.

Elderly couple tell of losses to financial services firm

Testimony begins in trial of owners of Blue Island business

SCM Microsystems Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

SCM Microsystems, Inc. , a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

LECG Adds 16-Member Group to Its Finance and Accounting Services Practice

Group Joins From Financial Advisory and Litigation Consulting Practice of Aon Consulting, Brings Stellar Credentials and Experience in Forensic Accounting, Corporate Investigations

Bibby Financial Services Provides Three Million Dollar Credit Facility and Purchase Order Funding

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has awarded a $3 million line of credit and Purchase Order funding program to a manufacturing and distribution company in Texas.

Sector Snap: Insurance stocks mostly lower

Shares of major insurance companies traded mostly lower Monday, as investors appeared to start a new week with uncertainty

EZCORP's Acquisition of Value Financial Terminated

EZCORP, Inc. announced today that its efforts to acquire Value Financial Services, Inc. have ended. As announced on June 5, 2008,

Fortune 500 Financial Services Company Extends Contract with Convergys for Customer Management

Convergys Corporation , a global leader in relationship management, announced today that a Fortune 500 diversified financial services company

Lightyear Capital Makes Significant Investment in Higher One Holdings, Inc.

Lightyear Capital LLC ("Lightyear"), a private equity firm that focuses on financial services, today announced that Lightyear Fund II

GE Unit Partners with Leading Wind Farm Developer in $381 Million Project

GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE , announced today it is partnering with ACCIONA, a world leader in wind farm development

Interactive Data Launches PlusFeed Select for Real-Time Global Market Data Delivery

Targeted and Cost Effective Service Expands Client Base for Hosted Real-Time Datafeeds

Biotech Group Expands Partnership Nationally With Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Insurance Services, America's largest bank-owned insurance brokerage and a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company

Spartech Corp (SEH) completely dumped by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc completely dumped all -10,939 shares they owned of Spartech Corp (SEH) as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Warnaco Group Inc (WRNC) newly added by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc added the Warnaco Group Inc (WRNC) company to their portfolio, by buying 8,688 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK) holdings reduced by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc sold -11,346 (-64.07 %) of their shares in Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK), bringing their current holdings to 6,362 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Reliant Energy Inc (RRI) holdings reduced by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc sold -152 (-0.52 %) of their shares in Reliant Energy Inc (RRI), bringing their current holdings to 29,064 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Sciele Pharma Inc (SCRX) newly added by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc added the Sciele Pharma Inc (SCRX) company to their portfolio, by buying 16,872 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Amkor Technology Inc (AMKR) newly added by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc added the Amkor Technology Inc (AMKR) company to their portfolio, by buying 21,360 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

General Elec Co (GE) holdings reduced by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc sold -3,247 (-20.11 %) of their shares in General Elec Co (GE), bringing their current holdings to 12,892 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Boeing Co (BA) holdings reduced by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc sold -195 (-3.70 %) of their shares in Boeing Co (BA), bringing their current holdings to 5,065 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Epicor Software Corp (EPIC) newly added by Lockwood Financial Services Inc

Lockwood Financial Services Inc added the Epicor Software Corp (EPIC) company to their portfolio, by buying 25,669 shares as shown by filings made public on 2008-08-08.

Discover Financial shares rise with market

Discover Financial Services shares rise amid broader market rebound on drop in oil prices

1st Financial Services Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings

1st Financial Services Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FFIS), parent company of Mountain 1st Bank & Trust Company reported earnings of $508 thousand

Nationwide Insurance(R) Announces New African American Advertising Agency of Record

Carol H. Williams Advertising to Enhance Nationwide's Reach to African American Consumers

Nationwide Financial Services Q2 earnings down

Nationwide Financial Services has reported a second quarter 2008 net income of $85.4 million, or $0.62 per diluted share

Bank team goes for the Golden

Sam Golden had his hands full as a federal bank examiner during the industry meltdown in the late 1980s.

The Cell Phone Connection: Financial Services for the Unbanked

Banking via cell phone may be the way to bring hundreds of millions of new bank customers -- and billions of dollars -- into the global economy.

UBS Securities LLC and UBS Financial Services, Inc Agree on Auction Rate Settlement

Legal Announcements - The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement today announced a preliminary settlement

Hartford Financial Services Group shares fall

Shares of property and casualty insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. slipped Thursday amid a decline in the broader insurance sector.

Argo Group Announces 2008 Second Quarter and Six Month Results

Argo further expands its international specialty insurance business through the acquisition of Lloyd's platform while continuing disciplined growth in its core markets

People's United Financial, Inc. to Present at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods Conference

People's United Financial, Inc. today announced it will participate in the Keefe, Bruyette and Woods Large Cap Bank Conference in Colorado Springs

World Fuel Services Corporation Reports Record Results for the Second Quarter of 2008

World Fuel Services Corporation , a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation and land fuel products and related services