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STRATEGY EXPANSION CONTINUES, WESTPAY SIGN AGREEMENT WITH NEW POS PARTNER IN SWEDEN

Westpay AB, a leading fintech company, continues to expand its reach and footprint on the Nordic payment market. As a result, Westpay has contracted a new strategic POS Partner in Sweden. Kassaservice i Norr AB will integrate their POS solutions and make Westpay’s offerings available for its customers. – I am happy with the way we […]

BankFinancial Announces National Expansion of its Commercial Finance Division

BURR RIDGE, Ill., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BankFinancial NA, the national banking association subsidiary of BankFinancial Corporation (Nasdaq – BFIN) announced today the expansion of its Commercial Finance Division and the appointments of Carol Bader Apicella as Senior Vice President – Government Finance, and Lindsay Gordon as Senior Vice President – Commercial Finance. […]

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

ISELIN, N.J., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 on Friday, July 30, 2021 at approximately 8:00 a.m. (ET). A copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company’s website, www.Provident.Bank, by […]

STRATEGY EXPANSION CONTINUES, WESTPAY SIGN AGREEMENT WITH NEW POS PARTNERS IN NORWAY

Westpay AB, a leading fintech company, continues to expand its reach and footprint on the Nordic payment market. As a result, Westpay has contracted two new strategic POS Partners in Norway. These POS Partners will integrate their POS solutions and make Westpay’s offerings available for its merchant customers. – We continue to attract POS partners that […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WARSAW, N.Y., July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), the parent company of Five Star Bank, SDN Insurance Agency, LLC (“SDN”), Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”) and HNP Capital, LLC (“HNP Capital”), will release results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, after the market closes on July 29, […]

AXIA Capital Bank Launches to Redefine Banking

AXIA Capital Bank will focus on a participatory and low risk model that creates value for members Commonwealth of Dominica, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The AXIA Project today announced the launch of its own dedicated digital currency banking platform AXIA Capital Bank. The project aims to embed AXIA Coin, it’s proprietary digital currency, […]

Kidbrooke wins at Systems in the City (SITC) 2021

Stockholm, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kidbrooke wins Best Investment Advisory Solution at SITC 2021 We are delighted to announce that Kidbrooke has won the award for ‘Best Investment Advisory Solution’ at the Systems in the City (SITC) 2021 organized by Goodacre UK. SITC FINTECH CONFERENCE AND AWARDS, which is in its 19th year, […]

First National Corporation Completes Acquisition of The Bank of Fincastle

STRASBURG, Va., July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) (the “Company” or “First National”), the one-bank holding company of First Bank, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of The Bank of Fincastle (“Fincastle”) effective July 1, 2021 (the “Merger”). Following completion of the Merger, Fincastle was merged with and […]

Global Operational Technology Security Market is estimated to account for US$ 26,518.7 Mn by end of 2027, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

SEATTLE, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Operational Technology Security (OTS) describes management’s efforts to detect, report, and prevent unauthorized access to computer systems. Changes in technology have made it increasingly difficult to protect networks. Network security management is a rapidly evolving field of research and practice. Because it has grown in sophistication over the […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of the Acquisition of Landmark Bancorp, Inc.

DUNMORE, Pa., July 01, 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, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Pink […]

GBT Evaluating Hybrid Frequency Solutions For Its Long-Range Radio System

Aiming to facilitate long distance, reliable, secured communications SAN DIEGO, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. ( OTC PINK: GTCH ) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is now evaluating and testing a hybrid solution for an efficient, long range coverage for its Infinia Long Range radio system.  Guided by rules of physics, the lower the frequency […]

William C. (BJ) Losch, III to Join Live Oak Bancshares as Chief Financial Officer

WILMINGTON, N.C., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bancshares (“Live Oak” or the “company”) announced today that William C. (BJ) Losch, III will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of the company on September 1, 2021. Losch will also assume the role of CFO of Live Oak Bank. Losch brings a wealth of experience […]

First Horizon Corporation Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer William Losch

Anthony Restel to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) today announced that Chief Financial Officer William “BJ” Losch will be departing effective July 31, 2021, to pursue another opportunity at Live Oak Bancshares. Chief Operating Officer Anthony Restel will […]

Five Star Bank Officially Opens its Sixth Branch in Greater Buffalo

Newest Branch Is Located in the Heart of the City on Seneca Street Five Star Bank Opens Its Sixth Branch in Greater Buffalo Bank and Community Leaders Cut the Ribbon for Five Star Bank’s Seneca Street Branch BUFFALO, New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bank (the “Bank”) officially opened its sixth […]

InsurTech Hartford Announces Innovation Challenge Winners and In-Person Symposium in November

HARTFORD, Conn., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InsurTech Hartford (ITH), a thriving InsurTech ecosystem with global startup, agent/broker, carrier, solution provider, and investor constituents, is pleased to announce the winners of the organization’s recent Global InsurTech Innovation Challenge, and to confirm that ITH will hold an in-person edition of the InsurTech Hartford Symposium for […]

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes new US Head of FinTech Stephen A. Aschettino

Stephen A. Aschettino New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Stephen A. Aschettino has joined its New York office as a partner in the leadership role of US Head of FinTech. Aschettino joins from Reed Smith, where he led the Payments Technology team and was […]

Invoice2go, Leader in Account Receivables, Significantly Expands Small Business Toolkit

Six new features introduced today empower small businesses to get paid faster, stay organized, and win more work. SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Invoice2go today debuted its brand new suite of tools providing entrepreneurs with software capabilities typically available only to larger corporations. Freelancers and small businesses utilizing Invoice2go can now get […]

Net1 Appoints Chris Meyer As Group CEO

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Chris Meyer as Group Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) as of July 1, 2021. A highly accomplished financial services executive with over 23 years in the industry, Mr. […]

Brexit Realization Report, Q2 2021: Impacts on FMCG and Fintech Sectors

Dublin, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Brexit Realized – FMCG and Fintech Sectors Changed Significantly, and Consequences are Being Tallied” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The future relationship between the UK and the EU still looks unclear. UK insurers have lost their passporting rights, no longer having the freedom to provide […]

GD Entertainment & Technology’s (GDET) Launches Dual Crypto™ Dreamcard, The World’s First-to-Market Multifunctional Crypto/Fiat Debit Card

GDET – Dual Crypto Dreamcard Dual Crypto Dreamcard GDET – Dual Crypto Dreamcard 1 Dual Crypto Dreamcard 1 Fort Lee, New Jersey, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GD Entertainment and Technology (OTC Pink: GDET) (“GDET” or the “Company”) (https://gdetco.com), a Company focused on high growth industries related to the Crypto Space, is pleased to […]

CapLinked Welcomes Capstone Partners to Growing List of Clients

US-based Capstone Partners joins the rapidly-growing global roster of advisory firms and investment banks using CapLinked’s software platform to manage transaction workflow and securely share information. LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CapLinked, Inc. (https://www.caplinked.com/), a developer of cloud-based information control software, today announced the addition of leading middle-market investment bank Capstone Partners […]

Western Europe Online Payment Methods Market Report 2021:-2023

Dublin, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Western Europe Online Payment Methods 2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. “Western Europe Online Payment Methods 2021” provides insights into the current state and future trends of the online payment market in the countries of Western Europe. The publication reveals that consumer interest towards digital […]

Monetary Authority of Singapore Grants Brokerage License to LiquidX, Paving Way for Further Expansion in Asia

NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiquidX, the global fintech solutions provider for working capital, trade finance, and insurance today announced that its Singapore entity, LiquidX Insurance Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (LISS), has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer insurance brokerage services in the country. Alex Bursak, Director […]

Horicon Bank Selects Total Expert to Unlock Data-Driven Support and Engagement for its Community Bank Customers

MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Expert, the customer experience platform purpose-built for modern financial institutions, today announced that Horicon Bank will leverage Total Expert to strengthen new and existing customer relationships and expand data-driven marketing and customer engagement strategies. For 125 years, Horicon Bank has served as a community bank partner to […]

Heritage Bank of Commerce Builds Out National Specialty Finance Group

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Bank of Commerce (the “Bank”), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced that the Bank continues to expand its Specialty Finance Group. The Specialty Finance Group consists of Bay View Funding’s national factoring business and the Bank’s national Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”)/Corporate Finance team […]

RAYL Innovations Announces Director and Senior Management Appointments

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RAYL Innovations Inc. (“RAYL” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that pursuant to the news release June 23, 2021, the Company appointed 3 Directors having extensive experience supporting companies through hyper-growth stages of development and managing corporate transitions to a publicly traded company. Also, in […]

VCOIN Launches a Debit Card with Uphold Enabling IMVU Users to Earn In-Game and Spend in Real Life

IMVU players can now withdraw VCOIN into their Uphold account, spend it via debit card and earn 2% cash back on every transaction REDWOOD CITY, CA, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) –– VCOIN, the first transferable digital currency designed for the metaverse, teamed up with Uphold, a digital wallet and trading platform that […]

BTCS CEO to Present at XCELLR8 RIA & WealthTech Online Summit

Silver Spring, MD, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology focused company, today announced its CEO, Charles Allen, will present at the XCELLR8 RIA & WealthTech Online Summit on June 30 at 11 a.m. ET. “Blockchain and crypto are a burgeoning asset class that represents […]

Sentieo Names Swati Tyagi as VP of Product

Product management leader will leverage her expertise to scale the Sentieo platform and support the next phase of company growth Sentieo Names Swati Tyagi as VP of Product Product management leader will leverage her expertise to scale the Sentieo platform globally SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the company’s recent Series B […]

Marble Financial Launches New Marketing Program With Venngo As Its First Financial Wellness Technology Solution Provider

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marble Financial Inc. (CSE: MRBL; OTC: MRBLF; FSE:2V0) (“Marble” or the “Company”), an AI-driven financial technology company that educates and helps Canadians better understand and manage their current cash flow and credit towards a better financial future, is pleased to announce the launch of a new […]

Pico Achieves Outsourced Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) Attestation from The Association of Banks in Singapore

Certification demonstrates Pico’s commitment to meeting the high standards for managed service providers set by the financial services industry in Singapore NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community has attained Outsourced Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) attestation in Singapore, highlighting Pico’s strong record of […]

United States Payment Gateway Markets Report 2021 with Company Profiles of Key Players

Dublin, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Crowded Payment Gateway Landscape Offers Much To Online Merchants, Part 2: U.S. Market Company Profiles” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. U.S. market payment gateways report provides a process and decision making criteria for merchants to use in a payment gateway selection. The good news for […]

Mobile Payment Market: Product Launches by Boku Inc. and American Express Co. to Create Significant Growth Opportunities, states Fortune Business Insights™

Key Companies Covered in Mobile Payment Market Research Report are Alipay.com Co Ltd. (China), Amazon.com, Inc. (US), American Express Co. (US), Boku Inc. (US), Google Inc. (US), MasterCard International Inc. (US), Obopay (US), Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.(FIS Global) (US), PayPal, Inc. (US), Visa, Inc. (US). Pune, India, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The […]

Capgemini Press Release // World Wealth Report 2021: North America breaks 5-year trend and overtakes APAC in High-Net-Worth population and wealth

World Wealth Report 2021: North America breaks 5-year trend and overtakes APAC in High-Net-Worth population and wealth   The 25th anniversary edition of the World Wealth Report found that it will be critical to invest in talent and technology to provide hybrid advisory services, based on human interaction and digital tools Paris, June 29, 2021 […]

First Horizon Announces Results of its 2021 Company-Run Stress Test

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) (“First Horizon” or “the Company”) announced today the results of its 2021 Bank Holding Company-run capital stress test results which demonstrate the ability to successfully navigate periods of economic stress and maintain capital ratios well above regulatory minimums. These internal results, which […]

Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividend

OSWEGO, N.Y., June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thomas W. Schneider, President/CEO of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank (NASDAQ: PBHC) (listing: PathBcp), has announced that the Company has declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the Company’s voting common and non-voting common stock, and a cash dividend of […]

Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. Acquires 10% Stake in Boston based Start-Up Frictionless Financial Technologies, Inc.

NORTHRIDGE, CA, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  via NewMediaWire – Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: IPSI) (“Innovative” or the “Company”), a Southern California based fintech company focused on building a 21st-century universal digital payment platform, IPSIPay™, today announced the acquisition of a 10% stake in Boston based startup Frictionless Financial Technologies, Inc. to collaborate […]

Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Provident Bank Name Nadine Leslie to the Board of Directors

Nadine Leslie Newly appointed director ISELIN, N.J., June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) today announced that Nadine Leslie has been named to the boards of directors of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Bank. Ms. Leslie currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ North America, […]

LaunchPad Café Ltd. Announces Closing of Transaction with Ventana Biotech, Inc. (VNTA)

LaunchPad Café Ltd. Announces Closing of Transaction with Ventana Biotech, Inc. (VNTA) LaunchPad Café Ltd. announces that it has closed its previously announced transaction with Ventana Biotech, Inc. (OTC:VNTA) pursuant to which VNTA has purchased 100% of LaunchPad’s shares in exchange for shares in VNTA – www.launchpadcafe.net. DENVER, June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LaunchPad […]

ES Bancshares, Inc. Joins the OTCQX® Best Market

NEWBURGH, N.Y., June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ES Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: ESBS) the holding company for Empire State Bank, today announced that it has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.   ES Bancshares, Inc. upgraded to OTCQX® from the Pink® market. ES Bancshares, Inc. begins trading today on OTCQX® under the symbol “ESBS.” […]