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EV Connect and BlueSnap Partnership Delivers Advanced Payment Solutions for the EV Charging Industry

Comprehensive integration offers streamlined payment processing, competitive pricing, and concierge service as standard, from implementation to support for charging network operators. EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To streamline the global expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in preparation for a projected 1.5 billion charging sessions by 2026, EV Connect, a leading EV charging business platform, today […]

DataVisor Celebrates Consecutive Wins in Datos Insights’ 2024 Fraud & AML Impact Awards: Two-Year Streak for Transaction Fraud Monitoring and Decisioning, Plus Gold in Inaugural Joint AML and Fraud Innovation Category

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DataVisor, the world’s leading AI-powered fraud and risk platform, proudly announced today that it has received two prestigious honors in the 2024 Fraud & AML Impact Awards by Datos Insights. DataVisor was recognized as the winner in the Best Joint AML and Fraud Transaction Monitoring Innovation category and the silver medalist in […]

Treasury Prime Partners with Kobalt Labs to Bring AI-Powered Compliance to its Bank Network

Kobalt Labs joins the Treasury Prime Partner Marketplace to support banks in scaling BaaS programs while streamlining legal, compliance and infosec diligence SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Treasury Prime, a leading embedded banking software company, announced today the addition of Kobalt Labs, an AI-powered copilot for risk and compliance teams, to the Treasury Prime Partner Marketplace. Banks in […]

Finio Partners with FreedomRoad Financial in Online Lending for Powersports

Digital platform to enable multi-channel finance integrations for dealers nationwide IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finio, Inc., the revolutionary multi-vertical digital sales and F&I platform, today announced that it has partnered with Evergreen Bank Group’s national lending division, FreedomRoad Financial, one of the most recognized names in motorcycle and powersports financing. FreedomRoad Financial will integrate its loan origination […]

Northern Trust Partners with Greenlight to Help Families Achieve Greater Financial Literacy

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northern Trust is partnering with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”) to better serve families and help the next generation build healthy financial futures. Northern Trust clients now have complimentary access to Greenlight’s award-winning family finance app and debit card, available through the Greenlight for Banks program. Research conducted by the Northern Trust Institute found […]

ICE Enhances Encompass Digital Mortgage Lending Platform, Helping Lenders Connect Homebuyers to Affordable Financing Options

ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced several new enhancements to the Encompass® digital mortgage lending platform. As part of its mission of making the path to homeownership – and the experience from then on – as fast, accessible, and as simple as […]

ICE and OPEN Introduce New Benchmark for Tracking Large U.S. Venture-Backed Unicorns

NYSE® OPEN Venture Capital Unicorn® Index includes 50 large U.S.-based Unicorns Uses innovative new approach to valuing private companies NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, and OPEN today announced the launch of the NYSE® OPEN Venture Capital Unicorn® Index (NYSEOVC), a new benchmark for a basket […]

Globe Collaborates with Red Hat Open Innovation Labs to Modernize IT Infrastructure for Greater Agility and Scalability

Red Hat OpenShift facilitates the development and deployment of cloud-native applications, enabling an improved customer experience and more MANILA, Philippines & RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Globe and Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced a collaboration to modernize Globe’s IT infrastructure with Red Hat Open Innovation Labs for greater agility, scalability […]

iShares® iBonds® Oct 2024 Term TIPS ETF Nears Final Distribution Date

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock announced today the planned termination of the iShares® iBonds® Oct 2024 Term TIPS ETF (IBIA), which possesses the following timelines for trading, net-asset value (NAV) calculation and expected liquidation: Ticker Fund name Exchange Last day of trading Final NAV calculation date Liquidation date IBIA iShares® iBonds® Oct 2024 Term TIPS ETF NYSE […]

DriveWealth Recognized on 2024 Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List

Leading financial technology platform landed spot on prestigious rankings with a three-year revenue growth of 271% NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DriveWealth, a leading financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, was named to the ranks of the 2024 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America that was released today. The prestigious rankings provide a […]

IntelePeer Inks New, Multi-Million Dollar Generative AI Agent Deal

IntelePeer to automate more than 70% of customers’ transactions DANIA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IntelePeer, a leading AI-powered communications automation platform provider, has signed a new, 8-figure generative AI agent deal with a Fortune 100 FinTech company. With a goal of improving the overall customer experience (CX) as well as reducing its contact center labor costs, the […]

Conway Investment Solutions, Opto Investments Partner to Provide RIAs with Tech-Forward, Institutional-Grade Private Markets Custom Funds

Investment solutions firm adds new strategic partner to develop unique private markets opportunities, focusing on deep research and diligence for broader wealth management adoption ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Conway Investment Solutions, LLC (“Conway”), a collaborative investment solutions partner for financial advisors, today announced a strategic partnership with Opto Investments (“Opto”), the technology-enabled solution expanding private markets access […]

TappAlpha Debuts the SPY Growth & Daily Income ETF (TSPY) for Investors Seeking High Income Potential

TSPY leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance the potential of the S&P 500 through a daily covered call (0DTE) strategy SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TappAlpha, a fintech company aiming to make sophisticated investing accessible, today announced the launch of its first exchange-traded fund, the TappAlpha SPY Growth & Daily Income ETF (NASDAQ: TSPY). This innovative ETF combines the exposure […]

Bloom Credit Launches Consumer Permissioned Data Service Bloom+ with Inspire Federal Credit Union As Its First Client

Newest Bloom Credit innovation gives banks and credit unions a tool to help their customers build credit profiles; TransUnion® is first major credit bureau collaborator NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bloom Credit, the leading API platform modernizing credit data reporting, furnishing and scoring, today announced the introduction of Bloom+ with Inspire Federal Credit Union as its first client. […]

FIS Leverages Scale and NYCE Debit Network to Enable Streamlined Peer-to-Peer Payment Capabilities within Digital Banking Platforms

Key Facts FIS is teaming with Neural Payments to leverage its NYCE debit rails and scale to simplify the peer-to-peer (P2P) payment experience. FIS has enabled the Neural Payments solution to be embedded within an institution’s mobile banking app, eliminating the need to access a separate application to send or receive P2P payments. Neural Payments […]

QUODD Powers Infosel with Comprehensive Market Data from QX Marketplace

Both Firms Continue to Set New Standards in Global Market Data Integration JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QUODD, a leading provider of comprehensive market data on-demand for the global financial services industry and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, today announced its partnership with Infosel, an investment intelligence financial technology leader based in Latin America. Infosel is now […]

GenAI-Powered Asynchronous Messaging, Available 24 x 7, Caters to Modern Customer Expectations While Reducing Operational Costs

TELUS Expert Messaging, part of the My TELUS app, eliminates wait times associated with traditional phone and live chat queues VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TELUS International, rebranding to TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) later in the third quarter (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), is at the forefront of digitally transforming customer journeys for media and communications companies, […]

Western Circle’s AI Technology Achieves Milestone: Over 3.5 Million Applications Processed

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ai–Western Circle, a leader in providing accessible financial assistance, proudly announces that it has successfully processed over 3.5 million applications since its inception. This remarkable milestone was made possible by integrating groundbreaking AI technology, which has significantly enhanced the speed, accuracy, and responsibility of the company’s lending processes. Setting a New Standard in Responsible […]

Rx Save Card Secures $1.7M in Pre-Seed Funding to Create Revolutionary Pharmacy Benefit Product

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rx Save Card, an innovative pharmacy benefit solution that allows employers and their employees to integrate an array of cost containment strategies into one integrated navigation and payment experience, announced today the successful completion of their $1.7M seed funding round led by Distributed Ventures and participation from industry insiders. Prescription drugs are currently a […]

Investment Platform Frec Reaches $100 Million in Total Assets Within 9 Months of Launch; Now Offers 9 Direct Indices

Frec Now Provides the Most Comprehensive Selection of Direct Indices Among Consumer Platforms, Democratizing Services Previously Available Through Expensive Wealth Advisors SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frec, the innovative investment platform making direct indexing accessible to investors, has reached the significant milestone of accumulating $100 million in customer assets nine months after launching. The firm also announced the […]

Franklin Templeton Introduces Equity SMA Models on Orion’s Platforms

Advisors can now access expertise from Franklin Templeton’s specialist investment managers though the Orion Communities and Orion Portfolio Solutions platforms SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Franklin Templeton today announces the availability of a broad range of equity separately managed account (SMA) models on wealthtech solutions provider Orion’s platforms. The arrangement will provide enhanced access to Franklin Templeton’s […]

NICE Actimize SURVEIL-X Wins 2024 RegTech Insight Awards Europe for Best e-Comms Surveillance Solution

The award highlighted NICE Actimize SURVEIL-X Communication surveillance and its coverage for all communication modalities HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NICE—NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business was named a category winner in A-Team Group’s 2024 RegTech Insight Awards Europe for “Best e-Comms Surveillance Solution.” Following its shortlisting by a panel of judges, NICE Actimize and its cloud-based […]

Investing in the Future: Gesa Credit Union Backs Nymbus to Drive Sustainable Growth

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nymbus®, a premier provider of cutting-edge financial technology solutions, has secured a strategic investment from Gesa Credit Union, a $5.5B+ Washington-based financial institution serving nearly 290,000 members across the Pacific Northwest. This investment will fuel Nymbus’ ongoing mission to help credit unions create sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market dominated by megabanks […]

ILWU FCU and Columbine FCU Launch Mahalo’s Thoughtful Banking® Platform

Two credit unions implement the enhanced digital banking platform to deliver intuitive member experiences TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#automation—Mahalo Banking, a CUSO that provides online and mobile banking solutions for credit unions, today announced that Long Beach, Calif.-based ILWU Federal Credit Union (‘ILWU’) and Centennial, Colo.-based Columbine Federal Credit Union (‘Columbine FCU’) are now live on its […]

AptPay and ILIXIUM Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Real-Time Payments and Account Verification in Online Gaming for Canada

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Canada–AptPay, a global leader in payments technology, and ILIXIUM, a worldclass provider of online payment services, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing real-time payments and account verification services in the online gaming industry in Canada. This collaboration brings together the innovative capabilities of both companies to deliver enhanced speed, security, […]

PublicSquare Announces Agreement for $10 Million Convertible Note to Fund New Payments Business

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) (“PublicSquare,” or the “Company”), America’s leading commerce and payments ecosystem valuing life, family, and liberty, today announced it has entered into an agreement for a $10.0 million convertible note in a private placement with a board member and his affiliates. The note has substantively identical terms […]

OutSystems Named Best Product for App Development by 2024 SaaS Awards

Award celebrates top SaaS innovators across the globe BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OutSystems, a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, today announced that it has been crowned “Best SaaS Product for Web or App Development” by the 2024 SaaS Awards, run by the Cloud Awards program. “This recognition underscores OutSystems’ commitment to building the world’s best […]

HONK’s New, Innovative Service Plans Are a Game Changer for the Roadside Assistance Industry

HONK, long the leader in roadside assistance software innovation, is set to revolutionize the industry once again with three levels of service and a suite of AI-driven digital tools. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#honk–Industry-leading roadside assistance software company HONK Technologies today launched a suite of service plans which simplify the process of comparing service offerings among roadside […]

10Pearls Celebrates 6th Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List

Persistent Growth and Innovation Earn 10Pearls a Spot Among America’s Top Private Companies WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inc. revealed today that 10Pearls has been recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment–its […]

Setpoint Secures $31M Series B From Wells Fargo, Citi, 645 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and Others to Revolutionize Credit Infrastructure

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Setpoint, the leading infrastructure provider for the credit industry, today announced the successful completion of its $31 million Series B funding round. 645 Ventures led the round, with significant strategic investments from Citi and Wells Fargo, alongside Andreessen Horowitz, NextView Ventures, Floating Point, Henry Kravis, Zillow founder’s 75 & Sunny, Vesta Ventures, Fifth […]

MAFCU Selects Spiral to Boost Community Impact and Member Savings Through Everyday Banking

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union adds Spiral to offer personalized banking experiences that make it easy for members to support their communities and grow their savings through everyday banking. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spiral, the award-winning personalized banking platform, today announced a partnership with Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU), a leading Maryland-based credit union renowned for its community […]

MDT Executes 90+ Fintech Integrations for Credit Unions in First Half of 2024

CUSO helps credit unions effectively bridge into the fintech ecosystem FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today shared that it has successfully completed over 90 fintech integrations for credit unions, […]

Tyfone Celebrates 100th Episode of Digital Banking Podcast with Industry Legend, Margarete Mucker

~ A pioneer of change, Star One Credit Union veteran shares her philosophy for driving innovation and impact ~ PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Banking–Digital banking provider Tyfone today announced the release of the 100th episode of its “Digital Banking Podcast.” To celebrate this achievement, the podcast host and EVP of Evangelism at Tyfone Josh DeTar invited back […]

KlariVis Secures No. 145 Spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000, Ranks 14th in the Software Industry

Company’s Performance Stands Out Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies ROANOKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KlariVis, a pioneer in optimizing banking data analytics, announced today that it was ranked 145th overall and 14th in the software industry on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing, privately owned companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look […]

Xceedance Onboarded as the Strategic Partner of HDFC ERGO to Implement Duck Creek’s Full Suite of SaaS Core Insurance Delivery Systems in India

GURGAON, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HDFC ERGO General Insurance, India’s leading private-sector general insurance company, has onboarded Xceedance, a global provider of insurance-focused consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions for many of the world’s largest P&C insurance organisations, as the strategic partner to launch its Duck Creek Technologies SaaS core insurance delivery solutions across India. The project […]

CI Investment Services Inc. to Assume Client Accounts of Discount Brokerage Arm of Laurentian Bank Securities

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CI Investment Services Inc. (“CIIS”), a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp., announces it has reached an agreement with Laurentian Bank under which CIIS will assume the client accounts and assets under administration of the discount brokerage division of Laurentian Bank Securities. Under the agreement, the accounts of approximately 2,050 clients with $250 million in […]

Mbanq Enhances Credit Decisioning for Banks and FinTechs with AI Tech From SMEApprove

Mbanq implements AI-driven credit evaluation for financial platforms to enable faster, more accurate credit decisions when lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). NAPLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Global banking technology and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, Mbanq, announces its partnership with SMEApprove, a leading provider of Credit Decisioning-as-a-Service (CDaaS) to organizations that lend to the small and medium-sized enterprise […]

Q2’s New Consumer Survey Reveals People of All Ages Want Personalized Banking

More than 65 percent of consumers say they are comfortable with their financial institutions using their data to personalize their banking experiences and AI technology for fraud protection AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings Inc., a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced the release of a new Harris Poll consumer report, The […]

Ault Alliance Announces that Sentinum, its Wholly Owned Subsidiary, has Mined 552 Bitcoin in 2024 and 2,894 Bitcoin Since Inception

The Company has Plans to Expand its Data Center Operations LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGREE #AGREE—Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance,” or the “Company”), today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”), as of July 31, 2024, has mined 552 Bitcoin in 2024 at the Company’s data centers in Michigan […]

American Signature, Inc. Selects Progressive Leasing as Exclusive Lease-to-Own Partner

Progressive Leasing chosen to provide omnichannel lease-to-own experience for American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store lease-to-own solutions owned by fintech holding company PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRG), today announced an agreement to power lease-to-own payment solutions for American Signature, Inc., owner […]

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