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Zafin Acquires FINCAD to Accelerate Growth and Offer Leading End-to-End Pricing and Analytics Solutions to Global Financial Institutions

Transaction underlines Zafin strategy to disrupt pricing in banking, diversify client base, broaden global footprint and enhance market position as a leading B2B fintech provider Complementary portfolio of technology solutions will address rapidly growing demand for digital transformation within financial services industry VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading […]

Finovate Re-Engages IBN’s NetworkNewsWire for FinovateEurope 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  via InvestorWire — NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company part of IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), today announces that it will once again serve as the official newswire of Informa’s FinovateEurope Conference. Held at the Intercontinental O2 Hotel in London, England, the conference will provide thousands of […]

KlariVis Selected for 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Program Drives Advancement of Community Bank Innovation for Fourth Consecutive Year KlariVis KlariVis ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KlariVis today announced its participation in the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) fourth annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, in partnership with The Venture Center. The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program fosters fintech-community bank collaboration through a […]

Global NFT Marketplace Kreatorhood Selects Nuvei to Help Digital Content Creators

Nuvei Powers Payments for NFT Marketplace Kreatorhood Nuvei is the payment partner of choice for marketplaces and cryptocurrencies MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has been selected by Kreatorhood, an environmentally-friendly global NFT (Non-Fungible […]

INX Digital Makes Public Markets Debut on the NEO Exchange

Crypto trading platform selects NEO as listing venue to further accelerate its growth TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$INXD #INX–Today, NEO welcomes the INX Digital Company, Inc. (“INX” or the “Company”), the owner of digital asset trading platforms, as the newest corporate listing partner on the NEO Exchange. INX is now available for trading under the symbol INXD. Founded […]

Financial Data Exchange (FDX) Reports 28 Million Consumer Accounts Use FDX API for Open Finance and Open Banking

Industry adoption of common, interoperable and market-led financial data sharing API standard continues to grow RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) today reports 28 million consumer accounts now use its FDX API for open finance and open banking data sharing. Since the group’s last report, more than one million additional consumer accounts were transitioned […]

Paya Partners with Transcard, Adding Fully-Integrated Accounts Payable Module

Expands modern B2B commerce solution suite through new technology partnership ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced its partnership with Transcard, a global leader in payment technology solutions for financial institutions, Fintechs, and businesses. Through the integration of Transcard’s technology and banking […]

Fidelity Investments® Launches Innovative New Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Business to Help Financial Institutions Create Compliant Public Communications

Developed in Fidelity Labs, SaifrTM Is Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Facilitate Creation, Approval, and Filing of Public Communications with Regulatory Organizations SaifrTM Offers Two Solutions, SaifrReviewTM and SaifrScanTM, That Leverage Data and Compliance Expertise to Mitigate Regulatory Risk and Speed-Up Compliance Review BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fidelity Investments® today announced the launch of Saifr, a regulatory […]

4Front Credit Union Chooses Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Platform For Advanced Credit Decisioning

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic announced today that 4Front Credit Union has selected its AI-based underwriting platform to strengthen the credit union’s loan portfolio by making advanced loan decisions using artificial intelligence. 4Front Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative in Traverse City serving members across Michigan. The credit union has […]

Insights on the Banking-as-a-Service Global Market to 2030 – Featuring Bankable, BBVA and ClearBank Among Others

Dublin, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Banking-as-a-Service Market By Component, Type, Enterprise Size, and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Banking-as-a-service is a non-banking system that allows the third-party organization to offer core financial services to their customers by merging with banks through […]

CapIntel Partners with Canadian Financial Services Leader Equitable Life® to Enhance Experience for Financial Advisors and Customers

CapIntel’s partnership with Equitable Life® signals accelerated movement within Canadian financial services leaders working with fintech companies to thrive in a digital world. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CapIntel, a financial technology (Fintech) company that supports wholesalers and financial advisors in their day-to-day workflow to deliver top-tier client service, today announced a partnership with Equitable Life. Leading companies are […]

PickleJar Gives Musicians and Artists a Chance to Win $10,000

The top 10 Artists on the PickleJar platform in the U.S., Canada, and the UK have a chance to win $1,000 each simply by signing-up the most fans before the end of January HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – PickleJar, an emerging live entertainment and cashless payment platform for artists and […]

Peoples Bancorp Announces Special Cash Dividend

NEWTON, N.C., Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK) is pleased to announce the declaration of a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share. The special cash dividend will be paid on February 16, 2022 to shareholders of record on […]

DeFi Technologies Inc. Featured in Syndicated Broadcast Covering Investment into SEBA Bank, a Swiss Global Digital Assets Pioneer

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJ.F) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, today announces that it has been featured in a broadcast via NetworkNewsAudio (“NNA”), a solution that delivers additional visibility, recognition and brand awareness in the […]

Fintechs Launching Visions into Products Faster with Praxent Design and Development

Austin-based company wraps 2021 with strong momentum, completing digital transformation projects for nearly 20 financial services companies AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxent, a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies, completed 2021 with notable growth across its company and client roster. Highlights include new and expanded client relationships, strategic new hires and promotions, and the formation […]

ZuluTrade – World’s Largest Social Trading Platform Joins the Finvasia Group

PIRAEUS, Greece–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZuluTrade is strongly positioned to become the biggest and the largest broker neutral social trading platform with acquisition by Finvasia Group. 2022 will see ZuluTrade strengthening its current capabilities and widen its product line by venturing into different markets and financial instruments. The expansion will include contemporary asset classes like cryptocurrencies and traditional […]

Pegasus Asia, Tikehau Capital’s Third Sponsored SPAC1 and First SPAC Backed by International Sponsors to be Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST), Raises S$170 Million

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Tikehau Capital (Paris:TKO), the global alternative asset management group, today announced that Pegasus Asia, its third sponsored SPAC globally and its first SPAC to be listed in Singapore has successfully raised S$170 million (equivalent to c. €111.2 million2) in its initial public offering. Similar to Pegasus Europe and Pegasus Entrepreneurs launched in […]

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. Announces Record Annual Earnings of $7.4 million and 16.2% Loan Growth for 2021

WOOSTER, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: WAYN), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Wayne Savings Community Bank, reported record net income (unaudited) of $7.4 million or $3.06 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $747,000 or 11.2%, compared to $6.7 million […]

National Bank Holdings Corporation Announces 4.5% Increase to Quarterly Dividend

DENVER, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly cash dividend will increase 4.5% from twenty-two cents ($0.22) to twenty-three cents ($0.23) per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2022 […]

Mercado Libre announces investments in Mercado Bitcoin and Paxos, references in cryptocurrencies digital assets management

Operation reinforces the company’s presence in the crypto universe, boosting its development and adoption in the region. Paxos powers the Mercado Pago cryptocurrency transaction experience for its Brazilian users. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercado Libre (Nasdaq: MELI) acquired shares in the 2TM Group, parent company of MercadoBitcoin.com among others in its […]

Insurity Completed 52 Customer Go-Lives On Its Configurable Cloud-Native Platform in 2021

These implementations of Insurity’s cloud-based solutions enable Insurity customers to seamlessly engage with an ecosystem of partners, services, and applications as they capitalize on emerging technologies and new business opportunities HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that it completed 52 go-lives on its cloud-based […]

Wellesley Hills Financial Represents IRIS CRM in Sale to Network Merchants, LLC.

NEWTON CENTRE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IRIS CRM (“IRIS”), the premier business management and CRM software provider for the payments industry, has been acquired by full commerce enablement platform, Network Merchants, LLC. (“NMI”), for an undisclosed sum. Wellesley Hills Financial, the Boston-based financial technology investment bank, served as IRIS’ exclusive strategic and financial advisor for the transaction. Founded […]

Factual Data® Announces Credit Integration With Newgen Loan Origination System

LOVELAND, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#credit—Factual Data, a leading provider of credit and verification services to the lending industry, today announced a credit integration with Newgen Software’s commercial loan origination system (LOS). Newgen has been serving banks and credit unions with its banking solutions, including consumer and commercial lending and online account opening, for the last 20 years. […]

Lexop Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification as it Reaffirms its Commitment to Higher Client Security and Confidentiality

The Successful Completion of a SOC 2® Type II Audit is a Testament to Lexop’s Compliance to Effectively Managing Data. MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SOC2—Lexop, a self-service software that optimizes the repayment journey for customers, today announced that it has successfully obtained the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification, one of the world’s most valued and […]

Acrisure Broadens Platform with Cyber Services Division

Combines sophisticated Cybersecurity resources with innovative Cyber Risk Management GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acrisure, a fast-growing fintech leader that operates a top-10 global insurance broker, announced the formation of Acrisure Cyber Services. It joins Insurance, Reinsurance, Real Estate Services and Asset Management as divisions powered by Acrisure’s technology capabilities and global distribution network. Businesses in every […]

Lili, the Financial Solution for Freelancers, Debuts ‘Tax Optimizer’ Toolkit as Money-Saving Solution Ahead of “a Shocking Tax Season”

Lili launches new tools to enable millions of freelancers to avoid overpaying 2022 taxes and accruing penalties NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lili, the banking app built for freelance workers with over 500,000 users, announced the first-ever ‘Tax Optimizer’ toolkit allowing independent workers to be organized and prepared come tax season in 2022 and beyond. This year, millions […]

Credit Karma Money Wants to Be the Best Account for Building Your Credit Score

Credit Karma launches Credit Builder, a free to open, interest free program that can help members with lower credit scores build credit while saving money OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Credit Karma Money™, a single destination within Credit Karma for spending and saving1, today announced the launch of Credit Builder, a fee-free line of credit aimed at helping […]

City of Monroe Partners With InvoiceCloud, Sees 41% Increase in Online Payments

InvoiceCloud’s platform gives residents secure, easy options to pay bills anytime MONROE, Mich. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart, Inc. (NYSE: ESMT) solution for online bill payment services, today announced that since partnering with the City of Monroe, Mich., to offer residents expanded options for paying bills online, electronic payment adoption has grown by 41%. With […]

Zindigi Launch: Pakistan’s First Customizable Digital Financial Experience, Powered by JS

Zindigi Launch Zindigi Launch KARACHI, Pakistan, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zindigi – Pakistan’s first customizable digital experience powered by JS – was introduced with launch events in 13 cities across Pakistan. The events were attended by Zindigi Team members and their respective families across Pakistan. Thousands of customers joined Zindigi and appreciated the […]

Pushpay Launches ParishStaq, Digital Giving and Engagement Technology for Catholic Churches

In tandem with a new integration with National Church Solutions, ParishStaq delivers the solutions parishes need to manage, donate, engage and ensure the success of its mission—all under one roof REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pushpay (NZSX:PPH, ASX:PPH, ‘Pushpay’ or ‘the Company’), the leading payments and engagement solutions provider for faith-based and […]

BNPL Fintech Jifiti Launches First-of-Its-Kind Split Payment Solution

Jifiti, a leading fintech company, launches its white-labeled, off-the-shelf Split Payment solution, enabling any entity, whether bank, lender, merchant, wallet or payment solution provider, to offer split payments directly to consumers. Jifiti logo Jifiti logo COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jifiti, a leading fintech company, announced today the launch of the first-of-its-kind […]

XTM Provides Update on Acquisition and Branding of Tip Pool Gratuity Solution

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 provide an update further to its July 13, 2021 announcement of the acquisition of Tiproll, a gratuity-pooling and […]

LiquidX Completes First Securitization Facility: USD $125 Million Receivables Portfolio Transaction with NORD/LB Serving as Agent and Funder

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiquidX, the global technology solutions provider for working capital, trade finance, and trade credit insurance, has expanded its technology offering to include reporting capabilities for securitization facilities. LiquidX sourced and facilitated a USD $125 million accounts receivable (A/R) finance program for a USD $20 billion company in […]

Drivers Purchase Over 1 Billion Dollars in Fuel with Pay with GasBuddy®

GasBuddy payments program reaches major milestone since 2017 launch Pay with GasBuddy Logo Pay with GasBuddy Pay with GasBuddy card Pay with GasBuddy Boston, MA, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money on gas, today announced its payments program Pay […]

Global Restaurant POS Software Market and Restaurant POS Systems Market 2022 Comprehensive Analysis, Insights, Development, Product Introduction, Production & Demand, Supply Chain, Key Aspects and Growth By 2028

Global Restaurant POS Software Market study provides detailed overview on the crucial parameters with in-depth analysis on the each and every segmentation. Report includes recent trends, industry size, top manufactures from the Restaurant POS Software industry. Pune, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GLOBAL RESTAURANT POS SOFTWARE MARKET 2022-2028The Global Restaurant POS Software Market size […]

Cantaloupe Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation in Autonomous Retail

2021 Marks A Year of Innovation with Next-Generation Technology, Payment Methods and Research on Future of Autonomous Retail MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #AI–Cantaloupe Inc., (Nasdaq: CTLP), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, announced the celebration of 30 years of innovation, collaboration with leading technology partners […]

CMG Completes Strategic Financing and Expands Global Partner Network as it Launches Industry’s First Connected ECM Network

Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Existing Investors Back CMG’s Vision for Streamlined ECM Workflows NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capital Markets Gateway LLC (CMG), a fintech firm modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM), is expanding its global network of partners with Bank of America and Credit Suisse joining as investors and clients. The strategic capital raise also […]

Increasing Citizen Engagement Through Digital Platforms and Improving Customer Experiences Tabbed as Public Sector Trends to Watch in 2022

TransUnion report identifies key behavioral changes and new opportunities as millions of Americans go online for critical government services and benefits CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recent Government Services Administration (GSA) data found there were nearly five billion visits to government websites in a recent 90-day period. Yet, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) […]

H&R Block Introduces Spruce Mobile Banking Platform to Help More Americans be Good with Money

Spruce addresses significant unmet needs around spending, saving, and planning KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Living paycheck to paycheck is one of the biggest sources of economic stress for Americans today—and these anxieties impact mental and physical health. Two-thirds of the U.S. population struggle with one or more aspects of their […]