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Marstone Announces Marstone Maps™; New Product is a Turnkey Financial Health and Wellness Solution for Institutions to Offer End Clients

The digital-first platform connects end client goals to the best-suited strategies allowing institutions to deliver additional high value services to existing and new clients NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Marstone, Inc., a leading digital wealth technology firm, today announced its newest product, Marstone Maps™, a financial health and wellness platform for institutions that enables end clients to set, […]

Poland Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook 2022: Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend 2017-2026

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Poland 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 prepaid card market (value terms) in Poland increased at a CAGR of 10.0% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

Vietnam Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Opportunities Report 2022: Digital Wallets are Raising Funds to Introduce Super Apps

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Vietnam 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 prepaid card market (value terms) in Vietnam increased at a CAGR of 20.9% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

Colombia Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Opportunities Report 2022: Market to Surpass $5+ Billion by 2026, Growing at a CAGR of 10.5%

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Colombia 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 prepaid card market (value terms) in Colombia increased at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

Israel Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2022: Market to Reach $7.13 Billion by 2026 from $5.01 Billion in 2022, Growing at a CAGR of 9.2%

Dublin, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Israel 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 prepaid card market (value terms) in Israel increased at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

CTBC Investments Selects ICE FactSet Selected Financials and Data Industry Index for New ETF

ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that CTBC Investments Co., Ltd. (“CTBC Investments”) has selected the ICE FactSet® Selected Financials and Data Industry Index for its newly launched CTBC Selected Financials and Data Industry ETF. The ICE FactSet Selected Financials […]

Summit Financial Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Common Dividend 11 Percent to $0.20 Per Share

MOOREFIELD, W.Va., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ: SMMF) announces its Board of Directors today declared a third quarter 2022 dividend of $0.20 per share payable on September 30, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022, representing an 11 percent […]

RIAs Greenstone Wealth Management and CPR Financial and Insurance Services Tap Advisor-focused Fintech Vise to Offer Customized Portfolios

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vise, the technology-powered asset manager that allows financial advisors to build custom portfolios in minutes, announced that RIAs Greenstone Wealth Management and CPR Financial and Insurance Services are using the Vise platform. The news comes at a time when advisors are craving more tech and automation to drive efficiency in their businesses. According […]

MoviePass Selects Usio as Exclusive Prepaid Card Issuing Solution, Program Manager and Processor

Partnership Will Include a Branded MoviePass Debit Card for All Subscribers SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading FinTech integrated electronic payment solutions provider, today announced an exclusive partnership with MoviePass, whereby Usio’s innovative and proprietary prepaid card issuing platform will serve as both Program Manager and Processor for the forthcoming MoviePass Debit Card […]

Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union Selects Access Softek’s Digital Banking Platform to Strengthen and Expand its Digital Banking Experience

-Access Digital provides credit union with innovative digital banking, cryptocurrency offerings, and in-depth data analytics for stronger member experience- BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union (GNO) has chosen Access Softek’s Access Digital to provide comprehensive, omnichannel digital banking solutions to its members. GNO selected Access Digital to offer its members industry-leading products, a […]

OKX becomes first exchange to introduce spot-derivatives risk offset in Portfolio Margin mode

The new feature will allow professional traders to enjoy reduced margin requirements VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency app is pleased to introduce spot-derivatives risk offset in Portfolio Margin account mode. Previously, margin requirements on OKX were calculated based on perpetual swaps, futures and options positions within risk units. […]

ICE to Launch UK Carbon Allowance Options

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch options on UK Carbon Emission Allowances (UKA Options) on October 10, 2022, subject to regulatory approval. “The launch of UK Carbon Options follows the successful launch of the UK carbon market last […]

FIS to Modernize Real-Time Payments Infrastructure and Central Bank Digital Currencies for Countries Around the World

Key facts FIS is now offering a central infrastructure payment solution through RealNet™ Central, which enables countries to modernize or build their own real-time payments network. Additionally, FIS is launching a Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) Virtual Lab that will allow countries to experiment, pilot and accelerate live CBDC implementations. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With real-time payments […]

FRONTERA GROUP, INC. (FRTG) FILES 8-K; ENTERS INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

The Marketing Agreement entails the engagement of consultants to provide strategic guidance to Frontera Group DALLAS, TEXAS, Aug. 25, 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 they entered into a marketing agreement with Stephen Steen […]

NextPlay Technologies’ NextBank and Alphabit’s ABCC Cryptocurrency Exchange Complete Collaboration, Expanding NextBank Regionally and Towards Banking for the Digital Community

SUNRISE, FL, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP), a digital native ecosystem for finance, digital advertisers, and video gamers, announced today that NextBank International, Inc. (“NextBank”), the international banking unit of NextPlay’s fintech division, has structured and signed a Collaboration Agreement with Alphabit Consulting Pte. Ltd. (“Alphabit”), formally launching the process […]

Aite-Novarica Group Announces Winners of the 2022 Digital Wallet Impact Awards

Aite-Novarica Group, in partnership with MPC, recognizes innovative digital wallet providers leveraging best-in-class technology at an awards presentation during this year’s Mobile Payment Conference, MPC22. Boston, MA, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aite-Novarica Group has announced the winners of the 2022 Digital Wallet Impact Awards. The awards, which were presented yesterday during the Mobile […]

SimpleNexus to Power User-Friendly Mobile Homebuying Experience for Approved Mortgage

Locally owned Indiana lender will leverage SimpleNexus’ homeownership platform as a competitive advantage with tech-savvy consumers LEHI, Utah, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), an nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) company and developer of the leading U.S. homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Approved Mortgage has […]

GBT’s first 3D, Multiplanar Microchip Continuation Patent Granted

GBT’s first continuation patent strengthening the new multi-dimensional integrated circuit’s architecture and manufacturing concepts Patent Granted on August 9, 2022 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), first 3D, Multi-Planar IC design and manufacturing technology, continuation patent, was granted by the United States Patent and […]

Bitcoin Depot, a Leading Bitcoin ATM Operator, to Become a Publicly-Traded Company Via Business Combination With GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp.

Bitcoin Depot Kiosk Bitcoin Depot Kiosk – Bitcoin Depot’s Mission is to Bring Cryptocurrency to the Masses by Providing a Simple and Convenient Process to Convert Cash Into Cryptocurrency Through its Bitcoin ATMs and Mobile App – – Leading Bitcoin ATM Network in North America with Over 7,000 Kiosk Locations Across the US and Canada […]

Taulia Announces 250% Increase in Asia Pacific Enterprise Deals

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taulia, a leading provider of working capital management solutions and part of the SAP Group, today announces strong year-over-year growth in Asia Pacific. Since it announced expansion in the region one year ago, the number of deals won by Taulia has risen by more than 250%, including logos in the packaging, IT services […]

Spinwheel Launches Spinwheel CARES, a Comprehensive Student Debt Solution to Help Borrowers Take the Wheel of Student Debt

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spinwheel, the leading intelligent embedded debt platform, today announced Spinwheel CARES, its newest Student Debt API Solution to help financial services and apps prepare their customers for the end of the payment pause and take the wheel of their student debt. “The moratorium has brought relief for many, but we can’t wait idly […]

D.A. Davidson Advises Leading Sell-Side CRM Provider, Tier1 CRM, on Its Sale to SS&C Technologies

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it has served as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Wavecrest Growth Partners-led Tier1 CRM, a global leader in deal management and compliance solutions, on its sale to SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: SSNC) a multinational holding company that provides software and services to customers […]

Skyflow Deepens Collaboration with Visa to Make Network Tokenization the Secure Payments Standard

The addition of network tokenization bolsters Skyflow’s data privacy vault offering, which helps companies manage, access and govern sensitive PII, PHI and PCI-regulated data. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PII—Skyflow, the data privacy vault company, announced its expanded collaboration with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to tokenize cards directly with Visa and other major card […]

David Trotter Joins Identifee as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead the Next Stage of Company’s Growth

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identifee, the connected platform for financial services, today has announced that David Trotter, former Wells Fargo executive, has joined as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Trotter will continue the expansion of the company’s overall growth by leading the sales organization and defining the go-to-market strategy. […]

OKX to Offer Weekly Discounts on Blue-chip NFTs like MFers

The OKX NFT Marketplace offers fee-free trading VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, is set to offer blue-chip NFTs at discounted prices on the OKX NFT Marketplace. Users will be required to complete a series of tasks to qualify for discounts, with a new NFT project being featured […]

Digital Banking Platform Cogni Expands Executive Team To Integrate Web3 and Financial Services

Pioneer fintech appoints Crypto Expert to spearhead Web3 expansion and regulatory compliance NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cogni, the lifestyle-focused banking platform bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, has announced a new addition to its leadership team. Simon Grunfeld, a seasoned product innovator in the cryptocurrency and NFT industries, is joining Cogni as VP of Web3. In […]

Ledgebrook Chooses Socotra to Transform the Wholesale Broker Experience

The latest in Socotra’s growing roster of innovative customers, Ledgebrook has ambitious plans to modernize E&S lines of insurance AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socotra, the modern core platform provider for innovative insurers, today announced that Ledgebrook, an insurtech MGA focused on the excess and surplus (E&S) market, has chosen Socotra policy core platform to help provide wholesale […]

Q2 Innovation Studio Named Finovate Award Finalist for Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator

Award Recognizes Q2 for Driving Innovation for Banks and Credit Unions Through Partnership with Fintechs AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation, today announced it has been named a Finovate Award finalist for the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator category. This marks the third time Q2 has been named a finalist, including when […]

SMBC Group to Launch Jenius Bank™, a New Digital Consumer Banking Business in the U.S.

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (“SMFG”, President and Group CEO Jun Ohta, together with subsidiaries “SMBC Group”) announced today that it will strengthen its presence in the U.S. with a new digital consumer banking business. Jenius Bank™ will launch and operate as a new division of Manufacturers Bank, a California state-chartered bank that is […]

GIVECARD and HIGHNOTE Launch Prepaid Debit Card To Revolutionize Direct Giving in the U.S. Nonprofit World

Powered by Highnote’s card issuance and program management platform, GiveCard enables nonprofits and government agencies to set up direct cash transfer programs within a day Highnote and GiveCard Partnership Revolutionizing direct giving for nonprofits SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GiveCard, a nonprofit organization that uses financial technology to power direct giving to […]

BitNile and Fortium Announce that a Fortium Subsidiary, White River, Commences Drilling Project with a BitNile Subsidiary, Ault Energy

White River also secures two additional drilling rigs for its vertically integrated oil and gas operation with capabilities to perform in-house drilling projects to depths of up to 30,000 feet LAS VEGAS & FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #100_oil_wells—BitNile Holdings, Inc. (“BitNile”) (NYSE American: NILE) and Fortium Holdings Corp (“Fortium”) (OTC: FRTM), today announced that Fortium’s wholly-owned […]

DataStream Receives Interac Acquirer Membership in Canada, Expanding ATM Management and Access Solution Across North America

Passport Technology and Interac Passport Technology and Interac TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology Canada Ltd. (Passport), the fastest growing provider of payment technology to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce that DataStream™, Passport’s ATM Management and Access Solution, has been approved as a Connector Acquirer of the Interac® Cash […]

United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Markets Report 2022-2023 & 2027: Competitive Developments, Expansions, New Product Launches, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dublin, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market, By Vehicle Type, By Type, By Charging Mode, By Installed Location, By Connector Type, By Type of Charging, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. United Kingdom electric vehicle charging infrastructure market is […]

EeroQ Raises $7.25M in Funding Led by B Capital’s Ascent Fund to Build Scalable Quantum Computer With Ethical Focus

The Chicago-based startup is the only company designing quantum computers (QC) using electrons floating on helium (eHe). CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#hpc—EeroQ, a quantum computer (QC) chip design company, today announced its first round of institutional funding after five years of R&D, a $7.25M Seed Round led by multi-stage investment firm B Capital’s Ascent Fund, with participation from […]

With 46.50% CAGR, Neo and Challenger Bank Market Size Worth USD 279.77 Billion by 2028: Comprehensive Research Report by Facts & Factors

[202+ Pages Report] The size & share of the Global Neo and Challenger Bank Market is predicted to grow to around $279.77 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of roughly 46.50% during the forecast period 2022-2028. The key market players are listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are Atom Bank plc, […]

Total Expert Achieves Momentous Growth as Platform Helps Financial Institutions Navigate Challenging Market

The platform’s success underscores the need for personalized financial journeys in an uncertain housing market MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Total Expert, the only CRM and customer engagement platform purpose-built for modern financial institutions, is experiencing strong growth and industry recognition as economic uncertainty drives financial institutions to find ways to strengthen customer relationships. As the company doubles down […]

Seabury Securities Advises Malaysia Aviation Group in Acquisition of 20 A330neo Aircraft

Aircraft to Support Group’s Fleet Modernization Program NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Airbus–Seabury Securities LLC (Seabury”) announced today that the company’s Aviation team advised The Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG”), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, in the acquisition of 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Seabury served as MAG’s exclusive financial and fleet advisor for the fleet acquisition and financing. […]

Untether AI Unveils Its Second-Generation At-Memory Compute Architecture at HOT CHIPS 2022

speedAI architecture delivers 2 PetaFlops of performance at 30 TeraFlops/W of energy efficiency PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Untether AITM, the leader in at-memory computation for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, today announced at the HOT CHIPS 2022 conference its next-generation architecture for accelerating AI inference workloads called speedAI devices, with an internal codename “Boqueria.” At 30 TeraFlops […]

Red Oak Compliance Solutions Ranks on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List For the Fourth Consecutive Year

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 93% Percent, Red Oak Once Again Ranks Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Austin, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inc. has named Red Oak Compliance Solutions to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the fourth consecutive year. The […]

Arkansas Municipal League Selects Origami Risk Core Suite to Drive Efficiency in Workers’ Comp, Auto and Property Insurance

Shared Risk Pool Leveraging Origami’s Multi-Tenant SAAS P/C Insurance Suite To Streamline Policy Administration, Billing, Claims Management NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CoreSolutions–The Arkansas Municipal League (AML) has selected Origami Risk’s multi-tenant SAAS P/C platform for policy administration, billing and claims management for its workers’ compensation, commercial auto and property insurance programs. Origami’s platform offers AML […]