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ixFintech Group Limited Wins TADS Awards 2021, Eco-System Excellence (KYC/Compliance)

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ixFintech Group Limited (ixFintech) is honored to announce that the company has won the TADS Awards 2021 under the Eco-System Excellence (KYC/Compliance) category. ixFintech Group created a DEFI machine, DAEM (Digital Asset Exchange Machine) and ixWallet both installed with post quantum computing security, based on code-based post-quantum cryptography. Both are the world’s first […]

TOLERI$K and FinMason Announce Innovative Partnership

Integration seamlessly matches portfolio risk with fiduciary-caliber risk tolerance assessment of each client MARLTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOLERI$K, a provider of fiduciary-caliber risk tolerance assessment technology for investment advisors, announces an innovative partnership entailing the seamless integration of its software with FinMason’s proprietary analytics engine. The primary difference between TOLERI$K and other risk tolerance tools is that […]

ICE to Launch its First Nature-Based Solutions Carbon Credit Futures Contract

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 Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) carbon credit futures contract. Subject to regulatory approvals, the new futures contract is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. It will be traded and cleared […]

Marqeta to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today announced that members of the Company’s management team will be participating in the following investor conferences: Citi 2021 FinTech Conference on Tuesday, November 16th at 11:15 am ET Credit Suisse 25th Annual Technology Conference on Tuesday, November 30th at 4:30 pm ET […]

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary Gresham Worldwide Books Orders Totaling Approximately $15.2 Million During the Last Two Quarters

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (the “Company”), today announced that its global defense business, Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“Gresham”), booked orders for over $15.3 million in the two quarters ended September 30, 2021. Bookings at Gresham’s operating companies picked up in mid-2021 as customers made decisions to […]

Experian CaaS Now Available in AWS Marketplace

Service allows UK organisations to automate analysis of customer transaction data instantaneously LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the first time, Experian’s Categorisation as a Service (CaaS) will be available in AWS Marketplace, allowing UK organisations to gain a better understanding of their customers’ financial transaction data in real-time. CaaS identifies patterns and signals in a customer’s financial behaviour. […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Zip Partners with WebBank to Launch ‘Zip Card’ To Extend Buy Now, Pay Later Everywhere Payment Offering

Zip’s New Physical BNPL Card Comes as Holiday Shoppers Return to Retail Locations NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please note that a footnote in the release has been removed. The updated release reads: ZIP PARTNERS WITH WEBBANK TO LAUNCH ‘ZIP CARD’ TO EXTEND BUY NOW, PAY LATER EVERYWHERE PAYMENT OFFERING Zip’s New Physical BNPL Card Comes as Holiday […]

Obligo Raises $35M in Series B to Power the Home Renting Experience of the Future

The rapidly growing fintech company combines open banking technology with AI to make renting as easy as checking in and out of a hotel NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Obligo, the fintech company that builds trust between renters and landlords, today announced a Series B funding of $35 million led by investor 83North. Additional investors participating in the […]

SmartMetric, a Leading FinTech Developer, Has Created the Next Generation Credit Card With In-Built Biometric Card Based Validation

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#biometric–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): After years of research and development, SmartMetric has created what is considered to be one of the most advanced and leading-edge next generation products in the Financial Technology sector. A credit card that has built inside, a fingerprint reader that when you touch a sensor on the surface of […]

MidAmerica National Bank Chooses 360 View’s CRM for Next-Level Growth and Customer-Centric Service

Illinois’ multi-branch MidAmerica National Bank joins with 360 View to bring an advanced set of customer relationship tools to complement their already community-focused banking approach. 360 View will offer MidAmerica National Bank a complete and on-time view of their customers through their base CRM and enhanced business development tools through their Marketing Automation module, all […]

Real Estate-Focused Fintech UpEquity Turns to Blend to Power Simpler Mortgage Process for Consumers

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blend (NYSE: BLND), a leader in cloud banking software, today announced a new fintech customer UpEquity, an Austin-based digital mortgage company assisting customers in making cash offers. UpEquity will use Blend’s platform to help power seamless digital mortgage experiences as part of a broader effort to simplify the process of buying a home. […]

The IoT Community Announces Intertrust as a Gold-level Corporate Member in its Elite IoT Ecosystem

David Maher, Chief Technology Officer, Intertrust, appointed to the IoT Community Advisory Board and is named Vice-Chair of the Security Privacy and Trust in IoT Center of Excellence (SPTIoTCoE) Maher, to deliver virtual Keynote at the IoT Grand Slam 2021 virtual conference, December 10th, Online SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#5G–The IoT CommunityTM (Internet of Things Community), the […]

SocialChat Raises $6.2 Million to Launch eCommerce Customer Engagement and Revenue Platform Led by Race Capital and Gradient Ventures

SocialChat empowers consumer brands to take control of their customer data, unlocking a $3.4 trillion market SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SocialChat, the social commerce platform, today announced $6M in seed funding, led by Race Capital and Gradient Ventures with participation from Kevin Lin, co-founder of Twitch, Tony Zhao, founder of Agora.io, Ran Makavy, former Chief Product Officer […]

Announcing General Availability of Version 23 of Majesco ClaimVantage Claims Management for L&H and Majesco ClaimVantage Absence Management

Market-leading enhancements include improved risk management for voluntary benefits and compliance updates for Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the general availability of Version 23 of Majesco ClaimVantage Claims Management for L&H and Majesco ClaimVantage Absence Management – […]

Menta Revolutionizes Access to Credit by Underbanked; Selects Agora Services to Power Innovative Digital Credit Builder Platform

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Menta, a new fintech revolutionizing access to credit for the underbanked consumer, has selected Agora Services to launch its groundbreaking credit builder loan platform. The underbanked segment represents more than 100 million Americans who are disadvantaged by the current banking environment due to regulations and lack of financial education. Agora will power Menta with […]

Fifth Third Bank Announces Second Special Payment to its Front-line Employees

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced a special payment of $1,250 for full-time employees who have provided essential banking services to customers through the ongoing pandemic. It is the second time the Bank has recognized the work of these employees through a special payment program. “Our employees have gone above and beyond to ensure […]

HighRadius Opens New Paris Office and Continues Growth in EMEA

Expansion driven by explosive demand and triple-digit growth of HighRadius Autonomous Software throughout the European market HOUSTON & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—HighRadius, the Artificial Intelligence-powered Order to Cash, Treasury Management and Record to Report software leader, celebrated the opening of its new Paris office as it continued expansion in Europe. The office will have local staff for […]

AscendEX Announces a $50mm Series B Raise Led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC

Additional Series B investors include Alameda Research, Jump Capital, Uncorrelated Ventures, Eterna Capital, Acheron Trading, Palm Drive Capital, and Nothing Research SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AscendEX, a global cryptocurrency financial platform, has announced the close of a $50 million Series B raise led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, with participation from Jump Capital and Alameda Research, as […]

ICE Publishes 2022 Auction Calendar for UK Emissions Trading Scheme

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced the publication of the 2022 auction calendar for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (“ETS”). ICE hosted the first UK ETS auction in May 2021, alongside launching UK Allowance (UKA) Futures contracts and UKA Daily Futures. Since then, more […]

FeeX Tapped By Priority Financial Group to Power Held-Away Account Management

PFG’s Retirement Plan Center gives advisors a platform to monitor, trade and report on client 401(k)s and other held-away assets NEW YORK & PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Priority Financial Group (PFG) announced it has partnered with FeeX, a financial technology provider, to power the firm’s Retirement Plan Center. The Center will allow advisors to securely trade and manage […]

SIMON Partners with +SUBSCRIBE to Launch Alternative Investment Fund Marketplace for Wealth Managers

SIMON expands its industry leading, advisor-facing technology platform to launch the wealth industry’s first digital end-to-end alternative fund marketplace, providing access to a full suite of investment opportunities from leading asset managers Powered by +SUBSCRIBE’s state-of-the-art electronic subscription document technology, the marketplace will enable financial advisors to centralize their activity across direct fund and feeder […]

Valon Raises $43.9 Million Investment for Residential Mortgage Servicing Platform; Offers Borrowers a Better Way to Navigate Homeownership

Company partners with Starwood Capital Group and Freedom Mortgage, and secures Freddie Mac and Federal Housing Administration approval, to service government-backed loans NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Valon, a tech-enabled residential mortgage servicer, today announced a $43.9 million investment, to continue fueling the company’s rapid growth through hiring, the development of a loan originations and property insurance business, […]

Paystand Announces Gold Sponsorship of Sage Transform, Debuts New Functionality for Sage Intacct Users

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DeFi—Paystand – the leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments – today announced its Gold sponsorship of Sage Transform, the premier event for the Sage community that will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 8th to 12th at the Venetian Resort. As the #1 customer-rated cloud-based financial management platform, Sage Intacct delivers […]

SWAP Launches Modern Payment Security Infrastructure with Thales to Accelerate Route to Market

Thales and First Tech enable fintech, SWAP, to leapfrog legacy systems and provide customers with fast, secure digital services SWAP has seen a four-fold increase in its customer portfolio PARIS LA DÉFENSE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In partnership with First Tech, global technology company Thales today announced it has helped venture capital-backed financial service provider SWAP launch its modern […]

55ip and RiverFront Investment Group Roll Out Tax Managed Portfolios to Baird Financial Advisors

Demand for Tax Management Continues to Drive Adoption BOSTON & RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Increasing demand from advisors and their clients has spurred 55ip to expand its partnership with RiverFront Investment Group (“RiverFront”). The firms announce today a rollout at Baird of 55ip’s tax-smart transition technology with RiverFront ETF strategies to help advisors ease the burden of […]

DriveWealth Partners with Fintech Unicorn Toss Securities to Give South Koreans Unprecedented Access to U.S. Stock Market for the First Time

DriveWealth democratizes investment opportunities for Millennials and first-time investors through fractional trading technology JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DriveWealth, LLC, a pioneer in fractional investing and embedded finance, today announced its partnership with Toss Securities to offer safe and easy international investing services for Millennials and stock trading beginners. Toss Securities is a subsidiary of Viva Republica, […]

Accrue Savings Launches Shopping Experience to Diversify Payment Options for Brands and Consumers

Fintech startup raises $4.7 million in seed funding empowering inaugural brands including Casper, Candid, and Camp to offer cash rewards that incentivize customers to save for purchases NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accrue Savings, the merchant-embedded shopping experience that rewards consumers for saving, launches today to diversify payment options for brands and consumers. The company, founded by entrepreneur […]

Algbra Partners With Doconomy at COP26 to Further Its Sustainability Agenda With Global Minority Communities

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Algbra, a sustainable and values-focused digital finance provider dedicated to providing ethical finance solutions and promoting financial wellbeing, has partnered with Swedish clean-tech company Doconomy to further its sustainability goals with global minority communities. The new partnership was announced on Finance Day at the COP26 Conference in Glasgow and will enable Algbra customers to […]

ICE Connects to Adroit’s Execution Management System

Offers Access to ICE Bonds Liquidity ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Bonds has connected with Adroit Trading Technologies, a premier order and execution management system (OEMS) for sophisticated over-the-counter-focused buyside traders. ICE Bonds’ fixed income over the […]

IMM and CSPI Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Community Financial Institutions

Integration enables real-time eSignatures to provide superior customer experience RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IMM, the only eSignature provider that specializes in eSignature and digital transaction solutions exclusively for financial institutions, today announced it has partnered with Missouri-based Computer Service Professionals Inc. (CSPI), a fintech provider of core, digital banking, document management and item processing solutions, to give […]

ACI Worldwide Achieves Best-in-Class Ranking in 2021 Aite Matrix: Leading U.S. Cash Management Vendors

ACI’s Universal Online Banker lauded for client service and product features; ACI considered a “true partner” by customers MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ACI—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced it has achieved a best-in-class ranking in Aite-Novarica Group’s “2021 Aite Matrix: Leading U.S. Cash Management Vendors” landscape report. […]

Build Strategy for Financial Crime Management Solutions Losing Attractiveness Among APAC Financial Institutions

IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by GBG, outlines critical parameters to consider when deciding to build, buy, or rent SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GBG (AIM: GBG), the global experts in digital identity, helping businesses prevent fraud and meet complex compliance requirements, today announced the release of the IDC InfoBrief “Build, Buy or Rent: Evaluating an Effective Strategy to Fight Rising […]

Accelerated Adoption of MeridianLink Portal Allows More Financial Institutions of All Sizes to Expand Existing Lending and Deposit Account Origination Platforms to Online Consumers

Company added more than 60 new MeridianLink Portal instances and upgrades to new and existing clients in Q3 COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced that more than 60 clients added MeridianLink Portal instances and enhancement upgrades in the […]

Win at Work With Razer’s Next-Generation Productivity Suite

With industry-leading ergonomics, gaming-pedigree internals, and improved acoustics, the new Razer Pro range brings more high-performance peripherals to the workplace IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WFH–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today unveiled three new additions to its Productivity range with the new Pro Click Mini wireless mouse, the Pro Type […]

Artis Technologies Launches Healthcare Financing for Practices

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#finance–Artis Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the company’s newest division: Artis Healthcare Financing. This new vertical allows for practices such as dental, veterinary, and elective medical to provide low-friction, affordable financing to their patients at the point of need. The completely digital platform presents customers with instant offers, ensuring a frictionless […]

UT Tyler Now Offers Secure Mobile ID Cards for Campus Community

First UT System School to Partner with Transact for Implementation TYLER, Texas & PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#credentials—The University of Texas at Tyler and Transact announced today that the university now offers secure mobile ID cards for the campus community. UT Tyler is the first UT System institution to move forward and provide a digital campus ID option […]

Cambridge Savings Bank’s Asset-Based Lending Team Provides Medical Record Associates, LLC, with Growth Financing Package

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#assetbasedlending—Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach, announced that its Asset-Based Lending team has closed a custom financing package for Medical Record Associates, LLC (MRA), a leading provider of medical coding, auditing and cancer registry services. The Wellesley, MA-based, MRA has been working with hospitals nationwide since 1986 […]

PeerStreet Launches a Secondary Marketplace to Increase Liquidity for Investors

New pilot program unlocks liquidity on investments in real estate loans LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—PeerStreet, an award-winning platform that digitizes fractional investing in real estate loans, today announced PeerStreet’s Secondary Marketplace. This development is an important milestone for the company and the industry, as it will enable investors to sell their existing, fractional positions in loans, […]

Telstra Collaborates with Equinix to Deliver Enhanced Access and Network Connectivity to Major Global Financial Exchanges

Collaboration Offers New Hybrid Network Options to Capital Markets Customers by Combining Telstra’s Octagon Financial Services Solution with the Power of Platform Equinix® NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#capitalmarkets—Telstra, a leading global telecommunications and technology company, today announced it is collaborating with Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company™, to enhance the Telstra Octagon financial services solution and expand […]

OLB Group Announces Support for Mastercard Cryptocurrency Processing

SecurePay is a registered member of the Visa TPA and Mastercard SDP program. A certified SecurePay Gateway and OmniSoft payment acceptance platform are ready to accept Mastercard and Bitcoin transactions immediately  NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$crypto—The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLB), a provider of cloud-based omnicommerce and payment acceptance solutions for small- and mid-sized merchants and Bitcoin mining company, announced that it is ready to process Mastercard Bitcoin payments immediately. Merchants utilizing […]