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Wellington-Altus Partners with CapIntel to Put More Innovation in Advisors’ Hands

CapIntel’s partnership with Wellington-Altus reflects the wealth management industry’s growing adoption of technology platforms that support advisors in delivering better outcomes for clients. WINNIPEG, MANITOBA & TORONTO & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CapIntel, a leading financial technology company that improves day-to-day workflow efficiency and fund analysis for financial advisors announces a strategic relationship with Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus), […]

MDT Credit Unions Live with DeepTarget Integration into Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Platform

Altana FCU and LAFCU leverage DeepTarget’s sophisticated engagement and sales tools within their digital banking environment through MDT partnership FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced that the DeepTarget integration […]

Insurtech Pendella Adds PEO AdvanStaff HR As Partner

AdvanStaff HR – Life Insurance Landing Page AdvanStaff HR – Individual Life Insurance Landing Page FORT MYERS, Fla., May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pendella Technologies, a fast-growing technology company on a mission to take the bias out of life insurance, announced a partnership with AdvanStaff HR, a professional employer organization (PEO) currently serving 400 […]

ePayResources Names Jeff Foote President

ePayResources logoi ePayResources logoi DALLAS, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ePayResources™ has named Jeff Foote as incoming President effective June 1, 2022, to succeed Laura Steele as CEO upon her retirement in 2023.   Jeff is an accomplished strategic leader, team builder, and results-driven financial services executive with extensive banking, treasury, payments, and digital solutions expertise. […]

Gresham Worldwide, a BitNile Holdings Subsidiary, Booked New Orders Exceeding $8.6 Million in the First Quarter of 2022

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”), announces its global defense business, Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“Gresham Worldwide”), booked orders for new business exceeding $8.6 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, continuing momentum from the latter half of 2021. While new orders in […]

Wearable Technology Market Projected to Reach $265.4 billion by 2026

Chicago, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the “Wearable Technology Market by Product (Wristwear, Headwear, Footwear, Fashion & Jewelry, Bodywear), Type (Smart Textile, Non-Textile), Application (Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Enterprise & Industrial), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2026″, size is projected to grow from USD 116.2 billion in 2021 to USD 265.4 […]

Connect Financial Expands Team to Support Marketing and Product Developments

Connect Financial Welcomes Chantel Connect Financial Welcomes Chantel CALGARY, Alberta, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Connect Financial, an innovative cryptocurrency financial platform, announces today the expansion of their team and welcomes Chantel Meeley as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Chantel Meeley comes to the team with a wide […]

United States Loyalty Programs Technology Analysis Report 2022: Increased Personalization and Better Customer Experiences with Loyalty Programs and the Important Role that Payment Data Can Play

Dublin, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United States: How Payments Can Drive Better Loyalty and Rewards Programs” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides insight into the new technology driving increased personalization and better customer experiences with loyalty programs and the important role that payment data can play. Traditional loyalty […]

First Busey Corporation Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes Offering

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE) (the “Company”), the holding company for Busey Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the pricing of its public offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”). The price to the public for the Notes was 100% of the […]

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. trades shares under new stock tickers

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lesaka (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that it has commenced trading under its new name and tickers on both the NasdaqGS and Johannesburg Stock Exchange. As reported on May 6, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved the new name of Lesaka Technologies, Inc. On May 16, […]

Pemo Launches All-in-One Spend Management Platform for MENA SMEs Following $12 Million Seed Round

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pemo, the UAE-based fintech startup empowering businesses across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP), announced that it has launched its all-in-one spend management platform. Pemo offers fast, transparent, and simplified invoice payment and expense management solutions, as well as smart corporate cards, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in […]

NextAlt LLC Announces Soft Launch Showcasing High Caliber Fund Managers

NextAlt’s Features and Benefits NextAlt’s Features and Benefits NextAlt Platform Visibility NextAtl Platform Visibility HOUSTON, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextAlt, LLC (NextAlt) is pleased to announce its soft launch showcasing three high caliber fund managers (Managers). NextAlt’s platform is designed to fill the gap to provide accredited investors direct access to hard to […]

Q2 Accelerates Innovation and Speed of Delivery for MAX Credit Union

Within its first year of adoption, MAX Credit Union has ushered in a companywide digital-first culture with Q2 Innovation Studio, resulting in huge savings of time and money AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced its partnership with Alabama-based MAX Credit Union (“MAX”) […]

Mambu and Brim Financial Partner to Deliver Transformative Digital Banking, Embedded Finance Products Platform in Real-Time

Integrated platform provides powerful user experience, enables rapid speed to market with next-generation products MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Market-leading SaaS banking platform Mambu, and Brim Financial (Brim), one of the fastest growing fintech companies in North America, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a modern, more powerful digital banking, deposit, lending and cards platform across Canada and […]

Prove Joins Visa Ready for BNPL to Enable an Authenticated and Frictionless User Onboarding Experience

Prove’s Pre-Fill solution will enable lenders and merchants to implement faster and safer identity verification for BNPL payment options NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prove Identity, Inc. (“Prove”), the leader in digital identity, announced today it has joined the Visa Ready for BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) program. Prove will enable Visa’s BNPL clients to streamline account opening […]

Mixie Holoport Powers Industry Recognition for Frontera Customer

Mixie Holoport 3.0 Immersive Framework Underpins Frontera Client Named by The Close as One of “Six New Real Estate Tech Companies to Watch Out for in 2022” DALLAS, TEXAS, May 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 […]

Cantaloupe’s Seed™ Platform Helps Customers Like Continental Services Streamline their Operation and Position them for Future Acquisition Growth

Use of Seed Pro, Seed Office, and Seed Delivery Have Transformed Continental Services’ Entire Operation MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #autonomousretail—Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLP), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, is changing the way vending companies service their customers with Cantaloupe’s Seed™ platform. From vending and […]

Onfido’s Real Identity Platform Improves Performance by 12x with Fully Automated, End-to-End Identity Verification

NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AML—Onfido, the leading global digital identity verification and authentication provider, today announced the expansion of its Real Identity Platform, improving fraud accuracy by 54% and fully automated performance by 12x. The platform simplifies identity for everyone. Now customers can reduce the complexity of sourcing and managing multiple identity verification vendors to […]

 Prelim Provides Enhanced Capabilities For Financial Institutions Through Seamless Integration With Fintech Providers

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#automation–Recognizing the growing need for strong, streamlined connections to financial services for new customer and member onboarding, Prelim is leading the fintech space with another innovation. A fintech provider optimizing customer-driven banking experiences for financial institutions, Prelim announced the release of its platform’s new app store, which helps connect Prelim customers with leading […]

Paystand Launches First NetSuite Self-Driving AR Solution that Puts the Cash Cycle on Auto-Pilot for Faster, Simpler Payments

Paystand SuiteApp for NetSuite enables fast, efficient and profitable payments, delivering advanced features for accepting deposits for Quotes & Estimates, auto conversion of quotes to sales orders, instant Cash Sales for Sales Orders, and AutoPay Upon Fulfillment SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paystand, the leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments, and the maker of the fast growing and […]

Arturo and ICEYE Team Up to Bring Insurers Near Real-Time Flood and Property Damage Insights

The collaboration will combine SAR satellite imagery with property insights to enable insurers to respond to flood claims with greater efficiency and accuracy CHICAGO & HELSINKI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#aerialimagery–Arturo, the proptech company that delivers intelligent analytics from individual property to portfolio, and ICEYE, a world-leading SAR data provider and expert in natural catastrophe solutions, announced today a […]

iCapital® to Acquire SIMON Markets, a Leading Advisor Platform for Structured Investments, Annuities, and Risk-Managed Solutions

Combination creates a comprehensive global advisor marketplace for alternatives access, education, and servicing NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iCapital,1 the leading global fintech platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, and SIMON Markets,2 the award-winning3 fintech company offering a digital platform designed to help financial advisors understand and manage structured […]

EF Hutton Appoints Vince Curatola as Managing Director, Capital Markets Services

NEW YORK, NY, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, announced today Vince Curatola has joined the firm as Managing Director, Capital Markets Services. Vince will work across the platform helping to grow the business and develop capabilities for today and the future. He will leverage […]

Connect Financial Expands Team to Support Product and Business Developments

Christo Brown Joins Connect Financial Christo Brown Joins Connect Financial CALGARY, Alberta, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Connect Financial, an innovative cryptocurrency financial platform, announces today the expansion of its team and welcomes Christo Brown as its new Director of Product.  As a product director, Christo constantly manages outside forces from savvy competitors, technology […]

LiquidityBook Hires Jonathan Cross to Spearhead EMEA Business Operations

LONDON, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions, today announced the hire of Jonathan Cross as General Manager, EMEA. He will be based in the firm’s London office and report directly to CEO Kevin Samuel. Mr. Cross will manage all aspects of LiquidityBook’s EMEA business […]

AnnieMac Equips Loan Teams Nationwide with Powerful Mobile Mortgage Toolset from SimpleNexus

Independent lender says Nexus Engagement and Nexus Origination will support its productivity and recruitment goals LEHI, Utah, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), an nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) company and developer of the United States’ leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that AnnieMac Home Mortgage […]

North America POS Terminals Market revenue to reach $30bn by 2026, says Graphical Research

Major POS terminals market players in North America region AURES Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Ingenico Group, Verifone Systems, Inc., NCR Corporation, Micros Retail Systems, Inc., PAR Technology, Inc., and Square Inc. Pune, India, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per a recent industry report put forward by Graphical Research, the North America POS terminals […]

Tritium Announces Partnership with TNS to Provide Integrated Payment Solutions to Global Charge Point Operator Customers

Tritium Overhead Photo Overhead photo of Tritium’s PKM150 fast chargers for electric vehicles. The partnership is expected to supply Tritium with new payment terminal options to integrate with the company’s line of DC fast chargers. The payment terminals supplied by TNS will allow Tritium to expand the company’s payment solutions to 10 new countries and […]

UOB Kay Hian Goes Extramile

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Goldhorse, a Hong Kong fintech company specializing in financial products, today announced that it has been selected by UOB Kay Hian Hong Kong, a top brokerage firm in Asia with over a century of operating and continued excellency, to provide a series of customized tools and financial services for the expansion of its […]

M Science Launches Consumer Spending Trends Platform on Australia’s Largest Companies

Investors and Businesses can now access Data-Driven insights tailored specifically to the Australian Marketplace NEW YORK & SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–M Science, the pioneer in data-driven research and analytics, announced today the launch of its Australia Spending Trends Platform. This initiative marks an expansion of the firm’s increasing global presence. Derived from M Science’s leading-edge data, the […]

TELUS International reports voting results from its annual general meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TELUS International (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands, today announced the results from its annual general meeting of shareholders which took place on May 20, 2022. All director nominees were elected […]

Mastercard to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences in the month of June: On Wednesday, June 8, Craig Vosburg, chief product officer, will present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. The discussion will begin at 1:40 p.m. Eastern Time and last for approximately 30 minutes. […]

Airwallex to help HubSpot customers scale internationally through App Accelerator program

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global fintech platform Airwallex is excited to announce it has joined HubSpot’s App Accelerator program to bring high quality apps to international companies. The accelerator marks the first partnership between the two companies, which will enable HubSpot users to access Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure. Joining the accelerator enables Airwallex to significantly speed […]

Mercado Libre releases its third Transparency Report, reporting continued improvements in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy

In order to protect intellectual property rights, Mercado Libre deploys algorithms that learn from member´s notices and remove over 99% of infringing listings. The company’s third Transparency Report lists the main projects and outcomes of the measures rolled out to assure the security of digital services, data protection, and the fight against counterfeiting and piracy. […]

Procore and Shepherd Partner on Casualty Pro to Offer Underwriting Benefits for Top Procore Users

CARPINTERIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procore Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced a new partnership with Shepherd, a startup insurtech based in San Francisco, to begin offering an integrated insurance product that provides improved insurance terms and lower premiums to qualified Procore customers. “Procore’s platform, integrations, data and analytics enable […]

FinTech Firm Intelly to Unveil Blockchain-Based Property Investment Platform in July

‘Fractionalization’ of real estate – a key component of Intelly’s platform – represents a ‘paradigm shift’ in the world of property investment, CEO says GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intelly, a future-oriented company that combines property investment and blockchain technology, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated real-estate investment platform in July, company officials said this week. Once it […]

Synapse Launches Global Cash, a U.S.-based Account Solution for International Fintech Companies and Their Customers

Global Cash enables residents in over 35 countries to invest, hold, and spend U.S. dollars, accept payments from U.S. companies, and receive a U.S. bank-issued debit card SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bankingasaservice—Synapse, a global banking-as-a-service platform that increases access to best-in-class financial products, today announced the launch of Global Cash, a secure cash management account product, that […]

Clay Richards and Derek Young Join Truxton Board of Directors

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Trust Company announced that R. Claiborne (“Clay”) Richards, Jr. and Derek Young have been elected to its Board of Directors at its annual shareholder meeting. Mr. Richards served as CEO and Founder of naviHealth, Inc., from January 2012 to December 2021. naviHealth, which is focused on […]

Zeitworks Launches to Help Companies Analyze & Transform Their Business Processes

Out of Private Beta, Startup’s Platform Offers AI-Driven Insights into People, Processes & Productivity SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zeitworks, an AI-powered business process intelligence platform that provides enterprises with the data-driven insights and tools they need to continuously improve the health and productivity of their team and business process operations, today announces its launch out of private beta […]

SRM Releases Report on Buy Now, Pay Later Services and Why It Matters for Financial Institutions

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions, manufacturing, retail, and other industries across the U.S. and Europe, today released its most recent report, “Buy Now, Pay Later: What’s Old is New Again in Payment Choices.” Click to download Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has a far-reaching effect; Allied Market […]