NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GoCardless, a global fintech in recurring payments, announces the opening of an office in New York City as it embarks on a hiring drive to grow its global headcount by two-thirds. The New York office, led by Nanna Saito Nielsen, VP of Banking Operations, will act as the hub for strengthening and scaling […]
Guidewire recognizes Solution partners’ achievements and continues to expand the breadth of innovative solutions available in the Marketplace, 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 seven Solution partners have been promoted within the […]
Leading Payments Company Reaches Milestone Hiring Target in Its IT Product Development Hub CHENNAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#chennai–Transact, the leader in innovative payment solutions for a connected campus, today announced its team in Chennai, India is now 70 people strong. Transact’s Chennai location opened in 2019 and sits on the footstep of Chennai’s IT highway and serves […]
MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$USAT #DiscoverGlobalNetwork—USA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAT) (“USAT”), a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, today announced the release of its most recent episode of “UR Tech Insiders,” featuring Danielle Bataglia, general manager of digital acceptance for Discover. In her role Ms. Bataglia focuses […]
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#africanamerican–The Capital Corps, America’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced its new name – The Change Company. Over 100 million American consumers and small businesses – including nearly half of all Black and Latino consumers – are underbanked due to systemic economic inequality. The Change Company levels the financial playing field for […]
The enhanced consumer rate breakdown creates a new standard for transparency in the insurance industry BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#analytics—Earnix, a global provider of advanced rating, pricing, and product personalization solutions for insurers and banks, announced a newly enhanced capability that enables insurers to provide comprehensive rate breakdowns to consumers instantaneously. Integrated within Earnix’s end-to-end Rating Engine, this […]
NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MakeNowWork—Xerox Holdings Corporation (NYSE: XRX) signed Lexmark as the first original equipment manufacturer client for Xerox Financial Services (XFS), a new global payments solutions business. XFS, which finances both Xerox and third-party workplace technology needs, will provide financing for selected Lexmark Managed Print Services (MPS) engagements. “Lexmark selected XFS as a financing partner […]
AI-powered, digitally enabled auto lending experience to serve more customers SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ailending–Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform, today announced Midwest BankCentre, St. Louis’ premier community bank since 1906, has selected Upstart to expand its direct auto lending business with a digitally enabled auto refinancing service. With Upstart, Midwest BankCentre […]
The partnership provides AI-driven API authorization and governance to simplify and secure open banking applications SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#API—Cloudentity, a cloud-based provider of dynamic fine-grained authorization and governance solutions, today announced its partnership with Axway, a leading API integration platform provider, to deliver Zero Trust authorization for Open Banking services. “Getting consent right is one of the […]
The Akoya Data Access Network gains significant scale with addition of a leading U.S. bank Chase customers will be able to securely share data with apps and services through Akoya BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akoya LLC announced today that JPMorgan Chase has joined the Akoya Data Access Network. Fintechs, data aggregators and other data recipients can now request […]
BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Access Softek, an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, had a productive and successful Q4 2020, signing nine credit unions to the company’s digital banking platform. As the importance of digital banking continues to increase, credit unions need access to the best online and mobile solutions for members. Eight of the nine credit unions […]
Bank On certifies the Cashback Debit account from Discover because of its no fees and online capabilities RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cashback Debit, the online checking account from Discover, was recently certified by the national nonprofit organization, Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund. The CFE Fund’s mission is to improve the financial stability of low and moderate […]
Innovative education initiative offers research-based, CE-accredited modules to prepare advisors to optimize the use of alternatives in client portfolios NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#alternativeinvesting—iCapital Network1, the global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the professional body for the global […]
Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Angela Strange Joins Board of Fintech Company After Leading Series A Round SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SeedFi, the financial health startup helping Americans build credit, save money, access funds, and plan for the future, launched today and announced it has raised $65 million in funding, including $15 million in equity and $50 million […]
Collaboration of Mastercard, Central Bank of The Bahamas and Island Pay gives people additional option to use The Bahamas Sand Dollar central bank digital currency PURCHASE, N.Y. & NASSAU, Bahamas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Bahamians received even greater flexibility in how they shop and pay using the country’s digital currency, the first of its kind. Under a new […]
DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SHAZAM, Inc., a nationwide provider of financial services to community financial institutions, has been selected to participate in a pilot program to guide development of the Federal Reserve’s instant payments offering, the FedNowSM Service. FedNow will offer community financial institutions another network through which to access faster payments infrastructure. The FedNow Service […]
ESPOO, Finland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#accountspayable—Basware (Nasdaq: BAS1V) is recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Procure-to-Pay Applications 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US45015519, February 2021). To be included in the IDC MarketScape assessment, vendors’ offerings must be “SaaS” or “cloud-enabled;” meet the IDC MarketScape definition of procure-to-pay (P2P); have procurement technology that encompasses […]
Top Structured Product and Annuities Platform Continues to Expand Its Presence in Latin America CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Luma–Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), an independent, multi-issuer structured products and annuities platform, announced today that Credicorp Capital, a leading financial firm located throughout Latin America with a strong presence in Peru, Chile, Colombia, and The United States through its subsidiary […]
Mercury’s bespoke integrated solution will allow Enigma to quickly grow its footprint in the accelerating market segment CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crypto—Mercury Digital Assets (“Mercury”), a technology provider for digital asset markets, today announced it is providing a platform solution to Enigma Securities (“Enigma”) for trading crypto derivatives. The customized platform is launching with options and futures products […]
Selected from over 700 applicants globally, the 2021 winter cohort startups include ABF Creative, Abode Technologies, Cognitive ToyBox, Elly Health, Fashion Bomb Daily Shop, Kanarys, Lillii RNB, SecondKeys, SupportPay, Virtual i Technologies, and Zirtue – companies with innovative strategies across sectors such as fintech, edtech, e-commerce, social networking, medtech, retail tech and enterprise software Morgan […]
Credit union expects to approve more loans to underserved members and streamline lending processes NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Scienaptic AI, the world’s leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, announced the deployment of its platform at Northern Hills Federal Credit Union. This deployment will enable Northern Hills FCU to use AI to make sharper credit decisions and assist […]
End-to-End AML and KYC Solution Revolutionizes How Fintechs Onboard Customers JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Founded by seasoned compliance veterans, DigiPli is transforming Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for FinTechs and other financial services firms. Today, DigiPli is pleased to announce the official launch of its holistic Onboarding-as-a-Service solution, which addresses a financial […]
Polish insurance brand offers 21st century business model, state-of-the-art IT architecture, and unique customer proposition WARSAW & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beesafe, the digital brand of the Vienna Insurance Group’s (VIG) Polish subsidiary, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform general insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently, today announced that Beesafe has deployed Guidewire to […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cloudtechnology–FlexTrade Systems (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, announces Lyxor Asset Management adoption of FlexNOW EMS, which combines the best of cloud, desktop, mobile and API technology. FlexNOW gives Lyxor’s traders the power and flexibility to transition seamlessly between the different challenges in today’s working conditions. The ability to […]
New platform improves omni-channel experience for consumers, including self-service channel integration with mobile and internet banking OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced a partnership with Auriga, a market leader for omni-channel banking and payment systems. The companies will launch a next-generation ATM […]
Workiva Cloud Platform Allows for Rapid Development and Deployment of New Solutions and Capabilities, Enabling Organizations to Simplify More of Their Complex Work AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #100BestCos—Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company that simplifies complex work, today announced that it has upgraded its entire global customer base to its next generation Workiva Cloud Platform. The new […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that, at a joint special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust (NYSE: MHE), BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MZA), and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MQY), the requisite votes of shareholders of MQY have approved the reorganization of each of MHE, MZA, […]
Free Discussion on Feb. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. EST PHOENIX, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#edtech—Transact and Southeast Missouri State University will share their experience and insights on digital payments and commerce for virtual learning environments during a University Business Web Seminar titled, “Campus Digital Transformation: Digital Payments and Commerce for Virtual Learning Environments and Beyond.” The free […]
Solidatus rapidly delivers a trusted 360 view of an organisation’s data flows, enabling insightful, sustainable and impactful data management Solidatus has raised £14m in Series A funding following a successful year which saw it double in size, quadruple in revenue, and boost expansion into the US and Asia B2B enterprise fund AlbionVC led the round, […]
PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE:WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, announced today that it will redeem its outstanding $400 million 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due February 1st, 2023 (the “Notes”) on March 15, 2021. The Company has already sent notice to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the trustee for the Notes, […]
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AutoFinance–Westlake Technology Holdings reports 14.7% growth over 2019 ending 2020 at $12.14 billion in total managed assets. The company directly attributes this success to the dedication of its employees. Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, their employees quickly adapted to remote work and persevered through the year – allowing the company to […]
Company Renews Commitment to Data Security, Confidentiality, and Availability With Audits and Certifications for SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS, Level 1 Service Provider Under VISA CISP and MasterCard SDP, NACHA ACH Validation PHOENIX, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#compliance–While the pandemic environment has introduced new security risks and elevated current ones, Transact’s practices for security, confidentiality and availability […]
After stabilizing consumers in 2020 pandemic, MassHousing and Sagent lock in three-year partnership to tackle next chapter in mortgage servicing KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Sagent, a fintech company modernizing mortgage and consumer loan servicing for America’s top banks and lenders, today announced a three-year partnership extension with MassHousing. The extension represents an eight-year collaboration on […]
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kasasa®, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider, has partnered with NYDIG to bring Bitcoin offerings to its network of community institutions and their consumers. “Since Kasasa’s inception, it has proven to be an industry leader in helping financial institutions innovate and stay ahead of the curve,” said Patrick Sells, Head of Bank […]
Fund to power next wave of crypto and fintech innovation SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced its backing of the newly launched Kraken Ventures, an independent investment fund targeting early stage companies and protocols across the crypto and fintech ecosystem. The fund will invest in the […]
Key facts: Ten growth-stage fintech startups will be selected and will present their solutions to more than 100 leading financial institutions, potential investors and industry participants. April 9 is the deadline to apply for the 2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator. 12-week program will again be conducted virtually in 2021. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: […]
Finicity releases detailed analysis affirming that data aggregators should be deemed CRAs and subject to FCRA requirements SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finicity, a Mastercard company and leading provider of open banking solutions, has produced a detailed white paper with analysis showing why the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) should apply to providers of data aggregation services […]
Joint point-to-point encryption (P2PE) security solution to combat fraud in advance of EMV liability shift OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ACI—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, the worldwide leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, announced today that they are collaborating to jointly certify the ACI […]
Mogo to acquire 19.99% of Coinsquare; agreement includes rights to increase ownership up to 40% Brings together Canada’s leading digital wallet and leading digital asset trading platform Coinsquare has grown to more than $525mm in trading volume for the month of January and more than $500mm in Assets Under Management as at February 9, 2021 […]
Kube Partners’ Detector R2 Ready for Guidewire add-on to help insurers counteract insurance fraud MONZA, Italy, & LONDON & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#First100SolutionPartners–Kube Partners, an international consultancy and software application company with a focus on the insurance and banking industries, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and […]
