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Empire Vending Leverages USA Technologies’ Platform as a Service to Improve Efficiencies and Cashless Payments Adoption

Implementation of USAT’s Solution Enables Business Continuity During COVID-19 Lockdown MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$USAT #USAT—USA Technologies, Inc. (OTC: USAT) (“USAT”), a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, announced that Houston, Texas based Empire Vending, LLC (“Empire”) has successfully leveraged USAT’s Platform as a Service (PaaS) for […]

SmartAsset Releases White Paper, ‘How Coronavirus Changed the Investor-Advisor Relationship’

Special report details consumer trends that will shape the financial advisor profession in the years to come NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#COVID19—SmartAsset, an award-winning financial technology company that helps more than 65 million people each month make smart financial decisions, today released a white paper titled, “How Coronavirus Changed the Investor-Advisor Relationship.” As a company that serves […]

IBD Founder William J. O’Neil Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Benzinga for Outstanding Contributions to Investing Community

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), a leading financial news and research organization, today announced that its founder, legendary investor William J. O’Neil, is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award as part of Benzinga’s sixth annual Global Fintech Awards. “We are thrilled that Benzinga chose to recognize Bill O’Neil with its 2020 Lifetime […]

IBD Named Best Financial Research Company by Benzinga in 2020 Global Fintech Awards

Innovative digital product suite leverages unbiased data and advanced analytics to educate and deliver new experiences to investors of all levels LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), a leading financial news and research organization, today announced that it won for Best Financial Research Company from Benzinga in the sixth annual Global Fintech Awards. The award […]

State Street Expands MediaStats Offering with Central Bank and Thematic Indicators

New Indicators Will Help Investors Generate Timely Insights Based on Tone of Global Central Banks and Broad Market Narratives BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced the launch of State Street MediaStats Central Bank Indicators and State Street MediaStats Thematic Indicators – two new quantitative investment insights derived from digital media. The new indicators collect […]

Charles River Compliance Solution selected for NAB Asset Servicing clients

MELBOURNE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#compliance–Charles River Development, a State Street Company, today announced that National Australia Bank (NAB) Asset Servicing has selected the Charles River Investment Management Solution (Charles River IMS) to provide clients with advanced compliance monitoring, oversight and reporting. Charles River IMS will enable the Asset Servicing team to help institutional clients monitor a broad […]

Vertafore Statement Regarding Data Event

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertafore takes data privacy and security very seriously. The company has safeguards to protect its information and systems with dedicated internal teams and partnerships with leading external firms. Vertafore recently determined that as a result of human error, three data files were inadvertently stored in an unsecured external storage service that appears to have […]

Revance to Participate in the Stifel 2020 Virtual Healthcare Conference

NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced that the company will participate in the Stifel 2020 Virtual Healthcare Conference, a fully virtual management access conference, taking place November 16-18. President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Foley, is scheduled to participate in a virtual […]

Suffolk Technology Announces Finalists for “Boost” Program

Suffolk Capital’s technology arm names five finalists for program focused on helping tech startups across construction ecosystem solve industry challenges, expand networks and showcase solutions BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Suffolk Capital’s technology arm, Suffolk Technology, has announced the five finalists for its inaugural “Boost” mini-accelerator program. The “Boost” program is an intense four-week program that will bring together […]

Thoughtexchange Closes Final Tranche of $34M Series B to Accelerate Growth of Voice Platform

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thoughtexchange, the most advanced platform for scaling conversations, today announced adding Boston’s HarbourVest Partners to its list of investors which completes a Series B equity financing now totalling $34M. “2020 has accelerated a permanent change to the way organizations operate,” said Dave MacLeod, co-founder & CEO, Thoughtexchange. “Voices need to be heard, […]

ModusBox Partners with Sound Credit Union for Zelle® Integration

Sound Credit Union chooses ModusBox’s PortX Payment Manager to integrate with the Zelle Network® SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–Today we are pleased to announce that Sound Credit Union (Sound), a leading credit union in Washington state, has partnered with ModusBox to support integration of Zelle®, a premier P2P network for financial institutions. The credit union has chosen to […]

Majesco Supports Launch of HSB Total Cyber™ for Digital Distribution on Majesco CloudInsurer® in 16 Weeks

MVP launch rapidly brings new & innovative products to the market MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance, today announced that in less than 16 weeks, HSB, part of Munich Re, launched Majesco Policy for P&C on Majesco CloudInsurer® platform to digitally distribute HSB Total Cyber™, which provides comprehensive […]

Gold Payment App CORO Granted Money Transmitter License in Mississippi and Starts to Onboard Customers

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 Mississippi’s Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. As a result, Mississippi residents will have access to CORO – a payment app that allows customers to exchange, send and save gold and U.S. […]

Netcapital Inc.’s Portfolio Company Vymedic to Deliver Clinically Proven Antiviral to Market in Time for Flu Season

Vymedic’s Patented Approach to Stopping the Flu and Common Cold to be Available in December – No Prescription Needed BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$VSTRD #Covid–Netcapital Inc. (OTC: VSTRD) announced that portfolio company Vymedic’s clinically proven antiviral will be delivered to market this December, in time for flu season. Vymedic has partnered with a premier nutraceutical manufacturer to produce […]

i2c Inc. Partners with Purewrist to Provide Wearable Solutions for Contactless Payments at Events, Retail Stores, Transit and More

Partnership brings innovative new contactless payment options to market for tap-and-go transactions REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital banking and payment processing technology and infrastructure, today announced its partnership with Purewrist, an innovative FinTech company specializing in end-to-end contactless payment solutions and wearables. i2c’s highly-configurable platform will be leveraged for transaction […]

SaverLife Rewards Savers with $200,000 in Holiday Savings Boost

SaverLife Members Can Compete to Win over 1,000 Prizes Ranging from $100 to $10,000 SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SaverLife, a national nonprofit fintech that helps working families achieve prosperity through savings, is prepared to put an extra $200,000 in the pockets of hard-working Americans through its first annual Holiday Savings Boost. The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented […]

HST Pathways and Casetabs Merge and Secure Majority Investment Led by Bain Capital Tech Opportunities

Combination and Investment to Drive Growth of Industry-Leading Surgery Center Software Solutions LAFAYETTE, Calif. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ASC–HST Pathways (“HST”) and Casetabs, two leading providers of innovative, cloud-based software for ambulatory surgery centers (“ASCs”) across the U.S., today announced a strategic combination of their businesses that will offer customers a flexible and secure set of technology […]

BlueShore Signs for Temenos Infinity Engage as SaaS to Gain Human Connection in the Digital Era

With Temenos Infinity Engage, BlueShore will empower its employees and offer personalized client experiences in the age of physical distancing Temenos’ state of the art mobile messaging app will help BlueShore create a more seamless initial client contact interaction, while offering a more personal digital experience than chatbots Financial institutions that use Temenos Infinity Engage […]

Paiblock Reimagines ID Credentials Management with New Paiblock Features

COPENHAGEN, Denmark–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Paiblock, A Global FinTech Company today announced a set of new features in Paiblock, that allow users to add their national social security card and driving license into Paiblock, supporting the global shift into a more digital lifestyle. “Letting users add ID credentials into Paiblock reflects what the company has always stood for,” […]

Revance Announces Results of Phase 2 Trial of DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection in Plantar Fasciitis

– Patients reported significant pain reduction that was numerically greater than placebo, however, the primary efficacy endpoint was not met – NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of investigational drug candidate DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection for […]

Axio Announces Partnership with NFP to Expand Cybersecurity Capabilities, Launches New Platform for Community Banks

New platform to provide a holistic view of how insurance policies would respond to cyber events, identifies losses to bank’s earnings and balance sheet NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cyberriskmanagement—Axio, a leading cyber risk management Software-as-a-Service company, today announced a strategic partnership with NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement, […]

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services Launches Next-Generation Investor Portal

Digitized platform provides alternative asset managers and their investors with enriched investment data analysis capabilities. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Assets–Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced the launch of its next-generation investor portal for alternative asset managers, offering an enhanced investor experience with updated data feeds, customized views and analysis. Increasingly, investors seek digitized investment data to move away […]

Emotomy® Deepens Integration with Schwab Advisor Center®

Latest platform enhancement helps advisors improve efficiency, convenience CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Emotomy®, an institutional-caliber digital investment platform, can help advisors improve their daily efficiency with the seamless integration of Emotomy’s powerful portfolio construction tool and the Schwab Advisor Center® custodial platform. “This latest update from Emotomy offers a streamlined experience to users, and builds on Emotomy’s history […]

Mastercard Co-Innovates with 10 New Fintechs to Reshape the Future of Commerce with Ultrasonic Transactions, Borderless Money, Small Business Solutions and More

Mastercard Start Path expands network of innovators to reimagine commerce PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard has welcomed 10 fintechs from around the world to participate in its award-winning startup engagement program, Start Path, to scale the future of commerce. From bridging the digital divide to addressing the needs of the underbanked and beyond, Mastercard is helping fintechs […]

Accenture Launches Project Spotlight, a New Approach to Venture Capital

Accenture Ventures’ new immersive engagement and investment program seeks to address key business challenges of the Global 2000 by closing strategic innovation gaps NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched a new immersive engagement and investment program targeting emerging technology software startups to help fill strategic innovation gaps for the Global 2000. Called Project Spotlight, […]

Mogo Announces Launch of Bitcoin Rewards Program

First-of-its-kind rewards program in Canada will be available exclusively to members through the Mogo app VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies and one of the first to enable Canadians to easily buy and sell bitcoin, announced the launch of a bitcoin rewards program […]

Juniper Research: Smart Home Payments Transaction Value to Exceed $164 Billion Globally by 2025; Driven by Voice Assistants

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#connectedtvpayments–A new Juniper Research study has found that the total transaction value of smart home payments, payments that occur via smart home devices, will exceed $164 billion in 2025, from $22 billion in 2020. Increasing use of voice assistants via smart speakers for eCommerce, propelled by rising user and merchant acceptance, will drive […]

Figure Applies for National Bank Charter From the OCC

National Bank Charter Will Enable Figure to Fulfill Promises of Efficiency, Affordability and Financial Inclusion SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Figure Technologies, Inc. (Figure™), a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, today announced it has applied for a national bank charter from the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC). “Figure is […]

Mogo Announces that MogoSpend Now Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay

Provides MogoSpend users with even more options for contactless mobile payments VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) (“Mogo” or “the Company”), one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies, today announced that its digital spending account, MogoSpend, which comes with a Mogo Visa* Platinum Prepaid Card, now supports Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ and Samsung Pay. […]

Gen II Gains Significant New Investment From Global Investors to Fuel Continued Long-Term Expansion

General Atlantic, Hg and IHS Markit aim to strengthen Gen II’s suite of solutions, supporting a growing customer base and generating further strategic growth NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gen II Fund Services, LLC (“Gen II”), a leading independent private equity fund administrator, announced today that it has secured a new strategic investment. General Atlantic (“GA”), […]

Seabury TFX Launches TrakFin to Accelerate Access to Earnings for App Store and Ad Community

Finance Program Enables Companies to Realize Revenues Faster to Focus on New Product Development and Business Growth HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FintechHK–Seabury TFX (“STFX”), a specialist in trade finance solutions for supply chains and a company of Seabury Capital Group LLC, rolled out an all-new finance program, TrakFin (TrakFin.com), on the sidelines of the 2020 Hong Kong […]

LeaseLock Deploys Zero Deposit™ Software Platform to Automate Deposits Out of Leasing

Leading multifamily operators leverage the insurtech platform to gain more than 6 times the coverage provided by deposits MARINA DEL REY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LeaseLock, the leading insurtech software platform that automates deposits out of leasing while providing enhanced lease insurance protection for multifamily operators, published analysis across its NMHC Top 50 multifamily clients that reveals dramatically […]

Reynolds and Reynolds Selects FIS as its Exclusive Integrated Payment Processing Provider

Key facts FIS will be the exclusive payment processing provider for Reynolds and Reynolds. FIS will partner with and support Reynolds and Reynolds’ payment processing expansion plans across North America. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) has been selected as the exclusive payments provider to The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider […]

Origami Risk’s P/C Insurer Claims System Ranked a Strong Performer in New Report by Leading Independent Research Firm

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Origami Risk, the industry-leading policy, claims and risk management Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, has been ranked among the “strong performers” for property/casualty insurer claims management systems in the first research report analyzing providers in this category by Forrester, a leading global research and advisory firm. Issued today, The Forrester Wave™: P&C […]

Performance Meets Productivity in the New Razer Book 13

The most efficient laptop from Razer to date puts productivity at the forefront with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Evo™ platform verification, the world’s thinnest 13.4” display bezels, universal connectivity, and all-day battery IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#IntelCore–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Book 13, a new high-performing […]

Razer Announces the Kaira Pro – The Ultimate Xbox and Cloud Gaming Headset

The Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox brings Razer’s latest innovative audio technologies to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass for amazing quality cross-platform, multi-device audio wherever and however you play IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Razer–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox, a high-performance wireless gaming headset for […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING USAT Announces Upgrade Program for 2G and 3G Devices

Platform as a Service Offers the Leading Solution for Best Return on Investment Operators Now Have the Choice to Include EMV As Part of Upgrade MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$USAT #2G–First subhead of release should read: Platform as a Service Offers the Leading Solution for Best Return on Investment Also, third paragraph, first sentence should read: “It’s a […]

ClientPay Commemorates 10-Year Partnership with Thomson Reuters Elite

Long-standing collaboration based on shared commitment to applying innovative technology to improve law firm profitability and productivity ST PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ClientPay (clientpay.com), an award-wining digital payment acceptance solution for legal and professional services firms, is marking a decade-long partnership with Elite, part of the Legal Professionals division of Thomson Reuters, which focuses on applying innovative […]

EML FINLAB Announces Strategic Investment in Hydrogen

EML’s new FINLAB incubator has invested in Hydrogen, a global embedded finance platform. BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—EML PAYMENTS LIMITED (ASX: EML) (‘EML’) has made an initial investment via its FINLAB hub in innovative embedded finance and international payments platform The Hydrogen Technology Corporation (“Hydrogen”). The partnership will see the EML and Hydrogen platforms seamlessly integrate to […]

Southeastern Credit Union Proves it is Possible to Grow Loans Despite Anemic Macro Trends with the Help of Kasasa

Asking one question leads to increased loan volumes and balances AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#communitycreditunion–Georgia-based Southeastern Credit Union recently achieved rapid growth in loan volume and balances amid the pandemic with the assistance of Kasasa®, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider. Kasasa helped Southeastern strategically position its loan offerings to increase consumer debt wallet-share by reframing […]