Annual research report examines how COVID-19 has impacted the way Americans feel about their healthcare benefits FARGO, N.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, today released its second annual consumer study that examines Americans’ behaviors and attitudes about healthcare benefits ahead of 2021 open enrollment. This year, WEX deepened the study to […]
Red Hat’s open hybrid cloud platform helped to speed time-to-market by 2x, halve operational costs and free up the Pibank business to focus on innovation RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Pibank, part of Grupo Pichincha, has launched as a digital banking brand in Spain […]
Flowe, the environmentally-friendly Italian challenger bank, went live in just 5 months with Temenos Transact, core banking and AI-powered Financial Crime Mitigation, delivered as SaaS With Temenos SaaS technology, Flowe has created a hyper-efficient cost structure that enables the bank to deliver more value to its customers. Temenos SaaS technology enabled Flowe to onboard over […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#covid19—RentProfile, a UK proptech powering trust and convenience for the rental market, is named “Audience Favourite Winner” at the 2020 Visa Everywhere Initiative Pandemic Challenge. RentProfile was selected out of an initial pool of 1,300 fintech startups, pitching their latest product ‘Onboarding’ in Visa’s live final, virtual event in front of an audience of […]
A recipe of increased payment volume, consumer behavior shifts, and greater risk create a new landscape for payments PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Payment firms are being pushed rapidly into transformation, even as they handle larger transaction volumes, face increased competition and heightened risk factors amplified by COVID-19, according to the World Payments Report 2020 published today by Capgemini. […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dividend Finance Inc. (“Dividend”), a leading FinTech point-of-sale lender to solar and home improvement contractors, is announcing the launch of a new technology platform. In addition to a new solar + home improvement partner portal, Dividend is offering its solar contractors an array of new products and enhancements including: Dividend Lite – a […]
LYON, France, & MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Esker, a worldwide leader in AI-driven process automation solutions and pioneer in cloud computing, today announced the launch of its Cash Application solution that enables businesses to increase the efficiency and automation of the cash application process of matching open invoices to payments received. As part of Esker’s Accounts Receivable […]
APIs Support Client Demand for Seamless FX Settlement, Check Image Retrieval, and Pulling Reports NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America is supporting the increasing demand for real-time information and processing in corporate treasury with the launch of three new APIs (application programming interface). Connected through CashPro, the bank’s technology suite for companies, the new APIs support […]
The Federal Savings Bank and SECU among financial institutions offering Zelle® P2P payments with Fiserv turnkey implementation BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As a growing number of consumers have embraced digital payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial institutions have added or enhanced person-to-person (P2P) payment capabilities, with more than 200 banks and credit unions going live on the […]
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Murex, the global leader in trading, risk, and processing solutions for capital markets, is pleased to announce it has reached a successful milestone in its partnership with ATB Financial (ATB), a leading and innovative Canadian financial institution and Crown corporation. In 2017, Murex began working with ATB to provide its powerful MX.3 platform. Murex […]
SL2 is now available in Azure Government with a dedicated instance SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Endpoint—CellTrust Corporation, a leading provider of global secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise, announced today that its flagship SL2™ mobile app is also now available with Microsoft Azure Government, featuring a dedicated instance to meet the highest level of […]
DETROIT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The pandemic has had a devastating effect not only on small businesses, but also the lenders who provide them with financing. Many lenders were unable to adapt their servicing practices to accommodate distressed merchants while maintaining a viable revenue stream for themselves. In addition, those lenders relied upon their standard data and underwriting procedures […]
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FirstClose, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for banks and credit unions nationwide, has partnered with Fiserv to provide services to Mortgage Director users. With the integration of the FirstClose ONETM platform into the loan origination system (LOS), customers can order instant and bundled reports on flood, valuation, tax and title directly. […]
Three years after its introduction to the digital currency industry, Silvergate’s payments platform achieves major milestone LA JOLLA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silvergate Capital Corporation (the “Company” or “Silvergate”) (NYSE: SI), the leading provider of innovative financial infrastructure solutions to the digital currency industry, today announced that it has achieved $100 billion in transfer volumes across its Silvergate […]
MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#authentication—Intellicheck (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry leader in identification authentication solutions, has been recognized in Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Identity Proofing and Affirmation. Intellicheck was noted for multiple applicable products for document-centric identity-proofing among identity proofing vendors whom the guide listed as representative of, “what’s core in the market, what extends it and […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#finance–DataArt, a global technology consultancy that designs, develops and supports unique software solutions, today announced a new partnership with OpenFin, the leading operating system (OS) for the financial services. As a Certified Development Partner, DataArt will accelerate development on OpenFin OS to deliver highly interoperable and flexible applications for financial clients. DataArt’s agile […]
Helping financial institutions deliver real-time payments experiences PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments—Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in digital payments, today announced it is partnering with The Clearing House in order to help foster real-time payments adoption across the banking and credit union markets. Alacriti provides a cloud-native platform for faster payments innovation, enabling both banks and credit […]
Investment led by Dawn Capital, with additional funding from Deutsche Bank and follow on investing from J.P. Morgan, Citi, Goldman Sachs LONDON, & NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AccessFintech, the leading fintech company evolving the financial industry operating model through data and workflow collaboration, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Series […]
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lemonway, the pan-European payment solution for online marketplaces, has today announced a partnership with Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, to enable instant, more transparent and cost-effective European transactions. Through RippleNet, Ripple’s global financial payments network, Lemonway will transform its euro-to-euro payouts which currently make up 80% of its payments volume. Today, […]
Accenture and 19 leading financial services firms to mentor financial technology entrepreneurs in seventh annual program HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ten leading fintech companies have been selected for the seventh annual FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific, a mentorship program created by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) that helps startups fine-tune their business plans and solutions by pairing them with mentors […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, has been selected by Sensibill for public relations services. The Toronto-based fintech provides everyday financial tools like digital receipt management and SKU-level data to help institutions better know and serve their customers. Sensibill enables end users to more […]
Available Online and Within the Mobile App, Personalized Digital Experience Enables Clients to Turn Goals into Actions CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America today announced the launch of Life Plan®, a new digital experience through which clients can set and track near- and long-term goals based on their life priorities, and better understand and act on […]
Canadian insurtech platform helps insurers, policyholders, third-party agents, and restoration contractors easily collaborate on claims field documentation KITCHENER, Ontario & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encircle, a leading provider of real-time field documentation and productivity tools for the insurance and restoration industries, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and […]
IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, helps FinTechs launch card programs rapidly with the IDEMIA Fintech Accelerator Card Program, a dedicated program from onboarding to card issuance. COURBEVOIE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the context of a rapid transformation of the banking industry, IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, supports FinTechs and neobanks with the launch […]
CAPE TOWN & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mukuru and WorldRemit today announced a deepening of their existing partnership. Having initially launched the alliance in Zimbabwe, the two companies aim to expand their collaboration for cash remittances into Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Botswana. This is an important next step in furthering the delivery of world-class services and […]
● Monese to migrate European and UK account holders onto Thought Machine’s core banking platform ● Thought Machine’s modern core banking technology combined with Monese’s mobile-first approach will unlock new features and capabilities for millions of customers LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monese, the popular pan-European banking service that provides instant and localised mobile money accounts in 31 countries, […]
Endowment fund and commissioning program launched in support of innovation and disruption TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEO, a bold and disruptive capital markets fintech firm, is excited to announce the official launch of a collaborative partnership with OCAD University (“OCAD U”), Canada’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive university of art, design, and media. In an effort to support […]
Boost and Visa to provide commercial cardholders and their suppliers flexible and dynamic pricing options to increase commercial card use and acceptance NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#b2bpayments–Boost Payment Solutions, Inc., the leader in optimizing the use and acceptance of commercial cards, announced today a strategic collaboration with Visa to provide Visa commercial card issuers, cardholders and suppliers […]
Three New Transparent Actively Managed ETFs and an Index ETF Offer Client Choice and Flexibility to Access BlackRock’s Best Thinking on Long-Term, Transformative Growth Trends First Active Transparent ETFs from BlackRock’s Fundamental Active Equity Portfolio Managers NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The structural shifts influencing the future of the global economy and society have accelerated in 2020, leading […]
PRO Index™ aims to be leading indicator of financial health, increasing net worth of the 99% NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvest (PariFi, Inc.), a leading financial technology firm, today announced the official launch of its PRO Index™ (PariFi Rating & Opportunity Index), the first and only financial wellness measurement designed with a consumer-first ethos. This comprehensive index […]
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SRAX–SRAX, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies, announced that its BIGtoken platform, which empowers consumers to earn money and control their own data, will become a separate publicly traded company. SRAX has entered into a definitive share exchange agreement with Force Protection Video […]
COURBEVOIE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, today announces its GREENPAY launch, an eco-friendly global offer for financial institutions, in line with its CSR* and sustainability strategy. Environmental concerns underpin IDEMIA’s business practices. Through GREENPAY, IDEMIA commits to move away from today’s “take-make-waste” attitude to redesign our habits. IDEMIA is proud to develop […]
BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–It is with great pleasure that Juniper Research announces the 2020 winners of the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments. This category recognises the most impactful financial products and services operating across numerous areas, including: Banking, Fraud & Security, and Retail & Payments. Juniper Research has identified the following organisations and platforms […]
International cryptocurrency exchange receives approval from Bermuda Monetary Authority to operate in or from Bermuda. HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd. received a full Class F Digital Assets Business Act license to operate its acclaimed cryptocurrency exchange under the supervision of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The Bermuda-based entity will provide Bittrex Global with an […]
Partnership provides real-time consumer access to Kasasa Loan status AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#communitybanks—Kasasa®, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider, has partnered with NXTsoft, the market leader in API connectivity, to enhance the lending process for community banks and credit unions and their borrowers. Together, NXTsoft and Kasasa will provide a level of ease and flexibility […]
Step announces $100,000 giveaway and partners with digital star Charli D’Amelio SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Step, the new modern-day financial services company built for teens and families, today announced its official launch, offering a free FDIC insured bank account and Visa card. Through its app, Step offers an all-in-one banking solution with a new type of personalized […]
daVinci to release Push Pay to address Canada’s increasing demand for instant, contactless, online and mobile payment options CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–daVinci Payments, a global leader in corporate-funded payments, today released a new national study in partnership with the Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization (CPPO) that identifies how Canadians make and receive payments and the resulting effect on […]
Announces strategic partnerships with Rocky Mountain Institute, REBA and Energy Web Foundation to ensure carbon net-zero future for blockchain SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain solutions for payments, is committing to be carbon net-zero by 2030, the first company in the blockchain industry to do so. As part of this goal, Ripple […]
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coro Global Inc. (OTCQB: CGLO) today announced its subsidiary Coro Corp. has been granted a Money Transmitter license by the State of Oregon, Division of Financial Regulation. As a result of the company being granted this license, Oregon residents will have access to CORO, which is a payment app that allows customers to exchange, […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Africa–Fintech trading platform, TigerWit, has received a further pair of awards from the Global Forex Awards 2020. This year the firm has been recognised as the Most Transparent Forex Broker in Africa and as the Best Forex Fintech Broker in Asia. The timing of the awards comes as the company has seen rapid global […]
