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Crypto Payments Infrastructure Provider MoonPay Chooses Worldpay from FIS for Global Expansion and Card-to-Crypto Services

Key facts Rapidly growing cryptocurrency payments infrastructure provider chooses Worldpay from FIS to support continued global expansion. Worldpay will handle payments for the purchase of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether as well as non-fungible tokens. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MoonPay, which provides payments infrastructure for buying and selling cryptocurrency, has selected financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) […]

Chief Marketing and Technology Officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Joe Manning, Recognized by HousingWire as 2021 Marketing Leader

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#berkshirehathaway–Today, HousingWire announced the winners of the inaugural 2021 Marketing Leaders awards, recognizing the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy. “2021 was the perfect year to roll out the Marketing Leaders award program,” says Caren Karris, Director of Marketing for HW Media. “The last year has thrown marketers, including myself, […]

One to Rule Them All: The New Razer Barracuda X Multi-platform Wireless Gaming and Mobile Headset

With 4-in-1 Wireless USB-C Connectivity for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Android Devices, the Barracuda X is designed for immersive home gaming and seamless on-the-go audio. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Razer–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announces the Barracuda X Wireless Multi-platform Gaming and Mobile Headset, for gaming on […]

Travelers Institute Program to Highlight Lessons in Business Innovation

HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will host a webinar on Wednesday, July 14, titled “Can You Innovate Like a Unicorn?” The event will focus on the strategies that companies are using to stay ahead of changing risks and evolving consumer preferences while adapting to […]

Majesco Named a Late Stage Provider of Digital Insurance Platforms in New Tech: Digital Insurance Platforms Providers Report, Q2 2021

New report provides an overview of 25 vendors across product maturity of Late Stage, Growth Stage and Early Stage    MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced that they have been named among Late Stage providers of Digital Insurance Platforms (DIPs) in Forrester’s New Tech: […]

LeaseQuery Announces Rapid Growth Driven by Expanded Product Offerings, Leadership Team, and Industry Partnerships

LeaseQuery sees influx of customers, industry recognition and product demand in 2021 as lease accounting transition deadline approaches ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LeaseQuery, a leading provider of purpose-built software for complex accounting, today announced tremendous company growth in the first half of 2021, led by expanded product offerings and a continued focus on the company’s core mission: simplifying […]

ZSuite Technologies Launches Digital Escrow Solution ZEscrow

Company collaborated with five community financial institutions to create the only completely digital commercial escrow and subaccounting system BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZSuite Technologies, a financial technology company that aims to power community financial institutions with digital escrow products for specific commercial verticals that can be offered to their clients, announced today the launch of ZEscrow. This […]

Global BPO Webhelp Acquires OneLink to Expand Operations in the Americas for Customer Experience Services and Solutions

Complementary CX brands bring a game-changing, holistic approach to CX in the digital world, creating modern customer experience journeys for client brands. PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Acquisition—Webhelp, a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) and business solutions, has announced its intent to acquire OneLink, an innovator in digitally-enabled CX, BPO and technology services supporting tier one brands […]

Most Americans Believe Homeownership Is Still a Wise Investment, but Mortgage Process Doesn’t Fit Their Lives

Two-thirds of respondents believe automation would speed up mortgage process CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The majority of Americans – despite soaring home prices, lack of inventory and increasing rates – still consider homeownership a wise investment and one-third are likely to purchase a home this year. According to a survey by Atomik Research for Wyndham Capital Mortgage, […]

MOCA and Advanced Services International Partner to Expand their Presence Across The Caribbean and Latin American Markets

MOCA’s next-generation payment platform combined with @dsi’s core processing and sales expertise creates a formidable combination in The Caribbean and Latin America AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MOCA, a digital-first next-generation card-based payment platform provider, and Advanced Services International (@dsi), a premier core processing and technology provider to the banking industry in The Caribbean and Latin America, are […]

RadiusOne AR From HighRadius Achieves ‘Built for NetSuite’ Status

New SuiteApp that helps midsized businesses improve order to cash processes meets the Oracle NetSuite SuiteCloud Platform development standards and best practices HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ArtificialIntelligence—HighRadius, a fintech enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in automating the order-to-cash and treasury management processes, today announced that its RadiusOne AR for Mid-Market software has achieved “Built for NetSuite” status. The […]

Kyriba’s Currency Impact Report Reveals $9.5 Billion in Total Quarterly FX Headwinds for North American and European Multinational Corporations

Currency impacts spike 55% globally as North American multinationals triple their losses from previous quarter, putting corporate liquidity at risk SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyriba’s Currency Impact Report (CIR), a comprehensive quarterly report detailing the impacts of foreign exchange (FX) exposures among 1,200 multinational companies based in North America and Europe, revealed a negative impact from currency […]

CSI Launches Digital Loan Marketplace to Optimize Lending Operations, Improve Access and Liquidity

PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, announces the launch of CSI Loan Marketplace, a cost-effective digital solution that enables financial institutions to optimize their loan portfolios by accessing a nationwide market of commercial and consumer loans. The new offering connects financial institutions through a centralized […]

Discover and SIBS MB Establish Strategic Agreement to Increase Payment Acceptance

Global Cards issued by SIBS MB Member Banks will have international acceptance on Discover Global Network LISBON, Portugal & RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SIBS MB and Discover signed a strategic agreement that increases the global acceptance footprint for both organizations. This new strategic agreement gives Discover, Diners Club International and network alliance cardholders the ability to use […]

University of Oxford and Esme Learning Champion the Future of Fintech with the Oxford Digital Finance Executive Education Series

Saïd Business School, in collaboration with Esme Learning, introduces five online executive education short programmes to prepare professionals for the future of finance through a blend of video instruction, AI coaching, and small-group collaborative learning LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saïd Business School (SBS), University of Oxford and Esme Learning, the AI-powered digital learning platform, have introduced the Oxford […]

Digital Motors Emerges From Pandemic With Record Engagement

A year after launching in response to the pandemic, consumer demand continues to accelerate IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the country begins a return to normalcy, Digital Motors, the best-in-class provider of automotive digital retailing software, continues to experience increased engagement across dealerships using its software as a service (SaaS) platform. Despite the ability to again purchase […]

Tikehau Capital Strengthens Partnership With Augmentum Fintech

Tikehau Capital raises stake in UK listed fintech investment company Augmentum to establish a presence in Paris and leverage Tikehau Capital’s global footprint LONDON & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Augmentum Fintech, the UK’s only publicly listed investment company focusing on the fintech sector, and Tikehau Capital (Paris:TKO), the global alternative asset manager, today announce an enhanced […]

Fellows Fund Gathers Top Minds to Fund AI Breakthroughs

MIAMI & SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Motivated to help AI researchers and engineers successfully launch category-defining companies, 10 leaders in the field have formed Fellows Fund. The platform expects to support a half dozen companies this year by, among other things, facilitating talent acquisitions, customer introductions, and spearheading investor outreach. Recent Significant Milestones: April 2021: Fellows Fund […]

Next Step Sets Company Record for Core and Digital Banking Conversions with Credit Unions in the First Half of 2021

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–During a time of increased competition and changing member expectations, Next Step completed 13 core and 9 digital banking system conversions for 14 credit unions in the first half of 2021 by delivering industry-leading consulting and project management services. As a key focus of these successful conversions, Next Step assisted these institutions in […]

ICE Mortgage Technology Millennial Tracker Finds Share of Millennials Poised for Homeownership Increases as FICO Requirements Loosen

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today shared that according to the ICE Mortgage Technology™ Millennial Tracker, the percentage of purchase activity to total closed loans among millennials increased for the third consecutive month. In May, 67% of loans […]

Netcapital Inc. Portfolio Company Deuce Drone Launches Food Delivery Service by Drone

Deuce Drone Secures Exclusive Contract to Conduct Lunch Delivery at BB&T Financial Centre in Mobile BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$NCPL #deucedrone—Netcapital Inc. (OTCQX: NCPL) announced that portfolio company Deuce Drone successfully completed a live demo of their app and drone delivery services, signaling that they will be prepared to launch revenue-generating flights in the next few weeks. The […]

Uzabase Launches SPEEDA Edge, a New Kind of Emerging Technology Research Platform

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech–Uzabase, the Tokyo-based company that provides business intelligence products to clients around the world, today announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind research platform: SPEEDA Edge. The SPEEDA Edge emerging industry intelligence platform contains custom profiles and proprietary analysis of more than 2,500 leading companies operating across more than 40 rapidly-growing industries in six […]

DN Capital, Early Backer of Auto1, Shazam and OLX, Launches New $350m Fund to Shape Post-pandemic World

● Fund V targets early-stage founders developing tech to boost global recovery ● Firm has a long record of backing startups before they become market leaders: Auto1 (FSE), Shazam (Apple), Endeca (Oracle), OLX (Naspers), MrSpex(MRX), Remitly, GoStudent, Jobandtalent, Hometogo ● Founded in 2000, DN Capital now manages $950m across five funds LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DN Capital, one […]

Long Beach Accelerator Welcomes Second Round of Entrepreneurs

LBA congratulates the inaugural cohort on its completion of the program and greets a new class LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort, a class that has already produced fantastic early results. Further, LBA is proud to announce the kick-off of Cohort 2 with five new […]

Alliant Credit Union Launches Digital Inclusion Initiative

The challenger bank is on a mission to create a more digitally equitable world CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alliant Credit Union, a digital financial institution and one of the country’s largest credit unions and “challenger banks,” launched a digital inclusion initiative to support the need for broadband access, technology equipment and technology education in underserved communities nationwide. “We […]

Socure Unveils Industry’s First BNPL-Specific Solution, Extending Its Leadership in Identity Verification and Trust for Alternative Payment Providers

Purpose-built solution powers top Buy Now, Pay Later providers to attract new merchants, increase revenue, and reduce loss rates NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#dataprotection—Socure, the leading platform for digital identity verification and trust, today announced the introduction of the first identity verification and fraud solution purpose-built for the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) industry. The solution leverages […]

Silverfort Introduces Industry First Prevention Against Pass the Ticket Attacks

Until Now, Forged Kerberos Sessions Could Only be Detected Retroactively BOSTON & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ActiveDirectory—Silverfort, the unified identity protection company, today released a new protection capability that enables organizations to proactively prevent lateral movement attacks that utilize the Pass the Ticket (PTT) technique. This Kerberos-based exploit could previously only be detected after an attack […]

Salary Finance Rewards American Workers For Opening and Contributing to Savings Accounts

Company will provide employees of partnered employers with up to a $50 bonus for contributing to high-interest savings account BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HR—Salary Finance, the leading provider of socially responsible financial products for American workers, announced an ambitious new product today that aims to help millions of U.S. workers save more money. In partnership with financial technology […]

NorthOne Expands Footprint Across U.S. With New Portland Office

NorthOne’s team grows 230% thus far in 2021 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthOne, one of the country’s leading banking apps for small businesses, today announced the opening of its newest office in Portland, Oregon, just six months after opening its San Francisco office. As the company continues to expand its footprint across the country, the foundational Portland […]

Teslar Software Powers More Than 20% of 2021 PPP Loans, Launches New Solution to Digitize Commercial and SBA Lending

SPRINGDALE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teslar Software, provider of portfolio management tools that aggregate and automate lending and deposit operations for community financial institutions, announced today that their technology powered over 20% of Paycheck Protection Program loans issued in 2021. The 1.3 million loans powered by Teslar this year represent $22 billion of funding for small businesses across […]

Tradeweb Announces First Fully Electronic SOFR Swap Spread Trade

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it has completed the first fully electronic institutional Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) swap spread trade. BlackRock and J.P. Morgan were counterparties to the trade on the Tradeweb Swap Execution Facility (TW […]

ICE Announces That a Record 20,124 Murban Crude Oil Futures Contracts Traded on July 6

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that a record 20,124 ICE Murban Crude Oil Futures traded on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (“IFAD”) on July 6, marking its highest volume day since the contracts launched on March 29. Alongside ICE Murban […]

With Peak Hurricane Season Underway, Consumers Want More Options for Receiving Insurance Claim Payments Quickly and Securely, New ACI Worldwide Study Reveals

Insurance companies must consider adding options for digital disbursements to ensure payments quickly reach consumers in their time of need Fewer consumers prefer to receive payments by check; direct deposit to banks is most preferred method Checks getting lost in the mail is a top concern among consumers MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BillPay–New data from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: […]

Cascades and Flinks Form Strategic Partnership

Collaboration will provide financial services firms with best-in-class retirement income planning experience TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cascades Financial Solutions Inc., a PureFacts company, and Flinks announced today a strategic partnership to provide financial services firms with a best-in-class retirement income planning experience. The collaboration will see the integration of Cascades’ decumulation planning engine with Flinks’ financial data aggregation […]

Global Supply Chain Issues Can No Longer Be Classified as Outlier Events, According to Taulia

The ability to adapt to higher levels of supply chain uncertainty is now essential for global companies and their suppliers SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The supply chain challenges seen throughout the world in recent months, from the pandemic to the Suez Canal blockage and now the ongoing closure of the Yantian terminal in Shenzhen, can no longer […]

Wolters Kluwer FRR Triumphs in HKMA and Waters Technology Awards for Excellence and Innovation

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FRR–Wolters Kluwer Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) has won three major awards for its RegTech, risk management and regulatory reporting solutions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Waters Technology has named the company’s OneSumX for FRR the Best Middle Office Platform in its 2021 Asia Awards and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) […]

Truffle Capital Announces the Results of the 16th Truffle 100 Ranking

In 2021, the software publishing sector will strengthen its key role in the French economy: On the whole, it has not been severely affected by the pandemic Subscription-based invoicing for SaaS services has protected it from economic shocks It continues to invest in research and development to prepare for the future It creates skilled jobs […]

Climate Finance Partnership Raises US$250 Million at First Close to Invest in Emerging Market Climate Infrastructure

Global Consortium of Ten Investors Including Governments, Philanthropies, and Institutional Investors Commit Initial Capital to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions in Emerging Markets NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock has secured more than US$250 million in commitments from a consortium of global institutional investors, governments and philanthropies for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP), a flagship blended finance vehicle focused […]

Intuit Research Joins the Alida Partner Network to Enhance Customer Experiences in Asia

Partnership will provide brands an elevated customer experience through listening, interpreting and acting on customer feedback SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alida (formerly Vision Critical), creator of the world’s first CXM & Insights Platform, today announced Intuit Research, a diverse group of researchers, will join its Partner Network to deliver elevated customer experience (CX) and insights to organizations in […]

Franklin Templeton Partners with vWise to Deliver Personalized Investment Solutions to Defined Contribution Participants

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Franklin Templeton today announced a strategic investment and collaboration with California-based vWise, Inc. to integrate technology, predictive analytics, behavioral finance insights and a personalized investment solution designed to improve retirement outcomes in Defined Contribution (DC) Plans. Franklin Templeton’s patent-pending proprietary Goals Optimization Engine (GOETM), combined with vWise’s Experience Platform, will use real-time […]