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

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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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