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IDT Welcomes BOSS Money 

The New Brand for IDT’s Popular Digital Money Transfer Service Newark, NJ, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled BOSS Money, the new brand for IDT’s popular digital international remittance service. “BOSS Money has grown rapidly in the past […]

Spectrio Launches New Partner Program

New Spectrio Partners program enables resellers to drive greater revenue and maximize client value by offering a comprehensive digital signage and engagement solution. TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#businessreseller—Spectrio, one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive digital signage solutions, announced today the launch of its new reseller program, Spectrio Partners. The Spectrio Partners program allows the Company’s […]

Nova Credit Income Verification Helps Yardi Enhance Resident Screening

Yardi becomes the first company to leverage both of Nova Credit’s financial inclusion-focused products: Credit Passport® and Income Verification SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nova Credit, the fintech unlocking opportunities for those historically excluded from the credit system and companies looking to serve them, has announced the availability of its income verification solution for Yardi® to offer its […]

U.S. Bank Brings the Power of Request for Payment (RfP) to Billers

Businesses can now offer this simple, secure, real-time payment option to their customers MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Bank has expanded its Request for Payment (RfP) services to help billers provide a better bill payment experience to customers. With RfP capabilities added to U.S. Bank eBill Service – a leading digital solution for accounts receivables teams – U.S. […]

Nuvei is Enriching its Global Instant Payment and Bank Transfer Offering with the Integration of Faster Payments and Instant and Regular SEPA

Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced that it has enhanced its global payment capabilities by enabling smart routing of payments across the UK and Europe with Faster Payments in the UK […]

Personetics Presents Personalized Insights and Autonomous Finance to SEC Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC)

Global fintech Personetics’ President of Americas Jody Bhagat says “basic personalized insights will be table stakes for financial institutions by end of 2023” NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Personalized insights and advice will transform wealth management and provide enormous value to customers, if the industry embraces a more personalized approach. Personalized advice is a key step on the […]

ICE Plans to Launch Four MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Index Futures Contracts

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced the planned launch of four new index futures contracts based on the MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Indices. Subject to regulatory approval, the contracts are expected to launch in January 2022 on ICE Futures U.S. The new U.S. dollar-denominated […]

H2O.ai Closes $100 Million in Funding Led by Customer Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Company is now valued at $1.7 billion with rapid adoption of H2O AI Cloud MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ML–H2O.ai, the AI Cloud leader, today announced it has closed $100 million in Series E funding led by Australia’s largest bank, customer Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). H2O.ai has now raised over $250 million and is valued at […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Launches U.S. Dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate® for Use as a Benchmark

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 its U.S. dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate® for use as a benchmark in financial contracts and financial instruments by licensees. The launch of the U.S. dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate […]

Mogo Launches Canada’s First Climate-Positive Bitcoin Rewards Program for Businesses

Begins initial promotion with iconic music venue El Mocambo ‘Green’ bitcoin offsets CO2 created from bitcoin mining, providing a sustainable way to invest in this fast-growing asset VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital payments and financial technology company, today announced a first of its kind business rewards program, […]

Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union Deploys Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union has selected its AI-powered platform, enabling the credit union to augment its underwriting capabilities to make faster credit decisions, increase loan approvals and support the financial goals of its members. Founded in 1954, Meridian Trust is a […]

Nitya Capital Celebrates Sensational Fall Acquisitions!

Houston, Texas, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nitya Capital successfully implemented several major acquisitions and closings following the end of the month of October. With dynamic new visions afloat on the far horizon, the privately held real estate investment firm is taking effective steps to provide investors with innovative, high-demand multifamily opportunities. Nitya Capital […]

Logiq to Present at the Roth 10th Annual Technology Conference, November 17-18, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logiq, Inc. (OTCQX: LGIQ, NEO: LGIQ), a global provider of award-winning consumer acquisition solutions, has been invited to present at the ROTH 10th Annual Technology Event being held virtually on November 17-18. Logiq president, Brent Suen, scheduled to present and participate in one-on-one meetings with institutional analysts […]

Global Payment Processing Solutions Market (2020 to 2025) – by Payment Mode, Vertical and Geography

Dublin, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Payment Processing Solutions Market (2020-2025) by Payment Mode, Vertical, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Payment Processing Solutions Market is estimated to be USD 41.1 Bn in 2020 and is expected to […]

NICE Actimize Cloud-Based SURVEIL-X Wins RegTech Asia Insight Awards 2021 for Best e-Comms Surveillance Solution

The award highlighted NICE Actimize SURVEIL-X Communications Surveillance solution’s leading technologies in a very competitive field HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NICE—NICE Actimize, (Nasdaq: NICE) was named a category winner in A-Team Group’s 2021 RegTech Asia Insight Awards for “Best e-Comms Surveillance Solution.” Following its shortlisting by a panel of judges, NICE Actimize and its cloud-based SURVEIL-X Communication […]

Juniper Research: Blockchain to Facilitate $10 Billion Savings Globally in Cross-border Payments, as Operational Efficiencies Take Effect

Cost savings will see 3,300% growth by 2030 BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#blockchaininbankingindustry–A new report from Juniper Research has found deployment of blockchain for cross-border settlement will drive increasingly significant cost savings for banks; rising from $301 million in 2021 to $10 billion in 2030. Blockchain implementation in cross-border settlement will enable stakeholders to leverage improved payment […]

ixFintech Group Limited Wins TADS Awards 2021, Eco-System Excellence (KYC/Compliance)

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ixFintech Group Limited (ixFintech) is honored to announce that the company has won the TADS Awards 2021 under the Eco-System Excellence (KYC/Compliance) category. ixFintech Group created a DEFI machine, DAEM (Digital Asset Exchange Machine) and ixWallet both installed with post quantum computing security, based on code-based post-quantum cryptography. Both are the world’s first […]

2021 AHEAD Program Grant Awarded to Project HIRED

Meriwest Credit Union helps Project HIRED secure a $25,000 grant to provide job assistance to San Francisco Bay Area individuals with disabilities SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a Meriwest Credit Union community partner in the Bay Area, Project HIRED has been awarded a 2021 AHEAD Program grant of $25,000 from […]

Red River Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting for Lake Charles, Louisiana, Banking Center

Grand Opening of Red River Bank’s Country Club Road Banking Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana Red River Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest full-service banking center on November 4, 2021, at 1855 Country Club Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana. ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting […]

HV Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results For The Quarter Ended September 30, 2021

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HV Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “HVB”) (Nasdaq Capital Market: HVBC), the holding company of Huntingdon Valley Bank (the “Bank”), reported operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, was $1.1 million ($0.56 per […]

National Bank Holdings Corporation Announces Entry into a $40.0 million Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement

DENVER, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement with an institutional accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold a 3.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note due 2031 in the principal amount of $40.0 million […]

Bank of the Pacific board member, John Van Dijk, passes away

ABERDEEN, Wash., Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It is with great sadness that Bank of the Pacific announces the passing of board member, John Van Dijk. John recently passed away at his home in Palm Springs due to complications from cancer. John’s distinguished career with the Bank spanned 25 years as a board member […]

TOLERI$K and FinMason Announce Innovative Partnership

Integration seamlessly matches portfolio risk with fiduciary-caliber risk tolerance assessment of each client MARLTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOLERI$K, a provider of fiduciary-caliber risk tolerance assessment technology for investment advisors, announces an innovative partnership entailing the seamless integration of its software with FinMason’s proprietary analytics engine. The primary difference between TOLERI$K and other risk tolerance tools is that […]

ICE to Launch its First Nature-Based Solutions Carbon Credit Futures Contract

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch its first Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) carbon credit futures contract. Subject to regulatory approvals, the new futures contract is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. It will be traded and cleared […]

Marqeta to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today announced that members of the Company’s management team will be participating in the following investor conferences: Citi 2021 FinTech Conference on Tuesday, November 16th at 11:15 am ET Credit Suisse 25th Annual Technology Conference on Tuesday, November 30th at 4:30 pm ET […]

South Africa Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Report 2021: Market Intelligence, Future Growth Dynamics, Market Size and Forecast 2016-2025

Dublin, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “South Africa Gift Card and Incentive Card Market 2021-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the Q2 2021 Global Gift Card Survey, gift card industry in South Africa is expected to grow by 16.3% on annual basis to reach US$ 923.2 million in 2021. […]

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary Gresham Worldwide Books Orders Totaling Approximately $15.2 Million During the Last Two Quarters

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (the “Company”), today announced that its global defense business, Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“Gresham”), booked orders for over $15.3 million in the two quarters ended September 30, 2021. Bookings at Gresham’s operating companies picked up in mid-2021 as customers made decisions to […]

Paya Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

ATLANTA, Nov. 05, 2021 (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 third quarter ended September 30, 2021. “Paya performed well in the quarter, with payment volume growing 28%, revenue growing 22% and gross […]

Experian CaaS Now Available in AWS Marketplace

Service allows UK organisations to automate analysis of customer transaction data instantaneously LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the first time, Experian’s Categorisation as a Service (CaaS) will be available in AWS Marketplace, allowing UK organisations to gain a better understanding of their customers’ financial transaction data in real-time. CaaS identifies patterns and signals in a customer’s financial behaviour. […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Zip Partners with WebBank to Launch ‘Zip Card’ To Extend Buy Now, Pay Later Everywhere Payment Offering

Zip’s New Physical BNPL Card Comes as Holiday Shoppers Return to Retail Locations NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please note that a footnote in the release has been removed. The updated release reads: ZIP PARTNERS WITH WEBBANK TO LAUNCH ‘ZIP CARD’ TO EXTEND BUY NOW, PAY LATER EVERYWHERE PAYMENT OFFERING Zip’s New Physical BNPL Card Comes as Holiday […]

Amerant Announces New Outsourcing Relationship with FIS

Will result in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiencies CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB and AMTBB) (“Amerant”) today announced that Amerant Bank, N.A., its principal operating subsidiary and one of the largest community banks headquartered in Florida (the “Bank”), has entered into a new multi-year […]

Alkami Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alkami Technology, Inc. (“Alkami”), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for U.S.-based financial institutions, announced today results for its third quarter ending September 30, 2021. Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights GAAP total revenue of $39.8 million, an increase of 37% year-over-year; GAAP gross margin of 56.3%, […]

Obligo Raises $35M in Series B to Power the Home Renting Experience of the Future

The rapidly growing fintech company combines open banking technology with AI to make renting as easy as checking in and out of a hotel NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Obligo, the fintech company that builds trust between renters and landlords, today announced a Series B funding of $35 million led by investor 83North. Additional investors participating in the […]

SmartMetric, a Leading FinTech Developer, Has Created the Next Generation Credit Card With In-Built Biometric Card Based Validation

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#biometric–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): After years of research and development, SmartMetric has created what is considered to be one of the most advanced and leading-edge next generation products in the Financial Technology sector. A credit card that has built inside, a fingerprint reader that when you touch a sensor on the surface of […]

MidAmerica National Bank Chooses 360 View’s CRM for Next-Level Growth and Customer-Centric Service

Illinois’ multi-branch MidAmerica National Bank joins with 360 View to bring an advanced set of customer relationship tools to complement their already community-focused banking approach. 360 View will offer MidAmerica National Bank a complete and on-time view of their customers through their base CRM and enhanced business development tools through their Marketing Automation module, all […]

Real Estate-Focused Fintech UpEquity Turns to Blend to Power Simpler Mortgage Process for Consumers

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blend (NYSE: BLND), a leader in cloud banking software, today announced a new fintech customer UpEquity, an Austin-based digital mortgage company assisting customers in making cash offers. UpEquity will use Blend’s platform to help power seamless digital mortgage experiences as part of a broader effort to simplify the process of buying a home. […]

The IoT Community Announces Intertrust as a Gold-level Corporate Member in its Elite IoT Ecosystem

David Maher, Chief Technology Officer, Intertrust, appointed to the IoT Community Advisory Board and is named Vice-Chair of the Security Privacy and Trust in IoT Center of Excellence (SPTIoTCoE) Maher, to deliver virtual Keynote at the IoT Grand Slam 2021 virtual conference, December 10th, Online SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#5G–The IoT CommunityTM (Internet of Things Community), the […]

Announcing General Availability of Version 23 of Majesco ClaimVantage Claims Management for L&H and Majesco ClaimVantage Absence Management

Market-leading enhancements include improved risk management for voluntary benefits and compliance updates for Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the general availability of Version 23 of Majesco ClaimVantage Claims Management for L&H and Majesco ClaimVantage Absence Management – […]

SocialChat Raises $6.2 Million to Launch eCommerce Customer Engagement and Revenue Platform Led by Race Capital and Gradient Ventures

SocialChat empowers consumer brands to take control of their customer data, unlocking a $3.4 trillion market SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SocialChat, the social commerce platform, today announced $6M in seed funding, led by Race Capital and Gradient Ventures with participation from Kevin Lin, co-founder of Twitch, Tony Zhao, founder of Agora.io, Ran Makavy, former Chief Product Officer […]