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U.S. Payments Forum Announces 2023 Steering Committee

Committee comprised of payments leaders from top organizations will guide Forum priorities REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum today announces its 2023 Steering Committee and Officers. The group serves as a leadership organization within the Forum, essential in enabling efficient, timely and effective implementation of emerging and existing […]

Global 3D Secure Payment Authentication Market Size Calculated to Surpass USD 3.49 Billion By 2032, at 12.0% CAGR: Polaris Market Research

[115+ Pages Research Study] According to Polaris Market Research report, the global 3D secure payment authentication market size & share expected to generate revenue cap of USD 3.49 Billion By 2032 and estimated to be valued at USD 1.12 Billion in 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0% from 2023 to 2032. […]

Liquidnet and BondAuction Look to Broaden Access to Book Building Efficiencies

The two firms announce their collaboration to connect auction style primary debt transactions to Order Management Systems (OMS) LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liquidnet, a leading technology-driven agency execution specialist, together with BondAuction, an auction platform for the Primary Debt Capital Markets, today announced their partnership to provide their mutual clients access to BondAuction’s offering from their Order Management […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2022 Financial Results Improved 25%

DUNMORE, Pa., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022. Unaudited Financial Information Net income recorded for the year ended December 31, […]

Fluree Announces Partnership with Fabric — Giving Consumers Control Over Personal Data-Sharing with Brands

Fintech startup Fabric pays consumers simply for watching ads Using Fluree technology, Fabric verifies users are real people — not bots — which solves for identity fraud, transparency and trust for consumers and advertisers Fabric is pioneering a new category of “data rewards” or cash back for consumer data and engagement that offers the opportunity […]

First Busey Announces 2022 Fourth Quarter Earnings

First Busey Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $34.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.61 CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Message from our Chairman & CEO Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights: Adjusted quarterly net income1 of $36.3 million and adjusted diluted EPS1 of $0.65 Net interest margin1 of […]

Five Star Bank Expands its Commercial Lending Franchise in Central New York with New Syracuse Office

The growing community bank recently received regulatory approval for a new commercial loan production office located in Syracuse’s historic Franklin Square SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), today announced its expansion into the Syracuse market with a […]

Lumiant Partners with DMW Strategic Consulting to Upgrade the Financial Advice Experience

The partnership will support advisors as they pivot toward a more memorable, impactful and deeply personal financial planning experience. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AdviceEngagement—Lumiant, an advice and client engagement platform that empowers advisors to connect with clients and families around their lives, values and finances, today announced a partnership with DMW Strategic Consulting that will support advisors in […]

Flueid Expands Platform, Launches Data-Driven Analysis Report to Uncover Loss Mitigation Strategies for Servicers

New Loss Mitigation Analysis Report uses rich title data, clearance decisions and insights to reveal the viability of potential loss mitigation paths at the start of a servicer’s workflow The offering also features a unique Equity Insights section to help servicers understand a borrower’s available equity as a potential solution in today’s market AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS […]

Wilshire Announces Partnership With FalconX as Its Preferred Digital Asset Index Product Provider

New single-, multi-coin and thematic indexes offer seamless spot and swaps trading LONDON & SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm committed to enhancing and modernizing the way that indexes are built, maintained and licensed has entered a partnership with FalconX to develop a range of single-coin, multi-coin and thematic indexes, providing […]

Forward-Thinking Group of Community Bankers Led By Summit Technology Group Launches Lenders Cooperative to Drive Innovation in Small Business, SBA and Commercial Lending

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recognizing the need for better innovation and solutions to support community bankers’ small business and commercial lending initiatives, Summit Technology Group (STG), a boutique consulting, services and software practice for community banks, along with a large number of its bank clients, announced the official launch of Lenders Cooperative as a standalone, client-owned platform. […]

Sidetrade: All-time record bookings in 2022, Revenue driven by international orders, up +13%

All-time record bookings in 2022 More than €10 million in Annual Contract Value, with €6.44 million in ARR (+36%) United States: a robust growth driver 51% of total bookings in 2022 Strong increase in Order-to-Cash SaaS revenue: +22%Revenue driven by international orders, up +13% Sidetrade, the global AI-powered Order-to-Cash SaaS platform, announces a record year […]

iVertical Payment Network Selects Sionic to Eliminate the Risk of ACH Funding for its Smart Gift Card Program

Sionic’s Pay-by-Bank Service Enables Consumers to Instantly Load Funds to Merchant Gift Cards ATLANTA & BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CashlessPaymentPlatform–Sionic, a leading provider of omni-commerce, faster digital payments solutions, today announced a strategic agreement with iVertical Payment Network (iVPN), a proprietary payments platform, to provide its Pay-by-Bank faster payments service to reinvent the gift card industry […]

TNEDICCA and Archenia Rewrite Insurance Lead Generation Playbook with Exclusive Tech Partnership

Use of TNEDICCA’s proprietary Location Risk Score to improve quality of direct sales leads, addressing industry-wide auto insurer profitability challenges COLUMBUS, Ohio & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Archenia—TNEDICCA®, a leader in traffic crash data and location risk analytics, and Archenia™, a market leader in insurance lead generation and qualification, are combining their strengths with an exclusive technology partnership […]

Valid8 Financial Debuts Verified Financial Intelligence — A New Category of Enterprise Software That Transforms Raw Accounting Evidence Into Verified Intelligence

New VFI Platform Accelerates Engagements and Automates Verification Procedures Allowing CPAs and Attorneys to Deliver Robust Professional Opinions With Less Risk DENVER & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Valid8 Financial, a global leader in Forensic Accounting software, today announced the availability of a new category of enterprise software for CPAs and attorneys — Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI). As a […]

MPOWER Financing and inSpring Partner to Enhance International Students’ Employment Outcomes

 The two leading student financing and talent mobility companies commit to supporting students’ career readiness and job placement after graduation WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to promising international and DACA students, announced a new strategic partnership with inSpring, an organization dedicated to supporting students’ career outcomes […]

Zurp Raises $5M Pre-Seed Round to Launch The Credit Card for Experiences

Backed by Scott Belsky, Kendrick Nguyen and Animal Capital, among other strategic investors, Zurp will be exiting beta and preparing for the rollout of their credit card for superfans NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zurp, a fintech platform rethinking the creator/fan dynamic, today announced its pre-seed capital raise of $5M with participation from New Form, MAGIC Fund, Launchpad […]

Embedded Finance, Web3 and ESG Lead 2023 Fintech Investment Amid Recessionary Pressures, according to FIS® Global Innovation Report

Key facts A global study of 2,000 executives at firms across markets revealed plans to increase investment in embedded finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, and decentralized finance in 2023, including cautious optimism towards cryptocurrency. 44% of financial services firms’ executives across the globe say they will invest significantly in developing embedded finance products […]

Penny Finance Signals a New Era for Women With Their AI-powered Financial Platform

Watch out, financial advisors: 6,000 women already lean on Penny’s expertise for financial mentorship BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#financialwellness—Penny Finance, the first online financial mentorship platform for women, today announces the launch of an all-in-one community feature. The new community feature provides a welcoming space for women where they can come together and share advice on financial wellness […]

Contactless Payment Market Is Expected To Reach around USD 5,424 Billion By 2030, Grow at a CAGR Of 20.6% during Forecast Period 2023 To 2030 | Data By Contrive Datum Insights Pvt Ltd.

According to a market research study published by Contrive Datum Insights, North America was the biggest market for contactless payments in 2021, bringing in more than 30% of the world. Farmington, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Contactless Payment Market Size Was Valued At $1,168 Billion In 2022, And Is Projected To Reach […]

TOGGLE AI Unveils Novel Educational App, WhatIF: Earnings℠

As a part of their commitment to increasing financial literacy and democratizing access to data, the award-winning team at TOGGLE developed WhatIF: Earnings, a first-of-its-kind app that enables any user to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to understand earnings. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOGGLE AI, the award-winning investing dashboard, announced today the launch of […]

New Vodcast Series: The Future of Alternative Investments

For Business Reporter’s Future of Financial Services & Banking Campaign, Dynamo Software’s CEO & Product Leaders Address Managing the Data Deluge, Accuracy of Investment Reporting, and the Ability to Deliver Smart, Successful Investment Management BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AlternativeInvestments–Alternative investments FinTech Dynamo Software, in partnership with Business Reporter and Bloomberg, announced the release of a four-part Alternative Investments […]

Businesses Respond to Inflation With Investment in Tech Transformation as Concerns of Recession Linger – Taulia

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial decision-makers across regions are investing in automation (37%) and supply chain technology (37%) as businesses respond to inflation and lingering concerns about a recession, according to new research from Taulia, the working capital management solutions provider. The survey, which was carried out amongst more than 500 senior financial decisions-makers in the U.S., […]

Renewable Energy Premiums on the Rise: kWh Analytics Partners with Aspen Insurance to Launch Property Insurance

Utilizing its proprietary database of over 300,000 renewable energy assets. kWh Analytics’ new solution to underwriting risk offers much needed capacity to meet the rapid growth of generating facilities SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#InsuranceForOurClimate–kWh Analytics, the industry leader in Climate Insurance, announced today the launch of their highly anticipated Property Insurance for renewable energy assets with capacity […]

IQST – iQSTEL Confirms $105M 2023 Revenue Forecast, Profitability EOY and Nasdaq Up Listing Plans with EV Rebranding and New Fintech Product On The Horizon

New York, NY, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced the company’s Independent Board of Directors have approved management’s 2023 business plans and objectives ahead of the upcoming annual shareholder meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, at 11 am (EDT). In advance of the annual shareholder meeting next week, iQSTEL […]

Payment Security Market To Reach USD 60.43 Billion, Expanding at 14.20% CAGR by 2030 – Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)

Rise in Payment Frauds to Boost Payment Security Market Growth New York, US, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Payment Security Market Analysis By Component, By Organization Sizes, By End-Users – Forecast 2030” valuation is poised to reach USD 60.43 Billion by 2030, registering […]

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 and Quarterly Dividend

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank”), today announced preliminary net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and approval of its quarterly cash dividend. For the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to the quarter ended September 30, […]

Ackroo Announces 2022 Unaudited Results

Ackroo achieves 7% YoY annual recurring revenue growth and 5% YoY total revenue growth HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR; OTC: AKRFF) (the “Company”), a loyalty marketing, payments and point-of-sale technology and services provider, is pleased to report unaudited annual revenues of $6,265,332 for the period ended December 31st, […]

Digital Payment Market Worth USD 19.89 Trillion by 2026 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global digital payment market size is projected to reach USD 19.89 Trillion in 2026, at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period, 2019-2026 Pune, India, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global digital payment market size was valued at USD 3.53 Trillion in 2018. It is estimated […]

RegTech Global Market Report 2023: Growing Fraudulent Activities and Continuing Digitization Bolster Sector

Global RegTech Market Global RegTech Market Dublin, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “RegTech Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global RegTech market reached a value of nearly $9,692.2 million in 2021, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0% since 2016. […]

AWS Launches Second Infrastructure Region in Australia

Second AWS Region in Australia provides customers with more options to run workloads with even greater resilience and availability, securely store data in Australia, and serve end users with even lower latency The new AWS Asia Pacific (Melbourne) Region is estimated to support an average of more than 2,500 full-time jobs annually through a planned […]

Advisor360° Deepens its Insurance Capabilities on Policy Riders

New Insurance Rider Access in Fourth Quarter of 2022 Caps Year of Robust Innovation WESTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Data—Advisor360°, a leading provider of integrated technology for broker-dealers and other wealth managers, has made it easier for advisors to view the policy riders that are attached to their clients’ in force insurance policies. The upgraded capability, which was […]

Shufti Pro Sweeps Ultimate FinTech Awards 2023 with Three Major Wins

Meta Description: Globally acclaimed for its state-of-the-art identity verification and KYC/AML solutions, Shufti Pro wins three major Ultimate Fintech Awards MEA 2023. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#aml—Shufti Pro, a highly reputable identity verification solution provider, wins three Ultimate FinTech Awards 2023 under the categories of “Best Fintech AI Solution,” “Best Regtech Reporting Solution,” and “Best Client Onboarding Solution.” […]

Solo introduces the ability to file taxes directly in the app

Gig workers can now keep more of their hard earned cash by easily filing their taxes on-time and with the highest deductions SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Solo, the all-in-one business app that empowers independent workers to manage their finances, today announced it will be launching an intuitive, easy-to-use tax filing service on its app. The Solo tax filing […]

ICE Launches Carbon-Neutral U.S. Electricity Futures Index

Leverages innovative index methodology from Carbon Neutral Investment Company ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of the first carbon-neutral U.S. electricity futures index. With the market focused on the build out of North American renewable generation and its impact on […]

Juniper Square Appoints Former Envestnet Executive Andina Anderson as Chief Customer Officer

Anderson to extend Juniper Square’s position as the industry leader in client satisfaction and success Andina Anderson, Chief Customer Officer at Juniper Square Juniper Square appoints Andina Anderson as Chief Customer Officer to oversee the company’s client onboarding, success, service and support functions. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniper Square, the leading […]