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Overview of Bigbank AS loan and deposit portfolio as of end of 2022

Deposits grew by 52% year on year Bigbank’s total deposit portfolio as at the end of 2022 amounted to 1,367.8 million euros, 52% up on a year earlier. At the end of 2021, deposits totalled 898.3 million euros. Savings deposits, which accounted for 621.8 million euros of total deposits at the year-end, grew by 82% […]

HomeTrust Bank Named Best Small Bank in North Carolina by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the third year in a row, HomeTrust Bank (“HTB”) has been named the “Best Small Bank in North Carolina” by Newsweek in their ranking of financial institutions that best serve their customers’ needs. After months of record-breaking price increases on food, gas, and other basics of everyday life, Newsweek […]

Lesaka announces departure of Alex Smith, Chief Accounting Officer

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Mr. Alex M.R. Smith is leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Smith’s last day of employment will be March 01, 2023. During this notice period, Mr. Smith will assist the […]

Unbanked Inc. Takes 1st Place in Shark Pitch Competition & Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

Unbanked Inc. recently launched a crowdfunding campaign after taking 1st Place in the Shark Pitch competition judged by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary Unbanked Team with Kevin O’Leary Unbanked Team with Kevin O’Leary NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today it was announced that Unbanked Inc., a fintech company that connects traditional banking products […]

Mortgage Pandemic? Majority of Gen Z Open to Rent-to-Own, According to Javelin Strategy & Research’s Recent Report

Rent-to-Buy Option Would Put Young People on the Fast Track to Home Ownership and Banks/Fintechs on the Road to Recovery SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Javelin Strategy & Research’s recent report, Mortgage Pandemic or Just the Sniffles: Fast-Track Cures and Long-Haul Boosters, reveals that 55% of Gen Zers and 37% of millennials […]

Hardbacon Launches Bacon Creative, a New Content Creation Agency Powered by AI

The Canadian fintech relies on technologies such as ChatGPT to help clients replicate its SEO success MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hardbacon, a personal finance app and site reaching more than 250,000 unique visitors per month, has launched a new creative content agency powered by artificial intelligence. Bacon Creative, Hardbacon’s new service agency, […]

IQST – iQSTEL Publishes Proxy Vote Link And Encourages Shareholder Activism

New York, NY, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced shareholders are now able to cast their proxy votes in advance of the annual shareholder meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, at 11 am (EDT). An email and printed proxy cards have been sent to all shareholders of record with […]

DataStream Live in Canada and Expands ATM Management Solutions in the United States

Passport Technology Logo Passport Technology Logo LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), the fastest-growing provider of payment technology to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce DataStream®, Passport’s proprietary ATM Management and Access Solution, is now live in Canada across multiple customers and has expanded customer enablement in […]

OKX Launches Copy Trading Tool, Enables Users to Duplicate Winning Strategies from Top Traders

OKX Copy Trading OKX has rolled out Copy Trading to allow users to duplicate the trades of experienced traders Copy Trading allows users to view in-depth breakdowns of the trading habits of high-performing traders and replicate these strategies Experienced traders can earn passive income by becoming “lead traders” VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

VTEX and Nuvei partner amid global expansion drive

eCommerce payments collaboration helps retailers accelerate their growth and profitability MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company and VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, announced today a global partnership that will provide greater flexibility and customization for […]

Green Payments Recognized as a Leading, Innovative Small Business with Local and National Business Award Wins

NJ-based payment disrupter Green Payments receives two awards for its growth and unique cost-saving programs for businesses of all sizes LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Payments, a credit card processing and point of sale (POS) provider, announces its selection as a winner of the 2022 Best of Small Business Awards […]

New Project 2 Payment Release Offers Contractors and Small Businesses the Easiest Way to Receive Payments Online

With the release of Payment Pages, Project 2 Payment puts a stop to frustrating, dead-end paper and PDF invoices. Now contractors can accept payment online right through their website. Project 2 Payment Project 2 Payment SAINT PAUL PARK, Minn., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Project 2 Payment, an easy-to-use tool built to offer US-based […]

Provident Welcomes Scott Hurlbert as Digital Channels Director

Bank strengthens efforts to continue enhancing the digital experience for its customers Photo of Scott Hurlbert Scott Hurlbert, Senior Vice President, Digital Channels Director ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution is pleased to announce that Scott Hurlbert has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, […]

$43+ Billion Worldwide Payment Security Industry to 2031 – Increasing Adoption of Digital Payment Modes is Expected to Propel Growth

Global Payment Security Market Global Payment Security Market Dublin, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Payment Security Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global payment security market. This report focuses on payment […]

New Study by Biz2Credit Measures Inflation’s Impact on Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Biz2Credit, a leading online funding provider to small businesses, today announced the findings of its Small Business Inflation Study that analyzed the revenues and expenditures of more than 140,000 U.S. small businesses from January 2019 to October 2022. The Biz2Credit Small Business Inflation Study identified three distinct […]

Meriwest Credit Union Redefines the ‘People Helping People’ Philosophy

Meriwest Credit Union embodies the credit union way of life through their commitment to their members and the community they serve SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meriwest Credit Union, exemplifying the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’, was recognized for its efforts to help those in need with first-place honors, […]

Cloud-based Lending Platform Business Warrior Nears Completion of Its Audited Annual Financial Statements

PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Warrior Corp. (OTCQB: BZWR), the cloud-based lending platform for success and long-term growth for businesses, provided an update to shareholders today regarding their team’s product focus and the filing of its audited annual financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022. The company announced that it […]

Regal Investments Acquires Wall Street VPN for $12 Million

Regal Investments boosts trading capabilities with acquisition of Wall Street VPN for $12 million in tech spending spree. Featured Image for Regal Investments Featured Image for Regal Investments NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regal Investments announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Wall Street VPN for $12 million. The VPN, […]

OKX and Tribeca Festival Debut NFT Pass for 2023

Tribeca Festival x OKX The Tribeca Festival is partnering with OKX to debut NFT passes for its 2023 festival The VIP NFT pass includes access to select Festival screenings, after parties, an invite-only awards ceremony with Tribeca co-founders Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, and more Available exclusively on the OKX NFT marketplace, the pass […]

CompoSecure Unveils New Payment Card Tech Innovations for 2023

The latest metal credit card designs “light up” the wallet of tomorrow and turn a payment card into a physical authentication token for enhanced security CompoSecure Lux Glass™ Card CompoSecure expects to be the first to manufacture a transparent payment card made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompoSecure, […]

B2B Payments Global Market Report 2022: Featuring American Express, JPMorgan, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe and More

Dublin, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “B2B Payments Market By Payment Type, By Enterprise Size, By Payment Method, By Industry Vertical: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the report, ‘B2B Payments Market,’ the B2B payments market was valued at $125432.00 billion in 2021, […]

Stride Bank Extends Partnership With Chime

Featured Image for Stride Bank Featured Image for Stride Bank OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride Bank, N.A., member FDIC, announced today that it has extended its private-label banking services agreements with U.S.-based financial technology company, Chime Financial, reaffirming Stride as a key banking partner.  Under the terms of the agreements, Stride will […]

SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer

Current BOD Chairman Frank Zampella Assumed Interim President Role and CEO on Jan. 6 SafeAmerica Credit Union SafeAmerica Credit Union PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SafeAmerica Credit Union announces the retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 5, 2023. Frank Zampella, currently chairman of the board of […]

Veritex Holdings, Inc. Announces Dates of Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“Veritex” or “the Company”), the parent holding company for Veritex Community Bank, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and year end 2022 results after the close of the market on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The earnings release will be available […]

Flywire Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Flywire appoints Diane Offereins, EVP and President, Payment Services at Discover Financial Services to Flywire’s Board of Directors Yvonne Hao and Jo Natauri step down from Flywire’s Board BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today is announcing the appointment of Diane Offereins […]

Global Face-swiping Payment Market Report 2022: Featuring Ant Group, NEC, Mastercard, PopID, PayByFace & More

face-swiping-payment-market-size.jpg face-swiping-payment-market-size.jpg Dublin, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Face-swiping Payment Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Payment Equipment (POS Equipment and Kiosk) and Payment System), By Application (Retail, Restaurant, Travel, and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The […]

CORRECTION – Zero Hash secures registration with AUSTRAC for Australian Expansion

Zero Hash Australia successfully registers with AUSTRAC for digital asset services in the region CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued August 11, 2022, under the same headline by Zero Hash Holdings, please note that text in the third paragraph has been changed from “tastyworks (now owned by IG Capital)” to “tastyworks […]

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTC:SMKG) Company Overview for 2023 & Chatbot AI Spotlight

MKG highlights its acquisition of ChatBot AI Code library and embedded strategy for multiple use cases including Fintech, Blockchain, Cross-border, Machine Learning and Iot to leverage across business intelligence processes optimizing its own platforms. NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.’s (SMKG: OTCQB) tech suite of 22+ platforms offers […]

Insurtech Pendella Announces Partnership with Assurity to Provide Assurity’s Online Disability Insurance Through Pendella’s Platform

FORT MYERS, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Pendella has announced a strategic partnership to bring affordable, online disability insurance to its customers through Assurity’s API-driven disability insurance service. Pendella is on a mission to provide comprehensive life and disability insurance to its customers through a fully digital application and underwriting process. By […]

The global in-vehicle payments market is projected to reach $25,918.6 million by 2031 from $4,900.0 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 18.15% during the forecast period 2022-2031

The recent surge in the adoption of in-vehicle payment services across developed economies and their growing global awareness is shifting automakers’ focus to equip their upcoming models with the in-vehicle payment system. New York, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “In-Vehicle Payments Market – A Global and Regional […]

VizyPay Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

Leading payment processor announces strong, steady growth in the last three months of 2022 WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading payment processing fintech VizyPay today announces results for the fourth quarter of 2022. “Thinking back to our bootstrapped beginnings, it’s crazy to see how far we’ve come as a team. I owe […]

8Twelve Enters Into Strategic Mortgage Alliance With RE/MAX Hallmark Group of Companies

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 8Twelve Financial Technologies Inc. (“8Twelve” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic alliance with the RE/MAX Hallmark Group of Companies (“RE/MAX Hallmark”), to provide mortgage financing solutions to its real estate clients. RE/MAX Hallmark is the number one Real Estate brokerage within […]

Diallo Gordon Named Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Passport Technology

Diallo Gordon Diallo Gordon LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), the fastest-growing provider of payment technology to the global gaming industry, has appointed Diallo Gordon as Chief Marketing and Product Officer. Gordon takes on his expanded role immediately and reports to Passport’s CEO Cleve Tzung.  Gordon brings Passport a […]

Insights on the Wireless POS Terminals Global Market to 2027 – Affordable and Portable Nature of These Terminals Drives Growth

Global Wireless POS Terminals Market Global Wireless POS Terminals Market Dublin, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Wireless POS Terminals Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global wireless POS terminals market size reached US$ 8.3 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the […]

Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ Reports Little to No Growth in Business Loan Approval Percentages in 2022

December approval rates rose slightly at Small Banks, Institutional Investors, and Alternative Lenders while Big Banks and Credit Unions stalled last month. NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.6% in November to 14.5% in December, which tied with January for the […]

Pico Announces Bo Zhou, Ph.D., as Head of APAC

Seasoned commercial and business executive to help lead firm’s APAC growth NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading global provider of mission-critical technology services, software, data and analytics for the financial markets community, has named Bo Zhou, Ph.D., as Head of APAC to oversee Pico’s continued growth in the region. Zhou […]

Flushing Financial Announces the Death of Retired Board Member, Michael J. Russo

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Michael J. Russo, a recently retired member of the Board of Directors has passed away. He was 88. Michael J. Russo retired from the Board of Directors on […]

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Lone Star Bank: A Match Made in Bluebonnet Heaven

HAMMOND, La. and HOUSTON, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGBI) – First Guaranty Bank (“FGB”), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“First Guaranty”), is growing! Selected by Newsweek in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as America’s “Best Small Bank”, FGB is at it again and set to […]

Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2023 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market close on February 7, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on February 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern […]