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Strable-Soethout named Principal’s next CFO

Principal Financial Group announced today that Deanna Strable-Soethout will become chief financial officer when Principal’s current CFO, Terry Lillis, retires in February.


Deanna Strable-Soethout

Strable has been promoted to executive vice president of Principal, effective …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 20, 2016
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Schipper receives Leach Leadership Award

James Schipper

The Iowa Bankers Association today presented James Schipper with the James A. Leach Leadership Award during its annual convention in Des Moines.

  The annual award, named for the former Iowa congressman and…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 19, 2016
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Schipper receives Leach Leadership Award

James Schipper

The Iowa Bankers Association today presented James Schipper with the James A. Leach Leadership Award during its annual convention in Des Moines.

  The annual award, named for the former Iowa congressman and…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 19, 2016
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Oct. 13: Iowa AFP October Meeting

Host: Iowa Association for Financial Professionals About: The October meeting will feature Pete Pulos from Wells Fargo, who will present “Millennials Coming of Age?” about millennials in the workplace. When: 11:30 to 1 p.m. Where: Des Moines Embassy…
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2016
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Sept. 16: Solidarity Microfinance 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Host: Solidarity Microfinance About: Join an anniversary celebration featuring guest speaker Ying Sa of Community CPA and the Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit. Learn about microfinance, hear stories from our members, network and enjoy appetizers and refreshments. The…
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2016
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West Bank’s Nelson to serve as chairman of banking association board

West Bank CEO Dave Nelson has been elected chairman of the Iowa Bankers Association executive committee. Other leaders of the executive committee are Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer, president and CEO of First Security Bank & Trust in …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2016
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Raymond James, Robert Baird reach settlements with SEC

Two investment advisory firms are settling charges related to compliance failures within their wrap fee programs, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday. SEC investigations found that St. Petersburg-based Raymond James & Associates and Milwaukee-based…
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2016
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Survey: Iowa families overestimate expected college debt

A survey by Iowa College Aid found that students and families overestimate the debt associated with college and are likely planning for the worst when preparing for the financial impact of higher education. The survey, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016
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Wells Fargo volunteers ‘earn’ $58,000 in grants for Iowa nonprofits

Seventeen nonprofit organizations throughout Iowa will receive a total of $58,000 in grants from Wells Fargo & Co. through its Volunteer Service Award program, which recognizes team members who make an exceptional impact through volunteerism. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2016
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TMG clients now issuing ‘tap and go’ debit cards

Some financial institutions in Iowa are beginning to issue the newest generation of EMV debit cards with “tap and go” capability, according to Clive-based payments processor company TMG. About five of some 75 financial institutions …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2016