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Fiserv Selects New Jersey as a Location for Future Growth

Berkeley Heights becomes one of the largest fintech hubs on the East Coast BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced a commitment to continue and expand its presence in New Jersey. The company will add approximately 2,000 jobs to its existing presence and invest in a […]

Visa to Expand Presence in Atlanta

New office hub and investments in the market will support Visa clients, partners and local communities SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today plans to grow its presence in Atlanta, including opening a new office in 2022. “As Visa continues to grow, it is critical we have a strong local presence in areas where […]

Chisel AI’s Submission Intake and Policy Checking Technologies Implemented by Zurich North America’s Construction Business

Automated Underwriting and Placement Workflows Powered by AI Enhance Policy Quality and Speed of Issuance TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chisel AI, a technology provider for the global insurance industry, today announced that global insurance carrier, Zurich North America has implemented its Submission Intake and Policy Check solutions to automate core Construction underwriting and placement processes, ensure policy quality, […]

Discover Expands its College Payment Solutions through Partnership with Phood’s Meal Delivery Program

RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover, a leading digital bank and payments company, will be supporting Phood’s new meal delivery program for college students by opening up access to merchants that run on the Discover network. This industry-first partnership will provide a mobile app that allows higher education students to easily sign-up, and load their meal plan and […]

Enkasa Announces Closing of $3M Seed Financing, Launches Real Estate Platform to Help People Buy and Remodel Their Dream Home

—The brokerage brings new tools and contractor expertise to help homebuyers and sellers plan and carry out remodels with confidence— LAFAYETTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enkasa—a residential real estate platform that provides powerful new tools to help people remodel when buying a home—today announced its highly-anticipated public launch. ​​Serving the Bay Area, Enkasa is a one-of-a-kind residential brokerage […]

Temenos Only Vendor Rated Best-in-Class in Aite Matrix Evaluation of US Digital Banking Solutions

Temenos edges the competition as the only vendor to achieve “best-in-class” status in the Aite Matrix Evaluation: US Digital Banking Engagement of Core Banking Providers 2021 Temenos Infinity platform heralded for openness, fintech ecosystem, conversational banking, and a forward-looking approach to financial wellness Temenos scored the highest for three out of four categories: vendor stability, […]

Connected Motor Insurtech Ticker and Abacai Group Partner to Extend Capacity and Enhance Pricing Sophistication, Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Connected motor insurtech Ticker and Abacai Group have partnered to increase Ticker’s capacity and introduce new levels of pricing sophistication, bringing connected insurance to a much wider market. Founded in 2018 and launched in 2019 with the backing of Munich Re Ventures, Ticker has been rolling out its cover for drivers who face high […]

UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces that it will Compel ICE Benchmark Administration to Publish 1-, 3- and 6-Month Sterling and Japanese yen “synthetic” LIBOR

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today noted that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will compel ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA), the authorized and regulated administrator of LIBOR®, to publish the 1-, 3- and 6-Month sterling and Japanese yen LIBOR settings under a changed, unrepresentative, […]

ACI Worldwide Wins Juniper Future Digital Awards for Merchant Payments and Retail Innovation

Juniper Research recognizes ACI as a winner in three categories, including “Payments Innovation of the Year” MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, has been recognized by Juniper Research, winning three awards for innovation in payments and retail at its Future Digital Awards 2021 Fintech & […]

American Equity to Partner with World-Class Investment Managers For Core Fixed Income Investing

Decision Allows Company to Focus on Private Asset Investments WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Equity Investment Life Holding Company® (NYSE: AEL) (American Equity) announced today it will partner with BlackRock and Conning, two world-class leaders for core fixed income and syndicated private placement investments. The transitions to these two managers will be initiated in the […]

Exdion EDGE Platform Automates Insurance Broker Policy Life Cycle

New Platform Boosts Efficiency, Improves Accuracy, Speeds Processes, and Lowers Costs PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exdion Solutions, Inc. today unveiled its new suite of commercial insurance policy servicing products, called Exdion EDGE. The Exdion EDGE platform dynamically integrates various pieces of the policy lifecycle – renewal, new business acquisition, policy issuance administration and carrier coverage analysis, for […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO BitPay and Verifone Partner to Exclusively Enable Cryptocurrency Acceptance on Payment Terminals and In-App/eCommerce

Crypto payments to move mainstream as major retailers and SMBs alike can now accept crypto and get settlement in traditional currency ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. The release reads: BitPay and Verifone Partner to Exclusively Enable Cryptocurrency Acceptance on Payment Terminals and In-App/eCommerce Crypto payments to move mainstream as major […]

Stake Announces Closing of $4 Million Seed Capital Investment

—Stake is creating the future of FinTech powered real estate with Cash Back rewards.— NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stake—the first company creating the future of FinTech powered real estate with Cash Back rewards—today announced that it has closed its seed funding of over $4 million. The round was led by Shadow Ventures, a thesis centered venture capital […]

TigerWit Expands Global Services with Opening of Botswana Office

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Affiliates–TigerWit, a leading financial services provider, announces plans to open offices in Southern Africa in the Republic of Botswana. TigerWit plans to open its sales and customer service centre in the Republic of Botswana to expand its presence and education in the region due to the growing demand. The company is planning to expand […]

CAIS Expands Independent Broker Dealer Relationships with Alts Education

CAIS IQ empowers financial advisors and home offices with personalized alternative investment education, insights, and data analytics NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced CAIS IQ is supporting independent broker dealers and home offices through its membership and sponsorship of two leading trade associations: the Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) […]

Stockperks Launches Shareholder Perks Programs for Three Leading Companies

SmileDirectClub, iRobot and Delek to offer innovative shareholder perks on the Stockperks platform NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$DK #fintech–Stockperks, the first platform to seamlessly connect public companies with their retail investors, today announced the launch of shareholder perks for three leading companies. The addition of perks from SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ:SDC), iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) and Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK) […]

MyComplianceOffice Expands Innovative Approach to Compliance with the Acquisition of Governor Software

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#asiarisk—MyComplianceOffice Ltd. (“MCO”), a company focused on creating valued compliance solutions for financial services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Governor Software, a leading technology in compliance governance and oversight solutions. Arising from an extended partnership, the acquisition brings compliance oversight innovation with visual mapping of global regulations, as well as the expertise […]

Luma Financial Technologies Enhances Market-Leading Platform with API Pricing Feature

Luma’s latest development allows for a more rapid and thorough price discovery of customized structured products CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Luma–Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), the world’s top independent and most objective, multi-issuer structured products and annuities platform, is pleased to announce the latest enhancement to the Luma platform, API technology for automated pricing of customized products. Luma’s adaptive […]

Clock out and Cash Out: Clair and Workwell Technologies™ Partner to Launch a Time Clock That Pays You Instantly

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#earnedwageaccess–Time and attendance technology has transformed the traditional punch time clock into an all-in-one business solution. With biometric technology to curb buddy punching and cloud software that automates labor intensive timekeeping and employee management tasks, time clocks now do so much more than just track time. Today Clair, a New York-based financial technology […]

Wilshire Partners with FinTech Firm GoalBased Investors to Fuel New Retail Mobile App with Institutional-Quality Manager Research

App helps democratize access to goal-based financial planning and advice for individual investors, backed by the same research used to advise large institutions. SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm, today announced a partnership with GoalBased Investors (GBI), a new fintech company that connects investors and advisors with a community-driven mobile app. […]

The Andover Companies Select Majesco’s LossControl360 for Commercial and Personal Lines to Enable Underwriting Innovation

Implementation will drive business efficiencies, automate processes, and optimize underwriting MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced that The Andover Companies, a leading multi-line personal and commercial insurance company selected Utilant LossControl360 for its commercial and personal lines business, based on the platform’s extensive capabilities. […]

Outseer Fall ‘21 Release Introduces Critical Enhancements to Market Leading 3-D Secure Technology as Adoption and Transactions Skyrocket

Latest quarterly product update brings new security controls to Outseer Fraud Manager and improved cyber intelligence visibility to Outseer FraudAction BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Outseer, the leader in payment authentication and monitoring solutions, today announced details for its Fall ‘21 Release, Outseer’s quarterly product innovation update. Outseer customers can look forward to advances in product efficacy, user […]

InvoiceCloud’s Electronic Payments Apps Now Available in Guidewire Marketplace

InvoiceCloud’s integrations for PolicyCenter and BillingCenter to streamline the payment and collections process for insurers, while engaging policyholders BOSTON & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment services and Guidewire PartnerConnect Solution partner, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) today announced that InvoiceCloud’s new Ready for Guidewire validated accelerators for PolicyCenter […]

Flexiti Launches 0% Interest Financing at 78 London Drugs Locations

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bnpl–Flexiti Financial Inc. (“Flexiti”), a leading provider of buy now, pay later point-of-sale consumer financing solutions for retailers, announced today it has launched its 0% interest1 financing solution at London Drugs. This launch follows a successful pilot program in select London Drugs locations that launched earlier this year. Through Flexiti’s omni-channel solution, customers can […]

Golding enters impact market with €300m global private equity fund

Core strategy based on environmental and social impact goals Geographic focus on Europe, North America and emerging markets Core investment areas will be green solutions, sustainable agricultural technologies and financial services Target return of 12 to 14 per cent net IRR planned MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Golding Capital Partners is driving the strategic expansion of its impact investing […]

SambaNova Systems to Showcase World’s Most Advanced Software, Hardware and Services for AI at GITEX 2021

The Silicon Valley-based company will show off its state-of-the-art Dataflow-as-a-Service™ offering, which will advance AI and Machine Learning adoption in the Middle East PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SambaNova Systems, the company building the industry’s most advanced software, hardware and services to run AI applications, announced today that it will be attending GITEX Technology Week 2021 as […]

Transact Wins Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Company Receives Gold Stevie® Award for Achievement in Product Innovation Vice President of Product Management Erica Bass Wins Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Transact, the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, today announced two wins in the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Transact […]

ApexEdge Wins “Best Embedded Finance Solution” At 2021 Finovate Awards

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—ApexEdge, a partner-enablement platform that offers monthly bill and subscription management solutions to support the financial health of consumers, was recognized as “Best Embedded Finance Solution” at the 2021 Finovate Awards. The annual awards program recognizes excellence in fintech across 25 different categories and highlights the strong work done by the companies who are […]

Wolters Kluwer triumphs with nine 2021 International Business Awards

Product innovation, customer service excellence reflected in financial technology wins MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WoltersKluwer—Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has earned nine 2021 International Business Awards, part of the esteemed Stevie Awards program, for product innovation and customer service excellence. The wins include a Gold-level award for OneSumX® for Compliance Program Management, several distinctions for the use of artificial […]

Guardicore Collaborates with Amdocs to Elevate Globe Telecom’s Cloud Security

Guardicore’s Centra Security Platform will provide software-based segmentation to significantly improve Globe’s cloud security environment with superior transparency into network traffic BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guardicore, the segmentation company simplifying Zero Trust enforcement, today announced a strategic engagement with Amdocs, a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, to implement its Centra Security Platform […]

BHMI Joins the U.S. Payments Forum

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Supporting the need for industry collaboration on emerging technologies impacting the payments ecosystem, leading enterprise software applications provider BHMI announced it has officially joined the U.S. Payments Forum. As a national, cross-body organization focused on key issues impacting the payments industry, the U.S. Payments Forum promotes the efficient and effective introduction of new […]

Smart Cover Launches Insurtech App Providing Home Emergency and Appliance Repair, Motor Breakdown with optional Private GP Service

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On the 1st September 2021, Smart Cover launched its ground-breaking app, allowing users to gain direct access to their Smart Cover policies from their Smartphones. The soft launch of the app will be on an invitation-only basis for selected Smart Cover customers. As a reward, the participating customers will receive up to 6 months […]

Flexiti Places 13th on The Globe and Mail’s Third-annual Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bnpl–Flexiti Financial Inc. (“Flexiti”), a leading provider of buy now, pay later point-of-sale consumer financing solutions for retailers, is pleased to announce it placed 13th on the 2021 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Flexiti earned its spot with three-year […]

ICE Expands Global Natural Gas Liquids Complex with the Launch of a Liquid Petroleum Gas Houston to Chiba Freight Future Based on Baltic’s BLPG3 Assessment

LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, announced that it plans to launch a new freight futures contract based on the Baltic Exchange’s liquid petroleum gas (LPG) assessment for the Houston to Chiba route on September 27. The contract, called the LPG (BLPG3) Forward […]

NuArca Labs Debuts First-Ever Event Ticketing NFT Platform Marketplace for Miami Crypto Conference

Blockchain-built NFT Ticket Platform to Power Virtual and In-Person Experience for Conference Attendees Nov.10-12, 2021 WOBURN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NuArca Labs, the NFT division of NuArca, the global blockchain and AI solutions leader for the FinTech, Energy, and Consumer Identity Security Industries, announced today that it has partnered with the Miami Crypto Experience to offer a Dynamic, […]

The New Kaira X Joins Razer’s Expanding Family of Console Gaming Hardware

Razer adds a range of colorful headsets, controller charging stands, and white versions of the Kaira, Kaira Pro, and Wolverine V2 to its console line-up for Xbox and PlayStation IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced several new additions to its expanding console range with […]

Clik2pay Launches Credit Card Alternative for Online Shopping

E-commerce offering improves customer experience and reduces retailer payment costs TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Payment service provider Clik2pay has launched its latest product, which allows consumers to pay for online purchases directly from their bank accounts. This first-of-its-kind development was pre-launched with Canada’s largest retailers at RCC Store – and comes at a key moment in time given […]

DeepTarget’s Digital Experience Platform and 3D StoryTeller Recognized As A Finalist in Fintech Future’s Banking Tech Awards 2021

MADISON, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DeepTarget Inc., a solution provider that utilizes data mining and business intelligence to deliver targeted engagements across digital channels for financial institutions, today announced its Digital Experience Platform and 3D StoryTeller™ were selected as finalists in the “Best Smart Banking Tech Solution” category of the Banking Tech Awards 2021, powered by FinTech Futures, […]

FINEOS, the Global Market Leader Core Administration Platform for Employee Benefits Market, Doubles Down on Sponsorship of Multiple InsureTech Connect Live Events

InsureTech Connect Gold Sponsor Official InsureTech Connect Music Sponsor InsureTech Exhibitor Showcasing Kelly’s Pub Inaugural GroupTech Connect Co-Sponsor ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#employeebenefits—FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL) today announced multiple sponsorships of InsureTech Connect, which takes place live in Las Vegas, October 4-6, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay. As the world’s largest insurtech event, InsureTech Connect offers unparalleled access to […]

When I Work and Clair Partner to Offer Free Payday Wallets to More Than 200,000 Workplaces

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#earnedwageaccess—When I Work, a Minnesota-based leading scheduling and time-tracking platform, and Clair, a New York-based financial technology company today announced a partnership to offer free on-demand pay through Clair’s Payday Wallet to the more than 200,000 shift-based workplaces that use When I Work. Through this partnership, When I Work and Clair build on […]