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De-Fi Investment Firm Dispersion Holdings Admission to AQSE

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dispersion Holdings, an investment company specialising in decentralised finance (DeFi) and established by the co-founders of Argo Blockchain plc, is pleased to announce that dealings in its ordinary shares will commence on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) from 8am today, 30 April 2021. The shares will be traded under the ticker symbol […]

BIGtoken’s Top 10 Privacy and Crypto Headlines From April 2021

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FPVD–BIGtoken, Inc., the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people can own and monetize their data, publishes a monthly report on the top 10 stories in data and crypto privacy. The government plays a critical role in protecting privacy rights through the enactment of laws and regulations governing the collection and use […]

Swiss-based Longevity-focused Startup Spiden Raises $18 Million to Expand Its Light+AI-based Real-time Blood Diagnostics Platform

PFÄFFIKON SZ, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spiden, founded and run by serial entrepreneur Leo Grünstein, is coming out of stealth with an announcement of closing a $18 million financing round led by digital health app Ornament. Since Spiden’s inception 3 years ago, the team has developed a technology platform to analyze biomarkers and drugs in real-time and perform […]

 Customer Experience Disruptor Dixa Expands Operations in the US to Fix Broken Customer Service Market

UiPath executive Thomas Hansen joins board and Scott Sinatra as new CRO Stellar sales team recruited across the US Move follows recent $15m acquisition NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dixa, the Nordic customer service innovator that has transformed the EMEA customer experience (CX) market, is continuing to strengthen its footprint in the US and its disruptive new perspective […]

The Apartment Academy Launches the Multifamily Industry’s First Operations-Focused Podcast, Featuring All-Star Lineup of Commercial Real Estate Industry Experts

The first of its kind podcast addresses the pain points in multifamily real estate operations LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Apartment Academy today announced the launch of the multifamily industry’s only operations-focused podcast. The Apartment Academy is a 20-30 minute bi-weekly podcast featuring insights from its guests who are industry leaders, investors, vendors and technology providers, offering […]

Agora Services Disrupts Banking-as-a-Service and Brings Challenger Bank Technology to Community Banks and Credit Unions for as Low As $5,000

-Scalable Banking-as-a-Service platform provides world class white label challenger bank platform with virtual cards, P2P, card rewards, card controls, and other key features for teens and SMB products with no core integration- ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the need of credit unions and community banks to accelerate their digital journey has skyrocketed post COVID, Agora Services, the challenger […]

Athol Credit Union Selects ACI Speedpay to Advance Contactless Payment Options for Its Members

ACI Speedpay mobile wallet capabilities enable remote payments as COVID pandemic reduces in-person options MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BillPay—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that Athol Credit Union (ACU) has selected ACI Speedpay to drive digital payments for its members. ACI enables the digitization of cash payments […]

TheSkimm Co-founders Host ‘Bevel, Books and Bourbon’ Book Club Event to Discuss “How to Skimm Your Life”

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg lead virtual discussion on May 4th as part of Bevel’s quarterly members-only virtual book series NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bevel, a top strategic communications consultancy firm known for guiding category-leading clients in finance, tech and venture capital, has announced their Spring book event as part of ‘Bevel, Books and Bourbon.’ The conversation […]

Workiva Cloud Platform Simplifies and Accelerates ESG Reporting for Companies Across the Globe

Connected Cloud Technology, Global Footprint and Regulatory Expertise Uniquely Position Workiva to Solve ESG Data and Reporting Challenges AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #Accounting—Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) today announced it has extended its cloud platform capabilities to help companies meet the rapidly changing landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting with a fit-for-purpose ESG solution. The end-to-end […]

IDEMIA and Razer Fintech’s LED-enabled Razer Card wins Technology Excellence Award for FinTech Payment Cards

Singapore’s first LED-enabled Razer Card is the first of its kind which lights up on payment SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer Fintech and IDEMIA clinched the Singapore Business Review (SBR) Technology Excellence Award for ‘FinTech Payment Cards’ for its LED-enabled Razer Card, the first of its kind in Singapore. The physical prepaid card can be used to make […]

Inscribe Detects More Than $40 Million in Document Fraud Per Month; Secures $10.5 Million in Series A Funding

San Francisco- and Dublin-Based Startup Experienced 12x YoY Usage Growth Thanks to Pandemic-Driven Rise of Online Loan Applications. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inscribe, a company that detects more than $40M in fraudulent documents per month, today announced it has raised $10.5M in Series A funding co-led by Uncork Capital, Foundry Group, and Crosslink Capital, with participation from […]

Prakat and Dragonchain Partner to Create Clean Energy, Fintech, and Healthcare Blockchain Solutions

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$DFCO #DFCO—Dalrada Financial Corp. (OTCQB: DFCO, “Dalrada”) is pleased to announce to its shareholders and the public that its subsidiary Prakat Solutions, Inc. (“Prakat”) and Dragonchain, Inc. – creators of “the most secure and flexible blockchain platform” – have partnered to increase business workflow efficiencies. Focused on accountability, supply chain transparency, and secure, […]

Former E*TRADE CEO Joins the Advisory Board of Wizest

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Karl Roessner has recently joined the advisory board of Wizest, a next-generation investing platform. Mr. Roessner is currently the CEO of Lefteris Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LFTRU), a fintech-focused special purpose acquisition corporation. Prior to joining Lefteris, he served as the CEO of E*TRADE from 2016-2019 and as the General Counsel of E*TRADE from 2009 […]

TrueNorth Announces Partnership With LoanPro

Enables Seamless Integration with a Powerful LMS SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CX–TrueNorth, a global fintech software development company, today announced its new partnership with LoanPro, a SaaS loan servicing/management software company which empowers tech-forward lenders through automation and data visibility. This new partnership offers financial institutions a direct path for implementing LoanPro’s enterprise-ready lending platform by using […]

Cross Borders, Cross Industries, Cross Payment Types: FIS RealNet Solution Changes the Game in Real-Time Payments

Key facts: FIS RealNet™ is a new cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that will enable account-to-account (A2A) transactions for businesses, consumers and governments over real-time payment networks. The new platform will simplify domestic and cross-border payments, allowing users to manage the entire payments journey from initiation through processing, clearing and settlement—so that payments can be made […]

Deserve Launches Digital First Card on Mastercard Network for Mobile-First Experience

Digital First Card creates entire new credit card experience and can be branded and deployed in weeks by partners, retailers, and affinity groups. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deserve, a fast-growing fintech startup based in Palo Alto, unveiled its Digital First Card, a revolutionary product that can decision consumers in minutes and allow the opportunity for instant […]

Sweep Launches First Enterprise Carbon Software Platform to Reduce Emissions By Mobilizing Employees and Partners; Secures $5M Funding Round

Sweep’s Leadership Team Applies Decades of Experience in Analytics and Carbon Management to Help Companies Credibly Get to Net Zero PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sweep, the first platform that allows companies to democratize carbon reduction by mobilizing their employees and external partners to reach a credible net zero, today announced it has closed a $5M funding round and […]

Empower Retirement Delivers Broad View of Personal Finances Through New Digital Experience

Beyond a retirement-focused outlook, investors will see a more tailored and complete financial picture New experience shows estimated retirement income, net worth, savings, spending and debt GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k–Empower Retirement, the nation’s second-largest retirement services provider,1 today announced that it will launch a new website for all 12 million Empower retirement plan participants and […]

Revance to Showcase Clinical Findings at The Aesthetic Meeting 2021 that Supports DaxibotulinumtoxinA’s 24-Week Long Duration Profile Across Multiple Female Age Cohorts

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced an upcoming presentation at The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Aesthetic Meeting 2021, being held at The Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL from April 29 – May 3, 2021. The video […]

Alpaca Adds Robinhood ex-COO, former Coinbase President as Investors

Alpaca Unveils Broker API that Delivers Commission-Free Trading App Components to Developers and Startups to Drive Retail Trading Globally SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alpaca, a Silicon Valley based API-first stock broker, has added some leading fintech execs as investors including Nate Roland, Robinhood ex-COO, and the company also unveiled its new Alpaca Broker API, and said […]

Taulia Expands Into Inventory Management, Addressing a Key Supply Chain Challenge for Companies

Former Wells Fargo Executive Erik Wanberg to Lead the Expansion SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taulia, the leading fintech provider of working capital solutions, has today announced it is expanding its offering to include inventory management. This key development will enable Taulia to provide its global customer base with solutions that cover all three areas of the cash […]

Talkdesk Launches New AI-infused Digital Lending Solution, Enabling a Better Way for Borrowers to Access Loans

New cloud-based contact center solution streamlines borrower experience across the entire lending portfolio Talkdesk Digital Lending is a borrower experience solution tailored for lenders to streamline and accelerate the lending lifecycle for personal, mortgage and commercial loans, powered by Talkdesk AI The solution leverages the next-generation capabilities offered by Talkdesk AI TrainerTM, whereby agents’ insights […]

Outlast and Outplay the Competition With the Razer Orochi V2

With over 900 hours of battery life in an ultra-lightweight design, it is the perfect companion for notebook gamers. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#gaming–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced the Orochi V2, a compact, ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse capable of over 900 hours of use from a single […]

Cambridge Savings Bank’s Waltham Office Named First Platinum WELL v2 Pilot Certified Project in New England

Focus on human experience and employee health inspired Cambridge Savings Bank to modernize workplace environment with thoughtful and intentional spaces that prioritize team well-being CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WELLBuildingStandard—Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $5 billion in assets, today celebrates that its operations center located in Waltham, MA, […]

vigtec.io Launches Investing Discovery and Competitive Intelligence Trading Platform to Empower Next-Gen Investors

New Invest-Tech emerges from Beta, on a mission to deliver competitive advantage to investors of all skill levels TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MaaS—vigtec.io, (vigtec) a new consumer-focused investing discovery platform, emerged from Beta today, offering among the fastest real-time market data flows available, and determined to deliver affordable investing resources for all. The platform, accessible for free […]

Experian Announces Ascend Commercial Suite to Help Business Lenders and Insurance Carriers Mitigate Risk and Drive Growth

Financial institutions and insurers can utilize advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to make faster and more accurate decisions COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian® today announced Ascend Commercial Suite™ for financial institutions specializing in commercial lending as well as insurance carriers to drive growth while reducing risk. The suite includes Experian’s Ascend Analytical Sandbox™ configurations […]

NCR and Google Cloud Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Banking

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global enterprise technology provider for the financial industry, and Google Cloud today announced a global strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, NCR will expand cloud availability of its Digital Banking software portfolio, including NCR Channel Services for retail banking as well as its card and payments processing […]

As Financial Wellness Programs Grow in Importance for Retail Banking, ApexEdge Introduces Low/No-Code Bill Negotiation and Subscription Cancellation Tool for Community Financial Institutions

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In support of community banks’ and credit unions’ financial wellness initiatives for customers and members, ApexEdge, a partner-enablement platform that offers monthly bill and subscription management solutions to support the financial health of consumers, announced the availability of a “plug and play” widget that provides co-branded bill negotiation and subscription cancellation capabilities directly to […]

City of Arlington, TX Water Utilities Saves $900k in Annual Operational Costs with Invoice Cloud’s Online Payment Solution

BRAINTREE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment services, announced that it has saved the Arlington Water Utilities Department $900k on average in operating expenses each year since launching the organization’s online bill payment platform in 2018. Now in its fourth year since implementation, the utility has seen a steady increase in […]

Workiva Powers Internal Audit Teams With Intuitive Analytics and Automation Capabilities

AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #Accounting—Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) today released Audit Analytics, a new capability integrated into its fit-for-purpose Internal Audit Management solution. Audit Analytics strengthens risk assurance and greatly improves efficiency throughout the process for audit, compliance and risk leaders who are looking to initiate or optimize their approach to data analytics. “We are continually enhancing […]

Silvur Launches First-of-its-Kind Membership for the Modern Retiree in a Post-Pension World

Award-Winning Financial Wellness Super App Empowers People 50+ To Take Control of Their Retirement NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silvur, the first and only super app dedicated to helping Baby Boomers reach their retirement goals, today announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind Financial Wellness Membership. The Membership provides those aged 50+ with sophisticated planning tools and education to […]

ICE Mortgage Technology’s Latest Origination Insight Report Shows Significant Reduction in Time to Close

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICE Mortgage TechnologyTM, a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today shared that the time to close all loans decreased over the first quarter of 2021, from 58 days in January to 52 days in March, according to the March Origination Insight Report. Time to close all purchase loans decreased […]

Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union Selects Access Softek for Security and Digital Banking Solutions

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Access Softek, an omnichannel digital banking enterprise solution provider, announced that Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union has signed on for an array of its digital banking products. Commonwealth One will now offer Access Softek’s Digital Banking, Real-Time Fraud Control, Conversational Banking and Biometric Authentication Manager solutions to its more than 37,000 members across […]

ICE Introduces Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Services in Europe

Provides competitive latency to London metro area and Frankfurt ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of its ultra-low latency wireless market data offering in the London metro area and Frankfurt by ICE Global Network (IGN). Connectivity, speed and […]

Nymbus CUSO Secures Landmark $20 Million Investment by VyStar Credit Union

Marks the Industry’s Largest-ever Fintech Funding Round Made on Behalf of a Credit Union MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NYMBUS®, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced it has completed a significant financing round to advance the development of its new credit union service organization (CUSO), Nymbus CUSO. Founded in March 2021 to help break through barriers […]

Digital-Banking and Social-Cause Platform Cheese Partners With Dosh To Expand Cash Back Rewards

Partnership offers customers an even more diverse set of brands, offering up to 10% cash back PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recently launched, Cheese, a revolutionary digital banking and social cause platform, today announced its partnership with Dosh. As a fast-growing cash back platform, Dosh provides Cheese customers the opportunity to earn cash back on thousands of local […]

Revance Announces First Patient Enrolled for DaxibotulinumtoxinA in Glabellar Lines and Cervical Dystonia in China by Fosun Pharma

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced that Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co., Ltd., (Fosun Pharma Industrial), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd, (Fosun Pharma), a leading healthcare group in China, has initiated Phase 3 trials of DaxibotulinumtoxinA […]

Merchants Can Offer More Touch-free Ways to Pay as Fiserv Brings PayPal and Venmo QR Code Payments to the Point of Sale

New functionality will roll out to businesses of all sizes as well as sports and entertainment venues including the Phoenix Suns Arena via the Clover platform and Carat ecosystem BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, is enabling businesses of all sizes across a range […]

 Wayflyer and Adobe Announce Merchant Finance Solution to Propel eCommerce Industry

         Through the partnership, Wayflyer will offer tailored financial solutions to Adobe merchants, helping to solve critical working capital issues         The partnership aims to fund 8000 eCommerce businesses in its first year of operation         Partnership set to supercharge Wayflyer’s growth – which has seen it fund over 300 eCommerce businesses in the last […]

Buy Now Pay Later & ePOS Credit Spend to Exceed $760 Billion in 2025, as the Installment Market Booms: Kaleido Intelligence

KLARNA, AFTERPAY AND AFFIRM LEAD THE BNPL MARKET VIA HIGH-RISK USER ONBOARDING AND RAPID MERCHANT EXPANSION LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AFTERPAY–ePOS Finance, which is composed of BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and ePOS Credit, is set to exceed $760 billion eCommerce transaction value in 2025, according to fintech and payments research specialists Kaleido Intelligence. BNPL alone will see […]