New business division offers enterprise customers a more flexible finance solution for vehicle purchase SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LaaS–Building on the strength of its digital retail platform, AutoFi has launched a new business division focused on the automotive industry’s largest enterprises. Emanating from this division is the company’s new Lending as a Service (LaaS) offering. The service […]
NEXWAY, THE PARIS-BASED E-COMMERCE, AND PAYMENT LEADER IS EXPANDING TO NEW MARKETS AND CONSOLIDATING ITS ROBUST PLATFORM TO RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY’S PAYMENTS WORLD AND TO REMAIN AS DYNAMIC AS THE CURRENT SHIFTING DIGITAL ECONOMY LANDSCAPE. PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ecommerce—Nexway, a leading software and service company for e-commerce and payments, is very excited to launch […]
Firm completes record year in revenues, product development, client acquisition, and volume executed, with several client-requested solution rollouts planned for Q1 2021 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#algo—Matrix Executions, LLC (“Matrix”), a broker-dealer specializing in trading workflow automation and execution, today laid out the road ahead for the firm on the heels of a successful 2020. Matrix captured an […]
New initiative will connect fintechs across the world with US financial institutions to drive product and service innovation. PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CCG Catalyst Consulting (CCG Catalyst) and the Arizona Bankers Association (AzBA) have partnered to create the Arizona Fintech Council (AZFC) to spur economic growth in the state and bring viable and promising fintech companies to Arizona’s […]
Transformational deal combines leading Canadian fintech with over 1 million members with next-gen payments technology platform that processed over $5.0 billion in transaction volume in 2020 Adds B2B payments platform addressing the $2.5 trillion global payments market1 Christopher Payne joins Mogo’s Board of Directors VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), […]
OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ACI—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that it has been selected by the Federal Reserve Banks to participate in the pilot program for its upcoming FedNow Service, a new real-time payments service. The program will support development, testing and adoption of the […]
MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#acquisition–National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Everplans, a New York City-based digital life-planning and organization company. Everplans will remain a separate entity and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of NGL. Together these companies will be able to provide families across the country with easy, affordable […]
WEST READING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI–Customers Bank has well over 50,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in process and expects to begin work on tens of thousands of additional applications in coming days, announced the $19 billion Pennsylvania-based super community bank. Earlier this week, the Small Business Administration opened the PPP loan application process for banks with […]
Portions of the proceeds to be given to Victory Junction STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced today a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement with Richard Petty. The partnership will allow fans to buy gift and reward cards depicting Richard Petty, “The King,” an […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that, at a joint special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust (NYSE: BAF), BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MUH) and BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUS), the requisite votes of shareholders of BAF, MUH and MUS have approved the reorganization […]
Roberts, author of newly released “Kings of Crypto,” leads virtual discussion on January 27th as part of Bevel’s members-only virtual book series NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bevel, a strategic communications firm with category-leading clients in finance, tech and venture capital, has announced their first virtual event of 2021 as part of the firm’s members-only ‘Bevel, Books and […]
“Insurity was able to deliver what others couldn’t.” (Keith Brownfield, CEO, Victory Insurance) Victory’s carrier and MGA partners now able to enter new states in less than 30 days HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based systems for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that Victory Insurance has expanded its Workers’ CompXPress implementation […]
LONDON, Ontario & MONTREAL, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paystone, a leading payments and integrated software company, announces the closing of $69 million in strategic financing from Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and National Bank of Canada. The funds will be used to fuel growth in customer engagement services and electronic payment processing solutions. “This financing round accelerates Paystone’s […]
Initiative Advances Progressive Community Bank-Fintech Collaboration in the New Year ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#communitybanks–Artis Technologies today announced its participation in the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, in partnership with The Venture Center. The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program fosters fintech-community bank collaboration. “Artis is excited to join the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program […]
Farmers Edge and Hudson Insurance Company strike partnership to deliver a high-tech, omnichannel experience that redefines how insurers, agents, and growers interact with data WINNIPEG, Manitoba & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Agriculture—Farmers Edge™, a global leader in digital agriculture, and Hudson Insurance Company (Hudson), a top specialty insurer, today announced a partnership to enhance the insurance cycle […]
This collaboration advances Tinubu Square’s innovative digital solutions to a new competitive edge using Microsoft Power BI, the top Business Intelligence software on the market PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bi—Tinubu Square, the market leader for enterprise software solutions to Credit and Surety Insurers, announces cooperation with Microsoft, the leading provider in Business Intelligence solutions. Olivier Placca, Tinubu Square […]
Temenos’ front-to-back SaaS solution helps challenger banks create hyper-efficient cost models, get to market faster and rapidly launch innovative personalized products Temenos adds new services to its SaaS offering for challengers including enhanced SME onboarding and origination and multi-currency accounts for highly-competitive digital experiences Temenos launches Sandbox to give banks self-service access to experiment with […]
Social Security Advantage® reveals $2.4B in added retirement income in Q4 2020 for personal investors benefiting from LifeYield’s technology BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LifeYield LLC, the market leader in cloud-based solutions helping advisors maximize retirement income for their clients, today reports advisors using LifeYield’s Social Security Advantage® tool between Oct. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, have added […]
A first-of-its-kind reward program in Canada VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital payments and financial technology company empowering the next generation of consumers, today announced that their first-of-its-kind bitcoin rewards program has been extended to include the Mogo Visa* Platinum Prepaid Card (“MogoCard”) and digital spending account. Beginning […]
Strong Q4’20 shows VC-backed companies raising $80.8 billion globally across 5,418 deals China attracts five largest VC deals globally in Q4’20, including three over $1 billion 2020 sees record annual VC investment of $164.3 billion and $49 billion achieved in Americas and Europe TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Despite global uncertainty resulting from a number of ongoing events including […]
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #ACECool–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced that its power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp.® (“Coolisys”), has opened a sales office in Las Vegas, Nevada for commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) applications including its ACECool™ Dynamic DC Fast Quartile EV charging system and ACECool™ Hybrid, a […]
The acquisition will align Wattpad and WEBTOON™, two leading comics, entertainment, and storytelling companies, with a combined global monthly audience of 160M people. The cash and stock transaction valued at more than an estimated USD $600 million will fuel continued global growth for Wattpad. The company will remain headquartered in Canada. TORONTO & SEOUL, South […]
Enabling Business Success With Walmart’s High Volume, Low Margin Sales Model NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—SellersFunding, a global fintech leader providing funding solutions for eCommerce businesses, announced the offering of its full line of financial tools to sellers on the Walmart marketplace. Walmart sellers can now take advantage of up to $1 million in working capital, daily […]
Alternative Non-Correlated Passive International Streaming Income Distributed Via Monthly Dividends TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Music Royalties Inc. (“MRI”), a diversified portfolio owner of 27 iconic catalogs of songwriter, manager, producer and sound recording interests, announces the launch of a $20 million private placement offering on DealSquare under the symbol “SONGS”. Powered by NEO technology, DealSquare is a joint […]
MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digital–Digital Vault Services GmbH (www.digitalvaultservices.com) is pleased today to announce the launch of Guarantee Vault, its solution for digital guarantees which went live on the 18 January 2021. Guarantee Vault is a central register for the issuance and safe keeping of digital guarantees. It gives banks & sureties the possibility to centrally issue and […]
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#autoindustry–Walser Automotive Group, in partnership with PICO Venture Partners, announces the launch of FUSE Autotech, a finance management platform that redefines the car buying process. FUSE automates the entire automotive purchase and finance experience with a cloud-based AI predictive finance management system. FUSE’s fintech software platform enables dealerships to convert more deals with higher […]
DARIEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FWRAwards2021—Mirador, LLC is honored to announce it has been selected as a finalist in the Consolidated Reporting category at the Family Wealth Report Awards 2021. This is the second year in a row that Mirador has been acknowledged as a ‘best-in-class’ provider of consolidated reporting services and solutions. Mirador is a leading provider […]
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Origami Risk, the industry-leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, today announced the launch of a suite of web-based and mobile solutions designed specifically for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. The solutions support behavior-based safety observations and inspections and audits, while facilitating faster and more efficient incident data […]
BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LATAM—PayRetailers, is one of the leading payment service providers in LATAM. Its quick rise is based on the foundation of an agile business development approach that has helped to position the company for substantial growth from day one. The company has built a unique client-portfolio that not only serves as bread-and-butter-business but fuels […]
● FX Impacts on European Companies Increased by 126 percent in Q3 2020; FX Impacts Decreased by 84 percent for North American Companies ● The U.S. Dollar Led the Euro and Brazilian Real as the Most Impactful Currency for European Companies SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a stunning turnaround, Kyriba’s Currency Impact Report (CIR), a comprehensive report […]
Paylater option acts as small business lending solution, allowing SMEs to budget and securely pay for purchases SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, today announced a new partnership deal with Dinie to allow global merchants to offer installment payments to their customers in Brazil as a form […]
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#authentication—Benefit Vantage Limited, the company behind the one-click mobile authentication, user verification, and fraud prevention solution, IPification was just selected among the Top 10 global startups at JUMPSTARTER 2021. JUMPSTARTER is an initiative organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund with the goal to build, empower, and boost Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem by bringing high-quality, […]
Temenos’ solution enables larger banks with complex, legacy systems to launch innovative and highly competitive multi-product pricing offerings – across Temenos’ and third-party core banking platforms – to gain earlier time to value as they start their modernization program Temenos’ powerful, enterprise-wide product management and dynamic pricing helps larger banks innovate with personalized services and […]
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–TestingXperts (Tx), a next-gen QA & Software Testing Services provider, co-headquartered in London, UK and Pennsylvania, USA, announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region with its new office in Singapore and appointment of APMEA Regional Head Niranjan Kumar, who is based out of Singapore and […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#broking–THB, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today reveals it has placed the first risk with the newly launched Global Health Risk Facility (GHRF), a public-private collaboration developed by insurtech Parsyl to help protect and support the global distribution of critical health commodities including existing and newly-emerging vaccines. Working closely with Phil Mason, Managing […]
TURIN, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reply, specialized on new communications channels and digital media, announces today it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, Energy, and Telco customers. Through this SCA, the Reply Group of companies dedicated to AWS – Comsysto Reply, Data […]
Defiance ETFs Expands its Global Footprint to Mexico NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FIVG #5G–“As Mexican investors seek access to evolving disruptive technology sub-sectors, Defiance is excited to cross-list the first ever SPAC and 5G ETFs on the Mexican stock exchange, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV),” says Sylvia Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs. About Defiance: Founded […]
Intelligent KYC Delivers up to 90% Auto-Acceptance Rates for New Players NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#dataprotection—Socure, the leader in Day Zero identity verification, today announced that its Socure ID+ identity verification platform will be available to digital gaming operators in eleven states. The company’s Intelligent KYC streamlines online identity verification by auto-accepting a significantly higher percentage of […]
Finicity Pay creates secure payments ecosystem; meets 2021 Nacha requirements for ACH transactions, increased anti-fraud controls SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finicity, a Mastercard company and leading provider of open banking solutions, and SWBC, an international financial services company, announced today that SWBC will utilize Finicity Pay™ for instant account verification of online Automated Clearing House (ACH) […]
BOGOTA, Colombia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Latinia, a software vendor specializing in real-time event processing for financial institutions has recently announced its investment in the SaaS fintech company Ábaco, which operates in Colombia and Mexico and provides financial access to unbanked individuals. Ábaco develops a groundbreaking software for the generation of credit histories, the lack of which is a […]
