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ICE Integrates RIMES ETF Data Into Suite of ETF Workflows

LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced it has integrated ETF Data managed by RIMES into several of its products, including ICE ETF Hub, ICE Portfolio Analytics and ICE FI Select. This enhancement will allow customers to access digestible and comprehensive […]

Modere Opens Brand Experience Center in New York City

Offers Customers Greater Accessibility and Immersive Product Experience NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Modere, a worldwide, live-clean lifestyle essentials brand, today announced the opening of its new brand experience center located at 155 Spring Street in SoHo in New York City. This state-of-the-art destination displays Modere’s branded, award-winning portfolio of world-class clean lifestyle products. Popular brands featured […]

Enhancing Lives with More Credit: Northern Hills Federal Credit Union Goes Live with Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform

Credit union is approving more loans to members and streamlining lending processes NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Scienaptic AI, the world’s leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, announced that Northern Hills Federal Credit Union has completed deployment and is now live on its platform. This deployment is enabling Northern Hills FCU to use AI to make sharper credit […]

BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE) Completes Name and Stock Ticker Symbol Change from Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW)

Effective at the Open of Market Trading Today, the Company Will Begin Trading as BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE) LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—BitNile Holdings, Inc, (NYSE American: NILE) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that it has completed the Company’s previously announced corporate name change from “Ault Global Holdings, Inc.” to “BitNile […]

EasyCash: An Interoperable ePayment Suite Powered by Wallet Factory Launched in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EasyCash–EasyCash, a revolutionary digital wallet solution for effortless online payments, has been recently soft-launched for iOS and Android users in Egypt. EasyCash has become the first mobile payment application for Wallet Factory that was made to align with the Egyptian interoperability market standards for QR code-based digital payments and acceptance. Via seamless integration […]

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas announces the opening of its Singapore Foreign Law Practice

MUMBAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CAM–India’s leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) announced today the opening of its new foreign law practice in Singapore, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (CAM Singapore). CAM Singapore will operate as a licensed foreign law practice offering Indian law expertise including International Arbitration. It will focus on delivering legal services across various […]

Deep Knowledge Group Announces Launch of New Strategic Project: Quant Biomarkers Company in Basel, Switzerland

The unified data-driven Biomarkers Platform specializes in the aggregation and synthesis of validated biomarker technologies for the development of sophisticated analytical products for Precision Medicine, Practical Human Longevity, InsurTech and InvestTech BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deep Knowledge Group announces the launch of a new strategic subsidiary, Quant Biomarkers, a data-driven biomedical analytical company focused on Biotechnology, Precision […]

Byline Bank Announces Plan to Consolidate Six Branches and Disposition of Real Estate

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY) (the “Company” or “Byline”), the parent company of Byline Bank (the “Bank”), today announced plans to continue to optimize its branch network, dispose of a portfolio of owned real estate properties and reduce the amount of office square footage it occupies as part of its efforts to adapt to […]

Aite-Novarica Group Recognizes Socure as the Only Vendor in Its Best-in-Class Circle Amongst Eight Competitors in Its Global Document Identification and Verification Impact Report

Socure’s ID+ Platform and Predictive DocV Outperform All Others in Vendor Stability, Client Strength and Service, and Product Features NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, announced its industry-leading predictive identity document verification product tops the list as the number one, best-in-class solution in Aite-Novarica’s Global Document Identification and […]

Paystand Puts Crypto on Its Balance Sheet, Setting a New Standard for B2B SaaS Operations

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DeFi—Paystand – the leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments – today announced it has been purchasing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) on its balance sheet. This move marks a significant milestone for B2B SaaS companies and further legitimizes the emergence of cryptocurrency as a viable balance sheet asset. Paystand’s decision to accumulate and […]

Kilroy Continues Strong 2021 Performance With Major Leasing, Development and Capital Allocation Activity

Signs 80,000 Square-Foot Lease with Major Media Company, Delivers Final Two-Thirds of Kilroy Oyster Point Phase 1 and Sells San Diego Office Property for $37 Million LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, “Kilroy”) today said its strategic focus on creating a young, contemporary and sustainable portfolio of office, life science and residential properties in […]

Twig Acquisition of Loopster

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Twig Group Ltd is pleased to announce the acquisition of Loopster Ltd, a second-hand clothing marketplace for an undisclosed amount. Twig is a London-based, next generation fintech and banking app that allows users to trade their fashion or electronic items for instant cash. Loopster, the first managed marketplace in the UK, developed a streamlined […]

Concentra Bank and Cinchy Share Award for ‘Best Core Banking Solution Provider for COVID-19 Rapid Response’

SASKATOON, Sk. & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CEBA–Concentra Bank (doing business as Wyth Financial), the leading provider of wholesale banking and trust solutions to Canadian credit unions, and Cinchy, the leading pioneer in the fast-growing Dataware space, are proud to announce they are sharing the 2021 Banking Technology Award for Best COVID Response Technology. The award, part of […]

Major Investors Back Tradeshift’s Combined SaaS and Fintech Platform Connecting the World’s Supply Chains

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tradeshift has secured more than $200m in funding and debt from a combination of existing and new investors, including Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the US. Participation also came from IDC Ventures, LUN Partners, Private Shares, and Fuel Capital who increased their existing stake in Tradeshift’s combined portfolio […]

Creator Economy, Supply Chain Software and the Metaverse Set to Drive 2022 Technology Trends, New GP Bullhound Report Predicts

Buy Now/ Pay Later, virtual doctor visits, and wearables tech to intensify Supply Chain software should see surge of adoption Workplace demographics to leverage AI/ ML to achieve more diversity NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#QR–The ‘creator economy,’ decentralized finance, supercharged supply chains, ARM-based chips, and the metaverse virtual playground are among ten key trends […]

ZenBusiness Named 2021 Winner in the BIG Award for Business

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, ZenBusiness received the Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business and was named 2021 Company of the Year. The organization’s annual program was advertised as the “_______ of the Year” program and rewards companies, products and people that are leading their respective industries. “ZenBusiness is proud to receive this recognition from the […]

Experian Named Global Fintech Leader in Center for Financial Professionals 2022 Report

Credit risk, fraud prevention categories place Experian within top overall ecosystem rankings COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, has been named a global fintech leader in the Center for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) Fintech Leaders 2022 report. The list and adjoining report are released annually by the international research organization, which […]

New Report from Majesco Underscores the Importance of Distribution Management Transformation

Optimize business operations, enable key capabilities, and rise above the competition MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the availability of a joint report from Majesco, Distribution Management: A Path to Maturity. This report highlights the importance of Distribution Management transformation and key areas carrier’s […]

ServiceSource Accelerates Its Market Momentum with the Addition of Three New Clients Spanning a Wide Range of Solutions

Company’s Approach to Solving Sales and Customer Experience Challenges Attracts High Growth Cloud Leaders DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SREV—ServiceSource International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SREV), the customer journey experience company, today announced that it has signed agreements with three new clients, providing services that span the entire sales process continuum. The new clients include a top 20 financial technology company, […]

Tavant Partners with LogRocket to Expand Data & Analytics Capabilities of VΞLOX Lending Platform

Delivering Customer Insights to Improve Your Lending Experiences Continuously SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digital—Tavant, a top Silicon Valley-based provider of digital lending technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with LogRocket, a data and analytics company based in Boston, to enhance consumer lending experiences for American homebuyers. Tavant’s AI-powered consumer lending platform – VΞLOX – provides unique, […]

ICE Launches its First Asia Ethylene Futures Contracts to Hedge Key Component in Manufacturing of Plastics and Packaging

NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch its first ethylene futures contracts on December 13. Designed for participants who need to manage their exposure to ethylene price risk from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia, the two […]

LAFCU Modernizes Member Experience by Leveraging Digital Onboarding Through Partnership With MDT

Credit union leveraging digital engagement platform to facilitate personalized, intuitive member account opening experiences FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, announced today that $942 million-asset LAFCU has successfully launched Digital Onboarding’s […]

ICE Expands Climate Change and Alternative Data Capabilities With Acquisitions of risQ and Level 11 Analytics

Leverages sophisticated geospatial data technologies for innovative services in the municipal bond, mortgage-backed security and real estate markets ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the acquisitions of risQ and Level 11 Analytics, which deploy sophisticated, data-driven technologies for managing climate […]

New Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Startups Join Mastercard Start Path Program to Jump Start New Opportunities and Solve Real-World Problems

From NFT-based rewards programs to innovative banking platforms and services, five new global cryptocurrency and digital assets startups join Mastercard’s award-winning program PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets continues to rise, a new cohort will join the Mastercard Start Path Crypto startup engagement program dedicated to exploring and solving real world problems […]

CrossLend opens Lisbon office and expands its team with a focus on digital lending solutions

BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crosslend–Building on the success of its offices in Berlin, Luxembourg, London, Frankfurt and Vienna, Berlin-based fintech CrossLend is continuing its European expansion with the opening of a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. The Lisbon team – consisting of experts with many years of experience in banking, risk management and investment in digital lending – […]

Figure Unveils First Solution for Private Companies to Raise, Manage, Trade Equity From Single Platform

Figure Equity Solutions is powered by blockchain to bring private companies effortless cap raises and liquidity SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Figure Technologies, Inc. (Figure™), a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, unveiled a first-of-its-kind solution that allows private companies to raise, manage, and trade equity on a single platform. Figure Equity Solutions […]

ZSuite Technologies Announces Integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform

ZSuite solutions now accessible via Q2’s digital banking platform and available for FIs to purchase and provide to their customers WESTWOOD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Q2—ZSuite Technologies, a financial technology company that powers community financial institutions with digital escrow products for specific commercial verticals, today announced its API integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, leveraging the Q2 Innovation […]

CLARA Analytics Launches Major Upgrade to AI-Driven MSP Compliance

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workers’ compensation claims management tools, today announced the release of MSP Compliance 2.0, a major upgrade to the company’s AI-driven offering that enables workers’ compensation carriers to generate CMS-approvable reports in just days instead of the usual four to six weeks. With […]

Popular Bank’s Easy Access Checking Receives Certification by Banking Advocates as a Safe, Affordable Account

Popular Easy Access Checking has been certified as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts as defined by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Popular Bank, a subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced that its consumer Popular Easy Access Checking was officially certified by the […]

SmartHop Closes Out Record Year with Debut of Insurance Offering for Carriers and Owner-Operators

Stress-free commercial auto and cargo insurance from SmartHop further levels the playing field for small trucking companies facing new pressures The company saw a record 15,000+ loads booked and over 14M miles driven in 2021; with its top drivers earning significantly more than the industry average Company plans to continue growing its business-in-a-box solution with […]

Community and Regional Banks Embrace Digital Transformation by Selecting FIS

Key facts PointBank, Bank of Southern California and three other community banks recently selected FIS as their new banking platform and digital provider, embracing HORIZON and Digital One as their banking and digital platforms for the future. FIS is a destination for innovative banks because of its flexible, modern solutions that scale with their growth […]

Netcapital Inc. Portfolio Company Zelgor Games Completes Third Successful Stability Test of First Mobile Game, Advances Product Toward Official Launch

Soft launch of Noobs in Space expected in 2022 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$NCPL #NetcapitalPortfolio—Netcapital Inc. (OTCQX: NCPL), a digital private markets ecosystem, today announced that portfolio company Zelgor Games has successfully completed the third stability test of its first mobile game, Noobs in Space. The stability test was conducted last month in India over a ten-day span, […]

Vergent LMS Customer Portal Provides an Omnichannel Experience for Borrowers

RIDGELAND, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vergent, a premier fintech lending platform, offers a configurable white-label customer portal to assist borrowers in originating and self-servicing loans. Vergent’s customer portal allows borrowers to easily manage their loans in one place. The portal enables borrowers to easily apply for new loans or refinance existing loans. Self-servicing is made possible with the […]

ICE Introduces Reference Data for Leveraged Loan Market

Leverages U.S. Bank’s leading loan administration franchise to offer high-quality, granular data ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced it will begin offering leveraged bank loan reference data through its ongoing collaboration with U.S. Bank. The offering will provide investors and […]

Pontoro Raises Over $6 Million Preferred Seed Round for Infrastructure Financing Digital Asset Platform

Investment round led by Ulu Ventures, with participation from Franklin Templeton, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo’s Neva Ventures group, Illuminate Financial, Adit Ventures, Fin Venture Capital, Viking Maccabee Ventures, Bloccelerate Ventures, Nevcaut Ventures, Quest Venture Partners, and others. Seed funding scales company in preparation for the launch of its institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure investing platform. MOUNTAIN VIEW, […]

New Data-Driven Insights from Juniper Square Enable General Partners to Fundraise Smarter Not Harder

Powerful new analytics software, Juniper Square Insights, optimizes fundraising; automated, investor-ready Asset Reports deliver property summaries within seconds SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CRE—Juniper Square, the leading provider of investment management solutions for commercial real estate (CRE), today announced the launch of two new product offerings, Juniper Square Insights and Asset Reports, that provide powerful analytics and streamlined […]

Deep Knowledge Group: Deep Pharma Intelligence Releases Analytical Study “5 High-impact Cancer Vaccine Platforms”

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deep Pharma Intelligence released a special report “5 High-impact Cancer Vaccine Platforms”, which profiles the ecosystem of cancer vaccines companies on the cutting-edge of the field, and identify research strategies and platforms for cancer vaccine development holding the greatest potential to lead to breakthrough innovations in the coming years. It delivers advanced market profiling, […]

Visa Introduces Crypto Advisory Services to Help Partners Navigate a New Era of Money Movement

The case for crypto is getting stronger for financial institutions; new global research finds nearly 40% of crypto owners would be likely to switch primary banks to one that offers crypto products SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of Visa’s Global Crypto Advisory Practice, an offering […]

CR2 Continues to Drive Innovation as Cardless ATM Access Goes Live in Eight Countries

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CR2—It’s a major concern for banking customers worldwide in this time of a global pandemic – how can they access their daily banking needs without touching surfaces such as ATMs? CR2 (www.CR2.com) enables you to respond to these concerns and allow your banking customers to withdraw cash without physically touching the ATM, by simply […]

i2c Sets Industry Record with More Than 20 New Implementations Across 10 Markets in November

Global payments and digital banking leader reports strong global demand for its services with another 50 new implementations slated to be completed before Q1 2022 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#credit—i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced it had deployed more than 20 new payment and digital banking programs for clients […]