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Energy Tech Venture Launches in the Middle East to Create a Regional Paradigm Shift

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AFKAR Ventures, a MENA-based first mover in energy tech, brings together a team of the region’s leaders in energy, engineering, fintech, and management. The founding team consists of six globally experienced members looking to seed startups as well as invest in established companies in energy and technology. With a clear and […]

Deluxe Building FinTech Innovation and Customer Experience Centers in new Metro Atlanta Location

New Sandy Springs location to support company’s rapidly accelerating growth in FinTech, Payments and Cloud Solutions SHOREVIEW, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deluxe, a Trusted Business Technology™ company, today announced it is building both a FinTech Innovation Center and a Customer Experience Center in its new location in Sandy Springs, Georgia. At a meeting with Georgia Governor Brian P. […]

Cambridge and INVENT.us Reimagining and Redesigning Digital Business Environment for Independent Financial Professionals

FAIRFIELD, Iowa & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cambridge, among the leading financial solutions firms, and INVENT.us, an innovative cloud technology and consulting firm, announced today that Cambridge has selected INVENT.us and its consulting arm, INVENT Elite, to reimagine and redesign Cambridge’s financial professional experience through its comprehensive CLIC digital business environment. “CLIC Reimagined will provide Cambridge’s 3,500 independent […]

Fuel Retailers Willing to Move Quickly on EMV Compatibility Upgrades Can Save Money With TNS Incentives

Offers help owners and operators offset some upgrade costs RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The deadline for fuel retailers to support EMV payments at the forecourt to avoid the liability shift is less than a year away, yet many fuel and convenience retailers have not finished — or started — projects to upgrade their automated fuel dispenser (AFD) […]

Insurity Strengthens its Predictive Analytics Claims Solutions with ODG by MCG Partnership

Combination of ODG Guidelines for Workers’ Compensation and Insurity’s Proprietary Valen Data Consortium Yields Unprecedented Predictive Insights for Claims Management HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurity, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based core system solutions and data analytics for the world’s largest insurers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced its partnership with ODG by MCG, part of the Hearst […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® Introduces Paradigm RKS(™)

First private label, cloud-based recordkeeping system designed specifically for small businesses SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity), a pioneer in flat-fee small business retirement plans, has announced that its proprietary recordkeeping system Paradigm RKS(™) (Paradigm) is now available for business process outsourcing (BPO) services to institutional partners seeking to reach the historically underserved micro-plan […]

Glia Selects William Mills Agency for Public Relations

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, has been selected by Glia for public relations services. Based in New York City, Glia is a provider of Digital Customer Service that serves more than 100 financial institutions, insurance companies and fintech providers across the globe. Glia’s […]

Retailers Meet Customer Demand to “Buy Now, Pay Later” with Installment Payment Option from Fiserv

Fanatics will offer an installment payment option through Fiserv and QuadPay BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BNPL–Retailers using digital commerce technology from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, can now enable customers to pay for their purchases with interest-free installment payments. For retailers, installment payments can help reduce online […]

Gold Payment App CORO Granted License in South Carolina

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 South Carolina, Office of the Attorney General. The license will grant South Carolina residents access to CORO, which is a payment app that allows customers to exchange, send and save gold and […]

MemberPass™ App Provides Credit Unions Secure Mobile Identity to Authenticate Members Safely and Securely in a Contactless Environment

– MemberPass app the first identity wallet app built for credit union members to provide contactless, self-sovereign control over personal information – DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#creditunion—MemberPass™, the flagship contactless identity solution powered by credit union service organization (CUSO) CULedger, has launched its own mobile identity wallet app on the Apple and Google Play stores. MemberPass is the […]

B2B Payment Solutions Ltd Secures FCA AEMI Approval to Offer e-Payment Services in UK and Europe

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted the AEMI licence to B2B Payment Solutions LTD which is part of the B2Broker Group of companies. LIMASSOL, Cyprus–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#B2BX—B2B Payment Solutions Ltd, part of the B2Broker Group of companies, is pleased to announce that the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted the company an […]

Vela Expands Fixed Income Offering with Fenics UST

Adds to DMA Platform with US Treasuries market coverage to include cash and derivatives NEW YORK & CHICAGO & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CashTreasuries—Vela, a leading independent provider of data and execution technology for global multi-asset electronic trading, today announced the addition of Fenics US Treasuries (Fenics UST), owned and operated by BGC Financial, to its fully-hosted and […]

Shield Compliance Partners with KeyPoint Credit Union to Serve the Legal Cannabis Industry in California

Shield platform technologies enable KeyPoint to reduce compliance costs while gaining efficiencies and competitive advantage. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CannaBanking–Shield Compliance (https://www.shieldbanking.com/), a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking legal marijuana-related businesses (MRBs), announced a partnership with California-based KeyPoint Credit Union to support its cannabis banking program. KeyPoint has implemented Shield Assure, Shield’s compliance management tool, Shield Engage, […]

Keysight Technologies Selected by BSE to Deliver Inline Network Visibility Architecture

Keysight enables stock exchange to monitor and secure financial trading networks SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech–Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that BSE (formerly known as the Bombay Stock Exchange) has selected Keysight’s network visibility solutions to […]

Jifiti Partners with Mastercard to Scale Point of Sale Consumer Financing Solutions

Partnership provides increased choice at checkout for consumers PURCHASE, N.Y. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–As more people enter the digital economy, credit and consumer financing is evolving – providing increased flexibility for more people, catering to new shopping trends and behaviors, and empowering retailers with new experiences. To meet shifting consumer demands, Jifiti has today announced […]

Mogo Reports 130% Growth in Daily New Member Additions as Canadians Increasingly Adopt Digital Financial Solutions

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 accelerating new member additions. Current daily new member additions are up 130% over the daily average in Q2 2020, driving continued expansion of Mogo’s member base which was over one million members at the end […]

Aviva Canada Selects CoreLogic’s Next-Generation Digital Insurance Hub to Power its Claims Business

Market leader transitions to CoreLogic solution to enhance customer experience IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Foreclosure–CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, announced today Aviva Canada has adopted CoreLogic’s leading digital insurance hub. Aviva chose CoreLogic’s digital insurance hub because it enables the seamless unification of all parts of the claim supply chain […]

CSI Partners with Revation Systems for LinkLive Banking Digital Customer Service

-LinkLive Banking provides chat and video communication solutions to enhance the customer experience in digital banking channels- PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, has partnered with Revation Systems to offer community banks LinkLive Banking, a secure digital communications platform. The cloud-hosted communications software offers a […]

Melio Raises $144M to keep Small Businesses in Business by Simplifying their B2B Payments

Melio provides small businesses with digital payments tools to better manage their supplier payments, minimizing time and cost while maximising cash flow. Founded in April 2018, Melio has since raised $144m in investment. Investors who have led the fundraising rounds include Accel, Aleph, Bessemer Venture Partners, Coatue Management and General Catalyst, with participation from LocalGlobe, […]

i-exceed’s Appzillon Powers Bangladesh Based Mutual Trust Bank’s Fully Digital On-Boarding Solutions

BANGALORE, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Appzillon—i-exceed, a leading global player for rapid digital banking transformation, has announced that it has powered ‘MEasy’, a fully digital on-boarding solution for MTB. Appzillon, a unique combination of a low-code digital experience platform and pre-built customizable digital banking solutions from i-exceed, helped in rapid development of the solutions deployed at MTB. Using […]

Fintech-Focused Startup Accelerator Seeks Applicants for 2021 Program

Initiative is Led by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and CPA.com NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) and CPA.com are seeking applicants for their 2021 startup accelerator program, which specializes in accounting, finance and regulatory technology. Launched in 2017, the accelerator is open to early-stage companies in the […]

Metromile and Ford Team up to Bring Highly Personalized Car Insurance to Ford Owners

Leading insurtech and major American vehicle manufacturer team up to create a better experience for drivers beyond savings SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$F #AI–Metromile, a top insurance carrier in user experience, today announced it is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to provide Ford connected vehicle owners with personalized car insurance to be more affordable and fairer. […]

Walmart Joins The Paymentus Instant Payment Network™

Paymentus to power Walmart’s enhanced bill pay experience CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#amazonpay—Effective immediately, Walmart and Paymentus have formed a partnership designed to modernize how bills are paid in Walmart stores and in the Walmart app. As part of the collaboration, Walmart has joined the Paymentus Instant Payment Network™, adding another Fortune 100 company to Paymentus’ rapidly […]

Hedge Fund Industry Organization Awards Behavox for “Best RegTech Solution”

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Behavox, which provides the world’s only AI-based data operating platform that enables enterprises to aggregate, analyze, and act on their entire organization’s data, today announced that it has been recognized as the “Best RegTech Solution” by the HFM European Technology Awards, a business intelligence organization for hedge fund professionals. Behavox is a leading […]

Swedish Export Credit Corporation Partners with FIS to Digitalize Its Commercial Lending Platform

Key facts SEK chooses FIS to digitize and modernize its commercial lending platform. FIS platform will provide a single, end to end credit life cycle solution to enable a streamlined process for deal structuring, risk assessment and execution.   JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK), which finances Swedish exporters, their subsidiaries, and foreign […]

Bitgate Selects BitGo for Its Self-Managed Custody Solution to Meet Japan’s FSA Regulations

Assets Secured by BitGo’s Secure Multi-Signature Technology PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bitcoin—BitGo Inc., the leader in digital asset financial services, announced today that Bitgate, a Financial Services Agency (FSA) regulated exchange based in Japan, has selected BitGo’s Self-Managed Custody solution to hold their customers’ digital assets securely and meet stringent new regulations. The regulations, which came […]

Bento for Business Leverages A.I. to Revolutionize Expense Receipt Management

New features of leading spend management platform help small and mid-sized businesses save time and money. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#automatedexpensereporting—Bento for Business (“Bento”), award-winning SMB fintech solution, launched a suite of new platform enhancements that transforms how businesses manage and reconcile expense receipts. The most innovative of these features is AutoMatch, which utilizes A.I. to automatically match […]

TELUS International Formally Launches Digital-Enablement Arm to Help Brands Build Effortless Customer Experiences

TELUS International completes buy-out of Xavient Digital and launches homegrown intelligent bot platform LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TELUS International, a leading provider of customer experience (CX) and digital solutions for global and disruptive brands, today announced the formal launch of TELUS International Digital Solutions following its purchase of the remaining 35 percent stake in Xavient Digital (the […]

Esker Recognized as a Key Solution Provider by Ardent Partners

Esker’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solution suite earns recognition from leading research and analyst firm LYON, France & MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Esker, a worldwide leader in AI-driven process automation solutions and pioneer in cloud computing, today announced that it has been selected as a Key Solution Provider by Ardent Partners for its Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solution. As a Key […]

Checkbook Joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program

Checkbook is working with Visa to deliver the next innovation in payments. SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Checkbook.io, an end-to-end online payments processor, today announced that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program, speeding up the process of integrating with the Visa network, and allowing Checkbook to easily leverage the reach, capabilities and security that VisaNet, […]

First Financial Corporate Services, Inc. Unveils Refreshed Brand as First Financial Equipment Leasing

New Brand Reaffirms Company’s Commitment to Leasing Industry and Solutions First Customer Approach ORANGE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Financial Equipment Leasing, formerly First Financial Corporate Services, Inc., a leading provider of lease financing solutions, today announced a refresh of its core branding and launch of a new website. Reflecting on the growth and evolution of First Financial […]

Banco Del Sol, the Digital Bank of Grupo Sancor Seguros, Argentina’s Largest Insurance Company, Goes Live With Temenos Transact to Offer Innovative Services

Temenos cloud-native, cloud agnostic core banking technology supports Banco del Sol to quickly launch a new bank BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, today announced that Banco del Sol has gone live with Temenos Transact, the next generation in core banking, Temenos Financial Crime Mitigation, and Temenos Analytics. Temenos’ cloud-native technology […]

Salary Finance Provides Employees of United Way of Greater Atlanta With Financial Wellbeing Tools and Access to Affordable Credit

BOSTON & ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#finance–Salary Finance, the leading global provider of financial education and salary-linked benefits for employees, announced today that it has partnered with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the largest United Way chapter in the United States, to deliver a holistic financial wellbeing program to its employees. Salary Finance is a no cost […]

Yieldstreet Named on CB Insights’ List of Most Promising Fintech Companies

Ranking based on momentum, market, funds raised, and investor quality NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yieldstreet, the digital wealth management platform, was named by CB Insights as one of the most promising companies in the financial technology space in its annual Fintech 250 list. Through an evidence-based approach, the CB Insights Intelligence Unit selected the Fintech 250 from […]

Fintech Company, Coro Global Inc, Launches First Payment App Using Hashgraph Distributed Ledger Technology

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coro Global Inc. (OTCQB: CGLO) today announced it has become the first company to formally license Hashgraph’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) to run its payment app CORO, which allows customers to easily exchange, send and save gold as well as U.S. dollars. Hashgraph is an advanced form of distributed ledger technology that became publicly […]

DealMaker, DealSquare, and NEO Launch New Partnership for Enhanced Private Placement Offerings

Joint service offering aims to modernize and simplify the private markets TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DealMaker, DealSquare, and NEO today announced the launch of a new partnership to provide a comprehensive private placement solution for issuers, dealers, advisors, and investors – a solution that is both fully digital and global in reach. DealMaker is a cloud-based platform for […]

European Asset Servicing Leader CACEIS Streamlines International Payments with FIS Platform

Key facts Leading European asset servicing firm selects FIS Open Payment Framework to comply with ISO 20022 and cross-border payment regulations. FIS’ solution provides CACEIS with an enhanced payment platform to streamline payment operations, reduce processing costs and provide a smooth payment experience. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) announced today that it […]

CSI Closes First Half of Fiscal Year with Record-Setting 14 Core Deals

PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Despite navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, signed 14 new banks from across the country to its integrated, cloud-based core banking platform in the first half of its fiscal year, which began March 1. This represents the highest number of new […]

Entersekt Rolls out Behavioral Analytics for Real-time Risk Scoring With NuData Security

Partnership promises frictionless access and transacting, reinforcing customer loyalty and boosting revenue. ATLANTA & CAPE TOWN, South Africa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entersekt, a leader in device identity and omnichannel authentication, today announced a partnership with NuData Security, a Mastercard company. This agreement allows the fintech to tightly integrate NuData’s behavioral analytics solution NuDetect with the Entersekt Secure Platform. […]

Ping Identity Named a Leader in 2020 ISG Provider Lens™ for Cyber Security – Solutions & Services Quadrant report

SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ping Identity, (NYSE: PING), the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, today announced that it has been named by ISG as a Leader in Identity & Access Management in the 2020 ISG Provider Lens™ Cyber Security – Solutions & Services Quadrant Report Australia 2020 (August 2020). According to the report, “the leaders among the […]