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CAIS Partners with Buckingham Strategic Wealth to Deepen Learning and Development Opportunities for the Wealth Management Community

Partnership broadens CAIS IQ offering with original content to empower financial advisors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAIS, the industry-leading alternative investment and financial education platform, today announced a partnership with Focus Financial Partners firm Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC (“Buckingham”), an independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm with approximately $21 billion in AUM and over 40 locations nationwide […]

Fintech Stampli Launches New Partner Program for AP Automation

AP Automation & B2B payment leader offers competitive revenue share program to help firms accelerate Mid-Market to Enterprise client’s digital transformation with award-winning accounts payable platform. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stampli, a leader in AI-driven Accounts Payable (AP) automation, is introducing a new partner program for accounting firms, bookkeeping services, resellers, consultants, and ERP providers to […]

BofA Takes Stress out of Business Travel with Executive Explorer Credit Card and New Cardholder App

New Products Available to the Bank’s Corporate and Commercial Clients in North America, Europe and Asia NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America has launched a new commercial credit card that includes premium benefits for frequent business travelers and executives called Executive Explorer1. The card program offers generous statement credits for travel perks and enhanced insurance coverage2 […]

Cirrus Accelerates $10B in Loans and Grants Originated Through its Platform

EVERGREEN, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Banking–Following a company rebrand and recent enhancements to its cloud-based document management software, Cirrus has announced that its customers have successfully accelerated the origination of more than $10 billion in loans and grants through its platform. The Cirrus portal has streamlined the loan application and funding process for many commercial real estate and […]

Numerated Adds New Secured Lending Features to Its Digital Lending Platform for Banks & Credit Unions

Financial institutions like Banc of California are now benefitting from a single digital lending platform for unsecured and secured business lending products BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Numerated, the fast-growing fintech making business banking easy for financial institutions and their clients, has added new secured lending features to its digital lending platform to take the work out of business […]

Driving Minnesota: Drive Appeal to Deploy Scienaptic’s AI Platform to Enhance Credit Accessibility

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Drive Appeal has selected its AI-powered platform. The implementation will enable Drive Appeal to approve more loans and enhance the used car financing experience. Since opening its doors in 2008, Drive Appeal (formerly AC Motors) has kept a firm commitment to its […]

airSlate Announces “Back to Business” Sweepstakes Winners

10 winners will receive a free subscription for the company’s award-winning electronic signature solution, signNow, in honor of National eSignature Day BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of National eSignature Day, airSlate, a leader in workflow automation solutions, invited small businesses to get “Back to Business” and enter to win for the chance to receive an annual subscription […]

CoreChain Raises $1.25M to Revolutionize B2B Payments for the Enterprise With Blockchain Technology

B2B network uses enterprise blockchain technology to streamline the exchange of transaction data and funds NEW HAVEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#blockchain—CoreChain Technologies, the digital B2B payments network built on blockchain, today announced it has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed funding from investors that include Ulu Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Bloccelerate VC and New Form Capital. The funding will […]

Chelsea Football Club Completes Implementation of Clover to Enable Cashless, Contact-Free Payments Experience

Clover devices enable payments for food, beverages, programmes and more BROOKFIELD, Wis. & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Chelsea Football Club fans return to Stamford Bridge today they will enjoy a completely cashless payments experience thanks to the deployment of the innovative Clover® platform from Fiserv, Inc., (NASDAQ: FISV). More than 200 Clover point-of-sale (POS) devices and handheld […]

Deel, the Leading Platform for Global Hiring and Payments, Acquires Zeitgold to Strengthen Payroll & AI Offerings

This is Deel’s first acquisition since the company raised $156M Series C SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deel, the market leader in the global payroll and compliance space, announced today that it had joined forces with Zeitgold to fuel international growth and enhance the depth and breadth of its product offerings. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for […]

Sonect: Italy Scores Again in Lottery Terminal Revolution – Free Access to Cash Solution Is Ready and Primed for the UK

New solution will make lottery retailers the UK public’s number one choice for guaranteed free access to cash – 95% of the UK population live within one mile of a lottery terminal Sonect’s deal with Lottomatica and BNL Bank in Italy will enable 35,000 Italian lottery terminals to go live this year with cash withdrawals […]

Dynamic Advisor Solutions Partners with FeeX to Actively Manage Held-Away Accounts

Seamless integration provides a Premium Service to advisors for holistic wealth planning with 401(k)s, annuities and more PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k—Dynamic Advisor Solutions dba Dynamic Wealth Advisors, a professional services provider for wealth advisors, has partnered with FeeX to provide a Premium Service option that integrates held-away accounts. Partnering with FeeX allows Dynamic’s network of advisors to […]

Tap to Pay Becomes Part of New Norm in Latin America and the Caribbean: 1 in 4 in-person transactions are now contactless

Consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean are choosing contactless for its clear benefits: touch free, fast, convenient, and secure MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Visa announced a new milestone for its digital solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, as of June 2021, the company reached 25% contactless adoption in the region, which means one out of […]

DeepTarget Announces Integration with Q2 Platform to Enable Financial Institutions to Efficiently and Uniquely Engage Consumers

MADISON, AL.–(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 integration with Q2 Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, via Q2’s Partner Accelerator Program. Through this integration, DeepTarget’s Digital Experience Platform […]

Nymbus Labs Expands Niche Portfolio

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NYMBUS®, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today introduced an updated portfolio of niche digital banking concepts through Nymbus Labs. Each is ready and available to purchase, launch and grow by any size bank or credit union seeking to accelerate growth through new routes to market. Nymbus Labs was formed to amplify the […]

Downtown Gift Card program from fintech Miconex expands across Canada

PERTH, Scotland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Downtown gift card company Miconex has announced new program launches in Canada, alongside EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML), following the success of existing gift card systems for Prince Edward Island and Peterborough. The new ‘Downtown Dollars’ systems are set to launch in Downtown Sudbury and Downtown London in 2021. The Canada’s Food Island […]

Fiserv Powers Full-Service Restaurants to Succeed in Today’s New Operating Environment with Launch of Clover Station Solo

Powerful, all-in-one small business management solution helps streamline front and back of house operations through a single device BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Restaurants can simplify business operations and accept payments in ways that fit the new and different post-pandemic environment with Clover® Station Solo, a solution designed to help full-service restaurants run front and back of house […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® Selected for Plan Administration and Recordkeeping of Sallus Retirement’s Pooled Employer Plan

Sallus Retirement’s pooled employer plan will utilize Ubiquity’s digital, cloud-based platform to offer small businesses a low-cost 401(k) option SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small business retirement plan pioneer Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) has been selected by Sallus Retirement, LLC (Sallus Retirement), an independent professional fiduciary and retirement pooled plan provider (PPP), to be the 3(16) plan […]

Majesco Digital Customer360 for P&C Recognized in Aite-Novarica Group’s A Digital FNOL Market Overview: First Impressions Last Report

New report looks at digital FNOL capabilities across 18 vendors helping to transform the claims process with new technologies MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announce that Majesco Digital Customer360 for P&C has been profiled in Aite-Novarica Group’s A Digital FNOL Market Overview: First Impressions […]

Lexop Completes SOC 2 Type I Certification Solidifying Commitment to Collections Security and Compliance

MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lexop, a fintech startup whose platform allows enterprises to collect on past-due accounts seamlessly, is pleased to announce its SOC 2 Type I completion and certification. The independent audit conducted by Deloitte verifies Lexop’s ongoing commitment to maintain and provide the most stringent security and privacy controls for its customers. With cybersecurity and financial […]

Earnix Enhances its Rating and Pricing Solutions to Maximize Transparency and Governance

This new feature is a part of Earnix’s effort to continuously improve its system aimed at helping insurers and banks provide faster and smarter personalized products to consumers BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Earnix–Today, Earnix, a leading provider of advanced rating, pricing and product personalization solutions for insurers and banks, announced robust enhancements to the rating and pricing system […]

Two-Thirds of Younger Homeowners Surveyed Plan to Renovate This Year, With Peaks in Home Equity Creating More Opportunity to Invest in Homes

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With home buying increasingly competitive and the nation’s housing inventory aging, two-thirds of younger homeowners surveyed plan to renovate this year, according to Bank of America’s 2021 Homebuyer Insights Report: Home Improvement and Equity Spotlight. Increasingly, they have the ability to do so, with real home equity reaching a new peak of $20.2 […]

BigCommerce Partners With Sezzle Inc. as its New Preferred Buy Now, Pay Later Partner

As installment plans grow in popularity, BigCommerce merchants will now have access to an easy-to-use buy now, pay later program for a wide range of customers, including high-risk borrowers AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, today announced fintech company Sezzle Inc. as a new preferred […]

Fifth Third Completes Acquisition of Provide, a Fintech Company Serving Healthcare Practices Nationally

Adds Innovative National Digital Capabilities and Team, Accelerating Digital Transformation CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced it has closed on the acquisition of Provide, a digital platform for healthcare practices. “Provide enables us to deliver a client experience that allows healthcare providers to focus on what they do best—providing the care their patients […]

First Bank Improved Compliance While Delivering a Better Customer Experience With FINBOA Regulation E Dispute Tracking

Community bank partners with fintech provider to digitally transform their back-office operations HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Bank continues to benefit from the successful implementation of Regulation E (Reg E) Dispute Tracking with FINBOA, a leading innovator in digital process automation, regulatory compliance and enhanced customer experiences. With 12 branches in Indiana and Illinois, First Bank required a […]

Signature Bank of Arkansas Chooses CSI’s NuPoint Core to Fuel Growth with Innovative, Integrated Bank Technology

PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, announced that Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Signature Bank of Arkansas ($753 million in assets) has selected its NuPoint® core platform to consolidate all of their banking technology into a single platform that will fuel the bank’s growth over the next decade. […]

SoftServe Opens New Office in Dubai

New office part of company’s Middle East go-to-market strategy, will support clients in retail, financial services, and energy sectors DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Dubai—SoftServe, a leading global digital authority and consulting company, has opened a new office in Dubai as part of its initiative to support the rapidly expanding user base in the Middle East. […]

Alliant Credit Union Eliminates Overdraft Fees

The $14 billion “challenger bank” continues to put members first; non-sufficient funds charges also eliminated CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Alliant, an award-winning digital credit union, announced it will eliminate overdraft fees and non-sufficient funds fees on all checking and savings accounts, making it one of the largest financial institutions to do so. This change marks the latest […]

Capitalize Announces New Partnership With The Mom Project to Support and Empower Mothers Through Retirement Planning

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capitalize, the first independent platform to transfer retirement assets, and The Mom Project, the leader in helping businesses attract and retain female talent, today announced a new partnership to help the organization’s talent base find and consolidate their retirement accounts. Under the terms of the partnership, The Mom Project community of 500,000 women […]

Acima Launches New, Digital Ecosystem to Lease Retail Products

New technologies give underserved consumers unprecedented access to lease durable goods under flexible LTO transactions with Acima and provide growth opportunities for retailers PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acima, a virtual lease-to-own (LTO) Fintech business of Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII), today launched new game changing LTO technologies that will empower underserved consumers and remove transaction barriers between these […]

Liquidity Capital Provides Avaamo With a $7M Facility Within 24 Hours Using “DYNAMiCs” Platform

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liquidity Capital, the global fintech and fund manager, today announced the closing of a $7M credit facility for deep-learning software company, Avaamo; a deal that took 24 hours to complete thanks to Liquidity Capital’s disruptive DYNAMiCs platform. Liquidity Capital’s DYNAMiCs platform uses machine learning technology to process due diligence and investment data in […]

Excellerant Appoints Mirsad Devic as CEO; Ramps up Investment Drive Into High Growth Fintech and Healthtech Assets

BRUSSELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Excellerant Inc. (EXCL:OTC US), a technology focused investment holding company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Mirsad Devic as CEO as the company ramps up its investment activities in Europe and the US markets. Mr. Devic brings to the role more than 20 years of management experience having worked at the crossroads of technology, […]

Credit Union of Colorado Chooses Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Platform to Deliver Better, Faster, More Personalized Credit Decisions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Credit Union of Colorado has selected its AI-powered platform. The implementation will enable the credit union to make stronger, faster credit decisions and enhance financial options for its members. Founded in 1934, Credit Union of Colorado was initially established to support state […]

DucatusX Begins Trading on Pancake Swap

The digital token focused on powering an entire economy on cryptocurrency NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Ducx–Ducatus, a FinTech start-up whose vision is to make user-oriented blockchains available to everyday people, announced that its DucatusX (DUCX) token will begin trading on Pancake Swap today. The company is working towards realizing a purely cashless economy where digital payments are […]

ICE Reports Record Futures Open Interest of 48 Million Contracts

Record liquidity across diverse asset classes LONDON & NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced record total futures open interest of more than 48 million contracts on July 27, 2021. Open interest across ICE’s global environmental complex hit a record 2.86 million […]

Trading.TV Launches Out of Stealth with $6.1 Million in Seed Funding to Support Financial Creators

Trading.TV Is the First And Only Fintech Platform Purpose Built for the Creator Economy NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trading.TV, the world’s first social livestream and immersive chat platform for traders and financial content creators, announced today the launch of its platform, closed beta and a $6.1M seed funding round led by L Catterton Growth, Activant, Navy Capital […]

QuoteToMe Lands $2.5 Million in Venture Funding

Construction-Focused VCs Lead the Funding Round With User Savings up to 15%, QuoteToMe Offers the Real Promise of Digitizing the Procurement of Construction Materials & Accounting Reconciliation EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuoteToMe, which is digitizing the construction industry’s procurement and financial processes, today announced it has funded a fully subscribed VC investment round of $2.5 million (CAD). […]

Wolters Kluwer FRR Announces Varo® Bank as OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting Customer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FRR—Wolters Kluwer Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR), today announces Varo® Bank, N.A. as a new customer. Varo, the first consumer fintech in US history to be granted a national bank charter, has successfully filed regulatory reports using Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting software. OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting combines bank data into […]

Juniper Square Launches Institutional Reporting, a Revolutionary Investment Data Network That Allows General Partners to Efficiently Address Limited Partner Reporting Needs

Game-changing solution streamlines institutional investor reporting with a centralized record of performance and asset data that GPs manage and control SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CRE—Juniper Square, the leading provider of investment management solutions for commercial real estate (CRE), today announced the launch of Institutional Reporting, the industry’s first networked reporting system designed to unite institutional LPs and […]

QuadraGen Announces the Launch of Its Next Generation Commercial Loan Processing SaaS Platform and Edward Ho Joins As Chairman

QuadraGen is an early stage company helping to transform commercial lending for financial institutions worldwide NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuadraGen announces the launch of its next generation commercial loan servicing SaaS platform to help financial institutions transform their complex loan processing capabilities. The QuadraGen Platform supports various areas of loan operations, enabling more efficient and effective processing […]