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Americas Watchdog Accuses Federal Reserve & Congress of Looking the Other Way On U.S. Banks and Mortgage Bankers Hiding A Huge Mortgage Kick Back Called a Yield Spread Premium That Affects 50 Million Current U.S. Homeowner's Monthly Mortgage Payments

According to Americas Watchdog, "The US Federal Reserves suggestion to clamp down on mortgage bankers, and US banks is a pathetic joke. The most important issue, called a yield spread premium, was for obvious reasons overlooked. The US Federal Reserve should be forced to explain to Congress why US banks and Mortgage Bankers do not have to disclose a huge kick back for inflating 50 million+ US homeowners interest rate/monthly mortgage payment." There is one slight problem. According to Americas Watchdog, "The US Congress has been bought and paid for by US Banks, US Mortgage Bankers, and National Home Builders for years. The poster boy for this is US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D) (source NY Times). He's a perfect example of a bought and paid for member of Congress. He received a wink and a kiss mortgage from the now notorious mortgage lender, Countrywide Home Loans." (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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U.S. Payment Processor Signs Historic Mobile Payments Agreement

Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET), a leading technology provider of payment processing solutions, today announced it has partnered with Mobillcash, the world's leader in mobile payments. GET's merchants will now have the ability to increase sales revenue from customers with only a mobile phone. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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SplashData Launches SplashMoney? for BlackBerry

Mobile financial management software offers wireless online banking and two-way synchronization with Windows desktops. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Lessors Network set to Showcase A-List of Independent Equipment Lease & Finance Companies July 30th

Attendees with transactions and portfolios available for funding will pitch deals to funding source representatives in the Real Deal Showcase. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Juniper Research Forecasts Annual Africa & Middle East Mobile Revenues of $107 Billion by 2013, Driven by Data Service Growth

Operator-billed service revenues across the Africa & Middle East region are expected to rise to more than $107 billion in 2013, according to a new report from Juniper Research. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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InsuranceSpecialists.com Looks at the Candidates and Health Reform

InsuranceSpecialists.com, a leader in online insurance data and free rate quotes for almost a decade, now offers comprehensive information to help voters understand the position presidential candidates are taking on health reform as election 2008 nears. The site, which is advertisement-free, supplies unbiased material on medical, auto, homeowners, and life insurance policies to help consumers make the best choices in coverage for themselves and their families. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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RiskTech Wins Three New Contracts; Introduces New Solutions to Market

• New clients added in UK and Middle-East• Launches credit risk stress testing tool and OpRisk “Implementation Accelerators” (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Equity Release Continues to Prosper, Despite Economic Turmoil

The equity release market continues to buck the trend and remain buoyant, despite the global credit crunch, according to the UK Equity Release Market Monitor released from Key Retirement Solutions. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Big Announcement: Selling Your Home Just Got Smarter

The Phyllis Frankel Realty Group's internet marketing just got bigger and smarter! Two new home advertising websites have just been added to their already successful home seller's marketing plan and has increased the chances of selling their listings even faster. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Coldwell Banker Jaco Announces Top Costa Rica Luxury Real Estate Property

Coldwell Banker's Vesta Group in Jaco, Costa Rica has top luxury real estate available immediately for interested buyers. The Bijagual Costa Rica Luxury Real Estate property includes 60 acres atop a mountain within 8900-square-foot residential compound. Jaco real estate and beachfront lofts are also available along the Costa Rica coastline. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Richard Fleischman and Associates (RFA) Names Chris Chartier to Key Business Development Post

Richard Fleishman and Associates (RFA), a leading provider of technology and IT services and the trusted advisor to more than 400 hedge funds and private equity firms, is pleased to announce that Chris Chartier has joined the company as a Business Development Associate. For more information about RFA, please go to www.RFA.com. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Sapien Named Most Innovative Company in North America by 2008 International Business Awards

Company also named as finalist in best new product/service and best new company competitions. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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MainStreet Lender LLC Secures Additional Senior Credit Facility

MainStreet Lender LLC, a non-bank small business lender based in Chevy Chase, MD announces the placement of a new senior credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill Lender Finance. The new three year facility fuels MainStreet's continued expansion of 7(a) lending and alleviates the need to access capital markets for securitizations. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Timely Visibility Key to Optimal Private Equity Portfolio Performance

The latest USCCG white paper explains how PE firms can make substantial gains in EBIDTA from timely visibility into the causative drivers, or key performance indicators, at portfolio companies. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Barclaycard is Britain's Most Powerful Credit Card Brand

Barclaycard was the most powerful credit card brand in the UK 2007 according to the latest Issuer Brand Index. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group Featured as One of the Largest Mortgage Lenders in Michigan, According to Crain's Detroit Business Magazine

Gold Star Mortgage Financial, an Ann Arbor-based mortgage firm, was recently recognized as one of the top five largest mortgage companies in the Michigan area, by Crain's Detroit Business magazine. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Weekly Currency News Updates Now Available from CurrencyConverter.co.uk

Readers seeking pertinent information on currencies and currency conversion can now get weekly updates from one of the Internet's leading conversion websites CurrencyConverter.co.uk. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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The Interface Financial Group Receives Prestigious World-Class Franchise? Certification

The Franchise Research Institute® recently certified The Interface Financial Group as a World-Class Franchise™ based on a confidential survey of IFG's existing franchise owners. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Newriver Releases Prospectus Express 2.0 - Expands Technology Platform To Include E-Delivery Of Unit Investment Trust Prospectuses

Company continues to pave the way for environmentally friendly online access and "layered disclosure" in advance of SEC's proposed Summary Prospectus Rule. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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VISA Certifies Millennium as an Approved CISP Service Provider

Millennium Communications Inc., a full-service integrated marketing communications company has been formally named Visa CISP complaint, joining an elite network of providers that maintains the highest information security standards in the industry. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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MFA Merges Technology Consulting Business with its Risk Advisory and Valuation Firm -- Combined Entities Will Now Operate As MFA Cornerstone Consulting, LLC

MFA - Moody, Famiglietti & Andronico, LLP recently merged its risk advisory and valuation firm, MFA Risk Services, and its technology consulting business, Competitive Advantage Technologies, into a newly named affiliate company, MFA Cornerstone Consulting, LLC. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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IAS360 House Price Index Drops In May 2008, Extending Downward Pressure Year-Over-Year -- Pockets of Improvement at County Level Show Promise

Integrated Asset Services, LLC (IAS, www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuation, today released its IAS360 House Price Index for May 2008. The May report, which includes the most current and granular data available in the industry, showed a -3.2% decrease in house prices on a national level from April to May, and a -20.1% decline from May 2007 to May 2008. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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New York Life Insurance Company Veteran, Robert McLoughlin, CLU�, Named Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The American College

The American College, the nation's leading financial services educator, announced today the appointment of Robert McLoughlin, CLU®, as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff. As a 30-year New York Life Insurance Company employee, McLoughlin brings significant financial services experience to his new role at The College. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Just14-95.com Gives Consumers the Power to Achieve Financial Freedom

Earn extra income by starting your own business with Downloadable Product (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Want to Keep Your Privacy? "No Med Exam" Life Insurance Now Available

Term life insurance is now available instantly without the need for blood or urine tests. 420LifeInsurance.com offers a simple process for individuals who would like to obtain a life insurance policy with little hassles and only a few questions to answer to become qualified. This policy allows individuals to protect their privacy without sacrificing quality or affordable rates for life insurance. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Infinity Business Systems of Tampa Expands Into Sarasota / Bradenton

Infinity Business Systems (www.ibsfl.com) is proud to announce the recent acquisition of Vitil Solutions' (www.vitil.com) private business services, providing advanced technology support services in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Infinity Business Systems has over 40 employees serving the greater Tampa Bay, Orlando, Atlanta, and Southwest Florida markets. IBS services include IT Consulting and Strategy management, Computer and Network management, Phone System management, Print and Copy management, and Website management. IBS' enhanced services afford companies all of the benefits of an in-house IT department combined with the economies of scale of an outside vendor. Newly located at 3293 Fruitville Road Suite 107, Infinity Business Systems plans to provide advanced technology services to local businesses using a Managed Service Provider approach. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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TechCFO Adds Gary Strickland as Partner in Boston Office

TechCFO, a leading provider of outsourced CFO-level financial and management services for technology and biotechnology companies, today announced the addition of Gary Strickland as Partner to its Boston office. Strickland is the latest partner to join the company's Boston location, which opened in May of last year. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Kimberly-Clark CMO Discusses Marketing Performance Measurement in MarketingNPV's Measured Thoughts Webcast Series

MarketingNPV released the latest installment of its Measured Thoughts video webcast series featuring a one-on-one conversation with Kimberly-Clark Chief Marketing Officer Tony Palmer. Hosted by Dave Reibstein, William Woodside Professor of Marketing at Wharton School of Business and Managing Partner at MarketingNPV, the Measured Thoughts series offers insight from high level marketing executives on the challenges and importance of marketing measurement. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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JDA Software to Provide Revenue Optimization Solutions to American Airlines Cargo

JDA Software's Next Generation Cargo Revenue Optimization Expertise Drives Asset Value and Profitability (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Cyveillance Announces Two New Anti-Phishing Service Level Agreements

New Agreements Offer Industry's First and Only Guarantees of Comprehensive and Accurate Phishing Attack Detection and Early Warning. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Axiom Consulting Partners announces that Dave Kuhlman has joined the Firm as Partner.

Bringing deep expertise in creating significant change within demanding, people-intensive environments, Dave Kuhlman joins Axiom Consulting Partners as Partner. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Perquest, a Provider of Payroll Outsourcing Services, Offers Free Resources for Accounting Professionals

New web portal for accountants features CPE accredited resources, articles, research reports, and trend analysis. The resources target accountants, bookkeepers, and financial services professionals that are looking to outsource payroll, but maintain the relationship, add value to their clients with payroll analytics, and better manage clients and multiple businesses, as well as reduce client tax penalties. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Halogen Software Sets Course for Next Phase of Growth with Strategic Investment from JMI Equity

Halogen Software, Inc., a leading provider of web-based employee performance and talent management software, announced today that it has received a strategic investment from JMI Equity. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Financial Firm Selects Cypress Communications? Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications Solution

Ashworth & Sullivan Wealth Management Group selects C4 IP™ for its unmatched voice quality and hosted delivery model. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Title Resource Group Rebrands Its 1031 Exchange Business As "U.S. National 1031 Exchange" : Company's Free 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Guide Now Available Online

Title Resource Group (TRG), a full-service title, settlement and vendor management services company, today announced the rebranding of its tax deferred exchange business as U.S. National 1031 Exchange. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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First American Business Unit Selects Response Analytics to Support Forward-Looking Business Strategy : Mortgage Innovator Responds to Market Opportunity by Adopting Optimization Technology

Response Analytics, a leading provider of solutions for driving business growth in financial services institutions, announced today that First American Subordinate Lien Outsourcing (FASLO), a business unit within the Default Information Services Division of First American, Inc., has selected its distressed portfolio management (DPM) solution to support its forward-looking technology strategy. The selection of Response Analytics (RAI) is consistent with First American and FASLO’s long reputation as an innovator in using advanced technologies to deliver productivity and profitability. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Welton Street Secures $14.4 Million of Growth Capital : Investment by FTVentures to Expand Tax-Efficient Real Estate Investment Product Development and Distribution

Welton Street Holdings LLC (“Welton Street”), parent company of Welton Street Investments LLC and Welton Street Advisors LLC, announced today that it has received a $14.4 million investment from FTVentures. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Russell Investments Named Implementation Manager for the Rhode Island State Investment Commission

Russell Investments has been hired by the Rhode Island State Investment Commission to be the $8.4 billion pension fund’s new Aggregate Exposure Manager, responsible for improving the implementation of the plan’s investments. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Plan Sponsors Honored For Improving Outcomes For Participants

Prudential Retirement presents "Better Outcome" awards. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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ZANA Network's Unique Worldwide Partnership Portal Helps Small & Medium Businesses Boost Revenue : Thousands of Partners Around Town or Worldwide are Available via Largest Partnership Portal

ZANA Network, the world’s largest contract portal and business development resource for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide, today announced an industry-defining partnership portal to help companies expand and build business relationships and partnerships locally, nationally and globally. The ZANA Network partnering platform is the largest of its kind worldwide, enabling members to easily search for and evaluate partners across town or across the globe. Moreover, ZANA Network provides access to receivables insurance, credit reports and a rating system to mitigate the risk of doing business with potential partners. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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