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 Small Businesses to Benefit from Integrations of Insurance and 401(k) Services on QuickBooks Platform

 Millions of QuickBooks Customers Now Have the Opportunity to Protect Their Businesses and Help Their Employees Prosper MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) today announced the availability of two new offerings — QuickBooks Insurance and separately, 401(k) powered by Guideline1 — further expanding the capabilities of the QuickBooks Online platform to help small businesses […]

Alacriti Announces Cloud-Native, End-to-End Solution for Real-Time Payments

Helping financial institutions deliver faster payment experiences PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fasterpayments—Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments today announced its Cosmos for RTP solution, powered by the Orbipay Platform. Cosmos for RTP enables banks and credit unions to quickly and seamlessly connect to The Clearing House’s RTP® network and deliver innovative real-time payment services to their […]

First Horizon Bank Moves Digital Banking Platform to NCR

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR (NYSE: NCR), a global enterprise technology provider for the financial industry, today announced that First Horizon Bank, parent company First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE: FHN) has launched the NCR D3 platform to provide consumers and businesses with a seamless digital banking experience. Memphis, Tenn.-based First Horizon Bank recently migrated clients to the digital […]

Blackboxstocks Announces Integration with TradeStation Allowing Users to Trade without Leaving the Blackbox Platform

Companies to Host Official Launch Webinar to Demonstrate Powerful Functionalities Offered by Partnership at 3:30PM CDT Thursday October 22, 2020 DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$BLBX–Blackboxstocks, Inc. (OTC: BLBX) (“Blackbox”), a financial technology and social media hybrid platform offering real-time proprietary analytics for stock and options traders of all levels, today announced that it has integrated with TradeStation Securities, […]

Empower Retirement Achieves $110 Billion in New Retirement Plan Sales

Firm driving additional scale and scope through strategic acquisitions, record sales GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k–On the cusp of its sixth anniversary, Empower Retirement, the nation’s second-largest retirement services provider,1 is announcing record sales growth and new client commitments totaling some $110 billion while furthering plans for expanded offerings to serve the needs of millions of […]

Cornami Achieves Unprecedented 1,000,000x Acceleration to Deliver Real-Time Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)

Quantum-Secure Privacy-Preserving Computing on Encrypted Data Sets Is Game Changer for Cloud Security CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cornami’s break-through computing architecture is able to scale performance without penalties to deliver real-time computing for a number of critical and complex applications. The company’s proprietary technology reduces the use of power sources and lowers latency, while vastly increasing the […]

The Securities Compliance Podcast: Compliance in Context Launches With Focus on Cutting-Edge News and Information Impacting Compliance Programs of Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#compliance—Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP announced today that Patrick D. Hayes, Senior Counsel and leader of the law firm’s Investment Management practice, has launched The Securities Compliance Podcast: Compliance in Context™, co-sponsored by Calfee and the National Society of Compliance Professionals, a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to serving and supporting compliance professionals in the […]

Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association (Global DCA) Officially Launches

Self-Regulatory Association Seeks to Further Market Integrity, Consumer Protection, and Industry Development CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bitcoin–The emergence of digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and their underlying blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the global monetary system. To better facilitate this transformation, the current regulatory environment must be enhanced to provide all participants with unambiguous regulations that provide accountability, integrity and […]

HES FinTech Joins Canadian Lenders Association to Drive Digital Lending Transformation Across Canada

VILNIUS, Lithuania–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HES FinTech, a leader in lending solutions for banks and fintechs, and the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership. The HES-CLA partnership brings together in-depth expertise in lending software development and deployment, product ideation, and innovative tools to help support Canada’s lending community. With […]

HT Mobile Apps Join ICBA to Better Serve the Community Banking Industry

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HT Mobile Apps, (HTMA), a fintech company serving banks across the country with cost-effective services to help community banks attract and retain customers, recently joined the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as a Corporate Member. ICBA has been serving community banks for 90 years and is the only national trade association […]

Altruist Joins Forces with Apex Clearing to Offer Advisors Frictionless Investing Experience

Easily accessible and cost-efficient investment technology solutions to make investing fair for everyone DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altruist, the first fully integrated digital brokerage platform, today announced a new partnership with Apex Clearing, the custody and clearing engine powering the future of wealth management, to provide independent financial advisors and their clients with a better investing experience. The […]

Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions earns four Globee Awards

Product innovation, customer service excellence recognized by esteemed award program MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WoltersKluwer—Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has won four 2020 Globee Awards—including three Gold-level medals—for product innovation and customer service excellence in the below categories: Best Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution: Expere Language Translation (Gold) Best FinTech Offering: Online Loan Applications (Gold) Customer Service & Support […]

WorldRemit Sees Remittances to Zimbabwe Double in Six Months and Introduces New Retail Partnership With OK Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Earlier this year, the World Bank forecasted that in the wake of the Covid-19 economic crisis, remittance flows to Sub Saharan Africa would fall by 23.1%. However today, WorldRemit, the global online money transfer service has reported that the demand for their remittance services to Zimbabwe continues to grow at an accelerated rate […]

Unmatched Accuracy, Confidence and Reliability: CoreLogic Launches New Automated Valuation Model

The new single model eliminates need for multiple AVMs and increases home valuation accuracy IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Foreclosure–CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, today announced the launch of Total Home ValueX™, a new automated valuation model (AVM) that eliminates the need for multiple AVMs. Building on the existing Total Home […]

Strong Quarter Defies Expectations as Venture Capital Invested Rises Despite Six-Quarter Decline in Deal Volume, Says KPMG Private Enterprise

Q3’20 sees global VC investment of over US$73.2 billion, including record quarterly high of $12.1 billion in Europe. Pharma and biotech sector booming, with $31 billion in investment so far in 2020. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the face of concerns related to COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, the upcoming US presidential election, and a potential hard Brexit, global VC […]

Discover Launches Personalized Tool for Students and Their Families Making Important College Decisions

My College Plan, a one stop tool helps students compare college costs, determine a major that matches their interests and understand the earnings potential of their future career RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Planning for college is an exciting moment in any student’s life and brings with it many important decisions. Students need to pick a school that […]

Visa Tap to Phone Transforms Payment Acceptance for Sellers Worldwide

Now Available in More Than 15 Markets – United States coming soon in 2021; Tap to Phone Enables Businesses to Accept Contactless Payments on Any NFC-enabled Android Device with No Need for Additional Hardware SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the world increasingly turns to digital payments amidst COVID-19, a simple mobile app can help millions of sellers […]

BCI, a Leading Latin American Bank, Selects Temenos to Launch New Corporate Bank in Peru

Chile’s BCI selects Temenos core banking, payments and digital front-office technology to launch a new corporate bank in Peru in record time Temenos Transact and Temenos Infinity will enable BCI’s new bank to benefit from efficient and optimized operations, enhanced digital customer experiences and grow its corporate customer base fast GENEVA, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temenos (SIX: TEMN), […]

Mastercard, IDEMIA and MatchMove Pilot Fingerprint Biometric Card in Asia to Enhance Security and Safety of Contactless Payments

SINGAPORE & COURBEVOIE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard has teamed up with IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, and MatchMove, a Singapore-based fintech, on their first pilot in Asia of a biometric card that uses a fingerprint to authorize transactions at in-store payment terminals. The card, with the product name F.CODE Easy, takes the seamless and intuitive […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING MyVest and Facet Wealth Collaborate on Employee Financial Wellness Program

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: MYVEST AND FACET WEALTH COLLABORATE ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM MyVest, a leading unified wealth management technology provider, is pleased to announce the launch of its partnership with Facet Wealth to deliver financial wellness tools and […]

HSBC US Global Liquidity and Cash Management Adds Cash Flow Forecasting to HSBCnet

HSBC clients now have a single point of access for all their cash management needs NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HSBC Bank USA today announced the availability of HSBC Cash Flow Forecasting, a fully-integrated forecasting solution that allows businesses to build a more accurate picture of their future finances and manage liquidity. HSBC Cash Flow Forecasting is accessed […]

Socure Launches DocV, A Fully-Automated and Integrated, Omnichannel Document Verification Solution

DocV eliminates manual reviews and produces auto-decisioning rates of 98% NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#dataprotection—Socure, the leader in Day Zero digital identity verification, today announced DocV, a fully-automated omnichannel document verification service that expedites onboarding, reduces fraud, and works to eliminate costly manual reviews. Combining the power and scale of machine learning to accurately verify the authenticity […]

Wolters Kluwer FRR Holds Basel IV Webinar in Association With American Banker

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#wolterskluwer–Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) business is holding a webinar with American Banker dedicated to discussing the complexities of Basel IV. The webinar, being held on October 29, will examine how technology can help banks not only comply with ever changing regulations in a timely manner, but also leverage their […]

Access Softek’s EasyVest Provides Socially Responsible Investing Portfolios

Community banks and credit unions can now offer ESG portfolios to meet growing demand for investment options supporting environmental sustainability, strong social accountability and good corporate governance BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Access Softek, Inc., an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, announced that its EasyVest robo-advisor solution will now allow users to choose portfolios that promote environmental sustainability, […]

VoPay Leverages Visa Direct to Support Digital Transformation Acceleration

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments–VoPay, a leader in payment technology innovation, today announced that it is working with Visa to integrate Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time1 push payments platform, to power their new solution called VoPay Instant. Enabled by Visa Direct and made available through VoPay’s financial institution partner, the VoPay Instant solution will help Canadians receive fast, simple […]

Broadridge Uses CloudBees Solutions to Speed Delivery of New Software Features to Customers

Fintech leader’s DevOps implementation drives operational improvement, with additional gains in faster time to market and enhanced repeatable processes to better ensure auditability, security and compliance SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CloudBees, Inc., the enterprise software delivery company, today announced that global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions has leveraged CloudBees Software Delivery Automation solutions to further innovate […]

Priceless Planet Coalition Expands, Unites Businesses and Consumers Worldwide to Preserve the Environment

Leading climate science experts join Advisory Committee; Coalition partners launch consumer activations across the globe to support planting 100 million trees PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The current pandemic has underscored how interconnected our world has become – and that the health and well-being of our planet is deeply linked to that of our people. As wildfires ravage […]

Kiosk Association Sponsors MUFSO Paul Brown, Inspire Brands Innovation Session

WESTMINSTER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tomorrow, Tuesday the 20th at 3:30 pm EDT, the CEO of Inspire Brands Paul Brown speaks on innovation and lessons from Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, Sonic, and other Inspire Brands companies. The Kiosk Association is the session sponsor. Our mission is to inform and educate. Towards that end here is a direct link to […]

HID Global Works With Temenos to Help Banks Meet Heightened Demand for Trusted Mobile and Online Transactions

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HID–HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced that it has collaborated with Temenos, the banking software company, to expand the features of HID’s multi-factor authentication solution that are seamlessly available to Temenos Infinity users through the Temenos MarketPlace. HID’s risk-based authentication solution is pre-integrated with Temenos Infinity, the digital […]

Sandra Wijnberg Joins Hippo’s Board of Directors

Ms. Wijnberg brings experience in insurance and financial services and currently serves on the boards of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurtech—Hippo, the high-growth insurtech group that’s transforming home insurance, announced today that Sandra Wijnberg has joined its board of directors as an independent […]

UMB Capital Corporation Finds Success with Portfolio Company, Tattooed Chef, Inc.’s Merger and Initial Public Offering

KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) announced that UMB Capital Corporation, a small business investment company (SBIC) and subsidiary of UMB Bank, n.a., has acquired approximately 4.05 million shares of Tattooed Chef, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTCF) as a result of a business combination transaction between Forum Merger II Corporation, a special purpose acquisition entity, […]

Roostify Partners with Google Cloud to Deliver Enhanced Lending Document AI Capabilities

—The companies will integrate Google Cloud’s Lending DocAI solution with Roostify’s leading digital lending platform to transform the mortgage industry— SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitallending–Today, Roostify announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to apply Google Cloud artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to help lenders process mortgage applications faster and more effectively. Under this […]

BitGo Supports INX With Hot Wallets and Liquidity Solutions

BitGo Prime Selected as Key Liquidity Partner PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bitcoin—BitGo, the leader in digital asset financial services, announced today it proudly supports INX LTD in various capacities. INX is the first to launch an SEC-regulated initial public offering of a security token accepting cryptocurrency including Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC stablecoins. Under the larger BitGo […]

i2c Joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program As New Enablement Partner

The company is working with Visa to deliver the next innovation in payments. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology today announced that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program as a new enablement partner in the US, Canada and CEMEA region, speeding up the process of […]

Liberty Mutual Selects CoreLogic for Deployment of New Property Estimation Platform

Next-generation cloud-based digital insurance hub will enable faster processing of claims and meet future needs of customers IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurance–CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, today announced that Liberty Mutual Insurance, a global leader in the property and casualty insurance market, has selected CoreLogic for deploying a next-generation, cloud-based […]

PeoplesBank Leverages NYMBUS to Launch Digital-Only ZYNLO Bank

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NYMBUS®, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced PeoplesBank has gone live with NYMBUS SmartLaunch™ to outsource the technology and remote full-service operations of its new digital-only bank, ZYNLO. A competitive force in Massachusetts’ banking landscape with assets exceeding $3 billion, ZYNLO is PeoplesBank’s latest growth strategy to expand its digital reach […]

Bank of America Issues 2020 Human Capital Management Report

Company Releases Second Annual Report; Details Progress Across Diversity, Benefits and Employee Engagement Amid Global Health Crisis CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America today published its 2020 Human Capital Management Report, which provides the latest information and progress against its continued focus to be a great place to work for its more than 200,000 teammates around […]

Leading Privacy-Preserving Computation Enterprise ARPA Partners with Amazon AWS Joint Innovation Center

BEIJING, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–We are pleased to announce that ARPA has entered into a partnership with Amazon AWS and joined Amazon AWS Joint Innovation Center. ARPA is the first privacy-preserving computation enterprise in China to partner with Amazon AWS. The Amazon AWS Joint Innovation Center will provide ARPA with technology support and innovative enterprise solution services […]

Fifth Eye, HT Mobile Apps, Poisera and Plymouth Growth Give Back to the Community by Joining the Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund

Local startup and venture capital leaders are supporting impactful nonprofits and the entrepreneurial community through the help of the Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund (A2EF) supports entrepreneurs and investors by connecting them with their peers and the community and provides a platform for them to give back to […]

Agora Services and Sionic Mobile Join Forces to Bring Most Advanced Rewards Program to Community Banks and Credit Unions

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agora Services, the challenger bank technology platform for community banks and credit unions, has partnered with Sionic Mobile, a leading provider of connected and mobile commerce services, to bring the most advanced rewards program for mobile payment and digital banking experiences to community banks and credit unions. Through the partnership, Agora will enable users […]