Techwire


Sunder Srinivasan Joins Tech CU as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President

Will Oversee Tech CU’s Information Technology Strategy and Implementation Sunder Srinivasan Sunder Srinivasan SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) announced today that Sunder Srinivasan joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Executive Vice President. In his role, he will be responsible for driving […]

Gainvest Lands Google

Google selects Gainvest for Black Founders Fund 3 Featured Image for Gainvest Incorporated Featured Image for Gainvest Incorporated PITTSBURGH, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Google has announced that Pittsburgh-based investment company Gainvest has been selected for Google’s Black Founders Fund 3. Gainvest and Google. Google and Gainvest. They sound great together, don’t they? Here’s some poetry […]

Zindigi Powered by JS Bank Clinches Pakistan Technology Excellence Award for Fintech – Banking at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2022

Zindigi powered by JS Bank is dedicated to serving the unmet needs of digital banking users and providing a unique banking experience. KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zindigi,, powered by JS bank has brought home the Pakistan Technology Excellence Award for Fintech – Banking award at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2022. […]

Arcadier selects Nuvei for marketplace payments

Nuvei’s payment technology will support Arcadier’s global expansion while accelerating their merchants’ revenue Montreal, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), tomorrow’s payment platform, announces today it has been selected by Arcadier, a leading SaaS B2C and B2B marketplace platform.   As part of its global […]

Sage and Square® partner to help small businesses take more control of their finances

New integration of Sage Accounting and Square POS takes pain out of sales tracking and bookkeeping for retailers in Canada TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and Square, the global payments technology provider, today announce a new partnership, […]

WealthTech Abbove Supports Quintet Private Bank to Bring Digital Wealth Planning to Their Private Banking Clients in Belgium

BRUSSELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Belgian solution provider Abbove, an emerging leader in the digital transformation of the wealth management industry, announces its partnership with Quintet Group’s Belgian branch Puilaetco to provide digital wealth planning services to their private banking clients. With the opportunity of expanding services to up to six new European countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, […]

B2Broker Adds cTrader to Its White Label Platform Solutions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#B2BX—B2Broker is excited to introduce White Label cTrader, a new ready-made platform solution. Using the new product, brokers can access a wide range of features offered by the cTrader platform that can enhance their business growth and offer their customers comprehensive trading services. About cTrader White Label White Label cTrader offers […]

Berkadia Signs Multiyear Agreement With Esusu

Berkadia and Esusu partner to help over 5,300 residents establish a financial identity NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berkadia announced today that it signed an agreement with Esusu, the leading financial technology company leveraging rental data for credit building. This partnership unlocks greater equity for renters, improves property performance for multifamily owners and operators and reduces lender risk. […]

Frontera Announces Breakthrough Virtual Trade Show Platform Environment

Mixie Expo 3.0 Enables “Point and Click” Next Generation Virtual Reality Trade Show Creation and Deployment DALLAS, TEXAS, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontera Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: FRTG) (“Frontera” or “the Company”), a technology-focused strategic acquirer of revenue-generating companies and intellectual property (IP), today announced the release of its Mixie Expo 3.0 virtual […]

GBT is Expanding its Cybersecurity R&D Efforts with the goal of Developing Threat Intelligence Technology

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is expanding its cybersecurity research and development efforts with the goal of developing threat intelligence technology. The Company intends to invest further R&D resources to detect and track ever-evolving, global, cyber threats and to provide real time, automated […]

ThetaRay AI Tech to Monitor African Payments for ARCA

Nigerian fintech selects SONAR SaaS solution for AML and sanctions screening to create new revenue opportunities and boost customer service NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel & LAGOS, Nigeria–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced that ARCA, a premier African payment services provider, will implement ThetaRay’s advanced SONAR SaaS anti-money […]

FICO® Score 10 based on Equifax® Data is Here

Providing Greater Predictive Power for Precise Credit Risk Decisions TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax® Canada, in partnership with FICO (NYSE: FICO), a leading analytics software firm, today announced the release of FICO® Score 10 based on Equifax data. FICO Score 10 was developed to provide improved predictive analytics to help assess credit risk […]

AppTech Payments Corp. Opens New Office in Austin’s Emerging Tech Hub to Expand Operations and Foster Growth

Texas location will serve as a licensing headquarters and main site for new product development within digital banking and mobile payments technology CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (AppTech) (NASDAQ: APCX), an innovative Fintech company powering commerce experiences, today announced that it is expanding operations to Austin, Texas. The new […]

Standard Chartered completes industry-first pilot of Trade Financing Validation Service provided by MonetaGo over SWIFT

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Standard Chartered has successfully completed an industry-first pilot testing of the Trade Financing Validation Service provided by MonetaGo over SWIFT, to mitigate the risks of duplicate trade finance fraud on a global scale. With a view to effectively detecting, deterring and preventing duplicate financing, the Trade Financing Validation Service powered by fintech MonetaGo’s Secure […]

Philippines Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Fintech Players are Entering the Flourishing Prepaid Card Market

Dublin, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Philippines Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The market is expected to record a CAGR of 11.0%, increasing from US$3.21 billion in 2022 to reach […]

RegTech Scale-Up SteelEye Raises $21M in Round Led by Ten Coves Capital to Accelerate Growth and Meet Demand for Holistic Compliance Solutions

The Series B funding takes SteelEye’s total capital raised to $43M and will support accelerated growth plans and expansion into North America. Increasing regulatory and cost pressures are driving a switch to cloud-based compliance platforms in North America as more financial firms look to replace siloed systems and legacy technology. SteelEye’s holistic platform is unique […]

OKX Launches Multi-Million Dollar Brand Campaign in Global Market Expansion

Asking ‘What is OKX?’, the campaign is OKX’s biggest brand investment to date as it looks to gain crypto market share outside of Asia Conceived with BBDO, ‘What is OKX?’ features celebrities from Manchester City F.C., the McLaren Formula 1 team, and the Australian Olympic team Watch the full ‘What Is OKX’ campaign video here […]

Intuit Hosts Annual Investor Day on Sept. 29

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, will host its annual Investor Day on Sept. 29 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific time, at its headquarters in Mountain View, CA. Chief Executive Officer Sasan Goodarzi and Chief Financial Officer Michelle Clatterbuck will be joined by […]

Charles C.Y. Chen Gives NYU Stern $20 Million to Establish the Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the School

–Largest Gift for an Institute at Stern Supports New Initiatives in Areas Disrupting Real Estate Alongside Global Expansion in Research, Industry Engagement, and Immersive Learning for Students NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today New York University Stern School of Business announced a $20 million gift from alumnus and Stern Executive Board member Charles C.Y. Chen (MBA ’91) to […]

Buckle Selects Origami Risk Platform to Enhance Policy Administration

JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CoreSolutions—Buckle, the financial services company providing auto insurance solutions for the gig economy, has selected Origami Risk’s multi-tenant SaaS P/C platform to support policy administration, billing, and advanced analytics for its auto insurance programs. In addition to providing technology-based tools and functionality, Origami’s platform will enable Buckle to deliver more robust services […]

Funding Circle and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Partner to Improve Credit Access for Small Business Owners

Affinity Plus is the first credit union investor in loans originated by Funding Circle and the latest community-focused institution to partner with the leading online small business lending platform DENVER & ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AffinityPlus—Funding Circle, the leading online platform for small business loans, and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus), a Minnesota-based credit […]

Definity Becomes the First Canadian P&C Insurer to Transition Core Insurance Platform to Guidewire Cloud

New Cloud Solution Allows Agility, Scale, and Innovation While Enhancing Security WATERLOO, Ontario & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$GWRE #GuidewireCloud—Definity Financial Corporation (“Definity”) (TSX: DFY) and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Definity has successfully transitioned the Economical digital broker offering, Vyne, and its digital direct platform, Sonnet, to the latest cloud-based technologies. As the first Canadian […]

Kelly Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Saint John’s Program for Real Change

Donation supports families seeking to end the cycle of poverty Kelly Foundation Logo Kelly Foundation Logo SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Kelly Foundation awarded $100,000 to Saint John’s Program for Real Change, an organization that operates the largest shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento region. The donation will […]

Morgan Shows Real World Value at Stanford University’s Science of Blockchain

At a conference that was largely focused on the theoretical uses for Blockchain, Morgan demonstrated real-world application and value. The audience of academics, venture capital investors and technology startups described Morgan as already redefining the mortgage and banking tech industry. Morgan Logo Morgan Logo SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Now in its […]

Liz Prior joins INSTANDA as Chief Financial Officer

Liz Prior – Chief Financial officer of INSTANDA INSTANDA, the no-code core insurance platform has announced the appointment of Liz Prior to its executive leadership team and the role of Chief Financial Officer. Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INSTANDA, the no-code core insurance platform has announced the appointment of Liz Prior to […]

ZayZoon Founder is Driving Across the US to Help Accelerate Financial Health in the Workplace

The “Payday — Are We There Yet!?” RV tour to connect with customers across 17 states, starting in California on September 7 and ending in New York 75 days later ZayZoon Wage Wagon ZayZoon Wage Wagon ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZayZoon, the Earned Wage Access provider for small and mid-sized businesses, […]

Flash News: OKX adjusts trading fees of USDC pairs in Spot and Margin and adjusts discount rates of ETH and position tiers of ETH contracts

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, has issued business updates for the week of September 7, 2022: OKX adjusts trading fees of USDC pairs in Spot and Margin In order to improve market liquidity and improve the overall user experience, OKX will adjust the trading fees of USDC […]

MGG Investment Group Automates Investor Statement Review with Canoe Intelligence

New product offering for GPs like MGG supports industry-wide operational efficiency, saves 98% of time spent reconciling investor statements, and delivers on Canoe’s mission to power alternative investment intelligence NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe Intelligence (“Canoe”), the financial technology company powering alternative investment intelligence, today announced a new client engagement with […]

Aware’s Award-Winning Fraud-Prevention Solution Knomi® to be On Hand at 2022 America Digital Conference

Leading global biometric authentication company to demonstrate highly scalable, user-friendly and fraud-resistant solution for banks and fintechs BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading authentication company applying proven and trusted adaptive authentication to solve everyday business challenges with biometrics, is bringing its award-winning mobile authentication platform, Knomi®, to […]

Vemanti Group and PVcomBank Launch Pilot Digital Lending Program to Drive Growth for SMEs

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vemanti Group, Inc. (“Vemanti” “Vemanti Group” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: VMNT) and Vietnam Public Joint-stock Commercial Bank (“PVcomBank” or the “Bank”) today announced a joint pilot digital lending program aimed at driving growth for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. The program includes a portfolio of nimble […]

Akulaku Establishes Partnership with Alipay+ To Make Cross-Border Shopping More Accessible for Consumers

Akulaku PayLater is the first BNPL wallet in Southeast Asia to partner with Alipay+ SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akulaku (“Akulaku” or “the Company”), a leading banking and digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, today announced the Akulaku PayLater partnership with Alipay+, which will allow Indonesian consumers to use its BNPL solution Akulaku PayLater at Alipay+’s global merchants. Alipay+, […]

Padma Ravichander Closes the First Round of Acquisition of Tecnotree Corporation Shares from Fitzroy Investments Limited

ESPOO, Finland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In pursuance to the release dated 3rd June 2022, Padma Ravichander, the CEO of Tecnotree Corporation (“Tecnotree”) and Fitzroy Investments Limited (“Fitzroy”) have today entered into a definitive agreement wherein Fitzroy will sell the first tranche of 7,500,000 shares of Tecnotree to Padma Ravichander for a purchase price of EUR 0.74 per share, […]

With 9.1% CAGR, Global Private Tutoring Market Size Worth USD 49.9 Billion Growth by 2028: Comprehensive Research Report by Facts & Factors

The key market players are listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are Arbor Bridge, BenchPrep, Ambow EDUCATION HOLDING LTD., Chegg, Inc., Mathnasium LLC, Tal Education Group, Tutor Doctor, Tutoring Club, Llc, Kumon Institute Of Education Co., Ltd., Sylvan Learning Llc., and others. SAN FRANCISCO, U.S., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

Gunderson Dettmer Expands Fintech Regulatory Support with New Partner Sangeetha M. Raghunathan

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Sangeetha M. Raghunathan has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Securities practice, where she will focus on regulatory and compliance support for companies in the fintech, web3 and modern finance sector. Prior to joining Gunderson […]

Usio Announces Unique Point-of-Sale Credit Solution for Businesses, Implemented Without Any Lending Risk for Usio

Studies show instant credit at point-of-sale and buy-now-pay-later is preferred by consumers over the use of credit cards SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Usio, Inc: (Nasdaq:USIO), a leading FinTech integrated payment solutions provider, today announced implementing its new Point-of-Sale Credit solution, enabling businesses to offer instant credit to their customers without absorbing any of the risks of consumer […]

New Study by Q2 Reveals Innovation Gap for Banks and Credit Unions

The report highlights financial institutions’ growing need for fintech partnerships to accelerate innovation and growth AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced the release of its new report on bank innovation and digital evolution. The study reveals that developing partnerships with fintech […]

Aquila broadens global fintech reach through acquisition of Cibar

TORONTO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aquila today announced the acquisition of Cibar Inc. (“Cibar”), best-in-class banking software solution for the international trade finance industry. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, USA, Cibar has been a pioneer and specialized provider of trade finance applications with modules extending across Imports/Exports, Standby Letter of […]

Popular Budgeting App EveryDollar, by Ramsey Solutions, Is Officially Available for Individual Purchase at Lower Price

Popular Budgeting App EveryDollar, by Ramsey Solutions, Is Officially Available for Individual Purchase at Lower Price The premium version of EveryDollar, Ramsey Solutions’ zero-based budgeting app with more than 3 million downloads, is now available for individual purchase for $79.99 per year or $12.99 per month. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The […]

Genesis Global Opens Software Development Center in Bengaluru

New office enhances global service offered by Genesis MIAMI & BENGALURU, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#financialservices—Genesis Global, the low-code application development platform purpose-built for financial markets organizations, today announced the opening of its new office in Bengaluru, the fintech capital of India and one of the largest fintech centers in the world. The new office is the latest […]

Live Oak Ventures Exits Payrailz Continuing Its Investment Momentum

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Ventures has exited its investment in Payrailz, LLC (Payrailz) a digital payments platform, recently acquired by Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Jack Henry). Live Oak anticipates an estimated pre-tax gain of approximately $28 million, subject to final adjustments. “This is the third investment by Live […]