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GBT Filed a Continuation Application for its 3D, Multiplanar IC Architecture Patent Seeking to Broaden its Innovative Microchip’s Design and Manufacturing Technology

The continuation patent application seeks to expand the protection of multi-dimensional integrated circuits architecture and semiconductor wafers mounted on the multi-dimensional planes SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), filed a continuation patent application for its 3D, multiplanar, integrated circuits (IC) design and manufacturing technology. […]

Mambu and Volante Technologies Join Forces to Pioneer Cloud-Native Banking and Payments Modernization

Dynamic partnership between SaaS banking and payment solution providers helps banks and lenders speed up their modernization and innovation journeys MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Market-leading SaaS banking platform Mambu, and global provider of cloud payments and financial messaging solutions, Volante Technologies, announced a pioneering collaboration to help banks and lenders modernize their banking and payment infrastructures rapidly. The […]

Mastercard Launches Tourism Innovation Hub in Spain

Based in Madrid with the support of the Government of Spain, Mastercard will help drive a global sustainable and inclusive recovery for tourism The Tourism Innovation Hub will carry out research, leverage data insights and co-design technology solutions for the sector, utilizing Mastercard tools and network Being located in Spain leverages the expertise of a […]

ComplyAdvantage Names Nabeel Vilcassim CFO and Oliver Furniss CPO As The RegTech Innovator Prepares For Record Growth In 2022

With An Expanding Portfolio Of Global Hyper Growth Customers, Record Search Volumes, World-Class Partnerships And Recent Investment The Company Readies To Scale LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComplyAdvantage, a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced two new executive hires that include Nabeel Vilcassim as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Oliver Furniss as Chief […]

Defiance Cross-Lists Quantum Computing (QTUM) and Hydrogen (HDRO) ETFs in Mexico

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$HDRO #ETFs—QTUM & HDRO ETFs will be cross-listed on the Mexican stock exchange, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), available for trading as of January 5th 2021. “Clean Hydrogen energy and quantum computing have emerged as groundbreaking sectors for retail and institutional investors. In the world of energy consumption, the number of companies joining the […]

MPOWER Financing and Flutterwave Partner to Promote Student Loans for International Students from Africa

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international students in the United States and Canada, has partnered with Flutterwave, an Africa-focused global payments technology company, in order to make the student loan application and payment process seamless for international students from Africa. MPOWER works with more […]

Nordic Banks Move to Digital Services for Competitive Edge

ISG Provider Lens™ report sees banks in the region embracing artificial intelligence, blockchain and other emerging technologies to improve customer experiences STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #AI–Banks in the Nordic region are looking to modernize and digitize their services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging competition from FinTechs, according to a new report published today by […]

Trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2021

PayPoint PlcTrading update for the three months ended 31 December 20211 20 January 2022 A positive quarter across the PayPoint Group in line with expectations Nick Wiles, Chief Executive of PayPoint Plc, said: “Our third quarter has been an important period for the business as we build on the positive trading performance delivered in the […]

EMQ Bolsters Mobile Wallet Capabilities Across Southeast Asia

Mobile wallet users in Indonesia will now be able to receive funds instantly from around the world SINGAPORE & JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Promptpay–Global payments network EMQ today announced a significant enhancement to its global payment capabilities by enabling real-time payouts to major mobile wallets in Indonesia. This further complements EMQ’s ability to provide an integrated suite […]

PacWest Bancorp Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021

Figure 1 Strong Performance LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PacWest Bancorp (Nasdaq: PACW) –  FOURTH QUARTER 2021 RESULTS $136.0M $1.14 $181.7M 22.06% Net Earnings Diluted Earningsper Share PPNR ROATE         FOURTH QUARTER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS Net Earnings of $136.0 Million or $1.14 Per Diluted Share Core Deposits Up $4.6 Billion […]

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Announces Net Income for Fourth Quarter 2021 of $41.6 Million or $1.30 Per Share and Full Year 2021 Earnings of $176.7 Million or $5.53 Per Share

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EGBN), the parent company of EagleBank (the “Bank”), today announced net income of $41.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to net income of $38.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, a 7.0% increase. Net income per basic […]

Paya Announces Acquisition of VelocIT

Expands and strengthens Paya’s robust integrated payments capabilities ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya”), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the acquisition of VelocIT Business Solutions (“VelocIT”). Founded in 2018 and based in Clarkson, WA, VelocIT provides fully integrated, omnichannel payment solutions to accounting […]

Union Bankshares Announces Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Declares 6.1% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

MORRISVILLE, Vt., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ – UNB) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021. Net income was $3.4 million and $13.2 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, resulting in earnings per share of $0.76 and $2.94 for […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. First Quarter 2022 Dividend

DUNMORE, Pa., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC), parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announce their declaration of the Company’s first quarter dividend of $0.33 per share, a 10% increase above the previous year’s first quarter dividend paid of […]

Cooley Expands Financial Services Capabilities With Top Litigation Team

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michelle Rogers, Katherine Katz and Joshua Kotin have joined Cooley as partners in the firm’s elite financial services practice, where they will focus on defending clients in government enforcement actions and litigation. Katherine Halliday is also joining the team as a special counsel. Arriving from Buckley, the group brings extensive experience defending clients in […]

Q2 Helps UK-Based Knoma Offer Zero-interest, No-fee Student Loans in Minutes

Q2 helps Knoma streamline its student loan process, reducing funding decision timing from three to six months down to minutes AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced UK-based Knoma, which provides zero-interest, no-fee student loans, has partnered with Q2 Lending to reduce the […]

Nuvei Approved to Process Payments for Online Sportsbook Operators in New York

Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces today it has been granted approval by the New York State Gaming Commission to process payments with recently licensed digital sports betting platforms launching in the […]

Total Expert Appoints Chad Gaydos as President to Scale Business Operations and Accelerate Growth

Former Talkdesk and SAP senior executive brings extensive cloud, go-to-market, sales, and operations experience MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Expert, the customer experience platform purpose-built for modern financial institutions, today announced it has hired Chad Gaydos as the company’s president. Gaydos will focus on scaling and enabling business operations, and executing on […]

BlockFills Closes $37 Million Series A Funding Round to Continue Global Expansion and Scale Existing Core Verticals

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BlockFills—BlockFills, a fast-growing global digital asset trading and financial technology company, announced the completion of a Series A funding round totaling $37 million. The round was led by institutional investors, including Susquehanna Private Equity Investments LLLP, CME Ventures, Simplex Ventures, C6E, Nexo Inc. and several other institutional investors and funds. This is the second […]

WizarPOS Joined the White Label Alliance (WLA) to Advocate Open Standard Technologies in the Payment Industry

Android POS Provider Endorses the Open Platform Standards with Industry Allies Interoperability Interoperability LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WizarPOS, a leading global provider of Android POS and payment systems, became a member of the White Label Alliance, an organization facilitating an open framework for operator-run white-label payment systems. This new membership acclaims WizarPOS’ dedication to Android payment technologies, […]

Encore Bank Partners with ZSuite Technologies to Leverage Innovative Technology Solutions

WESTWOOD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ZEscrow—ZSuite Technologies, a financial technology company that powers financial institutions with digital escrow products for specific commercial verticals, has partnered with Encore Bank to offer its customers ZEscrow and ZRent. Arkansas-based Encore Bank is a private, boutique bank with a commercial focus that couples experienced bankers with innovative technology to offer personalized service […]

Fintech Pioneer and Contactless Ordering System, Leslie, Announces US Launch

Founders of UK startup – which attracted investment from KKR Co-Founder, Henry Kravis, Zip Founder, Larry Diamond, and Middleby Corporation – begin US expansion just 12 weeks after launch LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On-table ordering startup, Leslie, is bringing its hospitality revolutionizing technology to food service and hospitality companies in the US just 12 weeks after its initial […]

Usio’s Innovative Prepaid Card Solutions Chosen by Oakland DOT to Power Payments for its Universal Basic Mobility Pilot

Illustrates Usio’s Continued Leadership in the Growing Use of Creative Guaranteed Income Programs SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), an integrated electronic payment solutions provider, today announced that the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (California) has chosen the Company’s proprietary prepaid card technology as the payment solution […]

Trend: Global Contactless Payment Market to Garner a Revenue of $20,340.3 Million by 2026, Growing at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2019-2026 [125-Pages] | Research Dive

The global contactless payment market is expected to witness a noteworthy growth, owing to the growing demand for convenient payments among people across the globe. The retail sub-segment is expected to be most lucrative. The North America region is expected to dominate the global market in the analysis period. New York, USA, Jan. 19, 2022 […]

Net1 to Host Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2022 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1”) today announced it will release second quarter 2022 results after the market close on February 9, 2022. Net1 management will host a conference call to review these results on February 10, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern […]

Global Crypto Asset Management Market Size & Share Will Grow at 24.6% CAGR by 2028 to Hit USD 2.4 Billion, Rising Cryptocurrency Investment and Adoption Boost the Market: Says Facts & Factors

[215+ Pages Research Study] According to a Facts and Factors market research study, the demand analysis of Global Crypto Asset Management Market size & share revenue was estimated at around USD 0.52 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach approximately USD 2.4 Billion by 2028 along with a CAGR of around 24.6% from 2021 […]

FV Bank Announces Strategic Investment in DIRO, the First Global Instant Bank Account Verification Platform

FV Bank to integrate DIRO’s solution into its account opening protocols to facilitate compliant automation of its Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes. New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) FV Bank today announced its strategic investment in DIRO, developers of the award-winning Original Documents Online™ technology. DIRO’s platform […]

Altura Credit Union Taps Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced today that Altura Credit Union has collaborated with its platform for enhanced credit decisioning. Incorporated in 1957 and headquartered in Riverside County, Calif., Altura Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative providing financial solutions such as loans, investment, savings, credit and debit cards, […]

iCapital® Announces Brand Ambassador Sponsorship with LPGA Professional and 2-Time US Olympian Lexi Thompson

Lexi will proudly wear the iCapital logo on her visor NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iCapital[i], the leading global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, announced today a 3-year brand ambassador partnership with LPGA major tournament champion and two-time Olympian, Lexi Thompson, currently placed 12th in the […]

Ekata Expands Account Opening Solution to Help Online Businesses Assess Risk at Account Creation

New capabilities enable ecommerce sites and marketplaces to create seamless onboarding experiences while fighting fraud SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ekata, a global leader in digital identity verification, today expanded its account opening solutions to help online businesses worldwide quickly identify and flag risky account sign-ups. Powered by a proprietary data set and machine learning, Ekata’s account opening solutions […]

Global Payment Security Market (2021 to 2030) – Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecasts

Dublin, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Payment Security Market By Component, Platform, Organization Size and Industry Vertical: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Payment security software is used to reveal flaws in the security mechanisms of a money transaction system as well as it protects […]

 Personetics Secures Over $160 Million in 2021 and Accelerates the Global Expansion of its AI-Driven Personalization and Engagement Solutions for Financial Institutions With $85 Million Investment From Thoma Bravo

 – Over 120 million bank customers are now ‘self-driving’ their finances with Personetics’ Engagement Platform and improving their financial well-being – Personetics’ Engagement Platform has generated over 6.5bn insights and saved for customers utilizing its business solutions over $500m – Personetics partners with over 80 financial institutions in 30 global markets – Personetics’ growth has […]

Payfare Reaches Record Milestone to End 2021

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 that it ended 2021 with over half a million active users1, which represents an increase of more than 40% over Q3 2021 and 830% over Q4 2020. The sizable […]

Europe Mobile Wallet Market size to cross $60bn by 2026, says Graphical Research

Major mobile wallet market players in Europe region include Amazon, American Express Company, Ant Financial Services Group, Allied Wallet, Apple, AT&T, Inc, Barclays Plc, Due Inc, First Data Corp, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Mastercard, PayPal Holdings, Skrill Ltd., and Visa Inc. Pune, India, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per a recent industry report […]

5 Tips to Get the Best Business Account for International Payments – DNBC Financial Group

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$DNBC #businessaccount–Each year, hundreds of companies consider international expansion. As part of this process international payments become inevitable. While globalization offers huge potential for growth, looking for a provider to make fast and saving money transfers greatly affects your business. To help you make a wise decision, DNBC Financial Group experts have created the […]

Global Venture Capital Annual Investment Shatters Records Following Another Healthy Quarter, Says KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse Report

Annual venture capital investment reaches US$671 billion invested across 38,644 deals Global VC-backed exits achieve record year of US$1.38 trillion, propelled by IPO market NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Venture capital investment remained close to record levels with the swift pace of Q4’21, capping off what has been a banner year for the global venture capital market. According […]

CR2: Adopt an Agile Digital Banking Platform: Improve Innovation, Create New Value and Increase Profitability

DUBLIN, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CR2’s (www.cr2.com) latest market insight report, ‘Adopt an Agile Digital Banking Platform’ has been written in collaboration with Stessa Cohen (www.pivotassets.co), an internationally recognised expert on the digital transformation of the global banking industry. In the report, Stessa identifies how bankers must have an agile digital banking platform to support global and local […]

Mobile Payment Technologies Market Research Report by Purchase Type, by Type, by Application, by Region – Global Forecast to 2027 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Mobile Payment Technologies Market Research Report by Purchase Type (Airtime Transfers & Top-ups, Merchandise and Coupons, and Money Transfers & Payments), by Type (Proximity Payment and Remote Payment), by Application, by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) – Global Forecast to 2027 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 New York, Jan. 18, 2022 […]

VizyPay Provides Customers a Free PAX SmartPOS Terminal with VizyPOS, an All-in-One Payment Processing App Pre-Loaded

Driven to help small businesses across rural America, leading payments solutions company equips merchants with advanced, reliable, money-saving payments software and technology solutions WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VizyPay, a leading national payment processing solutions company with a mission to empower small-to-medium sized businesses with simple, reliable and transparent services, today announces […]