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MarketVector Indexes Announces Quarterly and Semi-Annual Index Review Results for Q2 2022

FRANKFURT, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MarketVector Indexes GmbH announced the results of the quarterly and semi-annual MVIS® Index review. The following table shows a summary of the review results for selected indexes, which are licensed to underlie financial products. All review results and more details can be found on www.mvis-indices.com. The following changes will be implemented for some […]

AM Best to Join Panel Discussion on Product Innovation at Retiretech Forum

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best will participate in a panel discussion at the inaugural Retiretech Forum, scheduled for June 22, 2022, and hosted by Nassau Re/Imagine in Hartford, CT. Bruno Caron, associate director, AM Best, will join the session, titled, “How Will Key Product Categories Evolve over the Next Five Years?” which will focus on retirement […]

Bermuda Launches First Digital Asset Industry Association of Fully Licensed and Regulated Companies at Consensus 2022

“NEXT” reflects Bermuda’s momentum in attracting institutional-grade digital asset companies seeking a credible regulatory jurisdiction to operate globally HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NEXTBermuda–Bermuda’s Premier, the Honorable David Burt, JP, MP, announced during his keynote address yesterday at Consensus, that 14 leading digital asset companies licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have created the first-of-its-kind collective industry […]

The City of Clearwater Launches New Online Payment System with InvoiceCloud

New portal will give customers enhanced, easy-to-use options to securely pay bills electronically CLEARWATER, Fla. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The city of Clearwater has chosen InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT) solution for online bill payment services, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for Clearwater customers. The new online payment portal launched May 31. With […]

UniFi Group to Acquire Controlling Stake in National Flood Services LLC

UniFi will build upon National Flood Services’ cutting-edge technology platform to accelerate NFS’ ability to support the needs of agencies and consumers. CHICAGO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PEAK6 InsurTech, an insurance operations subsidiary of PEAK6 Investments, announced today that UniFi Group has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in National Flood Services (NFS). PEAK6 will […]

Global Buy Now Pay Later Market Report 2022

Dublin, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Buy Now Pay Later Market 2022-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The publisher has been monitoring the buy now pay later market and it is poised to grow by $ 41.83 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 29.36% The market is driven […]

MRHB continues to Lead with World’s First Halal DeFi Solutions for Passive Crypto Income, Commodity Exchange & Staking

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates., June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethics-focused decentralized finance platform MRHB.Network has announced three world first product/feature launches together with dozens of new enhancements to be added to their halal DeFi platform in the next six months. This announcement comes along with over a dozen more developments to be added from […]

Simplify Announces Two ETF Closures

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Simplify Exchange Traded Funds (the “Trust”) has determined that it is in the best interests of shareholders to liquidate the VFIN (Simplify Volt Fintech Disruption ETF) & VPOP (Simplify Volt Pop Culture Disruption ETF) ETFs (the “Funds”), a series of the Trust, following a recommendation by […]

Cindy Hill-Finnie Promoted to First Fed Board Chair

Cindy Hill-Finnie Promoted to First Fed Board Chair Cindy Hill-Finnie (Chair) and Jennifer Zaccardo (Vice Chair) PORT ANGELES, Wash., June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) (“Company”), today announced that Cindy Hill-Finnie has been promoted from Vice Chair to Board Chair. Hill-Finnie is the first woman […]

Citi Global Wealth Investments Issues Mid-Year Outlook 2022: Investing in the Afterglow of a Boom

After a tough start to 2022, Citi explores what may lie ahead for investors, highlighting quality and resilience in portfolios NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citi Global Wealth Investments today released its Mid-Year Outlook 2022 report: Investing in the afterglow of a boom. This biannual report sets out Citi’s outlook on rapid developments in the global economy, markets […]

Lovarra Changes Name and Ticker Symbol to GoLogiq, Inc. and GOLQ Effective Friday, June 10

NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lovarra (OTC: LOVA) (the “Company”), rebranded as GoLogiq, Inc., a global provider of mobile fintech solutions for digital transformation and consumer data analytics in Southeast Asia, today announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has approved its application to change its name to “GoLogiq, Inc.” and […]

100+ Tokens Go Live on Bancor 3, the HODL & Earn Solution for DeFi’s Next Chapter

Bancor’s single-sided, protected liquidity solution is attracting a growing number of risk-averse DeFi users ZUG, Switzerland, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the soft launch of Bancor 3 in mid-May, 100+ tokens are going live on the decentralized trading and liquidity protocol, including AAVE, AXS, BAT, ENJ, MATIC, SNX, USDC, USDT, wNXM, WOO and […]

“Regenera America”, Mercado Libre’s program that supports biome regeneration and conservation projects in Latin America, will reach U$18 million in 2022

For the second consecutive year, Regenera America will help address climate change by protecting emblematic natural biomes in Latin America, a region that is home to 40% of the world’s biodiversity. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aware of the environmental impact and the responsibility to create concrete actions to mitigate it, Mercado […]

Western Union Integrates Mambu Into Its New Digital Bank Platform in Europe

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CloudBanking—Mambu, the cloud banking platform, has teamed up with Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, to integrate its solution into the latter’s next generation real time multi-currency digital wallet and digital banking platform in Europe. Mambu will enable Western Union to extend the relationship with its customers, and […]

Rectangle Health’s Care Now, Pay Later Patient Finance Offering Launches With Partner, Healthcare Finance Direct

VALHALLA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rectangle Health, a leading provider of healthcare financial technology and patient engagement solutions, has partnered with Healthcare Finance Direct (HFD) to launch their Care Now, Pay Later℠ patient finance offering. Through direct integration with HFD, providers can work effectively with patients who would prefer to pay their balance over time instead of at […]

DeepTarget’s DXP and 3D StoryTeller™ Recognized As Highly Commended “Tech of the Future”

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DeepTarget Inc., a Fintech company that simplifies digital marketing for banks and credit unions while utilizing data insights and AI to deliver personalized offers and messages across digital channels, today announced that its patented Digital Experience Platform (DXP) and 3D StoryTeller™ received a Highly Commended recognition for the “Tech of the Future” category […]

Klar Announces USD $90M Funding Round to Continue Reinventing Personal Digital Finance in Mexico

MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Klar, a leading digital financial services platform providing a transparent, free, and secure alternative to legacy banking services in Mexico, today announced a USD $90M funding round led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm. Prosus Ventures, Quona, Mouro, IFC, Acrew, WTI, and Endeavor Catalyst also participated in the round. Klar […]

S3 AIR Summit 6.0 Announces 2022 Agenda, Headlined by Fintech and Investment Management Executives

AlphaTech conference to be held on June 13 at the New York Stock Exchange NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–S3 Partners, a leading technology and financial data analytics company, today announced the agenda for S3 AIR Summit 6.0, the investment management industry’s only conference focused solely on AlphaTech. S3 AIR Summit will convene over 200 senior capital markets […]

Business Warrior Acquires FinTech SaaS Company, Alchemy Technologies

Acquisition bolsters the Company’s FinTech offerings and broadens reach to a worldwide level PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$BZWR #SEO—Business Warrior Corp. (OTC: BZWR), the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces the acquisition of Alchemy Technologies, a global FinTech software as a service (SaaS) company. The acquisition strengthens Business Warrior’s core marketing and […]

NICE Actimize Named Category Winner for Suitability in WealthTechAsia Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

NICE Actimize emerged as the 2022 Suitability Winner through the successful implementation of its holistic surveillance solutions offerings HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NICE—NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, was named the winner in the Suitability (Pan Asia) category by WealthTechAsia Awards for the second consecutive year. Sponsored by WealthBriefing, a publication of Clearview Financial Media and […]

Pontera and RFG Advisory Announce Partnership to Help Advisors Manage Clients’ Retirement Assets

RIA firm RFG Advisory partners with Pontera to securely and compliantly manage clients’ held away accounts, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and more. NEW YORK & VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k–Financial technology company Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, today announced a partnership with RFG Advisory, a hybrid Registered Investment Advisory firm, to enable their independent financial advisors to […]

Total Economic Impact Study Reveals Flywire’s Healthcare Clients Can Achieve 269% ROI

According to ROI study, Flywire can accelerate revenue and improve patient satisfaction for hospitals and health systems in the U.S. BOSTON, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today revealed the return on investment (ROI) of Flywire for hospitals and health systems would be […]

Biller Genie Announces Integrated Partnership with Maverick Payments

New Partnership Expands Integrated Payment Platforms LOS ANGELES, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biller Genie is now integrated into the Maverick Payments gateway, enabling Maverick’s thousands of merchants to use Biller Genie’s robust cloud-based accounts receivable tools for both Credit Card and ACH (eCheck) Processing. The partnership expands the list of payment gateway options […]

EagleBank Provides $48MM in Acquisition Financing to Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission

Funding will finance three multifamily properties located in Bethesda, MD BETHESDA, Md., June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced it provided $48,450,000 in acquisition financing to Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (“HOC”) for three multifamily properties located in the Woodmont Triangle area […]

Euronet Worldwide, Inc Announces FreedomPay as a Strategic Partner to Bring Next Level Digital Services to Card Paying Clients

FreedomPay and Euronet Worldwide, Inc will evolve payment technology performance and ease-of-use for merchants and their customers. LONDON, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Merchant Services, part of the EFT business segment of leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider Euronet Worldwide, Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with FreedomPay, the Next Level […]

Flushing Financial Corporation to Present Virtually and Host Investor Meetings at the 12th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 22-23, 2022

UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Susan K. Cullen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will participate in the virtual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on […]

Red River Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting for Lafayette, Louisiana, Banking Center

Red River Bank’s Lafayette, Louisiana, Banking Center Red River Bank celebrates the grand opening of its Pinhook Road banking center in Lafayette, Louisiana. ALEXANDRIA, La., June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first full-service banking center in the Acadiana market on June 7, 2022. Located at 1911 […]

Mobile Gaming Is Reimagined With the Release of the Razer Kishi V2

Incorporating console-quality controls, an extendable bridge for universal compatibility, an integrated subscription-free Razer Nexus app, and more, ​the Razer Kishi V2 improves on the award-winning mobile gaming controller. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of Razer Kishi V2 for Android, with an iPhone release confirmed for later […]

AmTrust Scores a Win-Win With Small Businesses, Ensuring Quality Care for Injured Employees

Partnership with CLARA Analytics Matches Injured Employees with High-Quality Health Care Providers NEW YORK & SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—AmTrust Financial Services (AmTrust), a major global specialty property and casualty insurer and third largest workers’ compensation carrier in the nation, and CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for commercial insurance claims […]

KLDiscovery Launches Regulatory Technology Offering with Compliance-Focused Nebula Intelligent Archive Powered by Shield

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KLDiscovery Inc. (“KLDiscovery” or “KLD”), a leading global provider of electronic discovery, information governance and data recovery technology solutions, today announced the release of Nebula Intelligent Archive, made possible through a new partnership with Shield, the world’s leading workplace intelligence platform for compliance teams that is disrupting existing legacy vendors with its award […]

Masa Finance Partners with African Fintech Pngme to Provide DeFi Services to Emerging Markets

The first partnership to increase data coverage for DeFi lenders in Nigeria and Kenya SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silicon Valley DeFi protocol Masa Finance announced today it is partnering with African financial data company Pngme to drive the adoption of DeFi credit services in the region. The partnership will give DeFi lenders across Nigeria and Kenya with […]

BlockFills to List CME Group Cryptocurrency Derivatives Products

New Offering will Provide Professionals and Institutions Greater Margin Efficiencies with Physical Crypto CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlockFills, a global digital asset financial services, technology and trading firm, today announced it will list cryptocurrency derivatives products from CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives exchange, on its trading ecosystems. The new offering will solve a crucial market access problem […]

SecZetta Featured in Aite-Novarica Group Inaugural Risk Insights and Advisory Fintech Spotlight

FALL RIVER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SecZetta, the leading provider of third-party identity risk solutions, is pleased to share it is featured in a new financial services technology spotlight report by the Aite-Novarica Group, an advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, markets, and operations to banks, payments providers, insurers, and securities firms. The first of a […]

Decred-Next Forking Has Been Completed to Provide Community with A More Balanced and Decentralized system

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$DCR #DecredNext–Decred-Next (DCRN) officially announced today that they have successfully completed the hard fork. For the next step, they plan to achieve EVM, sharding, OmniLayer, and other functions to create a unique, prosperous, and robust DCRN ecosystem. The voting on whether DCR should go through a fork, initiated by a senior DCR community […]

Kyriba Named One of the World’s Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies of 2022

Global Finance Magazine Recognizes Cloud-based Finance and IT Solutions Leader for Reimagining and Designing Finance Tools for Corporate Treasury Teams, Financial Institutions SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyriba, a global leader of cloud-based finance and IT solutions, has been recognized by Global Finance Magazine as one of the five most innovative global financial technology companies of 2022. The […]

Praxent Supports Resolved Risk in Automating Verification of Additional Insured Coverage

Praxent creates prototype and website, helping insurtech move forward into development and secure interest from carriers AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxent, a fintech UX design and engineering partner to financial companies, today announced that it has supported Resolved Risk by developing a clickable prototype and website, strongly positioning them for next steps including marketing, validation and full […]

Fiserv Adds More Digital Payout Choice for Businesses Using Carat

Businesses can now offer customers option of receiving digital checks BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has expanded the diverse portfolio of payout options available to businesses using its Carat operating system to include digital checks. Enabled in collaboration with Checkbook, Inc., an all-in-one […]

Biz2X Announces Growth of 700% in 18 Months, Launches New Tagline and Website

Online business finance platform for lenders upgrades its website design and communications NEW YORK, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With 700% revenue growth in the last 18 months, Biz2X, the leading digital business lending platform for financial institutions globally, is upgrading its message for lenders serving the small business sector: use purpose-built digital technology […]

Despegar Completes Acquisition of 100% of Brazilian Online Travel Agency Viajanet

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP) (“Despegar”), the leading online travel company in Latin America, today announced that it has completed the previously announced (May 6, 2022 – link) acquisition of 100% of TVLX Viagens e Turismo S.A (“Viajanet”), one of Brazil’s leading online travel agencies, for a total consideration of approximately US$15.5 million, […]

Breeze Partners With Principal Financial Group® to Expand Its Online Disability Insurance Platform

Breeze API provides distributors the ability to offer Principal® individual disability insurance digitally. Breeze Partners With Principal Breeze Partners With Principal OMAHA, Neb., June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breeze, the Omaha-based insurtech company that’s simplifying how disability and critical illness insurance are distributed, announced today the addition of the individual disability insurance product from Principal […]