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Howard University Names JPMorgan Chase Its Primary Bank, Expanding Relationship to Drive Economic Empowerment for Students

Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick and Howard students meet with JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon during a visit to Howard’s campus. WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, Howard University and JPMorgan Chase announced an expanded relationship making JPMorgan Chase the University’s primary operating bank. This move brings together […]

Nuvei Acquires Paymentez, Continues Latin American Market Expansion

MONTREAL, Sept. 07, 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 acquisition of Paymentez LLC (“Paymentez”), a leading payment solution provider in Latin America. Founded in 2011, Paymentez provides a breadth of payment solutions to merchants and financial […]

Proxymity Appoints Sir Kenneth Olisa as Chairman

Sir Kenneth Olisa, Chairman of The Board, Proxymity Sir Kenneth Olisa, Chairman of The Board, Proxymity LONDON, England, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proxymity, the digital investor communication platform backed by a consortium of the world’s largest issuer and investor services firms, has announced the appointment of trailblazing business leader Sir Kenneth Olisa as […]

Virecar.com – Secure payment for your used car

Paris, Sept. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virecar offers a new secure and instant payment solution to protect against scams when paying for a used car. Virecar is the alternative to a cashier’s check for secure payment between individuals. Finally, there is an alternative to the cashier’s check to buy and sell a used car, […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Mary E. McDonald

DUNMORE, Pa., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) (“Fidelity”), the parent bank holding company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (“Fidelity Bank”), a Pennsylvania state-chartered, FDIC-insured community bank and trust company headquartered in Dunmore, PA, announces the retirement of Mary E. McDonald, Assistant Secretary, as a […]

Red River Bank’s Banking Centers Open in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Ida

ALEXANDRIA, La., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All Red River Bank banking centers impacted by Hurricane Ida have resumed full operations as of today, Friday, September 3, 2021, five days after the storm made landfall. The company’s banking centers in affected areas began opening as early as Tuesday, August 31 – ensuring service to […]

Global Alternative Payment Methods Report 2021: BNPL Solution Accelerated in 2020, was Predominantly Online

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Alternative Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. ‘Global Alternative Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19’ provides insights into the current state and future trends of the alternative payment market in the world. Among other findings, the publication reveals that the top […]

Global Cross-Border Payments and Remittance Services Report 2021-2026: Future Growth Potential to be Accelerated by Digital Transformation in Distribution Channel and Settlement

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Cross-Border Payments and Remittance Services Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The proliferation of the digital platform will encourage customers to move to online transactions. Global remittance and cross-border payments’ transaction value is expected to grow from $37.15 trillion in 2020 to $39.9 […]

Loud and Proud, Silicon Valley Style

The streets of Downtown San Jose light up this year with the colors, names and faces of the Silicon Valley Pride Parade SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a sponsor for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade & Festival, the Meriwest Credit Union team was out in full force along with Laurie […]

Zafin Applauds U.S. Financial Regulators For Detailing Fintech Partnership Recommendations

Guide Identifies Six Key Pillars of Due Diligence for Evaluating Potential Fintech Partners NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading SaaS product and pricing platform for the next generation of banking, today issued a statement of commendation for the U.S. Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the U.S. […]

Ushur Forms AI Research Group to Power the Future of Customer Experience Automation

Ushur AI Lab aims to simplify customer engagement technology for enterprises and business users SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), today announced the launch of Ushur AI Lab, a research group dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing issues in natural language […]

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 […]