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Alpha News Stream, Financial Headline Cloud API, Debuts Customer-facing, Developer-friendly Website

Customizable Newsfeed Curates, Adds MetaData to Web News Headlines; Frictionless Onboarding for Corporate, Fintech and Financial Institution Use SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alpha News Stream (ANS), a cloud-delivered, highly customizable API newsfeed of financial headlines, today launched a website portal where investing, Fintech, corporate and other organizations can easily engage the service. The ANS API curates English-language […]

Yotta Rewards Smart Financial Habits with a Chance to Win $10M to Encourage More Americans to Save

Fast-growing consumer banking platform secures $13.2M Series A investment led by Base10 Partners NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yotta set out in July of 2020 to help people save more money with the prospect of winning between 10 cents and $10M in weekly prize drawings through a prize-linked savings account. Since then, Yotta has grown to over 130,000 […]

Razer Introduces Hyperpolling Technology to Power the World’s Fastest Gaming Mouse

The new Razer Viper 8KHz is the world’s first esports gaming mouse with true 8000Hz polling rate IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#competition–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced their new proprietary Razer™ HyperPolling Technology, debuting in the new Razer Viper 8KHz mouse, the world’s first esports gaming mouse with true 8000Hz Polling rate. Razer […]

CLARA Analytics Introduces New Product Lineup To Address the Entire Claim Life Cycle

Company Continues To Display Industry Leadership and Innovation With Latest Offerings SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Medicare—CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the commercial insurance industry, today announced changes and additions to its product suite. The newly configured CLARA Triage, CLARA Treatment, CLARA Litigation and CLARA MSP Compliance products are designed […]

Qapital Launches Dream Team Beta, the First Ever Money Planning Tool for Couples, Built by a Couple

– First app that empowers couples with shared saving, spending and investing goals – Created by Qapital, a challenger bank with over 2 million users NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#finance—Qapital, the only challenger bank built on behavioral science, just launched QapitalⓇ Dream Team™ Beta – the first ever holistic money planning tool for couples, built by a […]

CyberLink FaceMe® Tops Facial Recognition Vendor Test

With its facial recognition solution FaceMe®, CyberLink ranks first1 among global vendors in the latest NIST FRVT WILD test TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CyberLink—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, and developer of the FaceMe® AI facial recognition algorithm, achieved a top six ranking in the latest 1:N Identification (WILD, 1E-5) Facial Recognition […]

CompoSecure Awarded Patent for Innovative Dual-Interface Metal Cards

Leader in metal card manufacturing sets the bar with a unique form factor that enables strong NFC signal and inventive construction SOMERSET, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CompoSecure—CompoSecure, L.L.C. (“CompoSecure”), a pioneer and category leader in premium financial cards, today announced the company was awarded two U.S. Patents (No. 10762412B2 & 10318859B2), which recognizes CompoSecure’s innovation in metal card […]

Buckle Launches Rideshare-only Auto Insurance in Tennessee

Buckle expands availability of affordable, comprehensive auto insurance that covers gig drivers both on and off the clock to Tennessee JERSEY CITY, N.J. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#TN—Buckle, a tech-enabled financial services company, announced its rideshare-only auto insurance is now available in Tennessee. Last year, the company launched the first of its kind insurance, providing rideshare […]

myPOS Releases a High-class Android Payment Terminal at an Unbeatable Price on the European Market

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the demand for more advanced payment devices grows, European fintech provider myPOS (www.mypos.com) introduces yet another payment innovation – the new myPOS Carbon, which combines the intelligent Android OS with shock, dust and water resistance. Traditional POS terminals with keys are gradually being replaced by Android-run card payment devices. While the latter provide […]

eCOMM Merchant Solutions Scoops The Irish Times Innovation Award for Instant Payments

Fintech’s solution brings much needed relief to small merchants NAVAN, CO. MEATH, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech–An innovation with the potential to change the lives of countless small merchants has just won the Irish Times Innovation Award for IT & Fintech. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony which was streamed live from Dublin. The idea was […]

Capco and Envizage Announce Strategic Partnership

Partners will work together to bring benefits of Envizage advice engine to financial services firms and their customers globally LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, and Envizage, the London-based analytics software provider, today announced a new partnership that will see the two companies working together to deliver the benefits of Envizage’s simulation-based holistic […]

Temenos Transforms Corporate Banking with End-to-End, Cloud-Native Corporate Lending Platform

Temenos brings to market its next-generation corporate lending platform, enabling banks to move from multiple siloed systems – which hinder credit portfolio monitoring and operational efficiency – to a centralized data and AI-driven platform with automated digital services For the front office, Temenos’ powerful new corporate loan origination solution automates and streamlines the loan lifecycle, […]

Attivo Networks Excellence Awards Honor Partners Driving Cybersecurity Innovation Across North America, LATAM, META, APAC and the UK

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Attivo Networks®, an award-winning leader in cyber deception and attacker lateral movement detection, today announced recipients of its inaugural Excellence Awards, which honor partners driving innovation and delivering effective, comprehensive cyber security solutions for their customers. Culminating in two categories, “Partner of the Year” and “Project of the Year,” the awards recognize Attivo’s […]

i2c Announces String of Credit Card Processing Partnerships

Innovative products underscore how next-gen platforms are leveling the playing field in credit for banks and FinTechs REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced a string of partnerships and credit product launches including Archa, Community Bank of the Chesapeake (CBTC) and Credit Sesame. According to the […]

Guidewire PartnerConnect Solution Alliance Ecosystem Celebrates 100 Partner Milestone

Guidewire’s Solution Partner ecosystem surpasses 100 partner members and continues to expand the breadth of innovative integrations benefiting its global community of P&C insurers SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#First100SolutionPartners–Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently, today announced that its global PartnerConnect Solution Alliance Program now includes over […]

tZERO Announces Platform Evolution in Partnership with Prime Trust

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–tZERO, a leader in blockchain innovation and liquidity for digital assets, announced today its partnership with Prime Trust, the leading provider of all-in-one, financial infrastructure for fintech innovators. This partnership sends a clear signal to the market that tZERO is committed to replacing legacy systems with the future of financial technology. tZERO CEO […]

Member Driven Technologies Concludes 2020 with Strong Momentum

CUSO supported clients and employees through a challenging year, successfully executed virtual core conversions, recognized for strong culture FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core platform from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today shared highlights from its unique 17th year […]

Future of Work is Here: SemperVirens Venture Capital to Bridge Emerging HR Technology with Fortune-200; Announces Executive Advisory Board of Leading Chief Human Resources Officers

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#betterformsofHR–SemperVirens Venture Capital, a leading early stage venture capital fund focused on technology transforming work, health, and financial wellness, announced today that it has established an Executive Advisory Board of leading CHROs focused on the future of work. The Executive Advisory Board will leverage their deep experience managing human capital at scale to […]

JPMorgan Chase to Launch Digital Consumer Banking in the U.K.

New digital bank will use Chase brand, headquartered in London with a contact centre in Edinburgh. The business has already created over 400 jobs in the U.K. and is planning additional hires as the business grows. Launch of consumer-facing bank will deepen JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to the U.K. and its communities. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: […]

Ault Global Holdings’ Coolisys Power Electronics Business Receives Purchase Order for 5,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Units

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #ACECool–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that its power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp. (“Coolisys”), has received a purchase order for 5,000 ACECool™ 7kW residential electric vehicle (“EV”) charging systems for an aggregate of $1.75 million and expects to receive orders for a […]

Alter Domus Announces Creation of 100 Jobs in Ireland

Continuing expansion of its European Centre of Excellence in Cork as demand for cross-border fund administration and asset servicing grows CORK, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alter Domus (“Alter Domus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, announces the creation of 100 new jobs, substantially increasing headcount at its European Centre of […]

Token Secures $15m Series B to Power Open Payments Across Europe

SBI Investment, Sony Innovation Fund by IGV and existing investors back Token to unlock new value in open banking digital payments LONDON & BERLIN & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading open banking payments platform, Token, today announces $15m in Series B financing, welcoming investment from SBI Investment Co. Ltd. and Sony Innovation Fund by IGV as well […]

TransferWise and Visa Announce Global Partnership Following Successful Collaboration on Cloud Technology

TransferWise to expand debit card program accompanying its multi-currency account into dozens of new markets using new Visa Cloud Connect infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Cloud–Visa (NYSE: V) and TransferWise today announced a global partnership and the first use of Visa Cloud Connect, a new way for fintechs and partners to securely connect Visa’s global […]

ZSuite Technologies Experiences Significant Growth, Entering 2021 with Momentum

Company ends 2020 with new partnerships, improved digital tools and continued commitment to helping financial institutions compete in an ever-changing landscape BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ZDeposit—ZSuite Technologies, a financial technology company offering digital tools that helps businesses and individuals automate collection of recurring payments and manage escrow deposits, to increase low-cost, core deposits and leverage digital channels, […]

COVID-19 is Digitally Transforming Commercial Lending; Banks See Mass Adoption of Businesses Applying for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Online

Lenders using Numerated to process PPP loans are seeing 82 percent of businesses choosing to apply online, with 9 out of 10 businesses reporting high levels of satisfaction BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital across industries, and commercial banking is no exception. Banks and credit unions representing more than $1 trillion in combined […]

Oxygen and Fundera Partner for Fast Distribution of Second-Round Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Digital Banking Leader and Small Business Lending Platform partner to Streamline PPP Loan Process SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital banking leader Oxygen today announced that it has partnered with Fundera, the go-to financial marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to compare multiple loans instantly, to streamline the application and distribution process for the latest round of […]

Wolters Kluwer’s GRC Division Wins Best Place to Work and Leadership Accolades

  NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BestPlaceToWork–Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division has won four major accolades, recognizing it as a “Great Place to Work.” The awards, all decided by independent editorial panels, celebrate Wolters Kluwer GRC as a global employer that values its staff, recognizes and promotes talent from within and fosters a collaborative and […]

Fidelity Investments Introduces Technology Solution to Help Advisors Grow Their ESG Investing Practices

Fidelity ESG ProSM, developed in Fidelity Labsi, helps advisors create ESG model portfolios and proactively engage clients with ESG investing opportunities  More than two-thirds of Gen YZ and Gen X investors think it is very important for their advisors to include ESG investments in their portfoliosii, yet fewer than one in three advisors are very […]

Leaders Credit Union Goes Live with Sensibill for Digital Receipt Management

Digital receipt management solution supports credit union’s mission to help members strengthen financial health TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sensibill, the leading provider of everyday financial tools and SKU-level insights that drive personalization and help make financial wellness attainable for all, today announced that Jackson, Tenn.-based Leaders Credit Union has launched the company’s digital receipt management solution to help […]

ETFLogic and TSX Inc. Collaborate to Deliver Innovative Analytics to Canada’s ETF and Wealth Management Industry

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ETFLogic, a leading Fintech analytics company, today announced a collaboration agreement with TMX Group Limited’s subsidiary TSX Inc., to provide advanced analytics to ETF issuers, financial advisors, fund managers, corporate investor relations professionals, and all other professionals involved in the wealth management industry in Canada. “We are very excited to be expanding our […]

Online Automotive Retailing Takes a Major Step Forward With AutoFi’s Lending as a Service

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 […]

Software Industry: Nexway™ Reinforces the Customer Experience Capabilities of its Monetize Personalized Growth Platform

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 […]

Matrix Executions Announces 2021 Plans After Quadrupling Volumes and Increasing Market Share in 2020

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 […]

CCG Catalyst Consulting, Arizona Bankers Association Announce The Arizona Fintech Council

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 […]

Mogo Completes Acquisition of Digital Payments Company Carta Worldwide

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”), […]

ACI Worldwide Selected to Participate in Federal Reserve’s Pilot Program for its Upcoming Real-Time Payments Offering—the FedNow Service

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 […]

NGL Acquires Everplans, Laying a Foundation for Expansion to Become a Digital Leader in the Insurance and Employee Benefit Landscape

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 […]

Customers Bank Among the Top PPP Round 3 Lenders

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 […]

Rellevate and Richard Petty Announce the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards

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 […]

BlackRock Announces Results of Shareholder Vote at Adjourned Joint Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to the Reorganizations of Five Municipal Closed-End Funds

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 […]