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TPG Growth and The Rise Fund Make Major Investment in Greenhouse Software

Investment will accelerate growth and continued expansion of leading hiring software provider NEW YORK & FORT WORTH, Texas & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TPG Growth and The Rise Fund today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to partner with Greenhouse, the leading hiring software company used by over 4,000 businesses, as a majority investor. TPG […]

BlackRock Boosts Aladdin’s Forward-Looking Sustainability Analytics and Reporting Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership with Clarity AI

 Clarity AI tech platform delivers insights on the social and environmental impact of over 30,000 organizations Data science and machine-learning help clients develop sustainability insights BlackRock announced minority investment in Clarity AI NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced a minority investment in Clarity AI, a sustainability analytics and data science platform, as the […]

SIMON Invests in Key Strategic Growth, Welcomes Scott Stolz as Head of Insurance Solutions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HelloSIMON–SIMON Annuities and Insurance Services LLC (“SIMON”) is pleased to introduce Scott Stolz, CFP®, RICP® as Head of Insurance Solutions. In this newly created position, Stolz is responsible for expanding the reach of SIMON’s annuities platform across new channels and will play an integral role in the development and release of new analytics […]

ZSuite Technologies Selected for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Initiative Advances Progressive Community Bank-Fintech Collaboration in the New Year BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ZDeposit–ZSuite Technologies recently 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. “ZSuite is thrilled to participate in the ICBA ThinkTECH […]

Strivve Accelerates Growth and Business Momentum in 2020

The Company experiences rapid growth with financial institutions, fueling critical leverage with strategic distribution partners SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech—Strivve, Inc. today announced record growth in 2020 revenues resulting from the expansion of its business model related to partnerships with card issuers as well as card processing platforms and service providers. The issuers ranged from the largest tier-one […]

IMM Partners with FIPCO to Improve Financial Institutions’ Efficiency and Profitability

Partnership empowers customers to manage workflows with eSignature capability RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IMM, the only eSignature provider that specializes in eSignature and digital transaction solutions exclusively for financial institutions, and FIPCO, a company that helps financial institutions operate more efficiently and profitably, have partnered for an embedded eSign integration that will streamline deposit account opening and […]

Arbuthnot Latham Adopts White Label Technology From smartTrade

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FX—smartTrade Technologies announced today that UK private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham has adopted its white label technology to enable the bank to connect and distribute financial products more competitively to its clients. smartTrade provides end-to-end electronic trading solutions for FX (including Options), Money Markets, Fixed Income and derivatives. smartTrade LiquidityFX […]

DPW Holdings’ Coolisys Power Electronics Business Announces Pre-Orders for Residential Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Begun on Amazon

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #Amazon–DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (“DPW,” or the “Company”), announced that its power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp. (“Coolisys”), began accepting pre-orders on Amazon.com for its ACECoolTM residential level 2 7kW single electric vehicle (“EV”) charger, on January 13, 2021. The wall mount charging system is compatible […]

Mogo Now Helping Over 1.1 Million Canadians Improve Their Financial Health

Q4 net member additions increased by 55% over Q3, second quarter in a row of accelerating growth 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 with innovative financial products including buying and selling of Bitcoin through its mobile app, […]

Marqeta Announces Partnership With Goldman Sachs on Marcus Checking Offering

Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform will be leveraged by Marcus by Goldman Sachs to build new digital banking offerings. OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, announced today that it has been chosen by Goldman Sachs to partner on its Marcus by Goldman Sachs checking accounts, which will launch in 2021. Marcus’ upcoming […]

Using 3D Capture to Streamline Claims, VTS Secures Investment with Vlasic & Roth LLC (V&R)

HAMBURG, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#3Dcapture–VTS (VTScans.com) is thrilled to announce an investment partnership with a group led by Vlasic & Roth LLC (V&R). The investment will enable VTS to leverage its position as a leader in 3D capture for streamlined claims consulting and risk reduction for insurance agencies and providers. V&R support will drive growth in key […]

Invoice Cloud Launches Outbound Campaigns to Accelerate Customer Engagement

New add-on feature allows Invoice Cloud clients to engage with customers through multiple communication channels including voice, email, and text BRAINTREE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution and the leading provider of online bill payment services, today launched Outbound Campaigns, a new feature that allows companies to easily send custom messages through multiple communication channels […]

Blue C Introduces Signature BrandPWR Platform

Branding Agency Catapults National BrandPWR Launch with Aggressive Television Campaign COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#branding—Blue C, a leading Southern California-based branding and marketing agency, is proud to announce the public launch of its tested and proven BrandPWR platform. After a highly successful pre-launch period resulting in accelerated growth, brand clarity and improved audience resonance for the […]

Figure, J.P. Morgan Close $100 Million Financing Facility for Jumbo, Conforming Mortgages

Deal Marks Fifth Financing Facility Totaling $1.45 Billion That Figure Has Completed, Marking Another Category of Rapid Growth for Fintech Pioneer SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Figure Technologies, Inc. (Figure™), a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, announced today its subsidiary Figure Lending LLC has closed a $100 million financing facility for conforming […]

DPL Financial Partners Secures Growth Capital From Eldridge and Atlas Merchant Capital

Industry leaders Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond lead fintech investment with broad reach LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DPL Financial Partners (“DPL”), the leading insurance network for registered investment advisors (RIAs), today announced a $26 million combined equity capital investment from its initial investor, Eldridge, and Atlas Merchant Capital, the private investment firm founded by Bob Diamond and […]

SRAX to Host and Present at the B. Riley Securities 2021 Vision Day on the Sequire Virtual Events Platform

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SRAX, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its SaaS platform, announced that it will be hosting the B. Riley Securities 2021 Vision Day via its Sequire Virtual Events platform, and presenting at the event as one of B. Riley’s top picks […]

Wings Financial CU Selects Access Softek’s Video Chat to Add Personal Element to Digital Interactions

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple Valley, Minn.-based Wings Financial Credit Union ($6.5 billion in assets) will now offer Access Softek’s Video Chat to its members to provide a more personal touch to digital interactions. Access Softek, Inc., an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, created Video Chat as a full-service extension of the branch, helping credit union staff […]

AICPA Encourages Firms to Aggressively Advance PPP Applications

SBA Expected to Reopen for All Lenders by Friday, Jan. 15 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) expects the federal government to open up the application process for all lenders participating in the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program by Friday, and encourages CPA firms to advance the application process for small […]

Neo Financial Teams Up With Concentra Bank to Offer Neo Savings, the First Canadian Fintech to Offer a CDIC-Eligible High-Interest Savings Account

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Neo Financial (Neo), a Calgary-based fintech company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Concentra Bank (Concentra), a Schedule 1 bank that is quietly fuelling innovation. Through this relationship, Neo is the first Canadian fintech company to offer a CDIC-eligible high-interest savings account that works like […]

DPW Holdings’ Digital Power Lending to Provide Business Loans Collateralized by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)

DPW Holdings Anticipates New Lending Program to Begin in March 2021 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #AultGlobal–DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (“DPW,” or the “Company”), announced today that its fintech lender, Digital Power Lending, LLC (“DPL”), a California Finance Lender (License No. 60 DBO-77905) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ault Alliance, Inc. (“AAI”), […]

Razer Unveils Smart Mask and Gaming Chair Concept Designs at CES 2021

Razer develops new technology concepts for safer socially distanced interaction and a next generation gaming station with immersive features and a transformable design LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CES–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new concept designs for CES 2021; Project Hazel, the world’s smartest and most socially friendly face mask, and Project […]

The Best Just Got Better: All-new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 With NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Graphics

The next generation of Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops feature the newly announced NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, faster displays, and sleek mobile design LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FramesWinGames–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops powered by […]

Customers Bank Opens PPP Loan Application Portal; Will Also Provide White Label Turnkey Solution for Other Lenders

WEST READING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI #Loan–Customers Bank (NYSE: CUBI), one of the nation’s top Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Lenders in 2020, began late yesterday to take applications for the new round of government-guaranteed loans designed to help small business maintain employment with wages and health benefits. The bank participated in more than 100,000 PPP loans totaling […]

i2c Inc. and Jifiti Simplify Consumer Financing for Major Retailer in France

French fintech partners with global enabler to deploy innovative digital financing REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, announced its partnership with Jifiti, a consumer financing platform working to streamline loan programs for banks, lenders, and merchants throughout Europe. i2c will be leveraging its next-generation platform to support […]

Experian Selected as Leading Provider of Digital Identity Solutions

Juniper Research acknowledges Experian’s pedigree in the digital identity industry and gives high marks for strength of product COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian has been selected as one of the leaders in the current digital identity landscape in Juniper Research’s Digital Identity: Technology Evolution, Regulatory Landscape & Forecasts 2020-2025 report. The report discusses new approaches in […]

C-Reveal Therapeutics Added to Netcapital Inc.’s Portfolio; Launches Fundraising via Netcapital

C-Reveal’s patent pending approach focuses on enabling the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. Proprietary technology developed at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. Founders have a history of successful exits in the oncology and pharmaceutical industries. BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$NCPL #DemocratizingAccessToCapital—Netcapital Inc. (OTC: NCPL) announced it will partner with C-Reveal Therapeutics to advance […]

Healthcare Finance Teams Became More Agile, Flexible and Prepared for 2021; Data and Analytics Seen as Key to Future Success, Syntellis Study Reveals

2021 Healthcare Financial Trends Survey shows finance teams’ confidence in ability to quickly pivot strategies and plans rose from 24 percent in 2019 to 83 percent in late 2020 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through North American healthcare systems last year, finance teams rose to the occasion, adopting new tools and processes for […]

Artis Partners with Community Bank to Fund Consumer Loans through its Platform

Drummond Community Bank to offer diverse loan options direct-to-consumer through new fintech partnership ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#communitybanks–Today, Artis Technologies, a provider of modern point-of-need lending and payment solutions, announced it has entered into a new bank funding partnership with Drummond Community Bank for its Artis Credit platform. The funding will fulfill consumer loans originating through the company’s […]

Going High-Tech to Address Challenges and Deliver Streamlined Insurance Experience

Farmers Edge and ProAg work to digitize insurance process and combat the complexities facing today’s modern crop production LINCOLN, Neb. & AMARILLO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AgData—Farmers Edge™, a global leader in digital agriculture, and ProAg®, America’s expert in agricultural risk management, today announced a strategic alliance to support ProAg agents and farmers during these challenging times. The […]

Komerční Banka – Part of the Société Générale Group – Selects Temenos to Reinforce its Leadership in Digital Banking in Czech Republic

Komerční banka, one of the largest banks in Czech Republic, selects Temenos Transact to digitally transform banking for its 1.6 million customers and future-proof business growth Temenos’ open-API and modern technology will enable Komerční banka to simplify and consolidate its IT landscape and deliver leading-edge products to the market faster Temenos’ flexible and agile banking […]

Curve Closes $95m in Equity as it Plans US Launch

The banking platform will launch in the US and further its European reach in 2021 LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Curve, the London-based fintech that combines multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and even smarter app, today announces it has secured $95 million from a leading group of international investors as part of a successful Series C […]

TF International (TFI) Selects FlexTrade System’s Order Management System, FlexOMS, to Replace Bloomberg SSEOMS

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—FlexTrade Systems (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, and TFI, a Chinese-based financial group which, amongst others, provides institutional brokerage services to trade in equities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announces its migration to FlexOMS. TFI, formerly running Bloomberg SSEOMS, was looking for an OMS provider whose […]

Walmart Announces Creation of New Fintech Startup

Partners with industry leader Ribbit Capital to offer next generation digital financial products BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Walmart announced the creation of a new fintech startup designed to develop and offer modern, innovative and affordable financial solutions. The new company is a strategic partnership with leading fintech investment firm Ribbit Capital. The venture will bring together […]

Bento for Business Launches Enhanced Accounting Features to Simplify Bookkeeping and Radically Speed up End of the Month Reconciliation

New features of leading spend management platforms help small and mid-sized businesses save time and money CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CFOs—Bento for Business (“Bento”), the leading spend management solution for businesses, unveiled a new and powerful stack of accounting features to help businesses save time, simplify bookkeeping and close books faster.. With these new features, Bento customers will […]

Financial Institutions Can Streamline New Round of PPP Lending with Fiserv

Banks and credit unions can connect small businesses to needed funding with streamlined end-to-end lending solution BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PPP—Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, is ready to help financial institutions facilitate paycheck protection loan applications and service loans made through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) […]

Fiserv Expands Surcharge-free MoneyPass ATM Network to Capital One Customers

MoneyPass will be available at thousands of bank branches and off-site locations BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced today a new agreement with Capital One that will offer customers secure, convenient, surcharge-free access to their funds at thousands of ATMs across the nation. […]

Mastercard Pioneers Cloud Tap on Phone, its First Pilot of Cloud Point of Sale (POS) Acceptance Technology

Mastercard and its partners move services to the cloud, democratizing access to payments technologies. Move unlocks opportunities for partners worldwide to enable contactless payments acceptance via a mobile phone. PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard has partnered with NMI and Global Payments Inc. to launch its first live Cloud Tap on Phone pilot with Computer Engineering Group (CEG), […]

The NAGA Group AG Closes Record Year With EUR 25.9 Million in Sales and Announces Sales Guidance of EUR 50 Million – EUR 52 Million For 2021

NAGA closes record year with EUR 25.9 million in sales and announces sales guidance of EUR 50 million – EUR 52 million for 2021. Preliminary sales for 2020 at EUR 25.9 million with an unaudited EBITDA of around EUR 6 million Records in volume and transactions in Q4 2020 – Guidance for 2021: Group sales […]

FinTech CEO Tom Cregan of EML Relishes Marching To The Beat Of A Different Drum in 2021

BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech–Tom Cregan, the Managing Director and Group CEO at EML, is a heavy metal drumming and martial arts enthusiast on a mission to infuse rhythmic harmony into the world of payments. His favourite part of any day as Chief Executive is finding a ”1+1=5 moment” by thinking and approaching an aspect of the […]

Juniper Research: QR Code Payment Users to Reach 2.2 Billion Globally by 2025, as Services Expand Beyond China & India

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#qrcodepaymentdata–A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of QR code payment users will exceed 2.2 billion in 2025, up from 1.5 billion in 2020; equating to 29% of all mobile phone users across the world in 2025. The report predicts much of this growth will be within emerging […]