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Goldfinch Partners and Baupost Announce Initial Closing of Acquisition of Western Union Business Solutions

Now known as Convera, the business had a record year of $170 billion in global payments volume & is poised for further growth under new ownership LONDON & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Goldfinch Partners LLC and The Baupost Group, LLC announced they reached a major milestone today with its initial closing in the acquisition of Western Union Business […]

FinovateEurope Returns to London with Showcase Event Featuring Cutting-Edge Fintech Solutions

NEW YORK, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire — Informa’s 2022 FinovateEurope Conference returns to the InterContinental O2 Hotel in London on March 22-23, 2022, for its first in-person, on-site event in two years. More than 1,000 senior attendees will learn from 70+ insightful keynote speakers, experience live product demos of innovative fintech solutions, […]

Independence American Insurance Company Deploys the FINEOS Platform to Further Digital Transformation, Speed to Market, and Foster Business Growth

PetPartners Group Pet Insurance moves to the FINEOS Enrollment Portal to support accelerated exponential growth in pet insurance employee benefit market ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitaltransformation—FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL) today announced that premier pet insurance underwriter, Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), will leverage the cloud native FINEOS Enrollment Portal for business critical functions supporting its industry-first PetPartners Group Pet […]

Bank of Botetourt Renews Contract With KlariVis

KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life ROANOKE, Va., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KlariVis, a fast-growing enterprise dashboard and analytics solution for the financial services industry, today announced that alpha client Bank of Botetourt has re-signed its contract with KlariVis for the next five years.  KlariVis compiles […]

Skyflow Announces World’s First Level 1 PCI-Compliant Data Vault

Skyflow Delivers Zero Trust Data Privacy Vaults via a Modern API, Ensuring Privacy, Security, and Compliance PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Skyflow today announced the general availability of its PCI Level 1 Data Privacy Vault, making its API-based solution the only one of its kind ready for high-volume credit card transactions. From day one, Skyflow has helped […]

Alviere Launches Automotive Embedded Finance Platform

AutoPayPlus, An Automated Loan Payment Service Provider, Will Be Alviere’s First Automotive Industry Client NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alviere, the leading global embedded finance technology platform enabling any brand to offer a complete array of financial products and services to customers, fans, and employees, today announced that AutoPayPlus, an industry-leading automated loan payment service, is the first […]

Healthee Launches Rebrand to Support Strategic Vision and Accelerated Growth

Healthee’s new name and logo reflect their bold, transparent, and innovative approach to removing healthcare barriers and making humans healthier NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healthee, an AI-powered platform that makes healthcare easy to navigate, unveiled their new name and logo, which reflect their mission to make humans healthier and their vision to create a world where people […]

Former Instacart Head of Product for Payments Joins Forage as Chief Operating Officer

Ofek Lavian Brings Deep Payments Expertise from Marketplaces such as Instacart and Uber to Help All Grocers Easily Accept SNAP Benefits Online Former Instacart Head of Product for Payments Joins Forage as Chief Operating Officer From left to right: Justin Intal, Co-founder and CEO, Ofek Lavian, COO, Victor Fimbres, Co-founder and CTO LOS ANGELES, March […]

Vodafone Launches New Economy of Things Platform – A World In Which Devices, Vehicles and Machines Can Buy and Sell For Us

Allows electric vehicles (EV) to transact directly with charging points, and many other devices to trade securely. Compatible with existing mobile wallets; worldwide partnership with Mastercard and Energy Web. NEWBURY, United Kingdom and ZUG, Switzerland, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vodafone today launched a new global platform that takes the world of connected devices […]

ICE Global Network Introduces Global Hardware Procurement and Managed Services Solution

Collaboration with Techary provides ICE Global Network customers with hardware procurement, management and additional support ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of its global procurement and managed services solution with Techary, a leading provider of global technology solutions. […]

MOCA Financial Partners With Vertifi to Offer Remote Deposit Capture Services

– Integrating Vertifi’s remote deposit capture into its payment platform represents a new level of convenience for MOCA’s financial institution and fintech clients and their customers – AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MOCA, a Digital-First Next-Generation Card-Based Payment Platform provider, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Vertifi®, an industry-leading digital payments developer, to provide Vertifi’s […]

Praxent Supports NEWITY in Delivering Affordable Loan Options and Comprehensive Business Services to Small Businesses

Praxent helps fintech revamp borrower dashboard and expand self-service options AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxent, a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies, today announced that it has partnered with NEWITY, a business service marketplace provider. Praxent is helping NEWITY transform from a loan purchaser and servicer to delivering a fully integrated technology platform that offers […]

Segmint Integrates with Constant Contact for Turnkey Email Delivery

The integration will bring industry-changing automation for financial institutions to execute seamless targeted customer engagements through email delivery. Cuyahoga Falls, OH, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Segmint, the global leader in transaction cleansing and analytics for financial institutions, announced a partnership with Constant Contact, a digital marketing platform trusted by millions of small businesses, […]

AnalytixInsight Announces Morningstar Research and Market Data for InvestoPro; GEMINA Platform Now Utilized by Two European Banks

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ALY.V #FinTech–AnalytixInsight (“AnalytixInsight”, or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ALY; OTCQB: ATIXF), a financial content and enterprise software solutions provider, announces that as part of the recently-launched Morningstar Global Market initiative, Morningstar’s wide-ranging financial research information and market data will now be available on InvestoPro, the digital online stock trading platform launched by MarketWall and Intesa […]

Counterpart Raises $30 Million to Expand its Small Business Management Liability Insurance Platform

 Introduces new API for brokers, while bolstering suite of insurance products and HR services LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Counterpart, the management liability insurtech, today announced raising $30 million in Series B growth financing led by Vy Capital, a global technology investment company that has backed leading companies such as Coalition and Reddit. Prior investors also participated in […]

NuMark Credit Union Selects Scienaptic’s Credit Decisioning Platform

Platform deployment aims to significantly improve ‘look-to-book’ and automated decisions NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced today that NuMark Credit Union has chosen its AI-based underwriting platform to provide enhanced and faster credit decisions to its members. NuMark Credit Union has a long history of treating its members like […]

Monticello Joins an International Group to Strengthen Its Offering

Agreement reached between Monticello and BIP, a consulting multinational in Italy NEW YORK, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monticello Consulting Group, a leader in the financial services sector and one of the best recognized consulting firms in the Capital Markets segment, announces an agreement reached with BIP, a multinational consulting company. The two consulting […]

GBT Developing a Proprietary Cryptographic Technology – Designed to Secure a Long-Range Radio Communication System

SAN DIEGO, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is developing a proprietary cryptographic technology to secure its long range radio system, which has been assigned an internal project code name of Infinia. The Infinia System design contemplates communication through ionospheric propagation environment with the goal of […]

Philippines Embedded Finance Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by 56.8% to Reach $1,080.1 Million in 2022 – Forecast to 2029

Dublin, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Philippines Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 50+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments – Q1 2022 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Market is expected to grow by 56.8% on annual basis to reach US$1,080.1 million in 2022. The […]

Payfare Announces the Next Phase of Growth and Upcoming Investor Day

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PAY #gigworkers—Payfare Inc. (“Payfare” or the “Company”) (TSX: PAY), a leading fintech powering instant payout and digital banking solutions for the gig workforce, today announced the next phase of its growth with the Paid Platform, an industry first payout solution for gig workforces of any size. Expected to launch in Q2 2022, the Paid […]

Insights on the Digital Payment Global Market to 2028 – Featuring ACI Worldwide, Adyen and Fiserv Among Others

Global Digital Payment Market Global Digital Payment Market Dublin, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Payment Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Component, Deployment, Organization Size, and Industry” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital payment market is expected to grow from US$ 89,045.67 million […]

BitNile Holdings Issues February 2022 Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Report

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 represent the S19j Pro Antminers at the Michigan data center. BitNile’s Bitcoin mining production is […]

Alibaba and JD.com Remain the Largest B2C E-Commerce Market Players in China for 2021

Dublin, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “China B2C E-Commerce Market 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. China accounts for more than half of global online retail and experiences ongoing growth of online and offline integration The whole of Asia-Pacific, including China, underwent significant changes in the payment industry after the COVID-19 […]

Paya Holdings Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

ATLANTA, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya Holdings,” “Paya” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated payment and commerce solutions, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. “Paya finished the year on a strong note driven by our integrated payments and […]

Global Blue Invests in Twig, a Disruptive New Start-up in the Fast-growing Payment Tech Ecosystem

Twig helps consumers convert their assets, including pre-owned fashion and electronics, into currency which they can spend at their chosen merchants The solution can be easily integrated into merchants’ e-commerce platforms and enables them to answer a growing demand for circular solutions from Gen Z consumers With sustainability becoming a growing concern across global industries, […]

FPIA Partners Join Boyden in New York

Arrival of top team in asset management creates competitive advantage for clients Boyden New York FPIA Partners joins Boyden in New York New York, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries, is delighted to welcome the team from FPIA […]

Ozon’s Comments on Impact of U.S., EU and Other Sanctions on Its Operations

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, informs that Ozon Holdings PLC is not subject to any sanctions at the moment. Ozon also notes that there are no regulatory restrictions on the ability of U.S. persons to […]

EMQ Enables Real-time Cross-border Payments to Pakistan

Strengthening the company’s presence in South Asia and its services to customers SINGAPORE & KARACHI, Pakistan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#London–Global payments network EMQ launches real-time payments to Pakistan in a drive to bolster its payment capabilities across South Asia, with more markets underway. This extends EMQ’s network infrastructure deeper into the domestic market, providing customers worldwide with real-time […]

iCapital® Expands Strategic Partnership With Bank of Singapore

Deal deepens iCapital’s relationship with one of the fastest growing Asian private banks and accelerates fintech firm’s growth across the APAC region NEW YORK & ZURICH & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#alternatives—iCapital,1 the leading global fintech platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, today announced that iCapital has acquired Bank […]

Advisor360° Launches Digital Onboarding for its Flagship Wealth Management Software

New Offerings Provide Firms with Greater Choice and Flexibility WESTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Advisor360–Financial advisors can open client accounts faster than before, in as few as 90 seconds, using Digital Onboarding that is now available with Advisor360°’s software. Advisor360°’s clients will roll out Digital Onboarding as a part of its Enterprise offering – one of three new […]

Root welcomes new board member

The insurtech announces the addition of Beth Birnbaum to its board of directors, further strengthening Root’s expertise in digital-first innovation COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance, announced today the appointment of Beth Birnbaum, former chief […]

Fifth Third Publishes Second Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today published its second Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report. The 2021 TCFD Report demonstrates the Company’s progress in implementing the TCFD’s recommendations and summarizes the Bank’s advancement in climate-related disclosures since its inaugural report in late 2019. “Publishing our 2021 TCFD Report is a reflection of our […]

Bankjoy Adds 16 Credit Unions to Its Seamless End-to-End Digital Service Ecosystem

In response to rapid demand, Bankjoy quickly becoming a driving force in the credit union movement DETROIT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital banking provider Bankjoy announced today that it has added 16 credit unions from across the nation to its seamless end-to-end digital service ecosystem, demonstrating a strong and growing demand for modern banking technology. Built by credit union […]

CryptoWorldCon the Largest Conference Focused on Blockchain, Crypto, NFT, Metaverse Will Be Happening in Miami

CryptoWorldCon Miami 2022 CryptoWorldCon Miami 2022 MIAMI, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With less than 30 days away CryptoWorldCon (CWC), the event of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, focused on cutting-edge schemes and trends in the blockchain market, will kick off Miami´s BitCoin Month on the 1 & 2 of April 2022, held at one […]

Latest Future Proof Festival Speaker Lineup Release Furthers Efforts Toward Equity in Financial Services

Future Proof’s Changing Faces of Wealth initiative amplifies the voices of underrepresented creators, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AnnieJeanBaptiste—Advisor Circle, a product and content studio for the financial services industry, continues its celebration of Future Proof Festival’s Changing Faces of Wealth initiative by unveiling its next set of dynamic speakers committed to leveling the playing […]

EECU Members Gain Enhanced Banking Tools with NCR Software

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When Fort Worth, Texas-based EECU sought to improve digital banking for its members, it partnered with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global enterprise technology provider. EECU selected NCR ATM as a Service to manage and modernize its ATM fleet, complementing its existing NCR Digital Banking solutions. NCR’s as a Service solution allows the credit […]

Intuit TurboTax Empowers Latino Taxpayers to Do Their Taxes “A Su Manera” Through Integrated Bilingual Efforts

TurboTax continues to empower bicultural Latinos to achieve their financial goals starting with their own taxes SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TurboTax, from Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, today announced its integrated campaign to connect with Latino taxpayers. With the objective to encourage, educate and celebrate this […]

Bethpage Federal Credit Union to Go Live With Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform

Initial tests show potential for 70-90% increase in automated decision-making and double-digit increases in credit approvals for card and auto portfolios NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Bethpage Federal Credit Union is planning to implement its AI-powered credit decisioning platform. This deployment will enable the credit union to […]

Global Smart Card DAS Industry Outlook to 2026 by Type, Interface, Functionality, Offering, Vertical and Region

Global Smart Card Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Market Global Smart Card Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Market Dublin, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Smart Card Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Market (2021-2026) by Type, Interface Type, Functionality Type, Offering Type, Vertical Type, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of COVID-19 with Ansoff Analysis” report […]

Pico Announces Appointment of Ann Neidenbach to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading provider of mission critical technology, software, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, today announced the appointment of Ann Neidenbach to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Neidenbach brings over three decades of experience as a technology executive at leading global […]