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Eventus Systems Adds Surveillance and Compliance for Global Futures Trading

The Fast Growing FinTech and RegTech Company Opens New York Office To Meet Increased Demand for Its Alert, Reporting and Monitoring Software Scott Schroeder, Managing Director, Eventus Systems Scott Schroeder will head up the New York office of Eventus Systems. AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresh off CEO Travis Schwab’s appearance on […]

Skandiabanken ASA : Chooses Bleed for rebranding

Skandiabanken has chosen the design studio Bleed as their main partner for rebranding of the digital challenger bank. Change of name and a new look and feel will be central parts of the assignment. Following a bureau competition, Norway’s leading internet bank has chosen  Bleed as their main partner in the process of strengthening the […]

Xenith Bankshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2016 Results

Results Reflect the Reversal of Substantially All of the Remaining DTA Valuation Allowance RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenith Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:XBKS), parent company of Xenith Bank, formerly known as Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. (HMPR) and Bank of Hampton Roads, respectively, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended […]

Tech CU Named One of Silicon Valley’s Most Philanthropic Companies and a Family Friendly Workplace; Wins Three International MarCom Awards for its Advertising Campaign, Website and Annual Report

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – November 01, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that it was named one of Silicon Valley’s most philanthropic companies by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, received a certificate of recognition for being a family friendly workplace and won three MarCom Awards: platinum for its Bank Happily Ever After […]

Tech CU Provides a $5.5 Million Commercial Loan for a Boutique Apartment Property in San Francisco’s Russian Hill

Loan will support new amenities, green building upgrades, accessory dwelling units SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – October 26, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) announced today the funding of a $5.5 million commercial loan to support the refinance of a circa-1910 boutique apartment property located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. A portion […]

Canadian Small Businesses Anticipate Hiring Spree in 2017 – Equifax Canada Survey

43% Want to Grow But Have Limited Access to Business Financing TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 24, 2016) – (NYSE:EFX) – Three-in-four small business owners (77 per cent) say they will likely be hiring employees for new positions over the next 12 months, according to a survey conducted by Equifax Canada. Additionally, 43 per cent of […]

OnDeck Inks Agreement with Orchard

OnDeck selects Orchard Platform to provide reporting and data analytics for OnDeck Marketplace(R) NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Oct 20, 2016) – Orchard Platform, the leading technology and data provider for online lending, today announced an agreement with OnDeck® (NYSE: ONDK), the leader in online lending for small business to provide OnDeck with an automated and […]

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Announces Its 31st Consecutive Quarter of Record Earnings With Third Quarter 2016 Net Income Up 14% Over 2015

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGBN), the parent company of EagleBank, today announced record quarterly net income of $24.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, a 14% increase over the $21.5 million net income for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Net income […]

Nvoicepay and Napier Park Financial Partners Close Growth Equity Investment

Napier Park Financial Partners Leads Round to Fuel Growth of Leading B2B Payment Automation Provider BEAVERTON, OR and SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 19, 2016) – Nvoicepay, the leader in payment automation software for the enterprise, and Napier Park Financial Partners, Napier Park Global Capital’s private equity group, jointly announced a $10 million growth equity […]

Eze Software Group Ranked Among Top 100 FinTech Companies

IDC, American Banker/BAI Recognize Growth, Service BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eze Software Group, a premier provider of global investment technology, has been ranked among the top 100 financial technology companies in two prestigious industry surveys. Eze was ranked #52 in the American Banker/BAI Fintech Forward ranking, and #57 in IDC Financial Insights’ […]

Skandiabanken ASA : Skandiabanken ASA hires Christoffer Hernæs as Head of Innovation and Development

In order to further strengthen its innovation capability and position as a challenger bank Skandiabanken has hired Christoffer Hernæs (35) as Head of Innovation and Development. The appointment of Christoffer Hernæs is an important step in the bank’s ongoing organisational changes to meet the competitive landscape of the future and to develop solutions creating great […]

Tech CU Announces Strong First Year for Tech Capital, LLC

Closed $6.1 Million in New Asset-Based Lending Commitments; Current Pipeline Totals $2.5 Million SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – September 22, 2016) – Tech Capital, LLC, the asset-based finance company and wholly owned subsidiary of Tech CU, today announced that it has originated six asset-based lending commitments as of August 2016 for a total of $6.1 million. […]

Tech CU Wins Two CUNA Awards: Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility and Desjardins Adult Financial Education

Also Won Credit Union of the Year in the US From the International Finance Awards SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – August 30, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that it has won two CUNA awards: First place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service category and second place for the Desjardins Adult […]

Tech CU Launches Three New Credit Cards

These Include a Visa Signature With Rewards and Visa Classic (Secured and Unsecured) SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – August 15, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today began offering three new credit cards: a Visa Signature with Rewards, Visa Classic Secured and Visa Classic Unsecured. Accepted worldwide, all three cards offer a safe and secure […]

Skandiabanken ASA second quarter 2016: Another solid quarter from the challenger bank

Bergen, 12 August 2016: The Skandiabanken group made a net profit of NOK 359.4 million in the second quarter of 2016, compared to NOK 83.5 million in the second quarter of 2015. The profit from Visa Inc.’s acquisition of Visa Europe was NOK 228.3 million. At the end of the quarter, total customer lending was […]

CMLS Financial Announces Acquisition of Delta 360

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Aug. 11, 2016) – CMLS Financial Ltd. (“CMLS Financial”), one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage services companies, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Delta 360 Inc. (“Delta 360”) effective August 1, 2016. Founded in 2005, Delta 360 is a Canadian-based technology provider focused on delivering superior mortgage and lending software […]

Tech CU Wins Three Marketing Association for Credit Unions (MAC) Awards

Silver for Its Website Redesign; Bronze for Its Comprehensive Advertising Campaign; Bronze for Its Branch Redesign and Digital Signage SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – June 14, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced it won three awards from the Marketing Association for Credit Unions (MAC), an organization that recognizes outstanding credit union marketing achievements. […]

Tech CU Announces Executive Promotions

Jeannine Jacobsen Named Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO); Richard Hanz Announced as Chief Financial Officer (CFO); and Dean Davis Named Senior Vice President (SVP) SAN JOSE, CA –(Marketwired – May 31, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced three promotions within its executive ranks. As of May 13, 2016, Jeannine Jacobsen […]

Tech CU Adds Family Banking to Suite of Products

Allows Members to Teach Their Children About Money and Fiscal Responsibility SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – May 24, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that it has added Family Banking to its suite of products. Designed to simplify financial transactions between family members, the new Family Banking product allows both a parent and child […]

OnDeck Expands Lending Options for Small Businesses in Canada

Introduces Line of Credit and Larger Term Loan to Speed Access to Capital for Small Business Owners Across Canada TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 24, 2016) – OnDeck® (NYSE:ONDK), the leader in online lending for small business, announced today an expansion of its offerings to include a line of credit up to $50,000 and an expanded […]

Tech CU’s Marketing Wins CUNA Diamond and Hermes Creative Awards

Also Named Marketers That Matter(R) Finalist SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – April 11, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced its win of a both a CUNA Diamond Award (where it was named a “Category’s Best”) and a Platinum Hermes Creative Award in the Point of Sale and Retail Merchandising category. The company also received […]

MMKT Releases Quarterly Middle Market Loan Trend Report

NEW YORK, NY, April 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MMKT Exchange LLC (“MMKT”), a leader in the middle market lending technology and data analytics space, announced today that it has released the Middle Market Loan Trend Report for Q4 2015.  The report is free and can be downloaded here:  https://blog.mmkt.com/2016/04/06/mmkt-releases-q4-2015-middle-market-loan-trend-report/ MMKT publishes this report in […]

Tech CU Makes Largest SBA Loan in Company History – $22.4 Million

Commercial Banking Group Continues to Grow as a Diversified Commercial Lender SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that the credit union has funded its largest Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan to date. At $22.4 million dollars, the loan provided financing to assist a commercial tenant’s purchase […]

The Women of Tech CU Win Big

San Francisco Business Times Honors CEO Barbara Kamm as a Power Executive; Silicon Valley Business Journal Names VP Janikke Klem and SVP Kate Duggan as Women of Influence SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – March 16, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that CEO Barbara Kamm was honored as a Power Executive by the San […]

Tech CU Unveils Redesigned Website

Features Innovative Design, Improved Navigation and Multiple Platform Accessibility SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – March 09, 2016) –  Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new website provides a fresh look and feel along with a more intuitive and streamlined navigation, enhanced content, and the tools and resources to […]

progressa and Alpine Credits Announce Canadian Partnership

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 3, 2016) – progressa™, Canada’s fastest growing financial technology company focused on helping non-prime and near-prime Canadians seeking to improve their financial health, announced today that it has partnered with Alpine Credits to bring its online lending platform to the industry leading Alpine Credits network of companies. Following a successful […]

Tech CU Wins Two Silicon Valley ADDY Awards

Honored for Both Its Integrated Advertising Campaign and Radio Advertising SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – March 02, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced it has won a silver Silicon Valley Addy award for its integrated “Bank Happily Ever After” advertising campaign and a bronze award for its radio advertising. The American Advertising Federation’s ADDY […]

Tech CU Inducted Into San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame

Award Recognizes Significant Contributions to the Silicon Valley Region SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – February 25, 2016) –  Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) announced today that it has been inducted into the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. The award, which recognizes local businesses who have operated in the Silicon Valley region for […]

Tech CU Announces CEO Succession Plan

Todd Harris Appointed President and CEO Effective May 16; Barbara Kamm to Retire and Remain on the Board of Directors SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – February 03, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced that Barbara Kamm, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire in May 2016. The Board has appointed Todd […]

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. Announces Preliminary 2015 Financial Results

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc., (NASDAQ:GFED), the holding company (the “Company”) for Guaranty Bank, today announces the following preliminary results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. Below are selected highlights of the Company’s fourth quarter of 2015, compared to the third quarter of 2015 […]

MMKT Rolls Out Quarterly Middle Market Loan Trend Report

NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MMKT Exchange LLC (“MMKT”), a leader in the middle market lending technology and data analytics space, announced today that it launched a quarterly Middle Market Loan Trend Report, beginning with Q3 2015.  The report is free and can be downloaded here:  https://blog.mmkt.com/2016/01/19/q32015-preview/ MMKT is publishing this […]

Tech CU Appears in Televised Interview on Modern Living with kathy ireland

Tune in to E! Entertainment Network on January 7, 2016 and Bloomberg International on January 10, 2016 to See Tech CU CEO Barbara Kamm’s Interview With Kathy Ireland. LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – January 05, 2016) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union), the Silicon Valley based credit union, appears in a Modern Living with kathy ireland […]

R.C. Giltner Services Announces 3rd Completion of SOC2/Type2 Data Security and Compliance Audit

Achievement Highlights Dedication to Data Security at This Industry Leader in Digital Lending Technology Platforms for Financial Institutions LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — R.C. Giltner Services, Inc., the leading provider of online digital lending technology to community financial institutions to drive new revenue and efficiency, has successfully completed its third SOC2/Type2 audit. […]

Tech CU Wins Annual Best Practices Award From Credit Union Journal

Recognized for Innovative Growth Strategies in Online, Mobile, Call Center and Branch Channels SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – December 14, 2015) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) today announced its win of the Credit Union Journal’s 2015 Annual Best Practices award for innovation in its major delivery channels (mobile, online, call center and branch). These innovations […]

Tech CU Supports Financial Literacy for Women Through Partnership With WANDA

Helps San Francisco Bay Area Single Mothers Escape Poverty SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – November 30, 2015) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union), announced this week it has partnered with WANDA (Women’s Achievement Network and Development Alliance) to support financial literacy programs for single moms in the San Francisco Bay Area. The credit union is giving […]

Tech CU Partners With Stockpile, Making It Easier Than Ever to Acquire and Gift Stock

Members Can Now Buy Stock in the World’s Most Popular Brands SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – November 18, 2015) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) announced today it will be the first credit union in the U.S. to partner with Stockpile, a company that has made it easy and affordable to buy stock or gift stock […]

ING to start strategic partnership and launch pilot with fintech Kabbage

ING today announced it’s starting a strategic partnership with Kabbage, a leading technology and data platform powering automated lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The partnership fits ING’s strategy to expand its lending capabilities to SMEs and helps them to get the capital they need to grow. On 14 October 2015, ING made public […]

Gary Fearnall Joins OnDeck as Country Manager to Lead Canadian Business

OnDeck Expands Canadian Leadership Team and Solidifies Commitment to Canadian Small Business Market TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 8, 2015) – OnDeck® (NYSE:ONDK), a leading platform for small business lending, today announced a key addition to its Canadian business with the hire of Gary Fearnall as Country Manager. The appointment comes after OnDeck’s official expansion into […]

Governor Brown Signs Financial Lending Bill Aimed at Underserved Communities

INSIKT-Sponsored Bill brings Technology to Help Underserved Communities Build Credit SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via PRWEB – Senate Bill 235 (SB235), a bill to make responsible, credit-building loans more widely available in California, today becomes law. Authored by Senator Marty Block, Chair of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, […]

Tech CU Launches New ‘Bank Happily Ever After’ Advertising Campaign

Encourages Consumers to Reconsider Their “Big Bank” Relationship and Choose a Better Alternative SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 1, 2015) – Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) has launched a new advertising campaign entitled “Bank Happily Ever After.” It encourages consumers to question their current “big bank” relationship and consider a better option — a smaller, […]