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Global Rewards Taps Galileo Financial Technologies to Scale B2B Payments

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Galileo Financial Technologies, the leading global financial technology company owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), today announced that business-to-business payments innovator Global Rewards is using Galileo’s cloud-based technology platform and powerful APIs to usher in a new era of growth for the company. Global Rewards, which is on […]

Flywire Partners with Ascensus to Digitize 529 College Savings Plan Payments

Partnership streamlines and digitizes tuition payments from 529 college savings plans in the U.S. BOSTON and DRESHER, Pa., Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, and Ascensus, ​​whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for education, retirement, and healthcare, announced a partnership to […]

Customers Bank Launches Financial Institutions Banking Group

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI–Customers Bank, a digital and fintech-forward top 100 bank in the nation with nearly $20 billion in assets, announced it launched a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) serving Securities Broker Dealers, Future Commissions Merchants, Market Makers and Liquidity Providers, Insurance companies, Trust companies and broader Financial Institutions. Brandon Troster was hired as Senior Vice President, […]

Praxent Supports MyHealthMath with Simplifying Health Insurance Decisions

Praxent optimizes user experience to introduce insurtech as a trusted digital provider, helping the company raise $3.5 million in Series B funding AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxent, a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies, today announced that it has supported MyHealthMath (MHM), an insurtech that helps people choose the best health plans for their unique […]

Crypto.com Partners With Industry-Leading Blockchain Validator and Merchant Acquirer Worldpay From FIS to Support Global Expansion

Key facts Rapidly growing crypto platform engages Worldpay from FIS as a blockchain validator and will utilize the company’s payment gateway and global acquiring services to support continued global expansion. Worldpay will process card-based purchases and sales of cryptocurrencies for Crypto.com. Worldpay is an experienced Card-to-Crypto processor, which provides services for 4 of the top […]

Deluxe Announces Integration with Q2 Holdings’ Digital Banking Platform

Through Q2’s Innovation Studio Partner Marketplace, Deluxe HR & Payroll Solutions can now be activated by financial institutions to provide to business customers MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deluxe (NYSE:DLX), a Trusted Payments and Business Technology™ company, today announced its integration with Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending. Through […]

Armorblox and Coalition Partner to Protect Organizations from Targeted Email Attacks and Cyber Threats

Best-in-Class Leaders in Cyber Insurance and Email Security Join Forces to Mitigate the Number One Risk Organizations Face Today – Email-based Cyber Attacks SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#armorblox—Armorblox, the leader in securing enterprise communications over email and other cloud office applications with the power of Natural Language Understanding (NLU), and Coalition, the world’s largest commercial insurtech provider, […]

GBT Provides Update on its Continued Evaluation of the Software Defined Radio Technology for GEN II Long Range Radio System

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is providing an update about the continuation of its efforts to evaluate Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology for its GEN II long-range radio system. SDR communication is a software-controlled radio operation. A typical RF system is traditionally operated […]

IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) Announces The Wild West Crypto Show Interview with GreenBox POS CMO Jacqueline B. Reynolds

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities, today announces that Jacqueline B. Reynolds, Chief Marketing Officer of GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions, recently appeared […]

GoCardless Joins Tech Unicorns as It Secures USD312 Million to Accelerate Growth in Open Banking

New investment by Permira’s Growth Opportunities fund and BlackRock Private Equity Partners values GoCardless at USD2.1 billion Investment follows a fast start in open banking and will be used to double down on account-to-account payments and build a global ‘bank pay’ network to rival cards Michael Rouse, former Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna, to join […]

JM Search Announces Class of New Partners After Record Year of Growth

Well-earned promotions from multiple industry and functional practice groups were announced following tremendous YoY growth for the Firm KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JM Search, a premier retained executive search firm, announces today, the promotion of nine new Partners. This announcement follows a record year in the 42-year history of the firm, which recently posted 73% […]

Pico Introduces Real-Time Execution Analytics for Electronic Trading

New Corvil Electronic Trading Data Warehouse provides precision visibility into trade execution performance to help maximize alpha NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading provider of mission critical technology, software, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, continues to enhance the capabilities of its market-leading Corvil Analytics product suite […]

DNA Payments Launches First Verifone Android Trinity Series POS Terminal in the UK, Championing Innovation and Reliability

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DNA Payments, a leading independent vertically integrated payments provider, and Verifone, a global FinTech leader and payment solution provider to the world’s best-known retail brands, are proud to announce an essential partnership championing innovation and reliability within the payments sector. DNA Payments has partnered with Verifone to take its Android Trinity range to market. […]

EagleBank Provides Financing for DC Preparatory Academy

Funding will support new 5-acre middle school campus in Washington, DC BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, DC area, today announced it provided $52 million in financing to support DC Preparatory Academy, including the development costs of a new 5-acre middle school campus […]

Trulioo Acquires No-Code Orchestration Solution HelloFlow to Accelerate Digital Onboarding and Advance its End-to-End Global Identity Platform

Identity verification leader to make customizing and deploying its global identity API even easier by adding best-in-class, intuitive workflow builder VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AML—Trulioo, the leader in global identity verification, announced today it has acquired HelloFlow, the innovative no-code, drag-and-drop builder of client onboarding, monitoring and digital workflow solutions. As consumers increasingly interact and transact […]

 UnionPay International Taps Fiserv to Further Global Expansion

 Fiserv will enable UnionPay, one of the world’s largest payment networks, to expand issuance and streamline UnionPay card acceptance for businesses worldwide via the Carat omnichannel commerce platform BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#china—Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced the expansion of its relationship with UnionPay International, […]

Simmons Receives Federal Reserve Approval for Pending Acquisition of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc.

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (the “Company” or “Simmons”) announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (“Federal Reserve”) has approved Simmons Bank’s application for its proposed acquisition of Spirit of Texas Bank SSB, the bank subsidiary of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. […]

Kiwibank Accelerates Real-Time Services with New ACI Worldwide SaaS Solution

MIAMI & AUCKLAND, New Zealand & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ACI—Kiwibank has taken the next step in delivering real-time experiences for its customers, after entering into a strategic partnership with ACI Worldwide, (NASDAQ: ACIW) a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software. The landmark agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank’s newly installed, full capability Payment […]

Sila Offers Customers Digital Debt Collection Services Through New TrueAccord Partnership

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PoweredbySila—Sila Inc., a fintech software platform that provides payment infrastructure as a service, today announced that it partnered with TrueAccord, the leading debt collection company offering intelligent, digital-first collection and recovery solutions, to make it easier for Sila’s customers to use TrueAccord’s products and services. Dealing with delinquent and defaulted accounts is a […]

The Equity Alliance Closes an Oversubscribed $28 Million Fund I to Invest in VC Firms and Early-Stage Ventures Backed by People of Color and Women

Former Time Warner CEO, Dick Parsons, and a group of investors and entrepreneurs, lead effort to increase racial and gender diversity in venture capital NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Equity Alliance, a New York City-based investment fund run by CEO Claude Grunitzky, today announced the close of Fund I, an oversubscribed $28 million fund focused on diverse, […]

Built Technologies Reached More Than $200B in Total Construction Value Managed; Achieved $1.5B Valuation and Unicorn Status in 2021

Company Doubled Team Members and Increased Draw Disbursements by 85% YoY NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Built Technologies, the fastest growing construction finance platform in the U.S., has reached significant team and financial growth metrics exiting 2021, which bring increased value to customers. Built raised more than $213M in new venture funding from new and existing investors, securing […]

Leading Digital Asset Firms Launch Crypto Market Integrity Coalition, Committing to a Safe and Sensibly-Regulated Crypto Industry

The coalition, initiated by Solidus Labs and co-founded by 17 leading crypto exchanges, trading firms and industry associations, introduces a pledge of commitment to safer markets and working with regulators NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crypto–In a unified voice, leaders in the digital asset industry announced today the launch of the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (“CMIC”), an industry-defining […]

Unison Announces Securitization of $443 Million Unison Residential Equity Agreements

The company finishes banner year of growth with largest securitization of its kind. Residential equity agreement (REA) securitization creates an unprecedented opportunity for institutional investors to participate in the residential equity market. The securitization is intended to drive favorable financial benefits for consumers including increased efficiency and better leverage in the markets. Expands C-suite with […]

CellTrust Launches SL2 Docs™ Seamless, Compliant, Mobile Collaboration for Documents and Signatures

Manage Notes, Tasks, Calendar, Contacts, Files and PDFs within SL2™ SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FINRA—CellTrust Corporation, a leading provider of global secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise, announced today the launch of SL2 Docs™ compliant mobile collaboration. Seamlessly integrated into CellTrust’s flagship SL2 app for mobile communication capture and compliance, SL2 Docs was designed […]

Tingo Inc. Announces Launch of New Corporate Website

Site seeks to be compliant with NYSE disclosure and governance standards NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Tingo Inc. (OTC Markets: TMNA) (“Tingo” or the “Company”) announces today that it has launched a new corporate website at http://www.tingoinc.com. The new website is intended to comply with the disclosure standards of […]

Brazil Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Q1 2022 – Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook

Dublin, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Brazil Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) – Q1 2022 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the Q4 2021 Global Gift Card Survey, gift card industry in the country is expected to grow by 14.3% on annual […]

Tingo, Inc. Announces Change of Ticker Symbol and CUSIP

Class A Common Stock Now Traded Under the Symbol ‘TMNA’ NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Tingo, Inc. (OTC Markets: TMNA) (“Tingo” or the “Company”) announces today that it has received approval for a change of its ticker symbol from “IWBB” to “TMNA,” as announced by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority […]

ICE SONIA Hits Record Volume as Investors Manage UK Interest Rate Risk

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE SONIA Index futures and options, the benchmark contract to manage Sterling interest rate risk, hit a single day volume record of 916,964 contracts on February 3, the day the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted […]

SMC Genesis Financial shareholder update on USA Expansion seeking to acquire Broker-Dealer and RIA business

Charleston, SC, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMCE and its wholly owned subsidiary Genesis Financial are activity seeking acquisition opportunities within the USA. The Company recently engaged a banker to find accretive acquirable US based opportunities. SMCE has signed two term sheets and is currently conducting extensive due diligence on the potential acquisitions. It […]

JBTC Announces 4th Quarter 2021 Earnings

JONESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JBT Bancorp, Inc. (JBTC) reported quarterly earnings of $1,616,000 or $.67 per share for the fourth quarter of 2021. Earnings for the year were $6,436,000 or $2.65 per share up 26% from $5,094,000 or $2.10 per share for the prior year. The company reported solid loan and […]

EMQ Strengthens Multi-currency B2B Payment Offerings to China

Enterprise customers can now settle transactions directly in RMB and USD, further streamlines cross-border payments into China HONG KONG & BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#London–Global payments network EMQ further strengthens its multi-currency B2B payment offerings for enterprises with options including same-day settlement in RMB and USD across its extensive payout network reaching over 150 banks in China. This […]

BlackRock Announces Results of Joint Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to the Reorganizations of Two Municipal Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that, at a joint special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (NYSE: MFL) and BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUI and together with MFL, the “Funds,” and each, a “Fund”), the requisite vote of shareholders of MUI have approved the reorganization of […]

KlariVis Selected for PA Bankers Services Corporation Select Vendor Program

KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life KlariVis – Bring Your Data to Life ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KlariVis, a unique and proprietary enterprise dashboard and analytics tool, announces its selection to be a part of the PA Bankers Services Corporation (Services Corp.) Select Vendor Program. The Services Corp. is a wholly […]

ISG to Publish Study on Digital Banking Platform Providers

ISG Provider Lens™ report will examine how new digital technologies are helping banks transform themselves STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #BankingPlatforms–Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers of digital banking solutions at a time when traditional banks are under growing pressure to meet […]

NOEMIS Ventures Launches With $25 Million Debut Fund

Featured Image for NOEMIS Ventures Featured Image for NOEMIS Ventures NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coming off the success of their pilot fund that included pre-seed and seed stage bets in Petalcard (now at Series D), Squire (Series D), Burrow (Series C), Mai (Series A), Trigger (Acquired by Circle) and Gitlinks (Acquired […]

GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) Emerging as Leader as Blockchain Upends Conventional Finance World

NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetworkNewsAudio – GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) announces the availability of a broadcast titled, “The Payment Revolution: Blockchain Changing the Game.” To hear the AudioPressRelease, please visit: The NetworkNewsAudio News Podcast To view the full editorial, please visit: https://nnw.fm/QjUEA Derided by some not long ago as a misunderstood derivative of […]

Melonn Raises US$20M Series A funding led by QED Investors

Melonn provides end to end fulfilment and software services to small and medium ecommerce companies in Latam, starting in Mexico and Colombia. Less than a year after raising a pre-seed round from NFX, the company has raised US$24M in total from top tier investors including QED, NFX, GFC, Pear, Wollef (formerly Jaguar) and high-profile angel […]

SIMON Reports Fourth Quarter Highlights

New partnerships and integrations cap off a year of rapid momentum and record growth NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—SIMON Markets LLC (SIMON), a fintech company that offers an end-to-end digital suite of tools to help financial advisors understand, manage, and analyze complex alternative investment products, today announced business highlights underscoring its continued growth during Q4 2021. The […]

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida Appoints Charles M. Shaffer as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Completes Leadership Succession Plan STUART, Fla., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (“Seacoast” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SBCF), one of the largest community banks in Florida, today announced that Charles (Chuck) M. Shaffer, Seacoast’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will assume the additional position of Chairman of Seacoast’s Board of Directors […]

Tavant FinDecision Enhances Broker Experience Through Collaboration with PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

Joint implementation features Tavant FinDecision in Dual AUS Offer with Top Mortgage Lender SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#brokerexperience—Tavant, a Silicon Valley-based provider of industry-leading digital lending solutions, announced today that it is collaborating with PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) (Pennymac), one of the largest publicly traded residential mortgage companies in the country. Pennymac has integrated […]