FIS Announces Katy Thompson as Chief Audit Executive

FIS™ (NYSE:FIS), the world’s largest provider of banking and payments technology, today announced that Katy Thompson has been named Chief Audit Executive. Upon assuming this position, Thompson will have global responsibility for the successful planning, execution and strategic direction of the FIS internal audit function and will report directly to the Audit Committee of the FIS Board of Directors.

Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation Reports Improved First Quarter 2012 Results

Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation (the "Company" NASDAQ symbol: ACFC), the holding company for Atlantic Coast Bank (the "Bank"), today reported improved financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Health Management to Present at Investor Conferences in May

Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HMA) today announced that senior management will present at the following investor conferences in May 2012:

First Internet Bank Chairman and CEO to Speak at Community Bankers Conference

First Internet Bank today announced its Chairman and CEO, David Becker, will be a featured panelist at the SNL Community Bankers Conference in Tampa, FL, on May 3, 2012. Mr. Becker will participate in a discussion on operational optimization and technology.

Ocean Bank Reports $8.9 Million Profit in First Quarter, Rise in Equity Capital

Ocean Bank announced today net income of $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2012, coupled with continuing progress in reducing nonperforming assets and increasing equity capital.

Online Broker TradeKing Releases Key Enhancements to its Open Application Programming Interface (API)

TradeKing Continues to Innovate, Support Highly Customized Trading Experiences for Retail Investors

The Beacon Council Honors Benworth Capital Partners as Financial Services Company of the Year

South Florida-Based Real Estate Finance and Investment Firm Achieves Top Industry Honor at the 10th Annual Beacon Awards

First Capital Provides $9 Million Credit Facility to Omni Valve Company, LLC

First Capital, a national commercial finance company, announced that it has provided a $9 million Asset-Based credit facility to Omni Valve Company, LLC, a provider of valve solutions to the global energy market. The senior credit facility consists of a $9 million working capital revolver secured by accounts receivable and inventory.

Sunset Brands, Inc., Announces Completed Acquisition of HAF Investment Holdings, LLC, and New dba to Align with Business Focus

Sunset Brands, Inc., (SSBN), a Nevada corporation, trading on the Over the Counter (OTC) markets “pink sheets” as SSBN, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of HAF Investment Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, originally announced on January 18, 2012.

NTE Energy Awarded Patent for Biomass Hybrid Renewable Energy Technology

NTE Energy is pleased to announce it has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its proprietary biomass hybrid renewable energy technology. This technology revolutionizes the production of renewable energy by allowing the simultaneous operation of a biomass energy cycle in concert with a traditional power plant. Patent number US 8,161,724 was issued on April 24, 2012.

BKF Capital Group, Inc. Announces Resignation of CFO

BKF Capital Group Inc. (OTCQB:BKFG), a publicly traded company, announced that Maria Fregosi, the Chief Financial Officer of BKF Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”) submitted her resignation to the Company. Ms. Fregosi’s resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors of the Company effective April 25, 2012.