Open Solutions IA Systems Teams Up With Credit Union Times and Raddon Financial Group to Host Northeast Lending Forum

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Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:00pm EDT

Organizations Present Timely Lending Topics, Offer Insight into Today`s Lending
Landscape
ALBANY, N.Y. & GLASTONBURY, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
IA Systems, an Open Solutions business unit and provider of innovative lending
software to financial institutions, announced it will host the first Northeast
Lending Forum on Friday, May 29, at the Hilton Newark Penn Station in Newark,
NJ. Credit Union Times and Raddon Financial Group (RFG) will co-host the free
event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will have the
opportunity to attend the following timely presentations: "How to effectively
lend in a recession," "What is the quality of my lending portfolio?" and "The
latest compliance issues for lenders." 

"The credit squeeze has created a unique opportunity for credit unions with
liquidity, and we`re helping clients leverage this opportunity to build their
lending portfolios," offered Fabio Biasella, vice president and managing
director of RFG`s strategic advisory services. 

"We all realize the lending landscape has changed across the country," said Lisa
Santy, director of Loan Origination Solutions for Open Solutions IA Systems.
"We`ve asked two industry leaders to join us in New Jersey next month to share
their knowledge and expertise in the lending arena. In return, we`re hoping to
learn more from participants on what they are encountering on a daily basis at
their organizations." 

The hosts also added an incentive for attending. "We understand travel budgets
have been cut during these tough economics times; therefore, this event will be
free," added Santy. "The economy should not inhibit us from holding educational
forums and meeting with our peers. In fact, we believe now is a critical time to
share our knowledge and experiences collectively. The more we can learn today,
the better chance we`ll have at achieving success in the future." 

Following this initial forum, IA Systems is planning to host additional sessions
in the Midwest, West and Southern regions of the country. Additional information
on the Northeast Lending Forum can be obtained by calling 800-803-7554 x279 or
online at www.iasystems.com. 

About Credit Union Times

Established in 1990, Credit Union Times is the nation's leading weekly credit
union news publication. Cutimes.com is also the only credit union news site
providing updated information throughout the day as it breaks. Credit Union
Times sets the standard for credit union journalism excellence and carries more
paid advertising than any other credit union publication. 

In addition to breaking news, Credit Union Times offers trends stories,
features, on-site conference coverage, statistical analysis and expert
technology coverage. With a growing stable of products, including events,
Webinars and custom publishing opportunities, Credit Union Times offers readers
and advertisers many ways to get connected with the dynamic credit union
industry. Respected. Connected. Committed.

About Raddon Financial Group

Since 1983, Raddon Financial Group (RFG) has been providing research-based
solutions to the financial services industry. RFG offers a unique blend of
strategic foresight, objective intelligence and industry expertise through our
consulting, marketing, research and software solutions. Through RFG, clients
gain a competitive advantage, develop strategies for sustainable growth and
improve financial performance. 

About Open Solutions IA Systems

IA Systems, an Open Solutions business unit, provides high-quality software
solutions and services that automate lending operations and streamline business
processes for the financial services industry. 

Our flagship product, StreamLend Velocity, provides credit unions, banks and
other financial institutions with a loan origination system that is one of the
most powerful, flexible and easy to use products in the lending industry. For
more information about IA Systems and its products and services, visit
www.IASystems.com or call 800-803-7554 ext. 279. 

About Open Solutions Inc.

Open Solutions Inc. offers a fully-featured strategic information management
product platform that integrates core processing applications built on a single
centralized Oracle relational database, with Internet banking, cash management,
CRM/business intelligence, financial accounting and management tools,
profitability tools, wealth management, imaging, digital documents, interactive
voice response, technology services, HSAs, payments and loan origination
solutions. Open Solutions` full suite of products and services allows banks,
thrifts, credit unions and financial services providers in the United States,
Canada and internationally to better compete in today`s aggressive financial
services marketplace, and expand and tap their trusted financial relationships,
client affinity, community presence and personalized service. 

For more information about Open Solutions, contact Deborah Katz at
deb.katz@opensolutions.com, phone 860-815-5385 or fax 860-815-5803. Visit Open
Solutions at www.opensolutions.com. 

Open Solutions Inc. is a registered trademark of Open Solutions Inc. All other
company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright 2009 Open Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 

Editor`s Note: The correct usage of the company name, Open Solutions Inc., is
either referring to it as Open Solutions Inc. or Open Solutions. Open Solutions
no longer uses the acronym of OSI to refer to the company. 





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