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Provenir Recognized as Best Credit Risk Solution in the Credit & Collections Technology Awards for the Second Year Running

The accolade underscores the importance of data and AI-enabled risk decisioning to fortify fraud prevention, improve credit risk management, and automate decisions across the customer lifecycle PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software for the fintech industry, today announced it was named the winner for “Best Credit Risk Solution” in the […]

OKX’s Haider Rafique Honoured as Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award

Middle East Blockchain Awards OKX’s Haider Rafique Honoured as Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency exchange, is proud to announce that its Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, has received the Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award […]

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis awards $7.24 million in Affordable Housing Program grants

17 grant recipients selected from applicants across Indiana and Michigan INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis or the Bank) announced today that $7.24 million in affordable housing grants will be awarded to 17 affordable housing developments in Indiana and Michigan through the Bank’s 2022 Affordable […]

Altruist’s Model Marketplace Launches Cornerstone Partnership with ESG Pioneer HIP Investor

RIA fintech firm expands personalization offerings in welcoming a long-time innovator in ESG LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following Altruist’s recent expansion of its Model Marketplace and release of unified managed accounts (UMA) capabilities, the RIA fintech firm announces its partnership with ESG pioneer and long-time innovator HIP Investor, providing advisors with access to its Fossil Fuel Free […]

Kong Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Business booms with 720% revenue growth as global enterprises turn to APIs and microservices to keep up with surging customer expectations SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kong Inc., the top cloud native API company, today announced it took the 211 spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, ranking the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and […]

Access Softek Launches Future-Proof Business Banking Solution to Seamlessly Scale from Sole Proprietor to SMBs or ‘Corporations’

-Access Digital Business Banking provides cash-flow management, payments, payment acceptance, and sophisticated entitlements in an easy-to-use digital banking platform that attracts and retains business customers at community FIs- BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Access Softek, an omnichannel digital banking provider, has released a new generation of Access Digital Business Banking, a digital business solution that creates a seamless […]

Discover Plans to Open a Customer Care Center in Whitehall to Bring High-quality Jobs and Enhance Equity in the Columbus Region

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover, a leading digital banking and payments service company, announced plans to open a customer care center in Whitehall, Ohio and invest more than $16 million for construction, training and hiring. The company plans to start hiring customer support representatives from Whitehall and nearby communities early next year. The opening of the center […]

Concluding a Record Year of Growing its Venture Fund, Funding 49 Startups, Softeq CEO Chris Howard Invites Technology Community to New Podcast

Forging the Future with Chris Howard Showcases High-Impact Successes and Critical Conversations in Innovation HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Christopher A. Howard, the CEO and Founder of Softeq Development Corporation (Softeq), a Houston-based global hardware and software services development company serving Fortune 500 companies, yesterday debuted his first podcast, “Forging the Future with Chris Howard.” Following the ongoing success […]

Bento Engine Launches Children & Wealth Program to Educate the Next Generation

New program provides actionable, age-based financial guidance and activities to help parents teach their children at the right time, in the right way NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AdviceTechLive—Bento Engine Inc. (“Bento”), a fintech empowering financial advisors to deliver proactive, comprehensive advice at scale to better serve clients, deepen relationships and convert more prospects, today announced it will […]

EMURGO Introduces First USD-Backed Stablecoin for the Cardano Ecosystem

The stablecoin is the first offering in its ‘Anzens’ suite of products designed to connect traditional financial services to crypto SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Cardano—EMURGO, the official commercial arm and a founding entity of the Cardano blockchain, announces the planned launch of its new U.S. Dollar-backed stablecoin, USDA. USDA is the first fully fiat-backed, regulatory compliant stablecoin in […]

VizyPay Celebrates First-Ever Annual Look Local First Day

The new holiday recognizes small businesses as the backbone of communities across the country WAUKEE, Iowa, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VizyPay, an award-winning payments processing fintech dedicated to advocating for small businesses, today celebrates the inaugural Look Local First Day. The day will honor small businesses for their unwavering commitment to local communities […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Digital Virgo, a Leading Global Mobile Entertainment and Commerce Network Partnered With the World’s Largest Telco Companies, Will Go Public via Business Combination With Goal Acquisitions Corp.

Transaction Expected to Enable Digital Virgo to Significantly Enhance its Growth and Expand into North America and Other Markets Capital Will Allow Digital Virgo to Expand in the U.S. Market and in Other Global Markets and Execute its Growth Strategy. The proposed business combination is expected to provide at least $100 million of growth capital […]

Summit Financial Group, Inc. Announces Q4 Common Dividend of $0.20 Per Share

MOOREFIELD, W.V., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ: SMMF) announces its Board of Directors today declared a fourth quarter 2022 dividend of $0.20 per share payable on December 30, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2022. Summit Financial Group, Inc. […]

Davis Wright Tremaine Invests In Its Bay Area Future With Striking New Workspace for Purpose-Driven Lawyers

The firm’s new San Francisco office maximizes the hybrid experience while supporting continued growth. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On a high, light-filled floor, looking out on the Bay Bridge, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has created an office for the future. Incorporating features that eliminate friction from remote work and foster productive in-office collaboration, the law firm’s new […]

QED Investors Makes First Investment in Southeast Asia

Fintech-Focused VC Leads $5 Million Pre-Series B Investment in Indonesia-based Property Technology Company Pashouses ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QED Investors, a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies, today announced its first investment in Southeast Asia. QED led a $5 million pre-Series B round in Pashouses, a fintech company that sits […]

COP27: Leading Technology Companies Launch “Ethereum Climate Platform” Initiative to Address Ethereum’s Former Proof of Work Carbon Emissions

Partners include a still growing list of prominent stakeholders from the Web3 ecosystems, as well as civil society leaders. Convened by ConsenSys and climate tech firm Allinfra, this collective will enable and accelerate the funding of projects globally that will contribute toward significant and verifiable greenhouse gas mitigation. The initiative is designed to build a […]

State Street Launches Venturi to Support Peer-to-Peer Financing

Offering helps connect buy-side firms with new sources of liquidity in the global repo and securities finance space BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced the launch of the firm’s new peer-to-peer financing platform, Venturi, specifically designed to connect buy-side firms with new sources of liquidity in the global repo space. Venturi, built through […]

Galileo to Power Fintech Pomelo’s ‘Remit Now, Pay Later’ Credit Card to Boost Financial Access

Pomelo will tap Galileo’s flexible API-enabled platform for first of its kind combined credit and U.S.-based international money transfer service SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Galileo Financial Technologies, LLC, a leading financial technology company owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), announced today that its API-enabled financial technology powers Pomelo, a new charge card […]

CareJourney Recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ List

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareJourney, a market leader in provider cost and quality data, today announced it was recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year. CareJourney, powered by the largest claims dataset in […]

Btech Consortium Launches to Advance Community Bank Technology

Consortium’s mission is to empower community banks and the local communities they serve LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Btech Consortium announces the launch of a strategic technology partnership between U.S. community banks, Elizabeth Park Capital Management, and Strandview Capital. The mission of the Btech Consortium is to empower community banks to compete more effectively with larger money-center […]

Marstone Announces Marstone@WorkTM Solution Providing Digital Wealth Management Services to Corporations’ Employees

Employees of partner companies benefit from digital advice solutions offered alongside traditional financial benefits including 401Ks NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Marstone, Inc., a leading digital wealth technology firm, today announced the launch of its Marstone@Work solution, delivering its turnkey digital wealth management platform to corporate employee bases. The product was launched earlier in 2022, with broader rollout […]

Socure Ranked as One of the Fastest-Growing Tech Companies in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the Third Consecutive Year

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today announced it is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for the third year in a row. From 2018 to 2021, Socure’s revenue grew 463%. Now in its 28th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is […]

Nylas Ranked Number 380 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 356% revenue growth to empowering developers to capitalize on the API economy with universal access to all email, calendar, and contacts providers through a single integration SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nylas, the state-of-the-art communications platform powering frictionless digital experiences, workflow automation, and personalized engagement through universal APIs, today announced it ranked #380 on the Deloitte Technology […]

Lockstep Inbox Now Offers Certified Gmail Integration

Connected Accounting Pioneer is First, Only Dedicated Tool Connecting Gmail to QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and Xero SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lockstep, the connected accounting network, today announced that Lockstep Inbox now offers a Google-certified Gmail integration. Lockstep Inbox is the first and only free accounting inbox solution that allows teams to automate customer and vendor workflows in […]

ICE TCFD Solution Provides Greater Transparency Into Carbon Emissions for Asset Managers and Institutional Investors

Leverages ICE’s climate transition and ESG offerings to provide robust reporting solutions ATLANTA & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of a new service to help asset managers and other financial institutions comply with Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) […]

MDT Hosts First Annual Innovation Celebration Day

CUSO celebrates ongoing innovation initiative across the organization FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, announced that it is hosting its first annual Innovation Celebration Day today, Nov. 17. The event […]

NICE Actimize Recognized as Category Winner for Communications Monitoring Innovation in the Chartis 2023 RiskTech100® Rankings

NICE Actimize’s SURVEIL-X Communication Surveillance solution provides comprehensive coverage for all communication modalities in a single cloud-ready solution HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NICE—NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, has been recognized by Chartis Research as the category winner for Communications Monitoring innovation in its recently released 2023 RiskTech100® rankings for the third consecutive year. In addition, […]

Pinpoint Predictive Launches the First Deep-Learning Powered Prediction of Individual Customer Profitability Available at Top-of-Funnel

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BehavioralEconomics–With the release of Pinpoint Loss Predictions, Pinpoint is bringing the earliest, and the most accurate, profitability predictions to Property and Casualty insurers. This is the first commercial solution powered by deep-learning, built on trillions of behavioral data points, and includes predictions for claims frequency, severity, and loss cost. By focusing the […]

TurnKey Pay Later – Customer Finance Platform Enables Businesses to Bring BNPL In-House

TurnKey Pay Later is an end-to-end SaaS that provides previously unattainable levels and ease of BNPL automation to business owners. It’s a new edition of the TurnKey Lender’s award-winning lending platform tailored to the needs of the embedded lending space and allows any business to offer consumer financing and flexible payment plans to B2C and […]

Cloud-based SaaS Provider Business Warrior’s Launches 300% ROI Guaranteed Offer

PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Warrior Corp. (OTCQB: BZWR), a global leader in lending and marketing software empowering business growth, announced today that it has launched a fully-unique offering in the advertising industry – 300% return on investment (ROI) guaranteed for qualified service-based businesses. 300% ROI Guarantee Positions Business Warrior as Power […]

Seattle Bank Launches ‘CD Valet’, a One-Stop Shop for Unbiased Certificate of Deposit Rates

Consumers now have an alternative to misleading ad-driven rate shopping platforms SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seattle Bank, a digitally-driven local bank, announced the launch of CD Valet, a consumer-focused website highlighting the most relevant and competitive certificate of deposit (CD) rates across five western states, with plans to expand nationally. CD Valet […]

TIS Introduces Domestic Payment Orchestration & Smart-Routing Capabilities

Optimizing Supply Chain Payments Via Virtual Cards & Enhanced ACH Creates Significant Cost-Efficiency, Workflow Automation, & Payment Fraud Risk Reduction for Enterprise Clients Featured Image for TIS Featured Image for TIS BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, enterprise B2B payments leader Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS) announced the launch of a new domestic payment […]

2023 Payments Summit Topics Revealed: Instant Payments, Contactless Innovation, Crypto, BNPL and More

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Secure Technology Alliance will soon welcome hundreds of payments industry leaders to Salt Lake City for the 15th Annual Payments Summit. One central theme exists at the heart of the event; Innovations Abound: Exploring the new frontier of payments technologies. Industry luminaries from top global […]

Flywire Partners with HDFC Bank to Digitize Education Payments from India

Provides Indian students a fully digital checkout experience for cross-border education payments Enhances transparency and digitizes Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) documentation process for payers BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced that it has partnered with HDFC Bank Limited, India’s largest […]

Bitsy Launches Version 2 of Its Platform

New platform and integration partners prove value, need, and uniqueness of Bitsy’s offerings Bitsy Bitsy KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial advisor automation software company Bitsy is excited to announce the rollout of the second version of its platform. Bitsy specializes in workflow automation tools for financial advisors that are powerful and […]

OrboGraph Launches #OrboIntelligence Check Fraud Hub

Microsite highlights primary and secondary research in check and payments fraud. OrboGraph logo OrboGraph logo BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrboGraph, a premier supplier of check processing automation and fraud detection software and services, announced today the launch of the #OrboIntelligence Check Fraud Hub (www.orbograph.com/orbointelligence-check-fraud-resources-hub/) – a dedicated microsite resource centralizing primary […]

Provident Receives DEI Trailblazer Award from African American Chamber of Commerce and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Bank Recognized as an Emerging DEI Influencer Provident Bank receives The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce DEI Trailblazer Award. Left to right: Thomas Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce; Patricia Teffenhart, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce; Carmen […]

Entrust Enables Simplified Digital Payments for Genome Customers

Genome has selected Entrust to provide an easy connection to tokenization services of Visa VTS so customers can access their banking card in any third-party wallet MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entrust, a leading provider of trusted identities, payments and digital infrastructure, announced today that it has been selected by Genome to simplify digital payment experiences for their customers. […]

Retail App Stored to Help High Street Compete With Tech Giants

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Retail app, Stored, will offer retailers a lifeline against big retail tech by revolutionising how consumers discover and shop via an entirely new shopping experience. Consumers using Stored can benefit from an innovative phygital experience where they can curate shopping baskets containing online and offline items from any retailer in one place on their […]

OKX Appoints Experienced International Finance Lawyer Nicole Purin as Deputy General Counsel

Nicole joins OKX from the traditional banking industry, having held positions at several financial institutions in London and Dubai and in private practice at Mayer Brown and Sidley Austin. VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, a world-leading crypto trading app and Web3 ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Nicole Purin as its […]