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Press releases and announcements from the world of banking technology, fintech, payments and paytech, and the broader financial services sector, distributed by Business Wire.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. Approves Name and Investment Policy Changes

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CII–Today, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII) (the “Fund”) approved changing the name of the Fund to “BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc.” In connection with the name change, the Board has approved the adoption of a non-fundamental investment policy to invest […]

CoreStack Ranked Number 235 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 505% Revenue Growth to Growing Emphasis on Cloud Governance BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cloud–CoreStack today announced it ranked 235 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. CoreStack grew 505% during this period. “We’re […]

PatientFi Ranked 54th Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PatientFi today announced it ranked 54th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. PatientFi grew 2,566% during this period. “We are honored to be recognized once again this year by […]

Guavapay and Rangers Football Club Announce New Multi-year Partnership

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guavapay is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Rangers Football Club. As part of a multi-year agreement, Guavapay will become an Official Partner of Rangers Football Club, as well as the Official Ibrox Stadium Payment Processing Partner. As the club’s official Payment Processing Partner, MyGuava Business Point of Sale (POS) terminals will […]

data.org Launches Asia Pacific Data Capacity Accelerator

Fifth Hub Builds on Global Effort to Train One Million Purpose-Driven Data Practitioners SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, with the generous support of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, data.org launched the Asia Pacific (APAC) Data Capacity Accelerator, the fifth in a growing network of global partners that are building a workforce of purpose-driven data practitioners. The APAC […]

Airship Announces 2024 Altitude Award Winners

Asda, bol, CIMB Singapore, Sally Beauty Holdings and The Vitamin Shoppe earn top honors for capturing more value from mobile-first customer experiences PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CustomerExperience–Mobile-first customer experience company Airship today announced the winners of the 2024 Airship Altitude Awards. Asda, bol, CIMB Singapore, Sally Beauty Holdings and The Vitamin Shoppe each won their respective award […]

Greenspace Health Recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

This achievement, for the second year in a row, highlights Greenspace’s innovative Measurement-Based Care technology, behavioral health industry leadership and organizational growth. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MBC–Greenspace Health, North America’s leading Measurement-Based Care (MBC) technology provider that is empowering the transformative quality improvement of behavioral health services, today announced it has been recognized as part of the Deloitte […]

Newly Launched Tickblaze Wins Top Honors at Benzinga Fintech Awards

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh off its public launch, Tickblaze, a cutting-edge hybrid trading platform, has already emerged as a leader in the financial technology sector. At the prestigious Benzinga Fintech Awards, Tickblaze was honored with Best Automated Trading Software and Best Hybrid Trading Solution, while also earning finalist honors for Best Trading Technology and Best Day […]

Moveworks Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Moveworks earns its spot on Deloitte’s list for the second year in a row after strong demand for its agentic AI copilot MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moveworks, the leading generative AI copilot for employee support, today announced it ranked number 140 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ — a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, […]

Coro Ranked Number 51 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 2670% revenue growth to its recent funding round, product innovation, and growing network of channel partners CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coro, the leading cybersecurity platform for small and midsize businesses, today announced it ranked No. 51 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech […]

First Pacific Bank Selects Q2 to Boost its Commercial Banking Offerings

First Pacific Bank enhances business services and competitive standing with Q2 partnership AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced that First Pacific Bank has chosen Q2’s industry-leading digital banking platform to expand its capabilities and strengthen its competitive edge in the commercial banking […]

NMI Survey Finds 78% of Consumers Would Pay More to Support Small Businesses, but Flexible Payments are Key to Winning Customer Loyalty

Ahead of Small Business Saturday® and the peak holiday shopping season, embedded payments leader NMI finds that 87% of consumers say small business gifts outshine big box stores SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new survey by NMI®, a global leader in embedded payments infrastructure, reveals that 87% of consumers say gifts from small businesses are more thoughtful, […]

IRONSCALES Celebrates Fast Growth With Third Consecutive Year on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™

Email security leader attributes success to pioneering advancements in GPT-powered spear phishing simulation training and other AI-driven email security innovations ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IRONSCALES, the AI-powered email security leader protecting 15,000 global customers from advanced phishing attacks, has secured a spot on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, ranking among North America’s 500 fastest-growing companies. This marks […]

Vouched Ranked No. 2 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, Highlighting Rapid Growth in AI-Powered Identity Verification

Records 2,443% Revenue Growth with Innovative AI-Powered Identity Verification Technology SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vouched, the leader in AI-powered identity verification for critical industries, today announced it placed 2nd on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a prestigious ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. The news underscores […]

Russell Investments Canada and iCapital® Introduce Global Unlisted Infrastructure Solution for Eligible Canadian Accredited Investors

New fund provides access to some of the world’s most exclusive private infrastructure opportunities TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#assetmangement–Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments”) today announced that eligible Canadian accredited investors can now access a global unlisted infrastructure fund through a partnership with iCapital Network Canada Ltd. (“iCapital Canada”)1, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments […]

SoundHound’s Conversational AI Agents Drive Nearly 20% Productivity Increase at Apivia Courtage Contact Centers

SoundHound’s Amelia AI Agents answer customer questions on medical expense reimbursements, reducing the volume handled by employees and supporting 100K+ calls in 2024 SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SOUN #CallCenterInnovation–SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, and Apivia Courtage, part of AEMA Group, one of the world’s largest mutual and cooperative insurers, […]

ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: Serious delinquencies hit 17-month high while foreclosure activity remains historically muted

At 3.45% in October, the national delinquency rate was up 6% from the same time last year, marking five consecutive months of year-over-year increases While 30- & 60-day delinquencies decreased from September, seriously past due loans (90+ days) continued their slow rise, now up 7.3% from last year and at the highest level since May […]

Keyfactor Celebrates Fifth Year as North America’s Leading Digital Trust Provider on Deloitte’s Fast 500 List

Machine Identity Management Leader Showcases 433% Three-Year Revenue Growth; A Reflection of Enterprise’s Growing Investment into Digital Trust CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keyfactor, the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, today announced it ranked 266 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in […]

Capitolis Named to the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List

Recognition underscores Capitolis’ rapid growth and sustained innovation in the financial technology sector NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capitolis, the technology company helping to create safer and more vibrant capital markets, is excited to announce its inclusion on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list of the fastest-growing companies in North America. This marks the second consecutive year […]

Babel Street and IMTF Partner to Deliver Advanced Multi-Lingual Name Screening for Enhanced Global Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Babel Street, a leader in advanced AI, data, and analytics for global information intelligence, and IMTF, a leading global provider of anti-financial crime compliance solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce enhanced multi-lingual name screening capabilities within IMTF’s Siron®One platform. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for accurate, efficient name matching across diverse […]

SquareWorks Consulting Ranked Number 218 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 539% Revenue Growth to the growing demand for ERP software to solve the complexities of financial processes BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SquareWorks Consulting today announced it ranked 218 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th […]

Tassat Group® Partners with Veuu to Use AI and Blockchain Technology to Enhance Transparency in Healthcare Claims and Payment Processes

Collaboration will maximize cash flow management and help healthcare providers cut down on the industry’s estimated $8.3bn of annual tech and infrastructure costs NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tassat Group, Inc., the leading provider of private permissioned blockchain-based real-time settlement solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with Veuu, an innovative AI-powered healthcare fintech company, to improve the inefficiencies […]

NICE Actimize AML SaaS Solutions Chosen by TF Bank to Elevate its Financial Crime Program

Nordics-based digital bank is leveraging a comprehensive suite of AI-driven AML solutions to provide greater customer protections HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, today announced that TF Bank, Sweden, has chosen NICE Actimize AML Essentials, a cloud-based offering of end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, to elevate the digital bank’s financial crime prevention […]

Real Ranked No. 38 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Real attributes 4,062% revenue growth over three-year period to operational efficiencies derived from its technology platform and entrepreneurial model, which continue to attract agents at a record pace TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced it ranked No. […]

Coverdash Partners With LendingTree to Launch Its First-Ever Insurance Offering for Startups and SMBs

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coverdash, the fastest growing startup and SMB-focused insurtech broker, and LendingTree, the nation’s leading online financial marketplace, today announced a partnership to provide LendingTree customers with access to business insurance for the very first time. This strategic collaboration expands LendingTree’s suite of financial products for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), providing them with […]

iCapital® Expands Model Portfolio Suite to Provide Exposure to Fast-Growing Private Companies

New Growth Model Portfolio complements iCapital’s comprehensive model portfolio technology and custom model capabilities NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iCapital1, the global fintech platform driving the world’s alternative investment marketplace for the wealth and asset management industries, today announced the launch of a new iCapital Growth Model Portfolio, which enables advisors to easily integrate exposure to private equity […]

CSI Customer Consumers National Bank Celebrates 377% Growth Over 16-Year Partnership, Breaks Ground on 22nd Branch

Strong, intuitive leadership and relentless dedication to customer service are the foundation for the Ohio-based community bank’s success PADUCAH, Ky. & MINERVA, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumers National Bank, a CSI customer and rapidly expanding community bank based in northeast Ohio, plans to open its 22nd branch in Massillon, Ohio, next year. Founded in 1965, Consumers National’s community-centric […]

Telness Tech partners with Lebara to Launch New Mobile Operator in Nigeria

STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bssoss—Telness Tech, a leading telecom technology provider, is partnering with VAS2Nets and Lebara to launch a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria. The initiative will introduce a telecom service aimed at the rapidly growing telecommunications market in Nigeria. The operator will be powered by Telness Tech industry leading software and customer experience, […]

Intuit Launches AI-Powered Intuit Assist for QuickBooks, Giving Millions of Businesses a Competitive Edge

Generative-AI financial assistant gives businesses new tools to do the work for them, get paid faster, and power growth MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced the launch of Intuit Assist for QuickBooks, a generative AI (GenAI)-powered financial assistant […]

Sensedia’s Open Finance Platform Recognized as API Specialist by Altitude Consulting

Whitepaper Ranks and Reviews Best Global Open Finance and Open Banking Platforms MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sensedia is pleased to be selected as an API Specialist in Altitude Consulting’s whitepaper, Guide to the Best Open Finance Platforms. The global leader in delivering API solutions was praised for its expertise in API management and integration solutions and for proactively […]

POSaBIT Announces Full Integration of Metrc Connect

TORONTO & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF), a leading provider of point of sale software and payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, has completed work on fully integrating Metrc Connect reporting in their industry leading Point of Sale system for all states that utilize the track and trace system. “We are excited […]

Guidewire Announces 2024 Customer and Partner Awards Celebrating the Power of Agility in Action

Recognizing the outstanding achievements of its global PartnerConnect ecosystem and ‘All-Star’ customer recipients for their innovative solutions and impactful work NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE – Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) revealed the recipients of its annual customer and partner awards, including the Partner Excellence Awards recognizing partners in the Guidewire PartnerConnect program. The awards also recognize Guidewire […]

Fiserv and ADP Team Up to Empower Small Business Success

MILWAUKEE & ROSELAND, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, and ADP® (Nasdaq: ADP), a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership that brings together Fiserv’s preeminent small business solutions, including Clover® and CashFlow CentralSM, with the industry-leading small […]

Partners Group Introduces New Infrastructure Evergreen Fund in Canada

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Partners Group1, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, announced today that it is introducing access to Partners Group Next Generation Infrastructure to eligible Canadian accredited investors through a partnership with iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry. This offering will allow […]

NationsBenefits® Expands Grocery Access to United Supermarkets

Eligible Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Members can use their plan-funded supplemental benefit cards to purchase groceries at United Supermarkets stores PLANTATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NationsBenefits, the leading supplemental benefit and healthcare fintech platform for managed care organizations, has announced that Albertsons Companies, Inc.’s United Supermarkets grocery stores have joined its network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers. […]

Q2 Announces Enhanced Partnership with Larky to Deliver Personalized Marketing Experiences

The Larky nudge® platform enables Q2 Mobile Banking clients to proactively engage account holders through tailored push notification messages AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings Inc., a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced that it has executed a strategic reseller partnership with Larky. Larky offers consumer engagement technology, empowering financial institutions to […]

OXIO and MATRIXX Software Partner to Unlock the Value of Global Networks

OXIO to deploy MATRIXX digital monetization as part of its Telecom-as-a-Service solution as it scales business globally FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#TaaS—MATRIXX Software, a global leader in 5G and digital monetization solutions, today announced that OXIO is integrating the MATRIXX digital monetization platform into its cloud native Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform. OXIO, the leading TaaS provider, is […]

DR Bank Chooses Upstart’s Small-Dollar Loan Product to Expand Access to Credit

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, today announced that DR Bank, an FDIC-insured member bank, is using Upstart’s small-dollar loan product to support customers with short-term financial needs. These small relief loans are available in amounts between $250-$2,500, for periods of time between three to 18 months—at or […]

FIS Unveils Global, Multichannel Brand Campaign to Spotlight Its Market Position as the Leading Financial Technology Behind How the World Stores, Moves, and Invests Money

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, today unveils its new brand campaign, “Unlocking Financial Technology: Bringing the World’s Money into Harmony.” More than a marketing theme, the company’s campaign introduces a powerful new brand position that money has its own lifecycle, and that FIS is the financial technology provider with […]

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