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ComplyAdvantage Announces ComplyLaunch™

A New Risk & Compliance Program Helping Early-Stage Startups To Transact With Trust The free program package includes AML checks for your Know your Customer (#KYC) process, access to resource knowledge base, service credits and world-class AML training by FINTRAIL LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComplyAdvantage, a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced a new […]

Caixa Econômica Federal and Fiserv Establish Exclusive Alliance for Merchant Acquiring

CAIXA Taps Global Expertise of Fiserv to Deliver Innovative Payment Experience to Merchants in Latin America’s Largest Economy BROOKFIELD, Wis. & SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FISV #acquiring–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) (“Fiserv”), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced Caixa Econômica Federal (“CAIXA”) has selected Fiserv for merchant acquiring services. The companies […]

GoCardless Launches Open Banking Payments, Offering Businesses a New Alternative to Taking One-Off Payments

Instant Bank Pay leverages the unique combination of the GoCardless global bank debit network and open banking technology The feature provides merchants a low-cost, seamless and convenient way to collect instant payments from new and existing customers through a single platform Although half of Americans have “no clue” what open banking is, the introduction of […]

CellTrust SL2 Selected by Leverage Financial Advisory for Compliant Text Capture and Archive

SL2 helps Small Businesses Scale Affordably at Enterprise Level SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—CellTrust Corporation, a leading global provider of secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise, announced today its SL2 mobile application for capture and archiving was selected by Leverage Financial Advisory for its robust enterprise offering and scalability at an affordable price. Before […]

Assurant Ventures Surpasses $100 Million Milestone in Venture Capital Investments

New “Ventures” branding reflects fund’s evolution as a trusted investor in early and growth stage disruptive technology companies NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assurant (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced its corporate venture capital arm, Assurant Ventures, has surpassed $100 million in capital […]

SmartMetric Says the Driver for the Adoption of Safer Biometric Credit Cards Is Clear With 67% of Americans Being Afraid of Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft and 47% Americans Find Identity Theft Worse Than Murder

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): According to the latest Atlas VPN research, the US residents are way more worried about being hacked than getting murdered. Data compiled by Atlas VPN shows that 67% of Americans are afraid of being a victim of identity theft, while only 20% are scared of being murdered. SmartMetric’s own […]

Percy “Master P” Miller Commits $10 Million to Support Opportunities That Will Help Advance Racial Equity

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iconic hip hop artist, Percy “Master P” Miller, announced today a new initiative focused on improving racial equity within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”) communities. UBS, the leading global wealth manager, will work with P. Miller Enterprises, owned and founded by Percy, to help the organization connect with individuals and business […]

BlackRock Announces Product Updates to Two iShares ETFs

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced product enhancements to two iShares ETFs as part of an ongoing process to periodically review its product lineup. No action is necessary for investors in the impacted ETFs and no capital gains distributions are currently expected as a result of the transition. iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) […]

Toast Announces Partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Restaurants with Access to $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#COVID19—Toast, the fastest-growing restaurant management platform, today announced a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help provide customers with access to funds made available through the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This partnership with the SBA is expected to benefit Toast customers with a simplified application process for RRF grant […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Canadian Bitcoin Platform Shakepay Partners With Marqeta To Power Innovative New Card Offering

Shakepay customers will be able to sign up for a Marqeta-powered Visa* card, allowing them to spend money directly from their account. MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First paragraph, first sentence of release dated April 21, 2021, should read: issued by Marqeta’s sponsoring financial institution Peoples Trust Company (instead of issued by Marqeta’s sponsoring financial institution People’s Bank). The […]

Noyo Expands its Powerful API Solutions with Launch of Noyo 360

Industry’s first and only purpose-built set of APIs gives benefits platforms seamless data exchange throughout the entire policy lifecycle SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#API–Noyo, the leading API platform powering the age of connected insurance, today announced the launch of Noyo 360, the industry’s first solution designed to automate and streamline the entire process of health insurance policy […]

ForwardAI Debuts ‘ForwardAI Precise’ – A New Lender-first API That Delivers Real-time, Robust Accounting And Financial Data Suite For Reduced-risk Small Business Lending

Lenders Can Now Quickly and Accurately Predict the Future Financial Health of Small Businesses And Expedite Lending/Underwriting SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The lending processes financial institutions use to qualify SMB borrowers is sorely outdated, while increasing cases and costs of fraud hit smaller banks, credit unions and digital lenders hardest. ForwardAI, a lender-first fintech platform, today introduced […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® Introduces ESG Funds to Small Business 401(k)s

Small business owners and their employees now have access to socially responsible investments in their retirement plans SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small business retirement plan pioneer Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) today announces the introduction of environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund options to its 401(k) offerings. Plan sponsors now have the opportunity to incorporate socially responsible […]

Discover Named a 2021 FutureEdge 50 Winner for Platform to Detect Data Anomalies in Real Time

RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FutureEdge50–For the fourth year in a row, Discover has been recognized as a FutureEdge 50 award winner. This honor is awarded to organizations pushing the edge with new technologies to advance their business for the future. Discover was recognized for READAR, a self-service platform which detects data anomalies using pattern matching in real-time. […]

In Celebration of Earth Day, Payactiv to Offer Users Earthwise™ High Content Payment Cards from CPI Card Group® 

CPI® and Payactiv Demonstrate Commitment to More Eco-Friendlier Business Practices with Upcycled Plastic Payment Cards LITTLETON, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CPI Card Group Inc. (OTCQX: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today marked Earth Day by announcing a collaboration with Payactiv, the leader in […]

Algorand Pledges to be the Greenest Blockchain with a Carbon-Negative Network Now and in the Future

Already highly energy-efficient network partners with ClimateTrade to set the industry standard for blockchain sustainability BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ALGO #cleanNFTs—Algorand, a leading blockchain technology company designed to be the most efficient and greenest blockchain available, today cements its leadership and commitment to the environment by announcing its blockchain is fully carbon neutral. Algorand has partnered with ClimateTrade, […]

ICE launches Micro Asia Tech 30 Index Futures contracts

Futures contracts based on the recently launched ICE Asia Tech 30 Index Offers the ability to invest in the 30 largest technology-related companies across Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch Micro Asia Tech 30 Index […]

Till Launches First Collaborative Family Banking Platform

$5M Raised to Empower Kids 8 and Up to Be Smarter Spenders NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Till Financial, the first collaborative family financial tool that empowers kids to become smarter spenders, is now available to all families. Till’s banking platform directly serves the 50 million pre-banked young people that represent over $400 billion in buying power. Till’s […]

Insurify Partners with Toyota Insurance Management Solutions to Revolutionize Insurance Shopping for Toyota Consumers

Starting in April, Insurify’s white label insurance comparison product will roll out to Toyota customers nationwide through industry-first partnership CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurify, a leading AI-powered insurance comparison website, is partnering with Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) to power its insurance platform with Insurify’s industry-leading online insurance shopping technology. This partnership will provide Toyota customers with […]

Options and Murex Celebrate Long-Term Partnership in Delivering MX.3 as a SaaS Solution

LONDON & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Options Technology, the leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global capital markets and a long-term Murex partner, empowers MX.3 through its highly secure, enterprise-grade SaaS-enabled Managed Apps platform. Murex, the global leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets, is continuing to meet the changing and growing […]

HSBC Introduces First Multi-Asset Index Powered by AI and Big Data

Developed with EquBot, AiMAX uses IBM Watson to help turn data into investment insight NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HSBC today announced the launch of the AI Powered Multi Asset Index (AiMAX) family, the first rules-based multi-asset investment strategy to use artificial intelligence (AI) as a method for constructing a diversified growth portfolio. The introduction of AiMAX follows […]

One Partners With Onfido for Best-in-Class ID Document Review

One values Onfido’s AI-based learning to help reduce the need for manual verification SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#identityverification—One, the Sacramento-based digital banking service aimed at driving financial wellness for middle income households today announced a partnership with Onfido, the global identity verification company, to verify the documents provided by customers and accelerate onboarding. One’s all-in-one banking platform […]

Pagaya Appoints Two New C-Suite Leaders, Establishing Company as Top Destination for Innovative Talent

The Company Adds Ex-Apple, Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Tami Rosen as Chief People Officer, and Citadel Deputy Treasurer, Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Michael Kurlander as Chief Financial Officer NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pagaya, a global, data-driven financial technology company reshaping the future of finance, today announced the appointments of Tami Rosen as Chief People Officer and Michael Kurlander as […]

Skyflow Launches First-Ever Data Privacy Vault for Fintechs, Delivered as an API

New Skyflow Payments Vault Helps Fintech Companies Bring Innovative Apps to Market Faster Enables firms to verify credit and identity and conduct financial transactions without sharing personal data Ensures regulatory compliance for sensitive data, including PCI Delivered as a modern API, and deployable in less than a day PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#API–Today, Skyflow announced the […]

Meme Stocks Make their Historic Debut in Apex Next Investor Outlook Amid Retail Trading Boom

Apex’s Latest Quarterly Report Reveals Young Investors Repositioning Their Portfolios Post Covid-19 in Favor of Meme Stocks and Penny Shares DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apex Clearing Corporation (“Apex” or the “Company”), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, today released its Q1 2021 Apex Next Investor Outlook, which sheds light on the […]

Unifimoney Launches Credit Card Program with Second Wave® Cards from CPI Card Group®

The recovered ocean-bound plastic credit card empowers consumers to reduce first-use plastic with a more sustainable payment option LITTLETON, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CPI Card Group Inc. (OTCQX: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced that Unifimoney, the premium digital banking service, will […]

ICE Mortgage Technology Announces Launch of Encompass® eClose Offering

Paving the way for the industry’s first true end-to-end eClosing solution 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 announced the launch of Encompass® eClose™, a leading-edge solution that will transform the way mortgage loans are electronically closed in the […]

Copper River IT and Jumio Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver AI-Powered Identity Verification to Federal, State and Local Governments

Jumio’s online identity verification solutions enhance Copper River IT’s services to compliantly vet new users, simplify account onboarding and dramatically reduce online fraud PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end identity verification and eKYC solutions, today announced a partnership with Copper River IT, a leading provider of program-focused advanced network/systems engineering solutions […]

Canadian Bitcoin Platform Shakepay Partners With Marqeta To Power Innovative New Card Offering

Shakepay customers will be able to sign up for a Marqeta-powered Visa* card, allowing them to spend money directly from their account. MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shakepay, a Montreal-based financial technology platform that allows Canadians to buy and sell digital currency and pay their friends, announced today that it has partnered with Marqeta, the global modern card issuing […]

Adwerx and Total Expert Integrate to Keep Loan Officers in Front of Prospects and Clients 24/7

Mortgage lenders and loan officers can use the integration to target audiences with personalized digital advertising MINNEAPOLIS & DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adwerx, a leading provider of automated, hyperlocal, and personalized digital advertising, is now integrated with Total Expert, the customer experience platform purpose-built for banks and lenders. The integration is making it easy for loan officers […]

ICE Announces That a Record 18,848 Murban Crude Oil Futures Contracts Traded on April 20

132,450 contracts traded in total on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi since launch Liquidity out to January 2022 contract Record Open Interest of more than 42,000 contracts 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 18,848 ICE Murban Crude Oil […]

Roxe Secures Strategic Investments From Zero2First and Future Capital Tech to Accelerate Growth

Zero2First Also Becomes a Roxe Chain Supernode, Continuing Momentum of the Roxe Ecosystem NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Roxe, a next-generation global payment network, today announced that Zero2First and Future Capital Tech have made strategic investments in Roxe to help accelerate Roxe’s growth. Zero2First also now operates a supernode on Roxe Chain, the public-private hybrid blockchain purpose-built for […]

Snap Finance Partners With Affirm to Expand Pay-Over-Time Financing Options for Retailers

Retailers in the U.S. can now offer expanded payment access to customers SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#buynnowpaylater—Snap Finance (Snap), provider of fast, flexible, pay-over-time digital financing options, announced a new partnership with Affirm, a transparent alternative to credit cards. Retailers using Snap can now seamlessly integrate Affirm’s additional financing options to capture more revenue from high-intent […]

Bank of America Announces Floating Rate Notes Issuance Referencing BSBY

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America, N.A. announced today that it issued a $1 billion six-month floating rate bank note referencing the one-month tenor of the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield IndexSM (BSBY) to multiple investors earlier this week. BSBY adheres to the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks and measures the average […]

Member Driven Technologies Launches Data Analytics Division

CUSO creates department to host credit unions’ data warehouses, help clients better analyze and leverage data FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced the launch of its data analytics division […]

FIS Opens New Growth Opportunities for Global Brands with Worldpay Domestic Acquiring Expansion into South Africa, Nigeria and Malaysia

Key facts FIS continues to drive global eCommerce with domestic acquiring capabilities in high-growth regions of Southeast Asia and Africa. Through its Worldpay product portfolio, FIS will bring new payment options to merchants and eCommerce providers across these new regions. Expansion is part of company’s plans to enhance its merchant acquiring presence in additional markets. […]

Helbiz signs Memorandum of Understanding with YOLO to Build an Integrated Mobility and Insurance Service

Global micro-mobility leader Helbiz and the first Italian digital insurance brokerage group, YOLO, hope to accelerate the digital transformation for the insurance sector MILAN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility that is the business combination target of GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italy’s first digital insurance brokerage group, […]

Accenture Makes Strategic Investment in African Fintech Startup Okra

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made an investment, through Accenture Ventures, in Nigeria-based fintech company Okra, an open finance data infrastructure startup serving the rapidly expanding African financial services market. Founded in 2019 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Okra is an open finance platform that enables developers and businesses to build personalized digital services […]

Nuveen and iCapital Network® Expand Access to Alternative Investment Funds

Custom technology and distribution agreement will simplify access to select Nuveen alternative investing products for accredited investors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nuveen, a leading global investment manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management, and iCapital Network1, the global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, […]

Womply Partners With TMC Financing, Helping More Individuals and Businesses Access the Paycheck Protection Program Using PPP Fast Lane

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Womply, a nationwide fintech platform that provides applications, APIs, marketing, and financial tools to facilitate commerce, announced a new partnership with TMC Financing (TMC), headquartered in Oakland, CA. The partnership aims to assist America’s small businesses, independent contractors, and the self-employed gain access to federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Womply’s breakthrough PPP […]