Prof Annoucements March 15, 2010
→ Valley National Bank Acquires Certain Deposits and Assets of The Park Avenue Bank
Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:VLY) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Valley National Bank, assumed all deposits, except certain brokered deposits, and received certain assets of Manhattan-based, The Park Avenue Bank ("Park Avenue Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), which was appointed the receiver for Park Avenue Bank. -- Valley National Bank,Alan D. Eskow,Wayne N.j. 03/13/2010
→ North Penn Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
North Penn Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:NPBP) (BULLETIN BOARD: NPBP) , the holding company for North Penn Bank, announced results for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company reported net income of $787,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $354,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008. This improvement is primarily attributable to higher net interest earnings, an insurance claim recovery relating to a loss recognized in 2008, lower non-interest expense and higher non-interest income. -- North Penn Bancorp, Inc.,Frederick L. Hickman,Scranton Pa. 03/13/2010
→ Iberiabank Announces Birmingham Chairman
IBERIABANK (www.iberiabank.com), the 123-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, is pleased to announce the naming of W. Charles Mayer III as Chairman of the Birmingham Advisory Board. Mayer has also formally joined the Company and will be working closely with local Executive leadership in executing strategic growth initiatives. -- IBERIABANK,Beth Ardoin,Birmingham Alaska 03/13/2010
→ Marshall & Ilsley Corporation to Hold Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 27, 2010
Paper Copies of Annual Report and Proxy Available On Request -- Marshall & Ilsley Corporation,Randy Erickson,Milwaukee Wisconson 03/13/2010
→ Djsp Enterprises, Inc. Reports Revenue of $260.3 Million and Adjusted Net Income of $44.6 Million for 2009
Quarterly Revenues Increase 33% and YTD Revenues Increase 31% Year-over-Year -- DJSP Enterprises, Inc.,David J. Stern,Plantation Florida 03/12/2010
→ Sixteen New Securities Added; Four Securities Deleted From S-Network Composite S-Network-Closed-End Fund Index (cefx)
The S-Network Composite Closed-End Fund Index (TICKER: CEFX) will add sixteen new components, effective 6:00 PM (EDT) Sunday, March 21, 2010. Four funds will be deleted from the index, changing the number of index components to 82. The changes result from the quarterly rebalancing of the index. -- S-Network Composite Closed-End Fund Index,Joseph LaCorte,New York 03/12/2010
→ Djsp Enterprises, Inc. Reports Revenue of $260.3 Million and Adjusted Net Income of $44.6 Million for 2009
Quarterly Revenues Increase 33% and YTD Revenues Increase 31% Year-over-Year -- DJSP Enterprises, Inc.,David J. Stern,Plantation Florida 03/12/2010
→ The Work Number Ensures Lender Compliance With Fannie Mae`s Loan Quality Initiative
The Work Number® announced today that social security number verification can be easily fulfilled using its DirectChek identity fraud solution, a product offering from the recent acquisition of The Rapid Reporting Company. DirectChek assists lenders in meeting the new identity requirements issued by Fannie Mae's Loan Quality Initiative (LQI), which are designed to ensure loans meet the government-sponsored enterprise's credit and eligibility guidelines. -- The Work Number,Pam Stevens,St Louis 03/12/2010
→ Thompson Plumb Bond Fund (thopx) Named One of the Best Mutual Funds for 2010 by U.S. News & World Report
John W. Thompson, long-time portfolio manager of the Thompson Plumb Bond Fund, was very excited to be included in the list. -- Thompson Plumb Funds,Nedra S Pierce,Madison Wisconsin 03/12/2010
→ Hanley Investment Group Sells 99 Cents Only Anchored Shopping Center for $4,827,000 in Las Vegas
* * * -- Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors,Anne Monaghan,LAS VEGAS NV 03/12/2010
→ Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 3-Year Benchmark Notes(r) due May 7, 2013
The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) : -- HomePath,Katherine Constantinou,Washington 03/11/2010
→ Mortgage Pricing Systems Launches New Rate Sheet Technology for Mortgage Bankers at the 27th Regional Conference of Mortgage Bankers, Trump Taj Mahal
Mortgage Pricing Systems (MPS), developers of sophisticated pricing solutions for mortgage bankers, announced the release of a new feature that generates custom rate sheets. Customers using LEAP! Interactive, the flagship point-of-sale product for MPS, now have the option to extract either raw investor pricing or fully adjusted, scenario-based pricing for inclusion in their own customized rate sheets. -- Mortgage Pricing Systems,Tom Lyons,Montville N.j. 03/10/2010
→ Fannie Mae Announces Offering of New Issue 3-Year Benchmark Notes(r) due May 7, 2013
The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) : -- HomePath,Katherine Constantinou,Washington 03/10/2010
→ Simplifile and Rekon Technologies Finalize Integrated E-Recording Solution
LoanCare First To Take Advantage Of New Automated Process -- Simplifile, LC,Richard Jackman,Provo Utah 03/10/2010
→ CD Leased Instrument Program Project Funding or PrivateTrading
Project Funding or PrivateTrading -- Atlantic Equity Partners LLC.,Reginald Ollison,Raleigh NC 03/10/2010
→ Proof Of Funds Escrow or Bank Account For Real Estate Transactions
Proof of funds supporting a commitment to fund your transaction. Some common uses of the service are the following: -- Atlantic Equity Partners LLC.,Reginald Ollison,Raleigh NC 03/10/2010
→ Avison Young Appoints Prominent Real Estate Executive Stephen Leopold to Leadership Role, Quebec Operations
Mark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, announced today the appointment of prominent Canadian and New York real estate executive Stephen Leopold as Chair of the company's Quebec operations, effective immediately. -- Avison Young (Canada) Inc.,Sherry Quan,Montreal 03/09/2010
→ Dartappraisal.Com Announces Integration With First Lender`s Data Inc. (fldi)
Partnership offers FHA and HVCC compliance through FirstClose mortgage technology -- Dart Appraisal Services,Marko Berishaj,Troy Michigan 03/09/2010
→ Appraisal Institute Opposes Obama Administration`s Plan for Homeowner `short Sales`
Citing concerns about increased mortgage fraud, four organizations representing more than 35,000 real estate appraisers today voiced their opposition to changes to an Obama administration program that will encourage "short sales" of homes. The coalition was led by the Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest organization of real estate appraisers. -- Appraisal Institute,Ken Chitester,Chicago 03/09/2010
→ Colby Craig Joins Southwest Securities, FSB as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Colby Craig has joined Southwest Securities, FSB, the commercial banking subsidiary of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) , as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer at the bank's Park Cities location in Dallas. -- Southwest Securities, FSB,Ben Brooks,Dallas 03/09/2010
→ The Case Against the Destruction of a Free Market Sector of Our State`s Real Estate Industry: New York Taxpayers for Economic Justice Oppose Plans to Socialize the Title Insurance Industry
The New York Taxpayers for Economic Justice, Inc., representing a broad coalition of legal, real estate, and free market leadership throughout New York State, today announced their opposition to A9441-S6288, a bill in the New York State Legislature which directs the State Insurance Fund to begin offering title insurance, a class of insurance vastly different from the type of workers' compensation insurance for which the Fund was statutorily created. -- The New York Taxpayers for Economic Justice, Inc.,New York Taxpayers,New York 03/08/2010
→ Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Amendment and Extension of Credit Facility
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) , a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance, claims management services and information services, today announced the amendment and extension of its existing $1.1 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility ("credit facility") that was scheduled to mature on October 24, 2011. -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc.,Daniel Kennedy Murphy,Jacksonville Florida 03/08/2010
→ Hanley Investment Group Hires Industry Veteran Patrick G. Kent as Senior Vice President
*** -- Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors,Anne Monaghan,IRVINE CA 03/05/2010
→ Navy Federal Guarantees $7 Billion for Mortgages in 2010
Now Offering 100% Financing Nationwide -- Navy Federal Credit Union,Jennifer Sadler,Vienna Va. 03/05/2010
→ Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Closes $39.3 Million of Previously Announced Acquisitions
Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust ("PIRET" or the "REIT") (TSXV: AAR.UN) today announced the successful closing of two income producing industrial properties that were previously announced on February 4, 2010. -- Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (PIRET),Darren Latoski,Vancouver 03/05/2010
→ Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Announces That Hudson City Savings Bank Submits Application To Become A National Bank
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCBK) , the holding company of Hudson City Savings Bank ("Hudson City"), announced today that Hudson City submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") to convert from a federally chartered stock savings bank to a national bank. Hudson City Bancorp will shortly file an application with the Federal Reserve to become a bank holding company. Both Hudson City and Hudson City Bancorp are currently regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (the "OTS"). -- Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.,Susan Munhall,Paramus N.j. 03/05/2010
→ Starwood Property Trust Closes on $503m Diversified Loan Portfolio
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) , a real estate investment trust focused primarily on originating, investing in, and financing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related debt investments, today announced that on February 26, 2010 it completed the purchase of a portfolio of 20 performing commercial mortgage loans and B notes from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America. The loans were acquired for approximately $512 million, including $2.5 million of accrued interest, and was funded by cash on hand. -- Starwood Property Trust,Barbara Anderson,Greenwich Connecticut 03/05/2010
→ Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Announces Settlement With AIG Subsidiaries to Resolve Allegations of Lending Discrimination
Lenders accountable for higher broker fees charged to minority borrowers -- U.S. Department of Justice,DOJ Office of Public Affairs,Washington 03/05/2010
→ Auditor General Jack Wagner Ready to Climb Downtown Pittsburgh`s Gulf Tower for American Lung Association Stair Climb
Auditor General Jack Wagner will join the American Lung Association in its "Fight for Air Climb," beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, for a fundraising drive in the fight against lung disease, where hundreds of people will try to make their way up 38 floors of stairs in a climb to the top of the Gulf Tower in downtown Pittsburgh at 707 Grant Street. -- Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General,Steve Halvonik,Harrisburg Pennsylvania 03/05/2010
→ Community Central Bank Corporation Completes $4.225m Series B Stock Sale
City; TROY, Michigan -- Leonard & Company,Gayle L. McGarvah, 03/04/2010
→ Starwood Property Trust to Present at the Citi Financial Services Conference
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) , a real estate investment trust focused primarily on originating, investing in, and financing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related debt investments, today announced that Mr. Leo Huang, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Fixed Income, will present at the Citi Financial Services Conference in New York City on March 11, 2010 at 11:15 AM Eastern Time. -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,Barbara Anderson,Greenwich Connecticut 03/04/2010
→ Marshall & Ilsley Corporation to Present at the Citi 2010 Financial Services Conference
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE:MI) (M&I) will present at the Citi 2010 Financial Services Conference at 11:15 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Wednesday, March 10, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. -- Marshall & Ilsley Corporation,Greg Smith,Milwaukee 03/04/2010
→ Walter Investment Management Corp. Announces Appointment of Steven R. Berrard to the Company`s Board of Directors
Walter Investment Management Corp. (NYSE Amex: WAC) ("Walter Investment" or the "Company") today announced that Steven R. Berrard has been appointed to fill an existing vacancy on the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Berrard will serve on the compensation and audit committees, and will stand for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 30, 2010. -- Walter Investment Management Corp.,Whitney Finch,Tampa Florida 03/04/2010
→ Avista, Calpine, Deutsche Bank Asset Management, Pg&e, Recycled Energy Development and Warner Music Group Join Fastest-Growing Business Campaign Urging Action on Clean Energy/climate Legislation
Largest National/Grassroots Business-Focused Effort Approaching 2,500-Member Milestone; Shared Focus: Unleashing Job Creation, Economic Revitalization of Clean Energy and Climate Action. -- American Businesses for Clean Energy, Washington, D.C.,Patrick Mitchell,Washington 03/04/2010
→ Coreland Companies Negotiates Two Leases in Orange County Valued at $3 Million
* * * -- Coreland Companies,Anne Monaghan,TUSTIN CA 03/03/2010
→ Maryland Bankruptcy Court Confirms Adfitech, Inc. Plan of Reorganization; Company Expected to Emerge From Chapter 11 by Mid-March
On March 2, 2010, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland (the "Bankruptcy Court") entered its Order confirming ADFITECH, Inc.'s Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan"). The Bankruptcy Court held a confirmation hearing with respect to the Plan on February 24, 2010, and the Bankruptcy Court entered its Order confirming the Plan on March 2, 2010. It is currently expected that the effective date of the Plan will be March 15, 2010. As contemplated in the Plan, ADFITECH is expected to emerge from its chapter 11 case on or about the effective date as a new Delaware corporation. -- ADFITECH, Inc.,Dru Jacobs,Edmond Oklahoma 03/03/2010
→ Suntrust to Present at the Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) will present at the Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. (EST). William H. Rogers, Jr., President of SunTrust Banks, Inc. will make SunTrust's presentation. -- Suntrust Mortgage, Inc.,Steve Shriner,Atlanta 03/03/2010
→ Freddie Mac Prices New $5.5 Billion Three-Year Reference Notes(r) Security
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) announced today that it priced its new 1.625% $5.5 billion three-year USD Reference Notes® security due on April 15, 2013. The issue, CUSIP number 3137EACJ6, was priced at 99.86 to yield 1.671%, or 31.5 basis points more than three-year U.S. Treasury Notes. The issue will settle on Thursday, March 4, 2010. -- Freddie Mac,Michael Cosgrove,Mclean Va. 03/03/2010
→ Djsp Enterprises, Inc. Names Matthew Kayton as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
Adds Fortune 500 Experience and Background of Increasing Sales, Profits, and Market Share to DJSP Enterprises -- DJSP Enterprises, Inc.,David J. Stern,Plantation Florida 03/03/2010
→ The Accurate Title Group, LLC Releases Its Fully Automated Good Faith Estimate (gfe) Calculator
The Accurate Title Group, LLC ("ATG") is pleased to announce the release of its TAG Good Faith Estimate Calculator (TAG GFE). This exciting new product comes in response to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and its revisions to the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 Settlement Statement. -- The Accurate Group, LLC,Scott Vilseck,Huntersville N.c. 03/03/2010
→ Younger People More Likely to Be Refused Loans, Mortgages, Credit Cards, Says New Findlaw.Com Survey
More than twice as likely to be turned down for loans -- FindLaw,Michelle Croteau, 03/03/2010
→ Syncora Holdings Ltd. Announces Posting of Annual Statements for Syncora Guarantee Inc. and Syncora Capital Assurance Inc.
Syncora Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "Syncora") has announced that it has posted to its website at www.syncora.com Annual Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 for each of Syncora Guarantee Inc. ("SGI") and Syncora Capital Assurance Inc. The Company notes that important developments in SGI's policyholders' surplus (as previously indicated in the Company's press release of January 15, 2010) and liquidity, are discussed in the notes to the financial statements included in SGI's Annual Statement. -- Syncora Holdings Ltd.,Michael Corbally,New York 03/03/2010
→ Iberiabank Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC) , the holding company of the 122-year-old IBERIABANK and IBERIABANK fsb, announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,194,805 shares of the Company's common stock at a price to the public of $57.75 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $300 million. The net proceeds to the Company after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses are expected to be approximately $286 million. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 779,220 shares of the Company's common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods acted as joint bookrunning lead managers. Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc., Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Robert W. Baird & Company acted as co-manager. -- IBERIABANK Corporation,Daryl G. Byrd,Lafayette La. 03/03/2010
→ M.D.C. Holdings` Presentation at the Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be Webcast Live
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) announced today that it will broadcast a presentation being made at the Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 9th, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The presentation can be heard live and will be available for replay by entering the M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. website, www.mdcholdings.com, and selecting "Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference." Printable slides for the presentation also will be available on the Company's website. -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.,Robert N. Martin,Denver 03/03/2010
→ DCT Industrial Trust(r) Signs Three Lease Agreements in Cincinnati
INITIAL CUSTOMER AT PORT UNION COMMERCE PARK -- DCT Industrial Trust,Stuart B. Brown,Denver 03/03/2010
→ Profnet Expert Alerts: Tax Season / Career Options / Social Media
1. Automotive: Toyota: Current Industry Focus, Yet More Trouble Ahead? -- ProfNet,Debra Benton, 03/03/2010
→ Partnerfirst and Servicelink Partner to Provide Mortgage Servicers, Homeowners, and Real Estate Agents a Streamlined Short Sale Solution
PartnerFirst, LLC announced today its partnership with ServiceLink. Both companies have combined resources to provide a "one-stop shop" solution to national mortgage servicers and homeowners through the ServiceLink Short Sale Agent Network. ServiceLink's clients can confidently refer defaulting homeowners to select a certified real estate agent from the Short Sale Agent Network to help them streamline the short sale process. -- PartnerFirst,Son Nguyen,Riverside California 03/03/2010
→ Wells Fargo Announces National African American Media Tour
Multi-City Events Kick Off March 15 in Washington D.C. with Actor and Author Hill Harper -- Wells Fargo,Ronald E. Childs,Washington 03/03/2010
→ Freddie Mac Announces the Issuance of a New Three-Year Reference Notes(r) Security
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) announced today that it plans to issue a new three-year USD Reference Notes® security, CUSIP number 3137EACJ6, due on April 15, 2013. The issue will be priced on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and will settle on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at benchmark size. -- Freddie Mac,Michael Cosgrove,Mclean Va. 03/02/2010
→ Home Warranty of America Qualifies as a Re/max Approved Supplier
Home Warranty of America, one of the leading providers of home warranties in the United States, has been selected as an approved supplier to RE/MAX International, Inc., one of the leading real estate franchises worldwide doing business in 78 countries. -- Home Warranty of America,Chris Kaucnik,Buffalo Grove Ill. 03/02/2010
→ Iberiabank Corporation Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC) , the holding company of the 122-year-old IBERIABANK and IBERIABANK fsb (www.iberiabank.com), announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $300 million of its common stock. The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15 percent of the offered amount of common stock from the Company, to cover over-allotments, if any. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods will serve as joint bookrunning lead managers. Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc., Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Robert W. Baird & Company will act as co-managers. -- IBERIABANK Corporation,Daryl G. Byrd,Lafayette La. 03/02/2010
→ Valley Commerce Bancorp Reports 2009 Results
Valley Commerce Bancorp, (OTC:VCBP) (BULLETIN BOARD: VCBP) , a bank holding company and the parent company of Valley Business Bank, today announced a fourth quarter 2009 net loss of $2.1 million, an $0.84 loss per common share. This compared to earnings of $417,000, or $0.16 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2009 Valley Commerce Bancorp reported a net loss of $587,000, a $0.36 loss per common share, compared to earnings of $1.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, for 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a $5.0 million provision for loan losses due to a significant credit loss and continuing adverse economic conditions. -- Valley Commerce Bancorp,Roy Estridge,Visalia California 03/02/2010
→ Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions; Obtains Up to $40 Million in Anticipated New DIP Financing; All Homebuilding and Management Services to Continue Operations
Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. (the "Company", or "Orleans") (AMEX:OHB) , which develops, builds and markets high-quality single-family homes and townhouses and whose operations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey date back more than 90 years, announced today that it filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code for itself and most of its operating subsidiaries in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington (the "Filing"). Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are excluded from these voluntary petitions, including its mortgage services subsidiary, Alambry Funding, Inc., which provides mortgage brokerage services for customers and financial institutions but which does not underwrite any customer mortgages. -- Orleans Homebuilders, Inc.,Dan Hilley,Bensalem Pa. 03/02/2010
→ Sun Bancorp Appoints Robert B. Crowl as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Sun Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNBC) and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Sun National Bank, today announced that Robert B. Crowl was appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of the Company and the Bank. -- Sun Bancorp, Inc.,Thomas X. Geisel,Vineland N.j. 03/02/2010
→ Santander Extends Eligibility on Uk`s First Fee-Free Current Account
- From 8 March 2010, the Santander ZERO Current Account will be available to customers with a Santander investment product - Six out of ten UK current account holders could now qualify for fee-free banking - Over 2.5 million Santander customers can switch today -- Santander UK,Andy Smith,Bradford England 03/02/2010
→ Farmers New World Life Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary in 2010
Founded in a bustling western boom town in Washington in 1910, Farmers New World Life, Mercer Island, Washington, celebrates its 100th year in business this month. -- First and Farmers Bank,Jerry Davies,Seattle 03/02/2010
→ The Muller Company Adds Two Commercial Real Estate Industry Veterans to Expand its Corporate Ranks
* * * -- The Muller Company,Anne Monaghan,LAGUNA HILLS CA 03/01/2010
→ IBM Closes Acquisition of Wilshire Credit Corporation Assets
IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of the core operating assets of Wilshire Credit Corporation from Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) . The initial agreement to acquire Wilshire assets was announced on October 5, 2009. -- IBM,Bruce McConnel,Armonk N.y. 03/01/2010
→ Bb&t Sweeps National Honors for Small Business and Middle Market Banking
BB&T's 20 of 20 Excellence Awards from Greenwich Associates leads all financial institutions; first bank to win all national categories -- Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, CA,Cynthia Williams,Winstonsalem N.c. 03/01/2010
→ Loyaltyprint 2.0 Adds Premier Closing Gifts
Personalized Address Stamp, Magazine Subscriptions, Confectionery, and Wide Range of Household Gifts -- LoyaltyExpress,Lisa Felber,Woburn Mass. 03/01/2010
→ Webster Receives Approval From Treasury Department to Repurchase $100 Million of Preferred Stock
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) , the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that it has received U.S. governmental approvals to repurchase 25 percent of the shares of preferred stock that were issued to the U.S. Department of the Treasury under its Capital Purchase Program. Webster's redemption of the preferred stock is not subject to any additional approval conditions or stipulations from the Treasury Department, including the issuance of additional capital. -- Webster Financial Corporation,Ed Steadham,Waterbury Connecticut 03/01/2010
→ PNC Completes First Half of National City Conversion
- Bank Adds 2.9 Million New Customers in Five States; Remaining Phases Scheduled for April and June - -- PNC Financial,Brian E. Goerke,Pittsburgh 03/01/2010
→ Alliancebernstein Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ACG) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of January 31, 2010. -- AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc.,Shareholder Contact,New York 03/01/2010
→ Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:AYN) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of January 31, 2010. -- Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc.,Shareholder Contact,New York 03/01/2010
→ Alliancebernstein Global High Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:AWF) (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of January 31, 2010. -- AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.,Shareholder Contact,New York 03/01/2010
→ Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(r) due April 4, 2012
The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM): -- Fannie Mae,Derek Lowe,Washington 03/01/2010
→ Corporate Lending & Corporate Leasing Services, Inc. can issue SBLCs for your projects.
Please call me at 512-699-3446 or you can email me at Patrick-Howell@corporate-leasingservices.com. -- Clcls, Inc.,Patrick Howell,Austin Texas 02/28/2010

