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Synchrony’s CareCredit Integration with Nextech Expands Practice and Patient Financial Options

Integration expansion enables streamlined payment options for Nextech clients TAMPA, Fla., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nextech, a complete healthcare technology solution for specialty providers, and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services provider, today announced an expansion of their integration functionality. Synchrony’s CareCredit health and wellness credit card has now been integrated […]

Root, Inc. Issues Statement from Board of Directors

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company, today issued the following statement: Root’s Board of Directors has always considered and evaluated, and will continue to consider and evaluate, any bona fide proposal or opportunity to enhance shareholder value in accordance with its fiduciary […]

Unit21, the Risk and Compliance Infrastructure Company Helping Clients Prevent Financial Crime, Announces $45M Series C

Financing, led by Tiger Global with participation from South Park Commons, has helped foster the growth of a collaborative community of professionals working to stop financial fraud Reports surging participation in fraud data consortium Fintech Fraud DAO, which launched last fall and covers more than 10% of adult consumer transactions in the U.S. Introduces “Fraud […]

Netspend and Leagues Cup Announce Multi-Year Partnership

Netspend becomes the newest, official partner of annual World Cup-style club tournament featuring all MLS and LIGA MX clubs that begins July 2023 NEW YORK & MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Netspend and Leagues Cup announced today a multi-year partnership that makes Netspend the official Debit, Prepaid Cards and Remittance Partner of Leagues Cup – the official Concacaf […]

Bangor Savings Bank’s commitment to employees, customers, and communities led to growth for its 2023 Fiscal Year

Bank builds on its “here for generations” 171-year history with accessible banking, customer-centered innovations, and deep community, business, and consumer relationships BANGOR, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bangor Bancorp, MHC and its subsidiary Bangor Savings Bank announced it ended Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) with over $7.4 billion in assets, up 7.1% from the prior year. Bangor Savings Bank attributes […]

Intuit Supercharges Intuit GenOS with OpenAI’s Large Language Models to Bring GenAI Experiences to Customers

Company accelerates development on its generative AI operating system to create game-changing user experiences, with speed at scale, for consumers and small businesses MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced that it is working with OpenAI to accelerate generative AI […]

Startup Invest Inc. Launches First of its Kind Machine-Learning Investment Platform

Offers a $200K Tournament and Exclusive Investment Opportunity for any registered investor LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DataDrivenInvesting–Invest Inc., a fintech-adtech hybrid based in Salt Lake City, has announced the official launch of Invest.inc, a groundbreaking machine-learning-first investment research platform that provides retail investors with AI-driven, personalized, institutional-quality market insights and tools for making well-informed investment decisions. This […]

YouHold Launches New Website for Novice Investors

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–YouHold.com, a financial technology company, has launched a new website that will help novice investors get information about the financial markets. The website, which is available in English, contains a wide array of information, including sections on market news and articles about finance. Mary Litvinova, the CEO of YouHold.com, said that the new site […]

ICE Reaches Record Open Interest Across Global Energy Markets

LONDON, NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced record open interest (OI) across its global energy futures and options markets of 50.4 million contracts on June 23, 2023, up 11% year-over-year (y/y). Across ICE’s global oil markets, OI is up 13% y/y […]

Green Dot Issues Environmental, Social and Governance Report for 2022

Digital Bank and Financial Technology Company Reinforces Its Commitment to Responsible, Equitable and Sustainable Business Practices and Growth AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BaaS–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and financial technology company providing seamless banking and payments services to consumers and businesses nationwide, has issued its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. “We […]

North American Bancard data scientist honored in Analytics Institute Awards

Payments company team member recognized by Dublin-based organization North American Bancard data scientist honored in Analytics Institute Awards North American Bancard’s Dr. Pawel Lee, PhD, (right) a data scientist with the company, was given the Analytics Practitioner of the Year Award for his work on using advanced machine learning capabilities for managing and mitigating risk. […]

Sage and Nuvei elevate integrated payments to streamline operations and improve visibility

Nuvei is now recognized as a Sage Recommended Solution; existing partnership is being extended to leverage Nuvei’s global reach and payout technology MONTREAL, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, announces today that it is a recommended payments partner of Sage, the […]

Sologenic Launches SOLONEX and CBDC Tokenization Solutions, Integrates Fireblocks for Institutional Custody

Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance, Sologenic’s institutional solutions set to redefine financial markets with Fireblocks’ battle-tested MPC-CMP technology Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sologenic, a global forerunner in blockchain tokenization technology, today announces the launch of two groundbreaking solutions: SOLONEX, a preeminent asset tokenization brokerage solution, and a specialized custom-built […]

Lithuanian institutions confirm National Fintech Guidelines 2023-2028

Key Lithuanian institutions agree on the country’s Fintech Guidelines for 2023-2028 On June 28, 2023, the main institutional actors in Lithuania’s Fintech ecosystem signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming the National Fintech Guidelines for 2023-2028. The Guidelines, which consist of five separate directions, are aimed at improving the conditions for businesses and continuously developing an […]

Juniper Research: Fintech & Payments Innovators Invited to Enter Future Digital Awards 2023

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Juniper Research is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2023. Since 2008, the Future Digital Awards have recognised technology companies at the forefront of their respective fields: companies that deliver imaginative and innovative products or services that have the potential to disrupt […]

Flash News: OKX Wallet Integrates Keystone Hardware Wallet for Enhanced Security and Connectivity

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has issued updates for the day of June 29, 2023. OKX Wallet Integrates Keystone Hardware Wallet for Enhanced Security and Connectivity OKX Wallet has announced that it now supports Keystone, a hardware wallet. This integration is now available on OKX Wallet’s […]

CoreLogic Expands Accessibility of Data, Analytics, and Insights through Integration with Databricks Marketplace

More than 30 CoreLogic products available through Databricks Lakehouse Apps, enabling industry players to tackle mortgage and insurance challenges with industry-leading analytic capabilities IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#corelogic–CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions, has announced its integration with Databricks Marketplace, a move that significantly expands the accessibility of CoreLogic’s comprehensive datasets and […]

Nassau Financial Group Advances Digital Capabilities and Retiretech by Partnering with LifeYield

Expanded Resources to Help Clients Develop Strong Retirement Income Strategies HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nassau Financial Group (“Nassau”) today announced an agreement with LifeYield, a financial technology company specializing in applications that help advisors and independent insurance producers optimize retirement income, maximize Social Security, and minimize tax drag on investments for their clients. This collaboration […]

Bancolombia Capital Selects Marstone to Bring Digital Wealth Management Services to Latin American Customer Base as Platform Becomes Multilingual

Marstone’s Digital Advice offering continues rapid expansion with latest partnership that provides digital wealth to international clients using BlackRock UCITS funds NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Marstone, Inc., a leading digital wealth technology firm, today announced it has partnered with Grupo Bancolombia (CIB), the largest bank in Colombia by total assets, and the first Colombian financial institution listed […]

Array Credit Management Tools Fuel Financial Progress for Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union Members

Delaware-based credit union launches community campaign and free credit tools to build financial wellness NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Array, a leading financial innovation platform, announced today that Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union (SSCFCU) has deployed Array My Credit Manager as a free service to its members to help them better understand and proactively manage their credit […]

Stanford Federal Credit Union Now Live with Prizeout

Live integration with Prizeout technology will give members additional purchasing power on their funds while supporting local community merchants PALO ALTO, Calif., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Stanford Federal Credit Union is announcing their live integration with Prizeout, an ad-tech company that will give Stanford FCU members access to bonuses on their spending […]

PortX Announces Partnership with MeridianLink to Enhance Digital Lending for Financial Institutions

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—PortX, the financial infrastructure and integration technology company that delivers open access to data and rapid innovation for financial institutions (FIs) through its Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (IPaaS), announced a new partnership with MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. PortX has added the integration with […]

Clear Street to Launch Investment Banking Business, Strategic Advisory Services

Fintech prime broker welcomes industry experts from JonesTrading, Bridgeway Capital Partners, EF Hutton to lead new practice area NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clear Street (“Clear Street”, “the Company”), a New York-based independent prime broker, today announced that it has hired a team of experienced investment bankers who will build an investment banking and advisory offering. Upon regulatory […]

Wisedocs Launches Medical Record Summary Platform Powered by State-of-the-Art Generative AI

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wisedocs, an artificial intelligence software platform for the insurance industry, announces today the launch of their new AI Medical Summary Platform. Wisedocs’ AI Medical Summary Platform builds off their existing medical record review software. The new platform also further supports companies in the insurance ecosystem by allowing them to quickly summarize thousands of pages […]

Insurance Office of America Doubles Down in Commercial Lines, Benefits Technology Adoption

Full service, independent agency expands Applied relationship with technology to bridge the gap between P&C and Employee Benefits processes University Park, IL., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems® today announced that Insurance Office of America has selected Indio and Applied Epic Benefits for Salesforce™ for their ongoing investment to build out their digital […]

Wayne Bank Ranks in Top 100 Performing Banks in U.S.

HONESDALE, Pa., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Banker has conducted its rankings of the top-performing banks of 2023. Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL), has been evaluated by American Banker on profitability, efficiency, capital adequacy, and asset quality based on a three-year average return. Jim Donnelly, President and […]

Juniper Research: Emerging Payments Market Intelligence Centre Exposes $18 Trillion Opportunity for Financial Institutions & Payments Vendors

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Juniper Research, the foremost experts in payments markets, today launched the fintech industry’s most comprehensive emerging payments research subscription; designed to provide financial institutions and payments vendors with the tools necessary to leverage the opportunities within this global trillion-dollar market. Several of the world’s leading financial institutions and payments vendors are already experiencing […]

Mogo Announces Results of Its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO;) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies, was held today via live audiocast online and the Company is pleased to announce that all resolutions put forward, being the election of directors, […]

Bectran Gives Back: Bectran Employees Volunteer with Bessie’s Table, Local Community Meal Center

Bectran employees volunteer to help serve and support Bessie’s Table, a local soup kitchen dedicated to battling hunger. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bectran, Inc., the revolutionary fintech automation provider serving the credit, collections and accounts receivable sector, is thrilled to have completed another community engagement event, this one a special collaboration with local meal provider Bessie’s Table. As […]

AWS Announces General Availability of AWS AppFabric to Enhance Leading SaaS Applications for Improved Productivity and Security

With a few clicks, IT and security teams can use AWS AppFabric to easily manage and secure applications, and employees can be more productive using generative AI Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, Slack, Splunk, and Zoom among independently developed applications supported by AWS AppFabric, with customers including Bank Leumi, Optibus, and YuJa SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amazon […]

Embark on Your PIX Journey with PayRetailers and Empower Your Business in LATAM

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Latampayments–PayRetailers, the leading payment processor in Latin America, has integrated PIX, the flagship payment system of Brazil, into its all-in-one payment platform. PIX is a real-time payment system introduced by the Central Bank of Brazil in November 2020. This integration marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the payment landscape and has […]

Wealth.com Unveils Ester™: A Disruptive AI-Powered Legal Assistant Redefining Estate Planning

Expert-led technology streamlines processes, enhances efficiency, and drives unprecedented value for financial professionals and their clients PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EstatePlanning—Wealth.com, the industry’s leading estate planning platform, today announced the official launch of Ester™, a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) legal assistant that enables financial advisors to make high-quality estate planning more accessible, cost effective and scalable. Ester™ harnesses […]

European Simplicity in Latin American Complexity: How PayRetailers is Leading the Online Payment Revolution

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Latampayments–By El Español PayRetailers is a leading online payment solutions company for the Latin American market. With headquarters in Latin America and extensive experience in the region, PayRetailers has become a strategic partner for companies looking to expand in this rapidly growing market. The company offers a comprehensive online payment platform that enables […]

Nitrogen and FMG Announce Integrated, One-Click Multi-Channel Marketing Solution

Streamlined solution helps financial advisors leverage Nitrogen’s lead-generation tools within FMG’s platform for accelerated growth AUBURN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinancialAdvisors—Nitrogen, the company that is revolutionizing how financial advisors and wealth management firms grow, has entered into a strategic alliance with FMG, a leading SaaS company specializing in marketing software and services for financial advisors. This collaboration seamlessly […]

Fortanix Launches Industry-First Confidential Data Search for Regulated Encrypted Data

Data security leader pioneers a unified, high-performance solution that is thousands of times faster than current technologies and supports off-the-shelf databases to accelerate adoption. SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 27, 2023 — Fortanix® Inc., the innovative multi-cloud data security company and the pioneer of Confidential Computing, today announced the release of Fortanix Confidential […]

Viamericas and Banco GyT Launch Collaborative Promotion to Support Viamistad in Guatemala

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Viamericas Corporation, a licensed, international remittance company, has recently launched their Viamistad campaign with Banco GyT, a Guatemalan financial organization, to raise money for people with severe disabilities to attend the educational and recreational camps of Viamistad in Guatemala. With every money transfer made to Guatemala through Viamericas and Banco GyT, the two companies […]

GSB Announces an Enhanced Digital Onboarding Experience for Consumer Deposit Accounts

GSB partnered MANTL to implement a new omnichannel onboarding process for consumer deposits and will launch omnichannel digital onboarding for business deposit accounts later this year NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GSB, a nearly $1 billion community bank serving the state of Connecticut, today announced an enhanced digital onboarding experience for consumer deposit accounts, with plans to update […]

U.S. Bank Unveils TravelBank-powered Commercial Rewards Card

All-in-one card, expense and travel management platform designed specifically for emerging middle market companies MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Bank today launched its first emerging middle market-focused commercial card solution, the U.S. Bank Commercial Rewards Card. Powered by TravelBank – the award-winning fintech U.S. Bancorp acquired in 2021 – the new all-in-one card, expense and travel management solution […]

Ault Alliance Announces TurnOnGreen Initiates a Grant Funded Multi-Family Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Project

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGREE #60_years_power_solution_experience—Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance” or the “Company”), announced today that its subsidiary, Imperalis Holding Corp. (OTC: IMHC), dba TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”), had commenced the planning and design for a multi-family unit dwelling electric vehicle (“EV”) charging project in Santa Barbara, CA. TurnOnGreen will execute […]