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GBT Researching a Development of a Radio Based Computer Vision System For Cardiovascular Applications

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is researching the potential development of a radio based computer vision system to be guided by AI for cardiovascular applications. This is the first phase of the research to evaluate an autonomous arterial clog cleaning mini-probe. A typical […]

Waterstone Financial Announces Election of New Board Member Derek L. Tyus

Derek L. Tyus Derek L. Tyus WAUWATOSA, Wis., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) announced today that on February 8, 2021, its Board of Directors elected Derek L. Tyus to serve on the Board of Directors. “We are honored to have Derek join the Board of Directors of WaterStone Bank […]

Pinnace Bankshares Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

ALTAVISTA, Va., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) (OTCQX: PPBN), the one-bank holding company for First National Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share on February 9, 2021, payable March 5, 2021, to shareholders of record as […]

Hardbacon Announces Its Intent to Go Public in 2021

MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hardbacon, a personal finance application used by more than 25,000 Canadians, has announced its intention to go public in 2021. The company has proved itself a pioneer in equity crowdfunding with over 1,000 shareholders. Hardbacon raised more than $1 million through its first two rounds on the regulated […]

Purpose Financial Announces $53.5 Million Investment From Allianz X

Transaction adds a strong institutional investor with unique opportunities for future strategic partnerships between Purpose and Allianz Capital will be used to further accelerate growth of Purpose’s core platform Allianz X will join Purpose’s board of directors TORONTO , Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose LP (“Purpose Financial“), a leading financial technology platform, today […]

Archer and rpmAUM Announce Strategic Partnership

Provide Comprehensive Services to Investment Managers to Drive Growth BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archer®, a technology and services innovator for the investment management industry, and rpmAUM™, a provider of custom product, brand, and distribution solutions for investment managers, today announced a strategic partnership. The partnership will provide investment managers with a […]

As Pandemic-Driven Fraud Increases, Firms Respond with Accelerated Adoption of Defenses

Firms fight back with automation and accountability Atlanta, GA, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Bottomline and Strategic Treasurer release the results of the 2021 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey. This is the 6th annual survey between the long-time collaborators, whose research partnership also includes the annual B2B Payments Survey.   As in prior […]

Acquisition

10 February 2021 PayPoint Plc (“PayPoint” or the “Company”)   PayPoint announces the acquisition of RSM 2000 Significantly enhances digital payments capability and sector reach as part of continued step change in strategic delivery Founded in 1999, RSM 2000 provide a wide range of digital payment solutions, including Direct Debit processing, card and text payments […]

Global Wearable Payments Devices Market By Type, By Technology, By Application, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 – 2026

The Global Wearable Payments Devices Market size is expected to reach $42. 9 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 27. 2% CAGR during the forecast period. The safe and secure payment method offered to the consumers for their purchase of products or services through the advanced integrated technology in their wearable devices […]

Global Digital Challenger Bank Market – Beyond the Hype

Dublin, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Beyond the Hype – Insight into Digital Challenger Banks” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. In the last decade, the concept of the digital-only bank has gone from isolated upstart players to a global phenomenon present in all major regions around the world. In the last […]

Recognise Implements nCino to Provide Agility and Flexibility to Its Clients and Team

SME-focused challenger bank goes live on the cloud-based platform to help ensure its client interactions are relationship-led and digitally enabled LONDON, Feb. 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 go-live of the nCino Bank Operating […]

Flywire Expands Digital Education Payments Business in Latin America

Extends digital payment capabilities to growing number of Latin American students studying abroad Helps universities in Latin America attract more international students Partners with local agents to help connect students and schools worldwide BOSTON and SÃO PAULO, Brazil, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments-enablement and software company, today announced […]

Ushur Closes $5M Series B Extension from Aflac Ventures and Iron Pillar

AI-powered insurtech platform aims to transform digital customer engagement SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ushur, the no-code intelligent automation company, today announced a $5M addition to its over-subscribed $25M Series B funding in November 2020. Aflac Ventures and Iron Pillar participated in the round. This brings the total amount of the […]

Net1 appoints Lincoln Mali as Southern African CEO

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Lincoln Mali as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Net1 Southern Africa, a new position for the company. A highly accomplished financial services executive with over 25 years […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Optimized Organizational Structure and Changes in Leadership

– Aligns Core Functions, Services and Talents to Meet Evolving Customer Needs and Expectations– Former Chief Financial Officer Justin K. Bigham Named Chief Community Banking Officer– Former Corporate Treasurer W. Jack Plants II Named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer WARSAW, N.Y., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company” “we” or “us”), parent company […]

Platinum Bank Quickly Deploys the nCino Bank Operating System® to Streamline Business Lending

Bank utilizes nCino’s Accelerate delivery model as part of its digital transformation WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 09, 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 $425 million-asset Platinum Bank has deployed the nCino Bank Operating System to optimize […]

Euronet Worldwide, Inc., Adds Eight More Banks to Its ATM Shared Network in Spain

LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global electronic payments provider, today announced agreements for ATM network participation services in Spain with the following eight banks: Grupo Caja Rural / Banco Cooperativo, Grupo Cajamar, Bankinter, Eurocaja Rural, EVO Banco, Triodos Bank, Caixa Guissona, and Laboral Kutxa. Under […]

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Dividend

DUNKIRK, N.Y., Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Market: LSBK), the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $0.13 per share cash dividend on its common stock, payable on March 15, 2021, to shareholders of record […]

Jay Ryan Joins Zafin as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Growth of SaaS Cloud-Native Product and Pricing Solutions for Banks

Ryan will work to ensure Zafin is positioned for growth, leading sales strategy and operations NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading product and pricing platform for the next generation of banking, today announces the addition of Jay Ryan as chief revenue officer. Ryan will ensure the company’s global sales […]

Nuvei Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Nuvei reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). All amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars. MONTREAL, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results […]

Net 1 Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today released results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020. Q2 2021 Highlights and Recent Developments: Net increase of 44,000 EasyPay Everywhere (EPE) account holders, the first quarterly increase in eight quarters; IPG exit process […]

Net1 Sells Remaining Stake in Bank Frick

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that it has sold its remaining interest in Bank Frick & Co. AG (“Bank Frick”) back to The Kuno Frick Family Foundation for $30 million. The gross proceeds of $30 million […]

Continuity Chooses CrossCheck Compliance LLC as Its Regulatory Compliance Consulting Partner

Continuity, a leading provider of technology solutions for compliance, risk and performance management, has chosen CrossCheck Compliance LLC, a leader in regulatory compliance consulting, to expand its ability to serve the financial institutions marketplace. NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Continuity announced today that it has entered into formal agreement to work […]

Digital Check Corp. Acquires Benchmark Technology Group, Inc.

Combines Cash and Check Automation Software Solutions Northbrook, IL, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Check Corp., a leading provider of image capture and payments processing technology, is announcing the completion of its acquisition of Benchmark Technology Group, Inc., a leading provider of cash management automation solutions for the financial industry.  Benchmark Technology Group […]

Built Raises $88 Million to Power the Future of Construction Finance

At the intersection of fintech and the construction industry, Built’s cloud-based platform is transforming construction lending and construction spending NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Built Technologies, a Nashville-based fintech company and leader in construction finance software and construction payment technology, has closed an $88 million Series C funding. Built will use the […]

Nuvei Enhances Chargeback Offering, Preventing More Fraud Before it Happens

Fintech provider adds new solutions to prevent and mitigate chargebacks, protecting merchant revenue as eCommerce booms MONTREAL, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that it has enhanced its suite of chargeback protection solutions as part of its full-stack payments offering […]

GreenBox POS to Add New Secure Token Technology to Gen3 Offering

New Secure Token Will Position GreenBox at the Forefront of Global Shift Towards Digital Currency Payments Technology SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenBox POS (OTCQB: GRBX) (“GreenBox” or “the Company”), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions, announced today it will be adding Secure […]

TCU Financial Group Digitizes Business Lending with nCino and Deloitte Canada

Rapid, iterative delivery design enables credit union to quickly go-live on nCino TORONTO, Feb. 04, 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 Saskatchewan-based TCU Financial Group has digitally upgraded its business lending processes utilizing the nCino […]

The global customer success platforms market size is expected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2020 to USD 2.5 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.4%

during the forecast period. Customer success platforms are used by organizations to create unique, 360-degree view of customers based on data captured from multiple channels, including offline as well as online channels, such as mobile, web, CRM, social media, third-party apps, and email. New York, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release […]

Global Mobile Payments Market Report 2021-2026: Mobile Payments Market will leverage any Device and Omnipresent, Decentralized Commerce

Dublin, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mobile Payments Market by Technology, Location, Device Type, Payment Type (Banking, Merchant, and P2P), User Type (Banked, Unbanked, and Underbanked), and Purchases by Industry Vertical 2021 – 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report evaluates leading mobile payment companies, strategies, and provides a market […]

Blue Announces The Launch of New Branding Campaign

Get Ready to ‘Blue It’ Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHEYENNE, WY. — Blue Federal Credit Union has started to roll out its new initiative encouraging everyone to “Blue It”. The new campaign combines expertise from the country’s largest independent brand consultancy, one of the finest media placement agency, as well as […]

SE2 Names David Nicolai as Chief Commercial Officer

Nicolai brings deep expertise in insurance technology, product strategy and business development TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SE2, a life and annuities insurance technology and services provider, today announced the appointment of David Nicolai as Chief Commercial Officer. “David’s experience in leading enterprise product strategy, client engagement and software sales make him […]

Publication of AMBER Alerts on Euronet Worldwide’s ATMs Leads to Hundreds of Phone Calls and Location of Eight Missing People in 2020

LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today that the publication of active alerts on its ATM screens resulted in the location of eight missing people during 2020. This use of Euronet’s ATM screens, which are potentially viewed by millions […]

US Payments Forum Member Meeting to Cover New Payment Technology, Emerging Fraud Trends and the Future of Payments

Non-members invited to sessions on mobile driver’s licenses, EMV at the pump and emerging fraud PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum will be hosting the first All-Member Meeting of 2021 this March. Leaders from across the payments industry will convene to discuss the latest trends, challenges and updates […]

First Horizon Corporation to Participate in Virtual KBW Winter Financial Services Symposium

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — William Losch, Chief Financial Officer, of First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) will participate in a virtual conference with KBW on February 11, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time. A link to the conference will be available to the public via live webcast with audio replay available for 14 […]

Bottomline Announces Payments and Cash Lifecycle Platform

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bottomline (NASDAQ: EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology that makes complex business payments simple, smart and secure, today unveiled expanded corporate treasury capabilities as part of its integrated Payments and Cash Lifecycle Platform. The platform empowers financial managers to optimize cash, liquidity and working capital with […]

Nextech partners with Stripe to deliver integrated payments to specialty medical practices

The combination of Nextech’s practice management software and Stripe’s payment engine creates a unique and best-in-class integrated payments solution for medical practices TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nextech, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for specialty physician practices, today announced its partnership with Stripe, a global technology company building economic infrastructure […]

Investview (“INVU”) Reports New Record $2.77 Million Month in Bitcoin Mining Revenue & Announces Strategic Facility Relocation to Further Improve Mining Production, Operations, Revenue and Profits

A strategic relocation of Investview’s largest mining operation to a more cost-effective region with long-term, low cost and sustainable power rates is projected to significantly reduce mining cost and further expand gross margins. Eatontown, NJ, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU), a diversified financial technology company that through its subsidiaries and […]

Usio Continues to be the Bankruptcy Software Industry’s PayFac Platform of Choice

With Signing of NextChapter, Usio’s Proprietary Technology Becomes Payment Platform of Choice for Two of Industry’s Top Three Largest Bankruptcy Software Developers SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), an integrated electronic payment solutions provider, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with NextChapter, a leading developer of […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Completion of Landmark Group Acquisition

– Rochester, New York Insurance brokerage firm was acquired by SDN Insurance Agency, Financial Institutions’ insurance subsidiary – Kelly M. Shea and Christopher K. Shea will lead Rochester insurance operations WARSAW, N.Y., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, […]