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IQST – IQSTEL Board Approves OTCQX Application To Move Company Closer To Nasdaq Uplisting

New York, NY, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors has instructed management to apply for OTCQX. The OTCQX application is part of iQSTEL’s overall strategy to uplist to Nasdaq. Management and the Independent Board of Directors view the OTCQX certification as an important exercise […]

YouHodler Integrates Fireblocks To Secure Its Crypto Transactions

Lausanne, Switzerland, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) YouHodler, a fintech platform that helps people access the benefits of the crypto economy, has integrated with Fireblocks, a digital asset custody, transfer and settlement platform. Under the partnership, YouHodler will leverage Fireblocks for crypto transactions management and integrations with a number of protocols, including Polkadot, […]

Ackroo Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

Ackroo Shareholders Approve all Matters Presented at AGM HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR, OTC: AKRFF) (“Ackroo” or the “Company”), a loyalty marketing, payments and point-of-sale technology and services provider, announces that all of the nominees proposed as directors and listed in the Company’s management proxy circular for 2021 […]

OKEx accelerates NFT adoption with DeFi Hub, NFT Marketplace

OKEx continues its commitment to the advancement of the crypto industry and decentralized finance with the launch of DeFi Hub VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKEx (www.okex.com), a leading global cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, today announced the launch of a decentralized digital asset ecosystem, DeFi Hub. The platform currently features two […]

Nuvei Completes Acquisition of Simplex

MONTREAL, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” and “the Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of SimplexCC Ltd. (“Simplex”).  Simplex, through its proprietary fraud and risk management tools which are backed by proven artificial intelligence (AI) […]

nCino Announces Executive Leadership Team Promotions to Further Global Growth Initiatives

Josh Glover named President & Chief Revenue Officer Greg Orenstein named Chief Corporate Development & Strategy Officer Trisha Price named Chief Innovation Officer Josh Marcy named Executive Vice President, Product Management Dory Weiss named Executive Vice President, Engineering April Rieger named Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

Flywire to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

BOSTON, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW)(“Flywire” or “the Company”) a global payments-enablement and software company, today announced that management will be participating in the following virtual investor conferences: On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Company will host a fireside chat at the Wolfe Research TMT Conference. The discussion will begin […]

Wells Fargo Selects nCino to Enhance Commercial Banking Lending

Financial services leader with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets will implement the nCino Bank Operating System® to digitally streamline operations WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: […]

City National Bank Hires New Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning & Initiatives

Tyler Friedman to oversee critical initiatives, execute company’s strategic plan LOS ANGELES, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank announced today that Tyler Friedman has joined the company as executive vice president of Strategic Planning & Initiatives and a member of the Executive Committee. He is based in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters […]

Fairway Divorce Solutions® Announces Partnership with Fintech Rayova

The companies join to streamline divorce mediation service delivery CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairway Divorce Solutions®, Canada’s leading divorce mediation company, and technology design solution fintech, Rayova, has partnered to streamline product delivery for divorce mediation clients. As a result, Fairway now offers access to an extensive interconnected network of support […]

Stax Appoints Chief Payments Officer to Bolster Global Strategy

The innovative SaaS company adds Menda Sims to the team, strengthening its roster of execs leading the fintech to unicorn status ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stax by Fattmerchant, the industry’s only complete all-in-one solution for managing everything in the payments ecosystem, today announces the appointment of Menda Sims as chief payments […]

Oportun Appoints Two New Independent Members to Board of Directors

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:OPRT), a financial services company and digital platform that provides hardworking people with access to responsible and affordable loans, today announced the addition of two new independent board members to its diverse Board of Directors. Effective as of September 1, 2021, the appointments […]

Red River Bank Announces Planned Expansion into New Orleans, Louisiana; Hires Meghan Donelon as Market President

ALEXANDRIA, La., Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bank has announced its planned expansion into the New Orleans, Louisiana, market and has hired Meghan Donelon as its New Orleans market president. A New Orleans native and Louisiana State University graduate, Meghan brings to the role a wealth of financial-services experience in large markets, […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of North Woods Capital Benefits LLC

Buffalo, New York employee benefits and human resources advisory firm was acquired by SDN Insurance Agency, Financial Institutions’ insurance subsidiary WARSAW, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, LLC (“SDN”), Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”) and HNP Capital, […]

nCino to Participate in Upcoming Middle East Banking Innovation Summit

WILMINGTON, N.C. and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced its participation in the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit Plus 2021 (MEBIS Plus 2021) on September 15-16, 2021, in Dubai, UAE. […]

GBT Evaluates Developing a Driver Monitoring System Based on Its Wireless Movement and Position Detection Technology

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), evaluates developing a driver monitoring system based on its wireless movement and position detection technology, internal project code name Apollo. Apollo is an intelligent method and system to detect motion-based radio waves. An AI system controls radio wave […]

Record Mortgage Volumes Push Total Consumer Debt to $2.15 Trillion

Continued inflation rises could impact debt levels and insolvencies TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New mortgage volumes climbed to over 410k during Q2, the highest ever volume recorded in a single quarter. This is a 60.2 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2020, according to Equifax Canada’s most recent consumer […]

Secure Technology Alliance Announces 2022 Payments Summit Showcasing Significant Industry Topics

Premier payments industry event returns to Salt Lake City in February in collaboration with the U.S. Payments Forum ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Secure Technology Alliance today announced the 2022 Payments Summit, the only payments event providing practical, actionable guidance that can be used to develop strategies for implementing trending or new […]

Global Cross-border Payments and Remittance Services Growth Opportunities

Cross-border payments and remittance transaction, even if essential, appear as a commodity for most customers; as a result, the fee structure has to be lowered to not appear as a pain point during the transaction, especially for the digital channel. New York, Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report […]

FV Bank Secures $8 million Series A Investment

Funding will be used to expand product offering and international reach as FV Bank redefines banking for fintech, blockchain and cryptocurrency firms San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) FV Bank (www.fvbank.us), the rapidly growing dual licensed challenger bank and digital asset custodian, has announced the successful closing of its […]

Summit Financial Group, Inc. Announces Q3 Common Dividend of $0.18 per Share

MOOREFIELD, W.Va., Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ: SMMF) today announces its Board of Directors recently declared a third quarter 2021 dividend of $0.18 per share payable on September 30, 2021 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2021. Summit Financial Group, […]

Majic Presents CGCX Revenues & Business Lines

$MJWL – Majic Presents CGCX Revenues & Business Lines $MJWL – Revenues & Projections Houston, Texas, Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majic Wheels, Corp. (OTC Pink: MJWL) (“Majic” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, that is positioning itself as a player in the disruptive industries of fintech and software development by means of acquisitions, […]

WealthTech Solution Market ($137.44Mn by 2028) Growth Forecast at 14.1% CAGR During 2021 to 2028 COVID Impact and Global Analysis by TheInsightPartners.com

The WealthTech Solution Market Growth impelled by increasing number of banks, growing use of artificial intelligence in different verticals and surge in demand for financial analytics services; in 2020, the wealth management firms segment accounted for the largest market share. New York, Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WealthTech Solution Market: Key InsightsAccording to our […]

Forbes Names City National Bank One of America’s Best Employers For Women

City National makes the list for a second year in a row and ranks in the top 15 financial companies LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank announced today it has made the annual Forbes list of “Best Employers For Women” for the second year in a row. The company now ranks […]

SavvyMoney Hits Growth Milestone by Launching its 500th Financial Institution Partner

Pleasanton, CA, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SavvyMoney, the leading provider of a fully integrated credit score solution that provides credit scores, reports, and actionable insights directly from a financial institution’s online and mobile banking platform, today announced the launch of its 500th financial institution partner. By partnering with both digital banking platforms and […]

IQST – IQSTEL Announces Record July Sales On Track To Meet Or Exceed $60.5 Million 2021 Annual Revenue Forecast

New York, NY, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today announced achieving $5.23 Million in revenue for the month of July based on preliminary accounting. The July 2021 revenue exceeds the July 2020 revenue by 21%.  The company has exceeded $5 million in revenue now for four consecutive months. iQSTEL Inc. […]

Point of Sale Terminal Market, Forecast, Impact of COVID-19, Industry Trends, by Application, Growth, Opportunity Company Analysis

Worldwide, the rapid growth of digital technology in the past few years has expanded the point of sale terminal from just a sales portal into comprehensive payment processing systems that became an integrated part of the entire business operations. New York, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Point […]

Leading Banking-as-a Service (BaaS) Provider Finaptic Chooses Acuant to Power Trusted Onboarding

Acuant will provide KYC and Identity Verification tech for seamless, compliant financial solutions LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acuant, the leading global Trusted Identity Platform for fraud prevention and AML compliance, today announced a new partnership with Finaptic, Canada’s only end-to-end, white-label Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider. As the company quickly expands, Finaptic will […]

Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods Report 2021: Asia is World Leader in Cashless Transactions with Predicted Average Annual Growth Rate of 16% from 2020 to 2025

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments accelerated in the Asia-Pacific region. The region is the world leader in cashless transactions, with a predicted average annual growth rate of 16% from 2020 to […]

Home Federal Bank Expands into Minden, Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La., Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bank (“HFB”), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL), today announced that a team of five experienced and highly skilled professionals has been hired to open a loan production office in Minden, Louisiana, which will quickly be converted to a […]

IQST – IQSTEL One Step Closer To Nasdaq Uplisting

New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today reiterated the company’s commitment to pursuing an uplisting to Nasdaq. Earlier this year, On June 28, 2021, the company expanded the Board of Directors (BOD) to establish the Board as an Independent Board of Directors in conjunction with requirements for an […]

Micro Insurance Company and Lofte Kesho Are Partnering to Offer Digital Solutions to Livestock Farmers

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micro Insurance Company (MIC) and Lofte Kesho are partnering to offer digital solutions to livestock farmers in an effort to improve their economic well-being. Lofte Kesho, an integrated FinTech and AgriTech player, was created to help farmers collateralize animals as assets for financial benefits such as loans, […]

Net1 to Host Conference Call to Review Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1”) today announced it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2021 results after the market close on September 13, 2021. Net1 management will host a conference call to review these results on September 14, 2021, at 8:00 […]

Global Contactless Payment Market Predicted to Garner a Revenue of $20,340.3 Million at a CAGR of 11.2% during the Forecast Period, 2019-2026 – Exclusive Report [125-Pages] by Research Dive

Global contactless payment market is expected to witness a noteworthy growth during the forecast period, 2019-2026. Mobile handsets sub-segment is expected to be the most lucrative. BFSI sub-segment is expected to be the most profitable. North America is expected to lead the market. New York, USA, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a […]

Invoice2go Partners With Gusto & Bench; Adds Payroll, Employee Benefits, and Seamless Bookkeeping

New HR and Operations Features Help Small Business Owners Take Better Care of Their Teams, Stay Organized SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Invoice2go, a one-stop-shop solution for small business owners and freelancers, announced today that its users can now access Gusto’s payroll and employee benefit features and Bench’s online bookkeeping service. Both […]

 TimeSolv To Provide Law Firms With an All-Inclusive Payments Experience Through Stax Collaboration

Users of the leading firm management solution for law firms, TimeSolv, can now benefit from a cohesive payments ecosystem in one platform through Stax Connect ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stax by Fattmerchant, the industry’s only complete all-in-one solution for managing everything in the payments ecosystem, today announces its partnership with TimeSolv, […]

Banking Encryption Software Market by Component Deployment Model, Enterprise Size, and Function : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030

Banking Encryption Software Market by Component (Software and Service) Deployment Model (On-premise and Cloud), Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises and Small & Medium Sized Enterprises), and Function (Disk Encryption, Communication Encryption, File/Folder Encryption, and Cloud Encryption): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030 New York, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of […]

BOK Financial names Brad Vincent leader of Specialized Industries Banking

25-year BOKF veteran previously led the company’s healthcare banking division Brad Vincent Specialized Industries TULSA, Okla., Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOK Financial has named Brad Vincent the leader of the company’s specialized industry banking areas. Vincent, who previously built and led the company’s healthcare banking division, will now oversee energy, commercial real estate, […]

Total Expert and 6 Solutions Announce Integration to Accelerate Broker and Loan Officer Recruitment

Wholesale and retail lenders leverage 6 Solutions data within Total Expert to improve broker and loan officer recruitment and engagement strategies MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Expert, the customer experience platform purpose-built for banks and lenders, today announced the integration of mortgage market data and analytics platform 6 Solutions, a housing and […]

Climate First Bank Announces Key Hires to Banking Team

Community bank bolsters its commercial lending division with experienced talent ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Climate First Bank, a values-based community bank whose mission is to accelerate the nation’s transition to sustainable infrastructure development and resilient climate adaptation, today announces the appointments of Chris Cucci as Senior VP and Senior Advisor […]