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Carbon and Finance Platform Earthbanc Raises $1.5 Million Pre Seed Round

The funding will launch the Earthbanc protocol and web3 platform, enabling the onboarding of 150,000 farmers on the waitlist in South Asia and Africa Featured Image for Earthbanc Featured Image for Earthbanc SAN FRANCISCO, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earthbanc the leading carbon credit and finance platform headquartered in Stockholm with operations across 20 […]

Temenos Named a Leader in Digital Wealth Management Platforms by Independent Research Firm

Temenos positioned the furthest for its wealth management product strategy and strength of its offering GENEVA, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the cloud banking platform, has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP) for Q1 2022. Temenos received the highest scores in the strategy and current offering categories. The report […]

Feedzai’s Financial Crime Report: 233% Increase in Online Fraud Attack Rates

Global study reveals online fraud attacks grew at a faster pace than legitimate online transactions; 794% increase in fraud on digital entertainment transactions; Account Takeover (ATO) tops the list of top fraud scams of 2021. SAN MATEO, Calif. and LISBON, Portugal, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform for financial […]

Point of Sale Terminals Market revenue to cross USD 160 Bn by 2028: Global Market Insights Inc.

Major point of sale (POS) terminals market players include AURES Group, Bematech SA, Castles Technology, Co. Ltd, Diebold Nixdorf, Fujian Newland Payment Technology Co., Ltd., NCR Corporation, NEC Corporation, New POS Technology Limited, Panasonic Corporation, PAR Technology Corporation, PAX Technology, Posiflex Technology, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, and Touch Dynamic Inc. Selbyville, Delaware , […]

NatWest Group partners with Bottomline to reduce payment fraud

Stemming the rise of Authorised Push Payment fraud in the UK LONDON, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bottomline (NASDAQ:EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology that makes business payments simple, smart and secure, today announced the NatWest Group has adopted Bottomline’s Confirmation of Payee (CoP) solution to service their Agency Institutions in the fight […]

EdgeCo Holdings Finalizes Deal With Financeware to Purchase VMS Hub

The purchase of VMS Hub, an innovative workflow mutual fund processing software, further bolsters EdgeCo Holdings’ suite of technology-enabled solutions. PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EdgeCo Holdings LP (“EdgeCo”), a leading provider of best-in-class solutions for financial intermediaries and their clients, announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of NSCC trading workflow automation solution, VMS Hub, from […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WARSAW, N.Y., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), the parent company of Five Star Bank, SDN Insurance Agency, LLC (“SDN”), Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”) and HNP Capital, LLC (“HNP Capital”), will release results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, after the market closes on April 27, […]

Premier Web3 Communications Consultancy Wachsman Bridges NFTs and Culture with New Los Angeles Office

Wachsman’s Los Angeles presence will redefine entertainment, art, and sports as these industries embrace blockchain technologies LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wachsman, a leading global communications and strategy consultancy serving the blockchain, fintech, and Web3 industries, has announced the opening of Wachsman Los Angeles. From film to fashion to music to art, Los Angeles has long established itself […]

Introducing StepFest: Bringing Financial Literacy to Schools Nationwide

Step is empowering high school students across the U.S. to reach financial independence and giving away $125,000 plus a private concert with The Chainsmokers, including an appearance by Charli D’Amelio. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Step, the all-in-one financial solution for the next generation, today announced a national campaign to help close the financial literacy gap by […]

Advancial Donates Over $24,000 to Children’s Miracle Network

The donation was comprised of corporate funds as well as employees’ donations. Representatives from Advancial present a check for $24,106.56 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals From left to right, Brent Sheffield, President & CEO, Deborah Griesbach, CMO, and Hannah Paxton, Employee Development Analyst, from Advancial presented a check for $24,106.56 to Kendall Rowden, Children’s Medical […]

BlockFills Announces Integration with Sudrania Fund Services to Provide Fund Administration Services

Integration allows Sudrania Seamless Crypto clients to ease reporting and operational lift via BlockFills’ industry-leading API CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlockFills, a fast-growing global digital asset trading and financial technology company, today announced it has integrated with Sudrania Fund Services Corp. (“Sudrania”), the hyper-growth global leader in digital assets fund administration. The integration pairs two forces in the […]

Arturo Expands Offering with an Intelligent Portfolio-Level Risk Engine

Arturo aims to elevate insurers from property-level decision-making to better respond to the changing climate, resilience and vulnerability of the property ecosystem CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurance–Arturo, the proptech company that delivers intelligent analytics from individual property to portfolio, today announced a new portfolio-level risk engine designed to help property insurers segment, monitor, manage and respond to risk […]

Cantaloupe, Inc. to Showcase Next-Generation Technology Available for Autonomous Retailers at The NAMA Show 2022

Senior Leaders to Provide Insights into the Changing Landscape, Utilizing Next Generation Tools to Monetize Data and the Role of Innovation MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #artificialintelligence—Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP) (“Cantaloupe” or the “Company”), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, today announced the lineup of next-generation […]

Lime Financial Breaks Volume Record With Nearly 200 Million Shares Executed in a Single Day

Lime Direct’s low latency trading gateway processed 4.5 billion messages with no outages in a volatile first quarter NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lime Financial, a technology company and agency broker expanding competitive access to everyone who values quality execution, reported that its Lime Direct low latency trading gateway delivered a record-breaking performance in a volatile first quarter […]

DigiWallet Launches Innovative Mobile Financial Services in Belize with Telepin

Telepin’s cloud-based solution to power countrywide access to mobile financial services OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—Telepin Software, a global leader in mobile financial services software, today announced that it is powering the pioneering launch DigiWallet, a new, easy-to-use, secure and reliable mobile payment solution nationwide in Belize. With Telepin’s mobile money platform, DigiWallet provides countrywide access to […]

Kaleidoscope, a FinTech Company Driving Education-Based Philanthropy, Raises $10 Million Series A

Round Co-Led by 3×5 Partners and Rally Ventures MINNEAPOLIS, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleidoscope, a fintech platform driving education-based philanthropy, today announced that it has raised a $10M Series A round co-led by 3×5 Partners and Rally Ventures. The first fintech platform to connect sponsoring organizations, donors, and applicants, Kaleidoscope has facilitated over […]

CHIF Announces Planned Rebranding and Name Change to Championship International Fintech Inc. as Part of Esports Business Direction

London, UK, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Food and Beverage Company (OTC Pink: CHIF), an Esports and Blockchain Consortium Venture company, today announced that it plans to change its name to Championship International Fintech Inc. as part of an overall rebranding of the Company and its business units and entrance into the massive […]

Chain of Events Announces ‘Paris NFT Day’ and ‘Paris Blockchain Week Summit’ will Highlight Blockchain Week Paris

PARIS, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — Chain of Events, an innovative conference organizer hosting multiple high-level events across Europe and internationally, is pleased to announce consecutive conferences, Paris NFT Day and Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), to be held April 12-14 at the historic landmark Palais Brongniart in the heart of […]

Axonics® Launches Direct to Consumer Television Advertising Campaign

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, today announced the launch of its direct to consumer television advertising campaign. The Find Real Relief campaign is focused on women with any form of urinary incontinence, a large […]

Better Agency Acquires Insurance Proposal Software Company Neoteric Agent

PHOENIX, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Agency, an insurance software company, has recently acquired Neoteric Agent. Neoteric Agent is an insurance proposal tool that helps agents create custom video proposals. Neoteric Agent was created in 2017 and has helped insurance agents generate thousands of insurance proposals.  Better Agency is an agency-success platform designed to help […]

Labster Secures $47M in New Funding Tranche to Expand Global Opportunities for Virtual Science Laboratory Simulations

With new investors including Sofina Group, total investment hits $147 million COPENHAGEN & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Labster (www.labster.com), the world’s leading platform for virtual labs and interactive science, has raised $47 million in additional funding to support massive growth opportunities worldwide. This new capital infusion will enable Labster to further develop in Europe and the United States […]

United Ukraine Provides Direct Economic Lifeline to Families in Ukraine War Zones

IRVINE, Calif., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new nonprofit sustained over 500 families in Ukraine, donating over $40,000 in just the first few weeks of the Ukraine war by using an innovative wire transfer method and insider Ukraine knowledge unique to the founders of United Ukraine, Adam Romney and Nathan Smith. [PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EEPEU6BSXZR3J] […]

Juniper Research: Cross-Border eCommerce to Account for 38% of All eCommerce Transactions Globally by Value in 2023, Juniper Research Study Finds

Cross-border eCommerce to Exceed $2 Trillion for First Time in 2023 BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crossborderecommercegrowth–A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of cross-border eCommerce will exceed $2.1 trillion in 2023, from $1.9 trillion in 2022. This growth of over 13% in a single year reflects the increasing success of marketplaces which offer goods […]

Cathay Bank Offers Autobooks Digital Banking Solutions

Business clients can get paid quicker and more securely by streamlining the invoicing process LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cathay Bank announced that it has expanded its online business solutions to offer payment and invoicing services through Autobooks. Autobooks is an emerging leader in digital invoicing and payment acceptance and is a leading integrated-payments provider for small business […]

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida to Announce First Quarter Earnings Results April 28, 2022

INVESTORS MAY LISTEN TO LIVE WEBCAST STUART, Fla., April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF), a bank holding company whose operating entity is Seacoast Bank, today announced it will release first quarter 2022 results on April 28th, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of Seacoast’s […]

Best’s Review Explores the Evolving Risk Landscape

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The April issue of Best’s Review examines how risk managers are dealing with issues both familiar and new as the risk management environment continues to change: Risk managers discuss how they are working to find practical, creative and innovative solutions to reduce risk exposure in new working conditions in “Risk Managers Walk a […]

Discover, Chicago State University Partner to Offer Fully Funded Undergraduate Degree Program to Chicago Employees

Innovative Partnership Increases Access to Education, Accelerates Pathways into Careers CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover will expand its fully paid education benefit program to the city of Chicago through a partnership with Chicago State University (CSU). Both Discover employees living in Chicago who enroll at CSU and current CSU students who work full-time at Discover will be eligible […]

BitNile Holdings Issues March Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Report

BitNile Has More Than Doubled Its Miner Count and Now Has 4,754 S19j Pro Antminers LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”) today published an unaudited update on Bitcoin production and miner installation. The number of miners and production capacity metrics within this press release […]

Fraud and Security in Global Online Payments 2022 Report: Facial Recognition is Projected to Grow at About 16% CAGR from 2020 to 2025

Dublin, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Fraud and Security in Global Online Payments 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Mobile app became the most targeted device for online banking fraud commitments globally in Q2 2021As the use of mobile phones for online activities such as purchases, payments, or banking increased, fraudsters […]

Turkey Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Increase from $10.36 Billion in 2022 to Reach $17.22 Billion by 2026

Dublin, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Turkey 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 Turkey increased at a CAGR of 11.6% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

National Bank Holdings Corporation announces agreement to acquire Bank of Jackson Hole with operations in Jackson Hole and Boise

Strategic acquisition serves to accelerate growth in the fast-growing Rocky Mountain Region Pro Forma NBHC $8.8 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in total deposits Expansion in fast-growing and attractive Rocky Mountain region Positioned for growth with strong focus on commercial and business banking clients Addition of favorable Wyoming-domiciled trust business DENVER, April 01, […]

10×1000 Tech for Inclusion Enhances Fintech Learning Programs to Continue Bridging the Global Digital Skills Gap

Together with the strong support of 17 expert lecturers and 31 leading global organizations, tech investors and industry organizations, the platform saw over 1,000 learners completed the Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program in 2021 SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fintech training platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (“10×1000”) today released its results for 2021. With the vision to […]

Worldline announces the closing of its major strategic commercial acquiring alliance with ANZ Bank in Australia

Worldline announces the closing of its major strategic commercial acquiring alliance with ANZ Bank in Australia Paris La Défense, April 1st, 2022 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in the payments industry, today announces the completion of the acquisition of a controlling stake in the commercial acquiring business of ANZ and the creation of […]

Ozon Informs about Further Developments at Ozon Bank

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ozon Holdings PLC (NASDAQ and MOEX: “OZON”, thereafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, “Ozon” or the “Company”), a leading Russian e-commerce platform, announces that today its banking subsidiary, Limited Liability Company Ozon Bank (“Ozon Bank”), was removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (the “SDN List”) by the Office […]

Simmons First National Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

PINE BLUFF, Ark., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release first quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Management will conduct a live conference call to review this information beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April […]

Net1 Provides Connect Group Transaction Update – Closing Now Expected in April 2022

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that further conditions to the transaction for the acquisition of 100% of the shares and claims in the Connect Group in South Africa have been fulfilled. Recently Fulfilled Conditions to the […]

nCino Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Fiscal Year 2022 Total Revenues of $273.9M, up 34% year-over-year; Q4 Total Revenues of $75.0M, up 32% year-over-yearFiscal Year 2022 Subscription Revenues of $224.9M, up 38% year-over-year; Q4 Subscription Revenues of $62.8M, up 40% year-over-yearFiscal Year 2023 Total Revenue Guidance of $398M to $400M WILMINGTON, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: […]

Wells Fargo Expands Adoption of nCino to Transform Small Business Banking Experience

Financial services leader selects nCino to streamline origination, underwriting and portfolio management within its Small Business Banking Business WILMINGTON, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) will […]

AppTech Payments Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech”) (NASDAQ: APCX) a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, today announced results for its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2021. The financial statements and 10-K are available on sec.gov. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights 4Q21 revenues were $95,136, […]