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Software Development Outsourcing Will Grow 70% by 2023, Commit Study Finds

New Research Reveals How Tech Start-Ups Are Handling Talent Shortages, Team Building and The Future of Work NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#futureofwork–Outsourcing for software development at start-ups is expected to increase by 70% between 2022 and 2023, according to new research from Commit, the leading global tech services company focused on custom software and IoT solutions. Furthermore, […]

Unison Expands With a New Office in Omaha, Nebraska

Growing fintech hires new VP of Operations to join President at second location SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unison, the leader in residential equity agreements, today announced the grand opening of a new office in Omaha, Nebraska. This new office expansion enables Unison to accelerate growth in sales, technology, financial services and customer experience. The pandemic has fundamentally […]

Unison Expands With a New Office in Omaha, Nebraska

Growing fintech hires new VP of Operations to join President at second location SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unison, the leader in residential equity agreements, today announced the grand opening of a new office in Omaha, Nebraska. This new office expansion enables Unison to accelerate growth in sales, technology, financial services and customer experience. The pandemic has fundamentally […]

Investortools Adds ICE Bonds’ Muni Market Data to the Investortools Dealer Network

Provides seamless access to ICE TMC municipal bond execution protocols Expands access to ICE’s municipal bond data and yield curves ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Bonds has expanded its connection with Investortools’ Perform, providing executable municipal market […]

Investortools Adds ICE Bonds’ Muni Market Data to the Investortools Dealer Network

Provides seamless access to ICE TMC municipal bond execution protocols Expands access to ICE’s municipal bond data and yield curves ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Bonds has expanded its connection with Investortools’ Perform, providing executable municipal market […]

Cantaloupe Announces Market Availability of New Seed Warehouse App

New Warehouse Management App Brings Next-Generation Functionality, Visibility and Ease of Use for Customers MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #autonomousretail—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 availability of the Seed Warehouse App. The app, which is […]

Cantaloupe Announces Market Availability of New Seed Warehouse App

New Warehouse Management App Brings Next-Generation Functionality, Visibility and Ease of Use for Customers MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #autonomousretail—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 availability of the Seed Warehouse App. The app, which is […]

XTM Advances Its U.S. Roll Out With Apple Pay and Google Pay

Easy Payment at Check Out Means Greater Point of Sale Spend Resulting in Increased Interchange Revenue MIAMI & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XTM, Inc. (“XTM” or the “Company”) (QB: XTMIF / CSE:PAID / FSE:7XT), a Miami and Toronto-based Fintech company in the neo-banking space, providing mobile banking and payment solutions around the world, is pleased to announce the […]

XTM Advances Its U.S. Roll Out With Apple Pay and Google Pay

Easy Payment at Check Out Means Greater Point of Sale Spend Resulting in Increased Interchange Revenue MIAMI & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XTM, Inc. (“XTM” or the “Company”) (QB: XTMIF / CSE:PAID / FSE:7XT), a Miami and Toronto-based Fintech company in the neo-banking space, providing mobile banking and payment solutions around the world, is pleased to announce the […]

Mastercard Drives Scale of Buy Now, Pay Later with Raft of New Partners

Notable brands help further expand Mastercard Installments BNPL program; gives consumers greater flexibility, transparency and payment choice wherever they shop PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard today announced a growing list of leading partners, including BNPL specialists and globally recognized brands, further expanding Mastercard Installments, the unique BNPL program that delivers greater choice at checkout, both in-store and […]

Mastercard Drives Scale of Buy Now, Pay Later with Raft of New Partners

Notable brands help further expand Mastercard Installments BNPL program; gives consumers greater flexibility, transparency and payment choice wherever they shop PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard today announced a growing list of leading partners, including BNPL specialists and globally recognized brands, further expanding Mastercard Installments, the unique BNPL program that delivers greater choice at checkout, both in-store and […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Launches ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates as a Benchmark for use in Financial Instruments

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) has launched ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates as a benchmark for use in financial instruments by licensees. ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates (“ICE Term SOFR”) are designed to measure expected (i.e. forward-looking) […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Launches ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates as a Benchmark for use in Financial Instruments

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) has launched ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates as a benchmark for use in financial instruments by licensees. ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates (“ICE Term SOFR”) are designed to measure expected (i.e. forward-looking) […]

Red River Bank Announces Locations of Planned Banking Centers in New Orleans, Louisiana

ALEXANDRIA, La., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bank recently secured two properties in the Greater New Orleans area to further its expansion into the New Orleans market. On March 14, 2022, Red River Bank signed an agreement to lease an existing branch location at 700 Baronne Street in New Orleans, which, pending […]

Red River Bank Announces Locations of Planned Banking Centers in New Orleans, Louisiana

ALEXANDRIA, La., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bank recently secured two properties in the Greater New Orleans area to further its expansion into the New Orleans market. On March 14, 2022, Red River Bank signed an agreement to lease an existing branch location at 700 Baronne Street in New Orleans, which, pending […]

Prizeout Announces Integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform

Prizeout’s integration brings benefits directly to the local communities of Q2’s banking partners. NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prizeout Corp. (Prizeout), an innovative ad-tech company that works within a wide variety of industries to turn withdrawals into a growth solution for eCommerce and retail businesses, has announced its integration with Q2’s Digital […]

Nuvei Partners with Ledger to Offer Direct Crypto On-Ramp for Millions of Users

Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), announces today that it has partnered with Ledger, the leading hardware wallet provider, to enable direct on-ramps for 125+ cryptocurrencies with all the leading fiat funding options via its Simplex by Nuvei solution. Through Ledger […]

Onuu Raises $6 Million Seed A to Serve the 166 Million Americans Lacking Financial Security

Onuu, backed by leading Hispanic VCs, develops first-of-its-kind, all-in-one banking and insurance solution and app to Americans of modest means AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Onuu, co-founded by Austin entrepreneurs Felix W. Ortiz III and Ryan Wuerch, today announced it had received $6 million in Seed A funding led by Latinx-led VC Leap Global Partners, with participation from […]

Onuu Raises $6 Million Seed A to Serve the 166 Million Americans Lacking Financial Security

Onuu, backed by leading Hispanic VCs, develops first-of-its-kind, all-in-one banking and insurance solution and app to Americans of modest means AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Onuu, co-founded by Austin entrepreneurs Felix W. Ortiz III and Ryan Wuerch, today announced it had received $6 million in Seed A funding led by Latinx-led VC Leap Global Partners, with participation from […]

FinTech Platform YouHodler Lists Five New Metaverse Tokens For Staking, Lending, and Trading

Lausanne, Switzerland, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YouHodler, a FinTech platform focused on crypto-backed lending, stablecoin loans, crypto exchange, crypto savings accounts, and crypto trading announced the listing of several new Metaverse tokens on the platform. For all clients on YouHodler, Decentraland (MANA), The SandBox (SAND), Axie Infinity (AXS), Illuvium (ILV) and Gala (GALA) […]

FinTech Platform YouHodler Lists Five New Metaverse Tokens For Staking, Lending, and Trading

Lausanne, Switzerland, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YouHodler, a FinTech platform focused on crypto-backed lending, stablecoin loans, crypto exchange, crypto savings accounts, and crypto trading announced the listing of several new Metaverse tokens on the platform. For all clients on YouHodler, Decentraland (MANA), The SandBox (SAND), Axie Infinity (AXS), Illuvium (ILV) and Gala (GALA) […]

nCino’s Commercial Pricing and Profitability Adds Value to Huntingdon Valley Bank

Community bank invests in AI-powered technology to become more client focused, automated and agile WILMINGTON, N.C., March 16, 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 Huntingdon Valley Bank (HVB) is live on nCino’s Commercial Pricing and Profitability […]

nCino’s Commercial Pricing and Profitability Adds Value to Huntingdon Valley Bank

Community bank invests in AI-powered technology to become more client focused, automated and agile WILMINGTON, N.C., March 16, 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 Huntingdon Valley Bank (HVB) is live on nCino’s Commercial Pricing and Profitability […]

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Completes Purchase of Merchant Acquiring Business of Piraeus Bank in Greece

LEAWOOD, Kan., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today the completion of the purchase of the Piraeus Bank Merchant Acquiring (PBMA) business of Piraeus Bank (Bank) in Greece. Originally announced on March 16, 2021, Euronet’s completed purchase of PBMA’s acquiring […]

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Completes Purchase of Merchant Acquiring Business of Piraeus Bank in Greece

LEAWOOD, Kan., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today the completion of the purchase of the Piraeus Bank Merchant Acquiring (PBMA) business of Piraeus Bank (Bank) in Greece. Originally announced on March 16, 2021, Euronet’s completed purchase of PBMA’s acquiring […]

ICE Mortgage Technology Updates Website to Display Real-Time Mortgage Data

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICE Mortgage TechnologyTM, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that its website home page has been updated with access to real-time mortgage data with Insights™ by ICE Mortgage Technology. These interactive tools present data including 30-year note rates, closed loan […]

Dinosaur Group Forms External Independent Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory Board

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DinosaurFinancialGroup–Dinosaur Group Holdings LLC (“Dinosaur”), parent company of U.S.-based FINRA-regulated institutional brokerage firm Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC and UK-based FCA-regulated international investment banking firm Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited, announced the formation of its external independent Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory Board (the “FCC ADVISORY BOARD”) composed of international FCC experts. Recognizing risks to financial […]

Flushing Financial Corporation To Host First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call

UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on April 26, 2022. John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Susan K. Cullen, […]

Planck Launches Prospect Intelligence Platform to Lower Customer Acquisition Costs for Commercial Insurers

Product delivers customized insights to carriers about high-potential policyholders NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Planck, the powerful AI platform transforming the commercial insurance industry, is unveiling a new product to help insurers identify high-potential prospects and markets that match their risk appetite. By using Planck’s Prospect Intelligence platform, carriers can reduce […]

Commercial Real Estate Fintech Start-Up Emerges from Stealth, Empowers Commercial Mortgage Brokers to Originate Over $2 Billion In Loan Requests

After a successful $1.1 million pre-seed raise, including Ascend.vc and notable founders from DocuSign and LegalZoom, LOANtuitive announces a marketplace to empower – rather than remove commercial mortgage brokers from transactions. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Broker–LOANtuitive, a Seattle-based B2B commercial real estate debt marketplace that supercharges commercial mortgage brokers to match loan requests with lenders, announced today that […]

Cyara Achieves 35% YoY Growth, Expands Partnership Network Following $350 Million Private Equity Investment

Cyara Announces New Strategic Partnerships, Executive Hires, and Industry Award Recognition REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cyara, provider of the award-winning Automated Customer Experience (CX) Assurance Platform, today announced that it closed the first half of its 2022 fiscal year with 35% growth in product bookings, a 93% customer retention rate and 10 billion+ seconds of synthetic […]

Mirador, LLC Launches “Gateway” – a New, Next-Generation Digital Portal Built to Serve Both Wealth Management Advisors and Their Clients

Cutting-Edge Platform Already Shortlisted for Industry Award DARIEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech–Mirador’s new technology solution, called Gateway, allows advisors and clients to digitally collaborate and build lasting relationships. With a personalized dashboard and standard-setting features, Gateway extends the digital environment using a network of 7,000+ pre-built integrations to create a seamless and secured user experience. As a […]

Majesco Wins 2022 XCelent Award for Breadth of Functionality in Celent’s “Policy Administration Systems: North American Group/Voluntary Life Insurance Edition”

MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced that it won an XCelent Award for Breadth of Functionality by Celent in their “Policy Administration Systems: North American Group/Voluntary Life Insurance Edition.” The report, which profiled 19 PAS solutions, “uses Celent’s ABC vendor view, a standard representation […]

LendKey Selects Unqork as its No-Code Platform Provider

Partnership to Accelerate LendKey’s Lending Solutions Technology and Provide Increased Value for Affiliate Partners and Customers NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LendKey, a leader in managing digital lending networks for credit unions and banks, today announced a partnership with Unqork, the leading no-code enterprise application platform. The new partnership positions LendKey to accelerate its direct and indirect lending […]

LOGICLY Announces No-Cost Subscription Tier for Financial Advisors

New tier gives financial advisor community access to institutional-caliber investment data, research, and analytics tools. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LOGICLY, a U.S. fintech company and leading provider of analytics and portfolio tools to the wealth management industry, today announced the rollout of a subscription tier available at no charge. This new tier, BASE, gives the financial advice […]

Report: Payment Fraud Attacks Against Fintech Companies Soar by 70% in 2021

Sift’s Q1 Digital Trust & Safety Index reveals rising fraud across fintech, company releases Trust Intelligence Center for Trust and Safety Professionals Fintech Industry Hit Hardest by Payment Fraud The fintech providers that saw an uptick in payment fraud from 2020-2021. The rising risk of payment fraud Payment fraud rates from 2020-2021. SAN FRANCISCO, March […]

Praxent Supports Endex in Launching Social Investment Platform

Praxent develops prototype to help investtech startup raise capital and accelerate launch AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxent, a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies, today announced that it has supported Endex by accelerating the product development and path to fulfillment for the Gen Z-founded startup. Endex is a social investment platform that facilitates the convenient […]

Progressive Leasing’s Flexible Lease-to-Own Options Available to Thousands of Nationwide Marketing Group Members

Independent retailers in Nationwide Marketing Group’s network offered member-only access to the LTO leader’s e-commerce, app-based, and in-store fintech products SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store lease-to-own solutions, announces a partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group, North America’s leading buying, marketing and operational support organization for independent retailers in […]

Green Dot and Plaid Partner to Give Customers Seamless Access to Their Money Through Secure Open Finance Solutions

Integration ensures GO2bank customers can connect with more than 6,000 apps powered by Plaid so they can lead healthier financial lives AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$GDOT #banking—Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) today announced it is partnering with Plaid, the data network powering the digital financial ecosystem, to bring secure open finance solutions to GO2bank customers. Launched in […]

MPOWER Financing Partners With the North American Association of Indian Students to Support Dependent Visa Students

Grant program will offer support for education and professional development WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to promising international students, has partnered with the North American Association of Indian Students (NAAIS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to provide grants supporting dependent visa students in their efforts to pursue higher […]