http://emediaworld.com/press_release/rss/rss_336.xml Personal Finance en http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=196203 NAPA, CA--(eMediaWorld - October 1, 2008) - Brian Kelly, President and CEO of Charter Oak Bank (OTCBB: CHOB), is pleased to announce that Brad Morrell has joined Charter Oak Bank's Napa office as Assistant Vice President/Relationship Officer. In this position, Morrell will offer customers a variety of commercial and personal account services. After 19 years in the medical industry, including the past 12 years as the owner of a Napa Valley medical equipment company, Brad decided to join Charter Oak Bank because of his desire to support the people of Napa through the efforts of a community bank. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:01:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=196204 IRVINE, CA--(eMediaWorld - October 1, 2008) - Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPSS) today announced that it completed a structured whole loan sale last Friday, selling $198.7 million of automobile purchase receivables. In the transaction, an affiliate of Citigroup purchased 95% of structured notes backed by automotive purchase receivables, while CPS purchased the remaining 5%. A portion of the cash proceeds were used to repay outstanding warehouse indebtedness. The Company also retains a shared participation in the future performance of the sold receivables. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:36:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=196205 Create Your Tax Savings Strategy Fast and Free With TaxACT(R) 2008 Preview Products Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:56:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=192570 When It Comes to Employee Confidence -- What Makes Employees "Unconfident?" Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:58:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=192571 31, 000 Taxpayers to Expect New Form of IRS Audit Correspondence in October Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:22:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=192572 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 30, 2008) - The weakening of the financial sector in U.S. markets has accelerated in recent weeks and has lead to dramatic losses in market value for many financial services companies in the United States and globally. These extraordinary markets have led to unprecedented U.S. government intervention in an attempt to stabilize the markets and restore confidence in the credit markets. This profound and difficult situation will require decisive action by all levels of government and market participants to resolve these unprescedented times. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:54:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=192573 New Jersey's Fastest Growing Bank Honored for Its Rapid Growth and Contributions to the Garden State Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:53:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=190125 ITASCA, IL--(eMediaWorld - September 29, 2008) - First Midwest Bank ("First Midwest"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Itasca-based First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI), today announced a disaster relief program designed to help individuals and families affected by the recent flooding throughout so many communities, which includes special loan options for those in need. "We are very concerned about the impact this disaster has had on our clients and communities, " said Bradley D. Vosberg, Senior Vice President and Regional Retail Sales Manager. "Countless families have been affected by the flooding, and we feel it's our responsibility to help those around us." Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:45:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=190126 (1) Its Intent to Remain a Diversified Income Generating Investment Vehicle, (2) Modifications to Investment Strategy, (3) Affirmation of Next 12 Months of Distributions, (4) Appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer, (5) an Enhanced Exchange Offering and (6) Received Approval for Normal Course Issuer Bid Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:44:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=190127 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 29, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today /T/ Company / Compagnie: Vesta Capital Corp. TSX-V Symbol / Symbole: VES.P Reason / Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arret: 13:15 e.t. /T/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:34:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=190128 CHICAGO, IL--(eMediaWorld - September 29, 2008) - Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company announces the appointment of Joane Fingers as vice president of group administration. She is responsible for overseeing administrative services of our group insurance operations; day-to-day operations and plans for strategic improvement and growth; and policy/certificate issue, billing/membership and customer service. "We are extremely pleased to have Joane on our Fort Dearborn Life team, " said Anthony F. Trani, president and CEO of Fort Dearborn Life. "Along with proven experience in the marketing and development of employee benefits, she offers expertise in National Accounts. She will be instrumental in helping us build our National Account sales." Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:11:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188514 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - Global Credit Pref Corp. (GPA.PR.A) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed the rating of Global Credit Pref Corp.'s P-4 rated Preferred Shares on CreditWatch with negative implications yesterday. The rating on the Preferred Shares of Global Credit Pref Corp. mirrors the B/ Watch Neg rating on the structured credit linked note issued by The Toronto-Dominion Bank and held by Global Credit Trust, to which Global Credit Pref Corp. has exposure, as a result of credit events relating to reference entities in the financial industry sector. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:50:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188515 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - Onsino Capital Corporation (the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:OS.H) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Daniel Im, C.A., LL.B, as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Im is currently a lawyer at Boyle & Co. LLP, where he practices in the area of securities law. Mr. Im holds a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in accounting and a Master of Accounting from the University of Waterloo. He earned his Chartered Accountancy designation in 2003 with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188516 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - /T/ Company / Compagnie Tahera Diamond Corp. TSX Symbol / Symbole TAH Reason / Motif Pending News Halt Time (ET) / Heure de l'Arręt 15H24pm /T/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188517 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Ausex Capital Corp TSXV Symbol/Symbole: AXS.P Reason/Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time/Heure de l'Arret: 15:09 EST /T/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:24:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188518 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Belvedere Res Ltd. TSXV Symbol/Symbole: BEL Reason/Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time/Heure de l'Arret: 15:10 EDT /T/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:18:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188519 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: /T/ Company: Coro Mining Corporation TSX Symbol: COP Resumption: 15:00pm /T/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=188520 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 26, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today: /T/ Company/Compagnie: Radiant Reasources Inc. TSX-V Symbol/Symbole: RRS Reason/Motif: Company request pending news Halt Time (ET)/Heure de l'Arret: 14:02 e.t. /T/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:12:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=182919 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 23, 2008) - GrowthWorks Canadian Fund announced today that its Board has approved the consolidation of two Series of the fund's shares into other existing Series. The consolidation involves removing the Balanced Shares and Resource Shares from the current offering effective September 26, 2008 and consolidating those Series into Diversified Shares and Growth Shares, respectively, with the corresponding commission structures. Other Series of Shares may no longer be switched into Balanced or Resource Shares. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:00 EDT http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=182920 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Sept. 23, 2008) - DUNDEE REIT (TSX:D.UN) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange accepted a notice filed by Dundee REIT to renew its prior normal course issuer bid for a further one year period. Under the bid, Dundee REIT will have the ability to purchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 1, 326, 762 of its REIT Units, Series A (representing 10% of the REIT's public float of 13, 267, 620 REIT Units, Series A) through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The bid will commence on September 26, 2008 and will remain in effect until the earlier of September 25, 2009 or the date on which the REIT has purchased the maximum number of units permitted under the bid. The REIT's average daily trading volume for the most recently completed six calendar months was 40, 524 Units, limiting daily purchases under the bid to a maximum of 10, 131 Units (being 25% of the average daily trading volume). As of September 22, 2008, the number of issued and outstandin Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:34:00 EDT