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Relief Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding to Help Consumers Combat the Credit Card Debt Crisis

Since the launch of Relief’s waitlist, over 100,000 consumers have signed up for their free service with a combined total of over $750 million of credit card debt. Relief Founders Relief Founders MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Relief, the personal finance startup committed to helping everyday people achieve financial freedom by eliminating credit […]

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and 2021 Earnings

ALTAVISTA, Va., Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net income for Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (OTCQX:PPBN), the one-bank holding company (“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) for First National Bank (“First National” or the “Bank”), was $473,000, or $0.22, per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and $4,375,000, or $2.02, per basic and […]

Peoples Bancorp Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Plan and Cash Dividend

NEWTON, N.C., Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK), the parent company of Peoples Bank, Newton, NC, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program, whereby up to $2 million will be allocated to repurchase the Company’s common stock. At December 31, 2021, […]

Biologica in Partnership With JS Group and Medipak Organized a Ceremony to Mark the Handing Over of 35,000+ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits

Featured Image for JS Bank Featured Image for JS Bank KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karachi: Committed to giving back to society, Biologica in partnership with JS Group and Medipak organized a ceremony to mark the handing over of 35,000+ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits to Interactive Research and Development (IRD), funded […]

BlueBarricade signs IBM Mainframe agreement with HCL Technologies to support new blockchain and AI solutions

Access to global processing capacity gives the Swedish Fintech frontrunner speed and scalability to deliver new business applications to customers BlueBarricade logo BlueBarricade logo STOCKHOLM, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlueBarricade Blockchain & AI Technology AB – the software house based in Stockholm, Sweden – has signed an agreement to leverage IBM Mainframe computer […]

JS Bank Recognized as the Best Private Sector Bank for the Government of Pakistan’s Flagship Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Featured Image for JS Bank Featured Image for JS Bank KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 8 February 2022: JS Bank was recognized by Prime Minister Imran Khan as the Best Private Sector Bank under the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (PMKJ-YES), the flagship program of the Government of Pakistan. Usman Dar, […]

Nuvei Promotes Yuval Ziv To President

Broader leadership Team Appointments Position Nuvei for Continued Success and Global Expansion Nuvei Payment Technology Partner Yuval Ziv President, Nuvei MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), today announced senior leadership team enhancements that further position the global payment technology partner of thriving brands to deliver […]

MercadoLibre, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MercadoLibre, Inc. (Nasdaq: MELI) (http://www.mercadolibre.com) intends to release financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31st, 2021, on February 22nd, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on February 22nd, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may be accessed […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces 7.4% Increase in Common Stock Dividend

12th Consecutive Annual Increase WARSAW, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank, SDN Insurance Agency, LLC (“SDN”), Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”) and HNP Capital, LLC (“HNP Capital”), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 […]

SMC/Genesis Financial Converts $1.7 Million in Debt Holdings Into $2.5 million in Equity

Charleston, SC, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMC Entertainment, Inc. (“SMC” or the “Company”) (OTC: SMCE) and its majority-owned subsidiary, Genesis Financial, Inc. (“Genesis”) – an integrated financial technology company (“Fintech”) with a full suite of digital financial services solutions, is pleased to announce the confirmation of a previously submitted debt to equity conversion. […]

Bectran Inc Awarded TRUSTe Privacy Certification Seal, Demonstrating Commitment to International Data Protection

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable Software leader Bectran, Inc today announced that it has been awarded the TRUSTe Privacy Certification Seal for the 6th year running. This certification confirms that Bectran’s cloud-based platform has completed the rigorous TRUSTe data privacy audit, reaffirming the company’s dedication to responsible data collection […]

IQST – iQSTEL Expansion Potential In Light Of Michael Burry Electric Motorcycle Investment And $1.2 Trillion Market Entry

New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today released a letter to shareholders from CEO Leandro Iglesias.  The letter is one in a series of regular updates from the CEO as the company progresses toward its Nasdaq uplisting objective.  The letter is included in its entirety below. Dear Shareholders: […]

KlariVis Hires New Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Sales Executive

Erica Starr – KlariVis, Chief Marketing Officer Erica Starr – KlariVis, Chief Marketing Officer ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KlariVis, a fast-growing enterprise dashboard and analytics solution for the financial services industry, announced its new hires of Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Sales Executive. Erica Starr, with over a decade of experience […]

Accuserve Brings Three Firms Together to Provide a Unique Managed Repair Platform Built on Expertise and Service

Code Blue, MADSKY and Accuwin come together as Accuserve, a concierge-style service provider helping property owners invest in and protect their assets so that they can do more of what matters most. Accuserve Solutions Accuserve Solutions SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When property owners need help responding to unforeseen circumstances, the caring […]

Johannesburg to Virtually Host Bitcoin Events’ Blockchain Africa Conference in March

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — Bitcoin Events’ flagship event, Blockchain Africa Conference 2022, is scheduled to take place on March 17-18, 2022, as a virtual-only event. The conference will be the eighth in the highly acclaimed series and is expected to bring together 2,500+ attendees from 80+ […]

KlariVis Announces New Relationship With FNCB Bank

KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KlariVis, a fast-growing enterprise dashboard and analytics solution for the financial services industry, today announced its new relationship with FNCB Bank as a key analytics tool for the bank’s future. KlariVis compiles and aggregates […]

Aaron Zahedani Returns to Bay View Funding as EVP, Credit & Portfolio Manager, in San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bay View Funding, a subsidiary of Heritage Bank of Commerce, the Bank, and Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), the holding company, today announced the appointment of Aaron Zahedani as Executive Vice President, Credit & Portfolio Management in San Jose, California, effective immediately. Zahedani returns to Bay […]

BSE EBIX and LIC join hands for distribution of insurance products

NOIDA, India and JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BSE Ebix Insurance Broking Private Limited, a joint venture of BSE and Ebix Singapore Pte Ltd., announced the signing of Insurance Broker Agreement for distribution of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) products on its state-of-the-art hi-tech platform. Under this agreement, BSE EBIX will offer […]

Following Market Momentum, Shield Expands into North America

Proven RegTech Sales Leader Joins Shield as it Establishes its North American Presence TEL-AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shield (the Company), the world’s leading workplace intelligence platform for compliance teams, today announced the opening of its North American Headquarters, led by Anne Ross, Vice President, Head of North America […]

GTreasury Launches Innovation Lab to Accelerate the Ideation and Development of Cutting-Edge Treasury Technologies

The new business unit is a streamlined proving ground for the transformative solutions that empower modern treasurers CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GTreasury, a treasury and risk management platform provider, today announced the launch of the GTreasury Innovation Lab. Expanding and formalizing the culture of technology innovation that GTreasury has always supported within the […]

Self Financial Expands into Credit Reporting for Rent & Utilities with Acquisition of RentTrack

The company will operate the definitive credit building platform to better serve 100 million+ credit-challenged Americans Austin, Texas, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Self Financial, a leading fintech company that makes building credit and savings more accessible, today announced the acquisition of RentTrack, Inc., a pioneering credit reporting company that was the first to […]

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Announces Approval of Stock Repurchase Program

SHREVEPORT, La., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors on February 16, 2022, approved the Company’s eleventh stock repurchase program. The new repurchase program provides for the repurchase of up to 170,000 […]

Fast Growing Huntingdon Valley Bank Expands; Adds Key Commercial Team

Allan Burkley, Former SVP, C&I Lending at Meridian Bank and Team of Commercial Lenders Join HVB DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HVB Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Huntingdon Valley Bank, announced the opening of a new Commercial Banking Office to be led by newly appointed Market President, Allan Burkley, former SVP […]

Prisma Campaigns Announces New Relationship With United Teletech Financial

Prisma Campaigns Prisma Campaigns BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prisma Campaigns has recently formed a new relationship with United Teletech Financial, a Federal Credit Union, as a key marketing automation solution for its future.  Prisma Campaigns, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for marketing automation, paired up with United Teletech Financial to deliver a […]

Landing Rock Cash Management Increases Federal Insurance Coverage for IDA

Landing Rock Logo Landing Rock Logo NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landing Rock Cash Management (“Landing Rock”), an affiliate of Double Rock Corp., today announced that it has increased the federal insurance coverage for its popular Insured Deposit Account to $25 million per tax ID. “Our deposit network continues to grow, and […]

UPDATE – Properly Expands to Vancouver to Transform West Coast Real Estate Experience

With the brokerage’s first expansion, Properly introduces unique buy before you sell model to B.C. and welcomes renowned real estate expert and Vancouver-local Drew Scott to Agent team Properly Homes Expands to Vancouver and The Fraser Valley. A Properly for sale sign in front of a listing VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

Properly Expands to Vancouver to Transform West Coast Real Estate Experience

With the brokerage’s first expansion, Properly introduces unique buy before you sell model to B.C. and welcomes renowned real estate expert and Vancouver-local Drew Scott to Agent team Properly Homes Expands to Vancouver and The Fraser Valley. A Properly for sale sign in front of a listing VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

nCino Announces Timing of its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results Conference Call

WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, will report financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2022, after the market close on Thursday, March 31, 2022. nCino will host a […]

Payments-as-a-Service Fintech Finexio Announces Partnership With Autonomous Commerce Leader JAGGAER

JAGGAER Pay Enhances Source-to-Pay Offering with Automated Accounts Payable Solution Finexio + JAGGAER Finexio + JAGGAER ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, and Finexio, the fast-growing digital Accounts Payable (AP) payments-as-a-service company, today announced a strategic partnership that expands JAGGAER’s offerings to include a service-centric solution […]

Live Oak Bank Expands Embedded Banking Team

WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Live Oak Bank announced today that Jake Tupa will lead the organization’s embedded banking efforts. Tupa, Live Oak’s head of embedded banking, brings a deep understanding of fintech partnership strategy, banking infrastructure and financial technology solutions to the organization. He will report to Live Oak’s EVP of Corporate […]

IQST – iQSTEL Technology Portfolio Builds On $1.2 Trillion Market

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) has built and rapidly expanded a business by being a leader in providing technology enabled services to the global migrant market with an estimated population of over 280 million.  iQSTEL expects to report $64 million in revenue for 2021 generated primarily from […]

FirstBank Closes Out the Year with Record Income and Growth

Bank Helps Colorado Gives Day Raise More Than $54 Million for 3,000+ Local Nonprofits LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced year-over-year double-digit percentage increases in assets, deposits, and income in the fourth quarter of 2021. At […]

SmartDeFi™ From FEG – DeFi 3.0

GLASGOW, Scotland, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — The FEG project (“FEG,” “FEG Token” or “FEGtoken”) launches SmartDeFi™ today, its revolutionary cryptocurrency launchpad platform. SmartDeFi™, the flagship cryptocurrency launchpad of the Feed Every Gorilla (“FEG”) Token project, is now live. SmartDeFi™ is a breakthrough in crypto technology bringing bare, unrivaled protection for […]

LendingUSA® Introduces 1% Earning Program for Funeral Partners

LendingUSA, one of the nation’s leading point-of-sale financing solutions, introduces the 1% Earning Program, a new pricing structure that pays funeral partners an extra 1% on every funded loan. 1% Earning Program details 1% Earning Program details SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point-of-sale financing company LendingUSA recently improved its services for […]

VizyPay Achieves $2B in Payments Processed in Four Years; Expects to Surpass $4B in 2022

The company is the fastest-growing privately held payment processor in America with 8,000% growth WAUKEE, Iowa, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VizyPay, an industry-leading payment processing company for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announces it has surpassed the $2 billion milestone in payments processed since its founding in 2017. Impressively, over half, approximately […]

Nuvei Donates to Youth Development Now in Latest Social Responsibility Initiative

Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has today announced that, in association with its partner SMB Global and its client SOLE Fitness, it has made a donation to North American non-profit leadership foundation, […]

Auto Super App Way.com Gives Roadside Assistance the Full Digital Experience with Way+

Real-time tracking and an Uber ride are included in the experience. Featured Image for Way.com Featured Image for Way.com FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Number one-rated auto app Way.com is giving new meaning to “help is on the way” as customers are set to receive a dynamic digital experience via the company’s […]

Zendrive Joins AXA XL’s Construction Ecosystem Technology Library

Leading global commercial insurer taps Zendrive’s cutting-edge mobility risk intelligence platform to join its industry-leading technology partner ecosystem SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zendrive, a mission-driven company making roads safer with data and analytics, today announced a new partnership with AXA XL, a leading provider of global commercial insurance and reinsurance to […]

Kenya Banking Industry Report 2021: Influencing Factors, Competitive Environment, Outlook, Industry Associations, Company Profiles

Dublin, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “The Banking Industry in Kenya 2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Banking Industry in Kenya This report covers the Kenyan banking industry, focusing on commercial banks and also including the central bank, microfinance and mutual funds such as local credit and savings unions and […]