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Ushur Taps Insurance Industry Veterans for Leadership Team

Seasoned pros expand executive ranks and deepen insurance expertise SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ushur, the no-code platform for customer engagement, today announced that Meredith Barnes-Cook and Janeen Blanton have joined as Head of Global Insurance and Director of Customer Success, respectively. Barnes-Cook and Blanton will help Ushur meet insurers’ growing […]

Veem expands US product offering to simplify domestic business payments

Veem’s latest US product offering positions the firm to become go-to domestic payment option for businesses San Francisco, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veem, a leading provider of online payment solutions for small-to-midsize businesses, today announced the launch of Veem Check. With this new product functionality, US-based users can now issue all of their […]

Aite Group Announces Winners of the 2020 Impact Innovation Awards in Cash Management and Payments

Aite Group will recognize the innovative financial institutions that have leveraged best-in-class technology during an awards presentation at the Innovation in Cash Management & Payments Forum being held virtually December 10 and 11. BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aite Group is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Impact Innovation Awards in […]

Bank Director Releases 2021 Bank M&A Survey Results

Results Reveal Barriers to Making Deals Remain High; Market Uncertainty Stalls Growth Plans BRENTWOOD, TENN., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BRENTWOOD, TENN., Nov. 17, 2020 – Bank Director, the leading information resource for directors and officers of financial institutions nationwide, today released its 2021 Bank M&A Survey, sponsored by Crowe LLP. Findings indicate that […]

Clearlake Capital-Backed Zywave Acquires Advisen, a Preeminent Insurance Data & Technology Provider, Further Bolstering Its Market-Leading Position

Together with Zywave’s existing P&C offerings, Advisen’s innovative data, media and technology solutions will amplify Zywave’s existing product portfolio and accelerate its global footprint MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Insurance technology provider, Zywave, today announced the acquisition of Advisen, the foremost provider of data, media and technology solutions for the commercial property and […]

Global Mobile Wallet Industry to 2028 – Flourishing m-Commerce Industry, Proliferation of Smartphones and Internet Penetration, Driving Growth

Dublin, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mobile Wallet Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2020-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report analyzes the global mobile wallet market in terms of application, end-use, and geography. On the basis of application, the […]

U.S. Cards and Payments Industry Analysis 2016-2024 – Shift in Consumer Spending Due to COVID-19 Could Drive Away $100Bn Annually from Credit Cards to Debit Cards

Dublin, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United States of America (USA) Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the US cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance […]

Ascendant Announces Expansion into the UK

TORONTO and LONDON, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascendant today announced the expansion of their global operations with an entry into the UK market. The financial technology and global payments provider will focus on growing their corporate client base and valued partnerships by offering technology-driven payment solutions that save customers time and money as they […]

Lending Leaders Positive About MeridianLink® Acquisition of Teledata Communications, Inc.

MeridianLink adds DecisionLender to their Loan Origination Software lineup, further enhancing the brand’s digital lending and account origination strategy to further service the industry. We’re excited to officially announce MeridianLink has acquired Teledata Communications, Inc. (TCI). Welcome to the Team! The acquisition brings together two FinTech industry leaders to further innovate loan origination solution (LOS) […]

COVID-19 has led to an increased awareness of Financial Wellness

Equifax Survey finds that over 70 per cent of surveyed consumers have checked their credit report within the last year TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — People are checking their credit reports and scores more frequently and are taking identity theft more seriously as compared to previous years, according to a recent consumer survey […]

UPDATE – Highwing Raises $4 Million Seed Round led by BrokerTech Ventures and Baldwin Risk Partners

Funds Engineering Team and Product Expansion Creating the First Open Data Platform for Commercial Insurance Highwing Raises $4 Million Seed Round led by BrokerTech Ventures and Baldwin Risk Partners Erik Mitisek, CEO, and Jay Zeschin, VP of Technology DENVER, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highwing, an insurance technology company born out of IMA Financial […]

AP Intego Expands Its Intuit Integration with QuickBooks Insurance to Deliver a Full Suite of Coverage to Small Businesses

In 2020 AP Intego and QuickBooks Online Payroll have more than doubled the month-over-month Pay As You Go workers’ compensation policies purchased instantly and fully online. WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AP Intego, a leading small business digital insurance agency and one of the nation’s fastest-growing insurtech companies, today announced a major […]

Global Payment Service Provider Paybis leverages Zero Hash for US expansion

Paybis, a leading global cryptocurrency instant exchange, today announced a strategic partnership with Zero Hash for US expansion CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paybis, the UK-based cryptocurrency platform that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies with credit cards & several other payment methods, today announced a strategic partnership with Zero Hash, the […]

Nationwide and IMS Partner on Mileage-focused Insurance Telematics Offering

IMS is mileage-based technology partner for Nationwide’s SmartMiles program. Boston, MA and Waterloo, ON, Canada, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) is partnering with Nationwide as the technology provider for the SmartMiles® pay-per-mile insurance program. As one of the world’s top three providers of connected car data solutions to insurers, […]

Ebix Q3 Revenues Increase 39% Sequentially and 5% Year-Over-Year

• Q3 Operating Income of $31.9 million and EBITDA plus stock-based compensation of $36.5 million • Year-to-date operating cash flow of $71.8 million JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), today announced the following results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020: Diluted EPS (GAAP) of $0.80 and Non-GAAP diluted EPS […]

Trust Stamp and DirectID Empower Consumers and Organisations through Secure, Trusted Open Banking Tools

Cheltenham, United Kingdom, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T Stamp Inc. trading as Trust Stamp, an AI-powered authentication company dual headquartered in Atlanta (US) and Cheltenham (UK), announces a partnership with DirectID, an open banking solutions provider that enables organisations to increase operational efficiency and overcome challenges presented by risk, compliance and fraud through […]

Archer Named Best Outsourcing Provider

— WatersTechnology 2020 Buy-Side Technology Awards — BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WatersTechnology today announced that Archer®, the tech-enabled outsourcing services provider to the asset management industry, has been named Best Outsourcing Provider to the Buy Side in the 2020 WatersTechnology Buy-Side Technology Awards. The award recognizes the firm that provides valuable, […]

MeridianLink Announces the Acquisition of Teledata Communications, Inc. to Launch New Era of Loan Origination Solution Technology

The acquisition brings together two FinTech industry leaders to further innovate loan origination solution technology for financial institutions nationwide. We’re excited to officially announce MeridianLink has acquired Teledata Communications, Inc. (TCI). Welcome to the Team! The acquisition brings together two FinTech industry leaders to further innovate loan origination solution (LOS) technology for financial institutions nationwide. […]

Indian Digital Payments Landscape Analysis 2020, Featuring Case Studies of Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay and Pinelabs

Dublin, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Indian Mobile Payments: 5X Growth by 2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report explores the potential 800 million Indian mobile payment consumers market. The Indian Digital payments industry currently stands at INR 2,153 Tn (~961% of GDP) and will grow at 27% CAGR to […]

Cover Genius Announces Relationship with Descartes to Offer Ecommerce Shipping Insurance Solutions

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cover Genius, the global insurtech leader whose insurance distribution platform provides protection for customers of the world’s largest online companies, today announced a relationship with Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, to provide Cover Genius’ ecommerce shipping insurance […]

United States of America (USA) Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2024

Summary ’United States of America (USA) Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2024’ report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the US cards and payments industry. New York, Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “United States of America (USA) Cards and Payments – Opportunities and […]

Online Banking Market Size to Grow $31.81 Billion by 2027, at 13.6% CAGR

With changing consumer demands, lifestyle, and expectations toward banking, the banks are largely switching toward internet or digitalized banking by implementing technologies. This factor has driven the global online banking market. By service type, the payments segment held the major share in 2019. By region, on the other hand, North America appeared to be the […]

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2020

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSFG – news) (the “Company”), the holding company for First Savings Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $33.4 million, or $14.04 per diluted share, for the year ended September 30, 2020 compared to net income of $16.2 million, or […]

Live Oak Bank Tops the SBA’s 100 Most Active 7(a) Lenders

WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bank has been named the most active SBA 7(a) lender by dollar amount by the U.S. Small Business Administration.   The results were posted to the SBA website and display the country’s top 100 SBA 7(a) lenders by loan volume for the administration’s 2020 fiscal year, which […]

Zywave Expands CPQ Offering with Introduction of Commercial Quoting

New commercial solution quickly delivers direct quotes across multiple carriers MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading insurance tech provider, Zywave, today announced the expansion of its Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) offering with the launch of Zywave CPQ – P&C, a new solution within its cloud-based platform that efficiently gathers quotes for commercial lines […]

Fattmerchant Partners with ServiceTrade to Power Payment Processing for Businesses in the Commercial Service Industry

ServiceTrade chooses Fattmerchant’s Omni Connect over other solutions due to its seamless integration capabilities and advanced technology ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fattmerchant, an integrated payment technology provider, today announces its partnership with ServiceTrade, a leading commercial service management technology provider. Fattmerchant’s Omni Connect solution, which enables software companies to accept payments […]

Bitstamp Announces Julian Sawyer as New Chief Executive Officer

Nejc Kodrič, co-founder and former CEO, assumes role as member on Bitstamp’s Board of Directors LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitstamp today announces that Julian Sawyer has been named Chief Executive Officer of the company. Sawyer becomes the second CEO in the company’s history, as Bitstamp’s co-founder and former CEO Nejc Kodrič moves […]

FiscalNote Names Dr. Jean Rogers to Board of Advisors

Founder and former CEO of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) to provide guidance in the field of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Dr. Jean Rogers, a leading thinker in the field of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) who founded the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), joins FiscalNote’s Board of Advisors. Washington, DC, […]

Worldwide Core Banking Software Industry to 2026 – Featuring Infosys, Oracle and Tata Consultancy Services Among Others

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Core Banking Software Market by Component, Deployment Type, End-user and Region: Industry Analysis and Forecast 2020-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Core Banking Software Market size is expected to reach $15.7 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 10.3% CAGR […]

Trust Stamp Receives Multiple Awards for Innovative Identity Solutions

Atlanta, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T Stamp Inc., trading as Trust Stamp, an AI-powered authentication company dual headquartered in Atlanta (US) and Cheltenham (UK), received recognition across multiple areas of impact in October of 2020. The company’s innovative identity technology garnered attention for its implications in fostering financial inclusion and resilience, protecting data […]

Business Technology & Digital Transformation Strategies Research Service

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Business Technology & Digital Transformation Strategies Research” newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Every day, the author’s Business Technology & Digital Transformation Strategies team of expert Senior Consultants – top practitioners who spend much of their time inside organizations like yours – help enterprises solve their […]

EIS Receives Highest Score in Three Use Cases in Gartner’s 2020 Critical Capabilities for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, North America Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EIS, a global core and digital platform provider for insurers, today announced that it received the highest score in three of five use cases that Gartner, the world’s leading research and advisory firm, analyzed in the 2020 Critical Capabilities for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, North America report.1 EIS has […]

Vouch Insurance Expands Coverage to New York, Helping Local Startups Scale and Grow

Insurtech Will Provide Essential Risk Mitigation to New York’s $147 Billion Startup Ecosystem as the State Enters Crucial Rebuilding Phase NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vouch Insurance, the business insurance platform for startups, today announced the expansion of its coverage into New York, one of the largest and most resilient hubs for […]

WESTPAY STRENGTHEN IN NORWAY AND EXPAND THEIR REACH IN THE NORDIC MARKET.

Westpay AB, a leading fintech company, continues to expand its reach in the Nordic market. Local presence will be Christian Myrland. Christian is coming from a position as sales and marketing director in one of the largest firms in the payment industry. – There are times when you need to catch the opportunity. We have evaluated […]

Suracy Insurance Agency Selects Exactuals’ PaymentHub for Insurance

New outbound payment solution will increase transparency and reporting while making the process more efficient. LOS ANGELES and CLEVELAND, Oct. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exactuals, a top provider of cloud-based payment and metadata solutions to the insurance, entertainment, and music industries, is pleased to announce that Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc. (Suracy) has recently selected […]

Judo Bank Selects nCino to Simplify Lending Processes

Challenger bank to leverage cloud-based platform to streamline its processes and further enhance its client value proposition for Australian SMEs SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Australia’s first fully licensed challenger […]

FiscalNote Names Michael McNair to its Board of Advisors

Former Head of Policy and Senior Economic Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to Advise FiscalNote on Global Expansion Michael McNair, former Head of Policy and Senior Economic Advisor to Canadian PM Trudeau, and new member of FiscalNote’s Board of Advisors. Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FiscalNote, a global technology and media […]

Boku Launches Direct Carrier Billing with Riot Games in four Middle Eastern Markets

LONDON, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boku Inc., (AIM: BOKU), the world’s leading provider of mobile payment and identity solutions, is pleased to launch direct carrier billing payment services for Riot Games in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan & Kuwait. This partnership allows mobile subscribers across these four countries to make purchases in Riot Games’ famed […]