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Pico Strengthens its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Presence with Opening in China

Firm receives its business license as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) from Shanghai authorities to provide technology services in China NEW YORK, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community, continues to extend the reach of its globally comprehensive technology solutions with the formation of a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE), British […]

GBT Technologies and GTX Corp. Enter into a LOI for Proposed Worldwide Licensing for Manufacturing, Sales and Distribution

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC: GTCH) (the “Company”), a technology company focused on developing a portfolio of Intellectual Property targeted on the IoT (Internet of Things), mesh technology and integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI), today announced that on June 10, 2021, the Company and GTX Corp (OTC: GTXO) (“GTX”), […]

First Horizon Declares Cash Dividend on Series F Preferred Stock

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced that its board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1,312.08 per share on FHN’s 4.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F (“Series F Preferred Stock”) issued on May 3, 2021. This equates to a cash dividend […]

RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Completes Subordinated Note Offering

PHOENIX, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPK: RBAZ) (the “Company”), the holding company for Republic Bank of Arizona (the “Bank”), announced that it has completed a private placement of $6.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes to certain institutional accredited investors. The Company will use the proceeds […]

Republic Bank of Arizona Announces Formation of Bank Holding Company

PHOENIX, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Republic Bank of Arizona (the “Bank”) announced the formation of RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPK: RBAZ) (the “Company”), a bank holding company. Following shareholder and regulatory approval, Republic Bank of Arizona became the wholly-owned subsidiary of RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. effective June 10, 2021 through an Agreement and Plan of […]

Trifork joins Fintech company as co-owner together with Arbejdernes Landsbank, Nykredit and Spar Nord

Press releaseSchindellegi – Switzerland Trifork has agreed with the existing owners of the Fintech company YoungMoney ApS to invest in the company and receive an ownership of 25% in the company. Young Money ApS is currently delivering the Young Money App universe to children in Denmark. Currently this App solution has approximately 40,000 users and […]

WSFS and BMTC Receive Stockholder Approval to Combine

WILMINGTON, Del. and BRYN MAWR, Pa., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS) and Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: BMTC), jointly announced today that their respective stockholders approved the previously announced merger of BMTC into WSFS at a special meeting of stockholders for each company. “Stockholder approval from both companies is another […]

Stax Leaders Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Finalists

Suneera Madhani and Sal Rehmetullah part of a group of 18 Florida-based entrepreneurs selected as finalists ORLANDO, Fla., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently named Stax CEO and founder Suneera Madhani and president and founder Sal Rehmetullah as finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Florida Award. Now […]

Ria Money Transfer Adds Real Time Payments Through Brazil’s PIX Instant Payments Platform in Partnership with Banco Rendimento

Access to new Brazilian real time payment network enables instant local payments 24/7 throughout the country BUENA PARK, Calif., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ria Money Transfer, a world leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced the launch of instant payments in Brazil via the […]

Root, Inc. Celebrates More Ways Connected Drivers Can Get Quotes with RootReady

RootReady allows drivers to leverage their connected cars to get immediate quotes from Root based primarily on how they drive COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of the Root family of insurance companies, today celebrates more ways for drivers of connected cars to get quotes based […]

US Payments Forum July Meeting to Explore New Payments Technology, Evolving Industry Standards and Payments in Transit

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum today announced the details for the virtual July Meeting. Payments leaders will gather to share insights on the latest technologies, challenges and updates in the industry through interactive virtual sessions, including keynotes, panels and roundtables. The meeting will take place virtually from […]

nCino Announces the Winners of Its Inaugural Customer Awards Program

Santander UK, CoBank and Barclays named recipients of Financial Services Impact Awards Nominations judged by leading research and advisory firm Celent WILMINGTON, N.C., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced the winners of the nCino Financial […]

GBT is Approved for System Award Management (SAM) registration

Now eligible to conduct business with the US Government. SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT”, or the “Company”) received an activation noticed for its System for Award Management (SAM) registration #832011626/91FW3. The active status makes GBT eligible to conduct business with the US government contractors and/or […]

Stavvy Announces New Leadership Hires As Company Continues Aggressive Growth

On the heels of its historic $40M+ Series A funding, the fintech welcomes new impact, marketing, and legal hires to transform how remote business is conducted Kosta Ligris and Josh Feinblum, Cofounders of Stavvy Kosta Ligris and Josh Feinblum, Cofounders of Stavvy BOSTON, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stavvy, the fully-integrated digital transaction platform, […]

DASH Expands Product Suite with the Launch of Risk, Allocation Tools

With DASH360 Risk and DASH360 Allocations, industry-leading technology provider further supports trading firms throughout the full trade lifecycle New York, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DASH Financial Technologies (“DASH”), the leading U.S. options technology and execution provider, today announced the launch of DASH360 Risk and DASH360 Allocations. The highly customizable new products – which […]

Embroker Raises $100 Million to Expand Business Insurance Platform

Backing from FTV, Tola, and additional investors will support insurtech’s plan to go full-stack SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Embroker, the digital business insurance platform making it radically simple to get insured, today announced it has secured $100 million in Series C funding. The funding round was led by FTV Capital with […]

Global e-Commerce Market Report 2021: Market is Expected to Reach $16,215.6 Billion by 2027, Growing at a CAGR of 22.9% for 2020-2027

Dublin, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “E-commerce Market by Business Model, Browsing Medium, Payment Mode (Card Payment, Bank Transfer, Digital Wallet), Offering (Travel, Electronics, Beauty & Fashion, Household, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages), and Region – Global Forecast to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global e-commerce market is expected to […]

US Capital Global Securities Launches $10 Million Equity Offering for CardLab ApS

Opportunity to invest in an award-winning, world-leading Danish secure smart card solutions company is now open to eligible investors. Based in Denmark, CardLab is a world-leading technology provider to the digital identity and powered smart card industry. San Francisco, California, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US Capital Global Securities LLC, an affiliate of US […]

PEAK6 InsurTech To Acquire Team Focus, Parent Company of MacNeill Group

Acquisition allows PEAK6 to broaden national property & casualty insurance capabilities CHICAGO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  PEAK6 today announced that its insurance operations subsidiary, PEAK6 InsurTech, will acquire Team Focus Insurance Group, a Sunrise, Fla.-based insurance provider whose businesses and brands are dedicated to serving the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Team […]

FinovateAsia to Present Insights and Solutions Driving Asian Fintech Forward

500+ senior decision makers. 50%+ from financial institutions. Innovative demos. 50+ speakers. Hundreds of meetings. All delivered digitally. NEW YORK, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire — Finovate, a leading fintech event series and digital engagement platform, today announces key details of the upcoming FinovateAsia event taking place June 22-23, 2021. Fintech innovation […]

Evisort and BNY Mellon to Digitize Contract Lifecycle Management

AI contracting platform to streamline client experience as part of bank’s digital innovation focus SAN MATEO, Calif., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evisort, the intelligent contract management platform, today announced its role as a leading contract intelligence provider for BNY Mellon. BNY Mellon will use Evisort to re-engineer its contract negotiation workflow and lifecycle […]

Flywire Expands Education Business in Canada

With Flywire, Canadian institutions can offer students both international and domestic payment options to help address education affordability BOSTON, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) a global payments-enablement and software company, today announced the expansion of its digital education payments business in Canada. In response to client demand, Flywire is expanding […]

AnalytixInsight Expands AI-Driven Research Distribution Agreement with Refinitiv

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artificial Intelligence company, AnalytixInsight Inc. (“AnalytixInsight”, or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ALY; OTCQB: ATIXF), is pleased to announce the Company has signed an expanded research distribution agreement with Refinitiv, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) business and one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. […]

Investview (“INVU”) Reports $2.70 Million Month in Bitcoin Mining Gross Revenue & Announces Operations Updates for May

Eatontown, NJ, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU), a diversified financial technology company that through its subsidiaries and global distribution network provides financial technology, education tools, content, research, and management of digital asset technologies with a focus on Bitcoin mining and the new generation of digital assets, announces its May production […]

Summit Bank Selects the nCino Bank Operating System® to Enhance Commercial Offerings

nCino’s robust, cloud-based platform to provide a seamless application experience for forward-looking Pacific-Northwest Bank WILMINGTON, N.C., June 08, 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 $761 million-asset, Oregon-based Summit Bank selected nCino’s Bank Operating System to […]

GBT Seeking to Adapt xCalibre Pattern Recognition Technology for Medical Imaging Analytics

Goal of Empowering 2D/3D Intelligent, Post Processing Medical Imaging Analysis SAN DIEGO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is seeking to adapt its xCalibre image analysis to post process health related imaging data with the goal of detecting potential issues and providing higher accuracy diagnostics. xCalibre […]

PickleJar Solidifies New Partnership With Outhouse Tickets, Acquiring More Live Music Stages and Supporting More Artists

HOUSTON, TX, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — PickleJar Holdings, an emerging peer-to-peer cashless tipping platform for musicians and content creators, today announces an Alliance Partnership with Outhouse Tickets, a nationwide ticketing service. The Alliance Partnership between the two Texas-based companies combines the musician reach and event-driven fan base of the Outhouse Tickets platform with […]

IDT Corporation to Present at LD Micro Invitational

NEWARK, NJ, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, unified cloud communications and traditional communications services, will present at the 2021 LD Micro Invitational virtual investor conference to update investors on recent results and management’s strategy and outlook. The IDT presentation will be webcast on Tuesday, June […]

Nuvei Announces Closing of US$500 Million Bought Deal Secondary Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has announced today the closing of the previously announced secondary offering on a bought deal basis […]

Cardlytics Announces Peter Chan as Chief Technology Officer

Former Amazon and Yahoo Executive With 20+ Years in Advertising Tech Experience Leads Cardlytics’ Ad Platform Evolution ATLANTA, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardlytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDLX), one of the largest digital advertising platforms, today announced the appointment of Peter Chan as its Chief Technology Officer. Chan joins Cardlytics from Amazon to lead all engineering […]

Root, Inc. Bolsters Leadership Team with New Hires

Root Inc., the parent company of Root Insurance Company, announces key new hires as company extends its technical leadership and launches into its next chapter of growth COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading AI technology provider for insurance and parent company of Root Insurance Company, today announced […]

Simmons First National Corporation Announces Agreements to Acquire Landmark Community Bank and Triumph Bancshares, Inc.

Acquisitions will complement existing footprint and enhance scale in Memphis and Nashville; will create the 9th largest bank in Tennessee based on deposit market share PINE BLUFF, Ark., June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (“Simmons” or “Company”) announced today that it has entered into two separate definitive agreements to acquire […]

EbixCash Appoints Eminent Accounting, Regulatory & Banking Sector Leader – S Ravi to Its Board of Directors, as It Progresses Toward Its Prospective IPO in India

NOIDA, India and JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EbixCash Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries today announced the appointment of Mr. S Ravi, as a new independent director to the […]

Paya Announces Proposed Debt Refinancing

ATLANTA, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated payment and commerce solutions, today announced plans to refinance its outstanding $228 million term loan facility due 2027 and $25 million revolving credit facility due 2025. The Company anticipates refinancing the facilities with the […]

The ACAMS 2nd Annual Global Anti-Financial Crime FinTech Summit Offers Cutting-Edge Look at Financial Technology’s Promises and Perils with Guidance from More than 80 Experts on Illicit Finance

Speakers include representatives from the U.S. Treasury Department, Japan’s Financial Services Agency, European Commission, Dubai International Financial Centre, Google, Stripe, PayPal and Coinbase CHICAGO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its ongoing effort to help compliance professionals navigate the promises and perils of emerging technology, ACAMS will present a 3-day training and […]

CurrencyWorks to Present at the LD Micro Invitational XI Virtual Event

Cameron Chell, Chairman Presenting on June 10th at 900AM PST/1200PM EST Los Angeles CA, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CurrencyWorks Inc. (“CurrencyWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: CWRK and OTCQB: CWRK) a financial technology blockchain pioneer, NFT, and digital payment provider today announced that it will be presenting at the LD Micro Invitational XI Virtual […]

IDT Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results

NEWARK, NJ, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) reported net income per diluted share of $1.39 and Non-GAAP income per diluted share* of $0.47 on revenue of $374 million for the third quarter of FY 2021, the three months ended April 30, 2021. 3Q21 HIGHLIGHTS (Results are for 3Q21 and are […]

WAYNE SAVINGS BANCSHARES, INC. Ranks #50 on American Banker Magazine’s Top 200 Community Banks and Thrifts List for 2021

WOOSTER, Ohio, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:WAYN), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Wayne Savings Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it was named to the American Banker magazine’s Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts. In its May 2021 issue, American Banker ranked Wayne Savings […]

Root, Inc. Announces Entry into Wisconsin

Now available in 31 states, the insurer brings a mobile-first, modern car insurance experience to the Badger State COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company, today announced its entry into Wisconsin. Root is now available to the 4.3 million drivers in Wisconsin, making it […]

American Pacific Mortgage Eliminates Gaps in Customer Journey to Achieve 50% Increase in Borrower Retention Rate

APM leveraged automation to bolster borrower retention strategy to protect hard-won customer relationships during peak refi boom MINNEAPOLIS, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faced with a low-rate environment, American Pacific Mortgage (APM), a top-15 retail mortgage company in the country by volume, needed to upgrade its borrower retention strategy to help its 1,400 loan […]