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FICO and Israel’s Open-Finance.ai Partner to Transform Decision-Making Speed and Precision in Credit and Insurance

Open Banking and real-time credit assessment used to improve efficiency and expand vital financial services to more people responsibly LONDON & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FICO: Highlights: FICO and Israel’s Open-Finance.ai enter partnership agreement Open-Finance.ai aims to assist financial institutions and Fintechs in transforming decision-making for credit grantors, insurers and other firms to drive speed and […]

Fiserv Enables Financial Institutions to Better Manage Strategic Risk with Data-Driven Decision Making

Integrating a broad set of operational and transactional data with analytics modeling positions financial institutions to maintain resiliency and grow BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, is enabling financial institutions to leverage data to gain forward-looking insights into business operations and manage governance and […]

Good Finance Chooses CyberLink’s FaceMe® Facial Recognition Technology to Perform Identity Verification for Its Online Banking Services

CyberLink’s FaceMe Fintech solution combines the latest ID authentication, facial recognition and liveness detection technologies, ensuring intuitive, accurate and secure identity validation to Good Finance’s online banking customers. TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CyberLink–CyberLink Corp., a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, has partnered with Good Finance to integrate its AI facial recognition engine, FaceMe into Good […]

RoadSync Expands Payment Methods for Brokers/Carriers, Drivers and Warehouses

New connectivity in RoadSync products enables drivers to pay with a cell phone number ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments—RoadSync, the leading digital financial platform for the supply chain, today announces the launch of its direct payment solution, which streamlines the transaction between the broker/carrier and the warehouse merchant while lessening the burden on the driver. The end-to-end solution […]

ICE Launches the ESG Geo-Analyzer for Property-Level Climate Risk and Demographic Data

Analyze portfolios of commercial and residential properties, as well as Asset-backed securities and corporate operations tied to those locations ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of the ICE ESG Geo-Analyzer, which leverages ICE’s geospatial data modelling to provide […]

Janus Henderson Foundation Expands Commitment to Diversity with $450,000 Grant to Greenwood Project

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Janus Henderson Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Janus Henderson Investors, this week announced a three-year, US$450,000 grant to the Greenwood Project. The Greenwood Project exposes high-achieving Black and Latinx students to career opportunities in the financial industry through paid internships, educational field trips, a FinTech coding bootcamp, and a summer Financial Institute […]

The New York Stock Exchange Launches NYSE Institute, Championing Capital Markets and NYSE-Listed Companies

NYSE Vice Chairman John Tuttle Will Serve as President of NYSE Institute Organization Will Work with U.S. and Global Policymakers, Generate Thought Leadership, and Support Free Enterprise around the Globe NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, announced […]

Green Dot to Open Customer Support Site Near Cincinnati, Ohio

New Blue Ash, OH location will host about 100 roles focused on customer support and experience including leadership, training, front-line agents, and more AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BaaS–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and financial technology company, announced plans to open a customer service and support site in Blue Ash, Ohio, about 20 miles […]

Matrix Executions Achieves Record Equity Options Volumes; Growth Predicated on Sustained Client Focus

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#algo—Matrix Executions, LLC (“Matrix”), a broker-dealer specializing in trading workflow automation for options markets, today announced record 2022 Q1 and Q2 volume in their low-touch options execution business, along with an enhanced offering of specialized execution algos. In the first half of 2022, Matrix achieved: An all-time high in option volume and market share […]

Carefull Further Bridges Generations for Banks and Advisors with New Platform Features

To foster relationship continuity between seniors and their adult children, Carefull launches Vault and Trusted Contacts NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carefull, the first digital platform built to protect and manage the daily finances of older adults, today announced two new product features: Vault and Trusted Contacts. Integrated into the Carefull platform, these state-of-the-art features directly serve the […]

The Bankers Bank Partners with Pidgin to Enable Faster Payments for More Than 250 Community Banks

  ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pidgin, a secure real-time payments platform built for the future of payments, announced that The Bankers Bank, a leading provider of correspondent services to community banks with more than $200 million in assets, is extending the platform to its more than 250 banks across Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The Bankers Bank is […]

Duality Advances Homomorphic Encryption Landscape

Intel Amongst Renown Cryptographer Community Supporting Revolutionary New OpenFHE Library HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Duality Technologies, the leader in privacy preserving data collaboration today announced the launch of their highly advanced open-source fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) library in cooperation with a who’s who in cryptography. Intel, Samsung, University of California – San Diego, and MIT join Duality […]

Discover Partners With Artist and Influencer to Create Next Design for Discover® Student Cards

Discover invites public to vote between three original designs created by Dana Komsky RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starting today, Discover is inviting students to select the next design for the Discover Student Cards. Students can vote from three designs created by artist Dana Komsky and the design with the most votes will become an option for Discover […]

Paragon Data Labs Welcomes New Client Schonfeld Strategic Advisors; Highlighting the Need for Adaptable Compliance Technology Solutions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CloudBasedTechnology–Paragon Data Labs (“Paragon”), a state-of-the-art compliance technology company, announces the signing of Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC (“Schonfeld”) to Paragon’s revolutionary cloud-based compliance platform. The partnership solidifies the fast-paced growth of Paragon, signaling an increasing demand for customization and scalability among large financial institutions. “We are consistently evaluating our service providers and infrastructure […]

TELUS International AI Data Solutions Opens High-Tech Site in Ireland

US$1.5 million investment in Ballina, County Mayo further strengthens the company’s global leadership in AI data; TELUS International continues to be a leading employer across Ireland with inspiring locations in Dublin, Cork and Ballina VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TELUS International, a leading digital customer experience (CX) innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation solutions for global […]

Intelly Launches an Innovative Real Estate Investment Platform on 20 July 2022

Ismet Tasceken, CEO of fintech company Intelly, has launched their new, much-anticipated investment platform that uses blockchain-based tokenization technology to make property investing accessible to everyone. GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blockchain fintech company Intelly is launching a fractional NFT (F-NFT) real estate investment platform on July 20th. Investors will be given access to property investments worldwide using Intelly’s […]

FIS Expands Wealth Offerings in the United Kingdom with New Pension Services

Key facts FIS has enhanced its wealth management solutions to include self-invested personal pension (SIPP) servicing in the U.K. with Quai Digital Enhancing its current infrastructure and services, Quai will utilize wealth management and service solutions from FIS to operate its savings and investment business. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) has announced it […]

Southland Credit Union Launches Mobile Cryptocurrency Service Alongside $5 Bitcoin Promotion

Southland is the second credit union in the Southern California area to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling services through NYDIG LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Banking–Southland Credit Union, a billion-dollar credit union, today announced the company’s partnership with NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company. As the latest early adopter of cryptocurrency services, Southland will be the second credit […]

True North Networks and RightSize Solutions Combine to Form Visory

Visory Becomes a Leading Provider of Technology Management, Cybersecurity and Hosting Solutions for RIAs, Accountants and Others CHESTERFIELD, Mo. & SWANZEY, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#RIAs—True North Networks has joined forces with RightSize Solutions to become Visory, a leading provider of technology management, cybersecurity and hosting solutions for independent registered investment advisors (RIAs). True North Networks provides SEC-compliant […]

Meow Closes $22 Million Series A Funding as Corporate Treasuries Embrace DeFi Investing Options

Tiger Global Leads Round, Supporting Rapid Adoption of Compliant-First, Crypto-Enabled Corporate Investing Opportunity NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Meow, the compliant crypto yield offering for corporate treasuries, today announced it has closed on $22 million in Series A financing. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from QED Investors, leading cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and others, and […]

Paystand Launches the World’s First AR-Centric Dynamic Discounting Application, Powered by Blockchain Smart Contracts

Based on blockchain-powered Ethereum smart contracts, the service enables AR teams to get paid early, without any third-party fees SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paystand, the leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments, today launched the world’s first dynamic discounting application designed for seller accounts receivable (AR) teams and powered by Ethereum smart contracts. This is the first solution […]

Juniper Research: Tokenised Payment Transactions to Exceed 1 Trillion Globally by 2026; Driven by Click-to-Pay

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#paymenttokenization–A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1 trillion globally by 2026; rising from 680 billion in 2022. This represents growth of 58% over the next 4 years. It attributed this growth to the rise of ‘one-click’ solutions, such as Click-to-Pay, using card-on-file […]

Razer x BAPE® 2.0 Debuts Razer’s Largest Collection Ever in the Second Collaboration With Streetwear Icon, BAPE®

After an incredibly successful collaboration in December 2020, A Gaming Ape is back with a new exclusive line of apparel and gaming peripherals with more designs and colorways, including Razer’s Quartz for the first time. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced that it has partnered with Japanese streetwear brand […]

Zions Bancorporation Celebrates the Opening of Its Technology Center in Midvale With Ribbon-Cutting Event

The campus represents the company’s long-term commitment to advanced financial technology, economic growth and supporting local communities SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION) today hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill Environmental Protection Agency Superfund site, the sustainably built campus […]

Battery Ventures Closes New Funds Totaling More Than $3.8 Billion

Global, Multi-Stage Investment Firm Names Smotherman General Partner, Promotes Shalev to Partner; Firm Also Ramps Up Operational Services to Portfolio BOSTON & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#industrialtech—Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, has closed new funds totaling $3.8 billion to continue backing innovative companies worldwide in a variety of sectors. The new funds—raised as Battery approaches […]

Clair and Criterion Join Forces to Offer On-Demand Pay to Hundreds of Mid-Market Businesses

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#earnedwageaccess—Clair, a New York based mission driven digital banking platform, announced a partnership with Criterion to offer free on-demand pay through Clair to the HCM software firm’s clients and employees. Criterion empowers organizations to streamline their critical HR, payroll, talent engagement, and workforce management processes. By partnering with Clair, they extend that mission […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Introduces Calendar Year Inflation Expectations to ICE U.S. Dollar Inflation Expectations Index Family

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) is introducing full calendar year inflation expectations to the ICE U.S. Dollar Inflation Expectations Index Family. Inflation expectations are crucial to financial markets and to policy makers. In March 2022, IBA […]

Better Takes Next Step Towards Going Public, Announces Filing by Aurora Acquisition Corp. of Amended Form S-4

Digital homeownership company has originated more than $100B of mortgages since its inception in 2016 Harit Talwar joins as Chairman of the Board Proceeds would be used to double down on Better’s mission of serving customers’ homeownership aspirations NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Better HoldCo, Inc. (“Better” or the “Company”), a leading digital homeownership company, has continued the […]

CIBC Innovation Banking Provides £40 Million Growth Financing to Fintech Company Smart to Accelerate Growth and Acquisitions

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce £40 million of growth financing for London-based Smart, a leading retirement technology provider. Smart will use the capital to expand its market growth, accelerate the launch of strategic products, and undertake acquisitions. Smart launched in 2015 with the goal of making pension auto-enrolment and administration simple for […]

Moove Closes R300 Million Financing from Absa

World’s First Mobility Fintech Furthers Sub-Saharan Expansion As Total Funding Reaches Over $200mn Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech, has secured a financing facility totalling R300 million (US$20 million) from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, making this the first bank relationship for the two-year old company. Since first launching in South Africa during Q4 2021, […]

Tech Success Story VGW Partners With Featurespace

Featurespace to provide VGW with cloud-based secure solution; Partnership will protect gamers while reducing friction SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fast-growing technology company VGW has partnered with Featurespace to embed a world-leading fraud solution on its platform. Featurespace will deploy the ARIC™ Risk Hub as cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) to VGW, a creator of market-leading online social […]

Q2 Announces 2022 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Report

The second annual report highlights how Q2 is fulfilling its mission, building a culture for positive change and addressing ESG opportunities AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today released its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights how the […]

Velocity’s Consumer Liquidity Engine™ Selected as a Finalist in NAFCU’s 2022 Innovation Awards

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ConsumerLiquidityEngine–Velocity Solutions announces that its Consumer Liquidity Engine™ has been selected as a finalist in NAFCU’s 2022 Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards is an annual program presented by NAFCU Services that honors the transformational and valuable contributions to the credit union industry. All entries are evaluated by a panel of top executives […]

DriveWealth Global Investor Study: Millennials Move Beyond Meme Stocks, Demand More Choices as Trading Remained High Despite Market Lows

Younger investors with smaller pockets are driving greater influence over the investment technology ecosystem JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DriveWealth, LLC, a global fintech investment rail and pioneer in fractional investing, today released its new DriveTrends study, “The Year of The Millennial Trader: Trading Remained Trendy Despite Market Uncertainty,” a closer look at how the first prolonged […]

Distributed Ventures Leads $6 Million Seed Series Investment in Posterity Health, the Industry’s First Digital Male Fertility Center of Excellence

Posterity Health provides a unique male infertility-focused approach for couples during their family building journey NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Distributed Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in Insurtech, Healthtech and Fintech investments, announced today it has led a $6 million Seed Series investment in Posterity Health, the only digital male fertility center of excellence that offers […]

Bregal Sagemount Announces Strategic Growth Investment in BuildingLink

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bregal Sagemount (“Sagemount”), a leading growth-focused private equity firm, today announced a strategic growth investment in BuildingLink, a leading provider of operations and resident engagement software for luxury residential properties worldwide. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in New York City, BuildingLink provides property managers with the tools to optimize […]

DataVisor Selected for AIFinTech100 2022

Prestigious award underscores DataVisor’s innovation and market leadership in fraud and risk management MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—DataVisor, the market leader in fraud and risk management, announced today that it has been included on FinTech Global’s second annual AIFinTech100, a prestigious ranking that recognizes and highlights the world’s most innovative FinTech solution providers. Organizations selected for […]